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Module 16/Unit 9<br />

Specific Objective #1: Explain the reasons <strong>for</strong> <strong>reproductive</strong> <strong>health</strong><br />

counseling and factors influencing counseling outcomes<br />

CONTENT<br />

Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills<br />

REASONS FOR COUNSELING<br />

• When the client-provider interaction<br />

is positive and the client feels that<br />

s/he was actively involved in the<br />

choice of a method, the chances are<br />

increased that s/he will:<br />

−<br />

Decide to adopt a method.<br />

Training/Learning Methods<br />

(Time Required)<br />

DISCUSSION (15 MIN.)<br />

The trainer should:<br />

• Ask Px to discuss their ideas<br />

regarding:<br />

−<br />

Why counseling is a vital element<br />

of family planning <strong>services</strong>.<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

−<br />

Use the method correctly.<br />

Continue to use the method<br />

(increasing compliance and<br />

decreasing risk).<br />

Increase effectiveness of method<br />

due to correct use.<br />

Recognize side effects.<br />

Cope successfully with minor side<br />

effects.<br />

Return to see the service<br />

provider.<br />

Not believe myths or rumors and<br />

even work to counteract them<br />

among family and community.<br />

Motivate others to use protection.<br />

−<br />

−<br />

The advantages of a wellin<strong>for</strong>med<br />

and satisfied client <strong>for</strong><br />

service providers.<br />

How counseling affects a client’s<br />

satisfaction and continuation of a<br />

method.<br />

• List all suggestions on a flipchart and<br />

elaborate as necessary from the<br />

content on the left side of the page.<br />

• A well-in<strong>for</strong>med, satisfied client also<br />

has advantages <strong>for</strong> the service<br />

provider due to:<br />

−<br />

−<br />

Fewer unwanted pregnancies and<br />

STIs to handle.<br />

Higher continuation rates.<br />

<strong>Pathfinder</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />

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Adolescent Curriculum

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