Study characteristics
Author(s) Year | Article type | Journal | Data collection | Region | Aim | Commodity/medicine discussed |
Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) 202124 | Rapid assessment | Grey literature | 53 interviews conducted globally. Data collected March–October 2020* | Global, with additional quantitative data from Ethiopia, Zambia and Kenya. | To understand the disruptions to SRH supply chains during the pandemic and chart a roadmap for supply chain resiliency. | General SRH including MA. |
Otieno et al 202125 | Rapid needs assessment | Grey literature | Survey data from 17 African ministries of health/data collected July 2020 | 17 sub-Saharan African countries. | To assess and document continuity of SRH services with a focus on safe abortion, postabortion care and family planning services during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Family planning and MA. |
*This study included prepandemic data. Prepandemic and COVID-19 specific data were distinguishable.
MA, medical abortion; SRH, sexual and reproductive health.