Success Story: From Knowledge to Action, KAP as the Backbone of BCC in Family Planning

Legislature advances funding for family planning services though appropriators will have final say

Mainers demonstrate at the State House in Augusta to urge lawmakers to pass more funding for family planning services. (Photo by Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)Both chambers of the Maine Legislature cast initial votes to pass legislation that would increase funding for sexual and reproductive health care services.  The House voted 78-66 on Tuesday after the Senate passed the measure 21-13 on Thursday. However, enactment votes must still occur in…

Success Story: From Knowledge to Action, KAP as the Backbone of BCC in Family Planning

The use of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) as the fundamental pillar for Behavioural Change Communication (BCC), working with a community nurse to lead the process, resulted in the Zuma community of FCT-Abuja men and women changing their mindset and behaviour, leading to improved family planning practices. Using the KAP as a pillar for BBC to achieve improved family planning practices, the Centre for Development Communication (CDC) appr…