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Table 2 Parameters in the Decision Tree Model

From: Cost-effectiveness of increased contraceptive coverage using family planning benefits cards compared with the standard of care for young women in Uganda

Input parameters

Value

Probability distribution

Reference

Probabilities, %

 Entered the FPBC program

0.93

β(∞ = 196.76; β = 14.81)

Primary study

 Used the FPBC to access Modern contraception

0.72

β(∞ = 136.7; β = 53.16)

Primary study

 Adverse effects of modern contraceptiona

0.15

β(∞ = 21.10; β = 119.57)

Primary study

 Pregnant while using modern contraception with AEs (FPBC)

0.15

β(∞ = 21.10; β = 119.57)

Primary study

 Pregnant while using modern contraception without AEs (FPBC)

0.03

β(∞ = 5.56; β = 179.68)

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 Pregnant while not using modern contraception (FPBC)

0.53

β(∞ = 124.46; β = 110.37)

Primary study

 Used modern contraception (SOC)

0.33

β(∞ = 80.74; β = 163.93)

Primary study

 Pregnant while using modern contraception with AEs (SOC)

0.33

β(∞ = 80.74; β = 163.93)

Primary study

 Pregnant while using modern contraception without AEs (SOC)

0.07

β(∞ = 14.81; β = 196.76)

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 Pregnant while not using modern contraception (SOC)

0.61

β(∞ = 160.63; β = 102.70)

Primary study

Costs, $b

 Direct Medical Costs (FPBC)

127

Normal (64;191)

Primary study

 Direct Non-Medical Costs (FPBC)

66

Normal (33;99)

Primary study

 Indirect costs (FPBC)

2

Normal (1;3)

Primary study

 Direct Medical Costs (SOC)

122

Normal (61;183)

Primary study

 Direct Non-Medical Costs (SOC)

41

Normal (21;62)

Primary study

 Indirect costs (SOC)

1.00

Normal (0.5;1.5)

Primary study

  1. aSensitivity ranges represent +/−50% for cost parameters
  2. bAssumed to be identical in both the FPBC and SOC
  3. AEs adverse effects, FPBC family planning benefits card, SOC standard of care