Baseline reproductive health needs assessment in preparation of a CBD program in Maramba Division, Muheza District

Abstract

This community based household study was designed to collect baseline data on reproductive health in an rural area of Muheza District, an area selected as a pilot area for a Community Based Distribution program. The study focused on main reproductive health indicators (fertility, fertility regulation, maternal health and on knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases). 451 randomly selected women in reproductive age from 6 villages were interviewed with a questionnaire