Implementation Guide for the Medical Eligibility Criteria and Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use Guidelines

Overview

This Implementation guide for the WHO medical eligibility criteria and selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use and selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use [hereafter referred to as the “implementation guide for the MEC and SPR”] is part of a global initiative to translate guidance into practice, through the principles of implementation science. Implementation of MEC/SPR guidance through a national programme is a complex, multidisciplinary process that requires engagement from multiple stakeholders. Furthermore, implementation can and should be pursued in a systematic and evidence-based manner.

This document presents a structured process that will aid countries in their efforts to incorporate the latest MEC and SPR guidance, and their updates, into national family planning guidelines.