Funded by UNFPA and implemented by International Centre for Reproductive Health–Kenya (ICRHK) in collaboration with UNFPA, this study sought to assess family planning (FP) use, non-use, and discontinuation drivers among persons with disabilities and to develop context-specific strategies for strengthening the quality of FP service delivery in Kilifi and Kwale counties.

Conducted in close partnership with county health departments and organizations of persons with disabilities, the study provided critical insights into the accessibility, attitudes, and lived experiences shaping FP use among persons with disabilities in coastal Kenya.

Impact
Through this study, ICRHK and partners:

• Assessed the current knowledge and attitudes regarding FP uptake among persons with disabilities at the community level.
• Explored the lived experiences of persons with disabilities who sought or attempted to access FP services, documenting barriers and facilitators of care.
• Examined the accessibility of FP services and the involvement of men with disabilities in FP decision-making.
• Gathered perspectives of healthcare providers on the provision of FP services to persons with disabilities at the facility and community levels.
• Developed actionable recommendations and best practices to improve disability-inclusive FP service delivery in Kenya.