Common use of USD Clause in Contracts

USD. As previously discussed, women are frequently asked to come back to facilities for an FP method during their follow-up visit to check for complications, but monetary concerns also play a role sometimes. “We do the counseling (FP) after the MVA. If they have the means (money), they receive FP on the same day; otherwise, they come back later. Generally speaking, we ask her to come back on the eighth day” (FGD: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Midwife). However, concerns were expressed that women not experiencing a complication tend not to come for the follow-up visit simply to accept an FP method due primarily to additional transportation costs incurred. “Most of our women come from afar and they will not travel 90 km for a service that costs 1,500 CFA” (▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Senior Management Champion). The cost of FP methods also influenced women’s method choice, particularly regarding long-acting methods. As one provider explained, “women prefer injections over implants because of the cost, because the injections cost 1,000 CFA while Norplant costs 3,000 CFA” (FGD: CHR Tsévié, Midwife).