J Pak Med Assoc. 2021 Oct;71(10):2415-2419.
ABSTRACT
Couple Years of Protection (CYP) is a proxy indicator for birth control protection. Using data from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, spatial distribution of CYP percent change from 2015-2016 with 2016-2017 was compared by district for Population Welfare Departments, Health departments, and Lady Health Workers in the Punjab province. Spatial profile of CYP showed discernable differences by the three service providers. Local indicators of spatial autocorrelation showed significant districts by type of spatial autocorrelation including high-high, low-low, spatial clusters, as well as spatial outliers. The three service providers had different profile of clusters for percentage change from 2016 to 2017. Cluster and significance maps depict districts where CYP percent change is statistically significantly different or same from the neighbouring districts, and as such underscoring districts where additional focus on service delivery in terms of contraceptives provision could yield improved outcomes.
PMID:34974581
