Bangladeshi Fertility Reduction Program Analysis

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📝 Subject:	Family Planning
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The case of Bangladesh reveals that proper strategies have the potential to promote population management and improve economic performance. This SWOT analysis gives a succinct summary of the initiative launched in this country to reduce fertility.

Strengths

The initiated project focused on a real issue or concern affecting many people in Bangladesh
The new program was informed by the failures and challenges recorded in the previous years
The pioneers of this project deployed outreach workers (also called Family Welfare Assistants) to support the initiative
A well-managed distribution approach or system was considered to support the program
Over 4,000 clinics were established to support the initiative
Information and training centers were launched to educate more people about the dangers of the existing cultural practices

Weaknesses

The project lacked adequate resources to meet the needs of outreach workers
The introduced model lacked health and family planning professionals, thereby increasing the time taken to deliver positive results (“Reducing fertility,”n.d.).
Very few clinics and centers were established to support the initiative
The program did not offer adequate information regarding the importance of low fertility

Opportunities

Modern contraceptives are becoming more safe, affordable, and available to many people
Many citizens are now able to read and write and have access to health services
The government remains supportive and partners with outreach workers to deliver positive results (Starbird, Norton, & Marcus, 2016).
Many people now understand and appreciate the importance of family planning

Threats

The cost for maintaining outreach workers has increased significantly, thereby affecting the success of this program
Low education level
The social status of many women in different communities
Cultural trends and barriers still affect the decisions many people make
The government is expected to focus on other areas of economic development, including infrastructure and the overall healthcare sector

References

Reducing fertility in Bangladesh [n.d.]. Web.

Starbird, E., Norton, M., & Marcus, R. (2016). Investing in family planning: Key to achieving the sustainable development goals. Global Health: Science and Practice, 4(2), 191-210. Web.

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