Table 4 Technical competence during FP counselling in HCs, Omo Nada district, 2011
Activities | Percent (n = 30) | Result out of 10 |
|---|---|---|
1. Greet client in a friendly manner | 24(80%) | 8.0 |
2. Encourage client to ask questions | 22(73.3%) | 7.3 |
3. Treat client with respect | 28(93.3%) | 9.3 |
4. See client in private | 22(73.3%) | 7.3 |
5. Use visual aids | 9(30%) | 3.0 |
6. Use client’s records | 30(100%) | 10 |
7. Explicitly mention that the condom protects against STIs/HIV/AIDS | 4(13.3%) | 1.3 |
8. Previous contact with provider | 24(80%) | 8.0 |
9. Current age | 24(80%) | 8.0 |
10. Marital status | 26(86.7%) | 8.7 |
11. Whether sexually active or abstinent | 9(30%) | 3.0 |
12. Whether partner had more than one sexual partner in last year | 0(0%) | 0.0 |
13. Date of last delivery | 8(26.7%) | 2.7 |
14. Breast feeding status | 17(56.7%) | 5.7 |
15. Regularity of menstrual cycle | 18(60%) | 6.0 |
16. Abortion history | 6(20%) | 2.0 |
17. Current pregnancy status | 21(70%) | 7.0 |
18. Living children | 12(40%) | 4.0 |
19. Desire to have more child | 5(16.7%) | 1.7 |
20. History of contraceptive use | 26(86.7%) | 8.7 |
21. Current method use | 20(66.7%) | 6.7 |
22. History of pregnancy complications | 8(26.7%) | 2.7 |
23. Smoking status | 0(0%) | 0.0 |
24. History of STIs | 0(0%) | 0.0 |
25. Whether discussed contraceptives with partner(s) | 11(36.7%) | 3.7 |
26. Ease of returning to facility | 30(100%) | 10 |
27. Take blood pressure | 2(6.7%) | 0.7 |
28. Check weight | 0(0%) | 0.0 |
29. Check height | 0(0%) | 0.0 |
30. Explain the procedure to the client | 16(53.3%) | 5.3 |
31. Wash his or her hands before the exam | 3(10%) | 1.0 |
32. Wash his or her hands after the exam | 3(10%) | 1.0 |
33. Wear sterile gloves during the exam | 13(43.3%) | 4.3 |
34. Discuss return visit | 30(100%) | 10 |
35. Give appointment card | 30(100%) | 10 |
Total | Â | 167.1/350 |