reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International
reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International
reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International
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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 />
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−<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 />
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−<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 />
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