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. 2022 Aug 1;22:981. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-08360-0

Table 6.

Knowledge of implant contraceptives retention from posttest to 9 months among CPs and Tier 2 PPMVs (n = 485)

Posttest (n = 485) 9 months later, among those that answered correctly at posttest
After Jadelle insertion, reusable instruments should be placed in a soapy water, wash and sterilize. (Falsea) (n = 105)
  Incorrect 74.8 92.4
  Correct 21.6 7.6
Nexplanon Implant is effective for 3 years (n = 399)
  Incorrect 17.7 25.3
  Correct 82.3 74.7
Implant is inserted under the skin of the arm (n = 465)
  Incorrect 4.1 0.4
  Correct 95.9 99.6
After Implanon is inserted under the skin, verify the presence of the rod through gentle palpitation (n = 361)
  Incorrect 21.6 22.7
  Correct 74.4 77.3
Implanon NXT needle is inserted at 30 degrees (n = 225)
  Incorrect 53.6 66.7
  Correct 46.4 33.3
Implants inserted into fat under skins may be difficult to remove (n = 297)
  Incorrect 38.8 33.0
  Correct 61.2 67.0
1st step to implant removal is palpate arm) and mark where the tip of the rod(s) are felt (n = 401)
  Incorrect 12.8 24.2
  Correct 82.7 75.8

aFirst step is to decontaminate in chlorine solution before this process