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Training needs, practices and barriers in the work of community reproductive health workers in Masindi district, Uganda

R Martinez ^*    R Vivancos    B Visschers    L Namatovu    E Nyangoma    J Walley 

^* Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Glasgow, Gartnavell Royal Hospital, Glasgow G12 0XH, Scotland; Centrum voor Reproductieve Geneeskunde, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Gent; Masindi Hospital, Republic of Uganda; Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Correspondence to: Dr Rebeca Martinez, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Glasgow, Gartnavell Royal Hospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0XH, Scotland, UK Email: rm129z{at}clinmed.gla.ac.uk

Community reproductive health workers play a valuable role in family planning counselling and the distribution of contraceptive methods in rural communities. However, they face stigma, misconceptions and a lack of support. Regular supervision by health workers and support from community leaders can help address these issues.

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