Assessment of Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Services:

StandardsMethods/ Questions22. Extra consideration is madeto pain managementIndicatorsScore2, 1, 0Comments/RecommendationsFA, SP, O (See Annex C, p.28):Do providers recognize that youngclients are often less informed andmore anxious, which can lead tomore pain? Do they describe the painand/or discomfort that the adolescentmight feel during treatment and offerpain management options, includingparacervical block and supportiveaccompaniment by a friend orpartner if the client desires?23. Range of postabortioncontraceptive methodsofferedClients/observation confirm that providers recognize and acknowledgeadolescent discomfort, offer paracervical block, and help clients manage painin the best ways they can.Providers recognize and acknowledge adolescent discomfort and help clientsmanage it (including offering paracervical block) some of the time OR providersreport they acknowledge and help clients manage pain all of the time but thiscannot be confirmed through client interviews or observation.Providers rarely recognize and acknowledge discomfort and rarely help clientsmanage their discomfort.Contraception210FA, SP, O: What contraceptivemethods are offered to youth PACclients? Are there any contraceptivemethods that youth clients cannotreceive? If so, in what instances?Is there a minimum age requirementto receive certain methods?Is spousal or parental consentrequired? Are all methods providedto unmarried youth?At least 4 of the following contraceptive methods are offered: condoms, pills,injectibles, implants, and IUD without restrictions for age or parental/spousalconsent.3 contraceptive methods are offered without restrictions for age orparental/spousal consent.Only 1 or 2 contraceptive methods are offered OR all methods are offered, butthere are restrictions for age or parental/spousal consent.210Pathfinder International • Assessment of Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Services 21