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This low level of contraceptive usage often results in unintended pregnancies. While many of the women did not want a child at the time of the 2008 study, or they did not want children at all, they were not using contraceptive methods. As a result, 37% of pregnancies in Ghana are unintended, 23% are mistimed and 145 are unwanted. In 2008, family size in Ghana had decreased to 4 children (as opposed to 6.4 children in 1988). However, family planning needs and sexual education still have major inroads to make in Ghanaian society.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/abortion-ghana Abortion in Ghana]</ref> | This low level of contraceptive usage often results in unintended pregnancies. While many of the women did not want a child at the time of the 2008 study, or they did not want children at all, they were not using contraceptive methods. As a result, 37% of pregnancies in Ghana are unintended, 23% are mistimed and 145 are unwanted. In 2008, family size in Ghana had decreased to 4 children (as opposed to 6.4 children in 1988). However, family planning needs and sexual education still have major inroads to make in Ghanaian society.<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/abortion-ghana Abortion in Ghana]</ref> | ||
There are currently initiatives in Ghana that aim to train health care providers, such as nurses and midwives, about contraceptive methods. For example, DKT International has worked to train health care providers about IUDS, contraceptive implants and other modes of family planning.<ref>[https://www.dktinternational.org/country-programs/ghana/ DKT International - Ghana]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Ghana, you can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | * In Ghana, you can find '''condoms''' sold in pharmacies, health care centers and online stores. For example, you can buy Durex, Fiesta, Pasante and Rough Rider condoms from [http://ikannonline.com/sexual-health/condoms-contraceptives/condoms.html Ikann], which is branded as "Ghana's first online pharmacy." | ||
* You can find intra-urine devices (IUDs) in Ghana. For example, you can get the hormonal IUD at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * You can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | ||
* You can find intra-urine devices (IUDs) in Ghana. For example, you can get the hormonal IUD at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | |||
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
* * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Here are the costs for birth control pills provided by one pharmacy in Accra (February 2018): Yasmin - 86.50, Diane 35 - 56, Microgynon pack (1x21 - 16, Microgynon (3x21) - 48.6, Microgynon Fe - 5, Lydia - 3. | * Here are the costs for '''birth control pills''' provided by one pharmacy in Accra (February 2018): Yasmin - 86.50, Diane 35 - 56, Microgynon pack (1x21 - 16, Microgynon (3x21) - 48.6, Microgynon Fe - 5, Lydia - 3. | ||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||