Given/prescribed contraceptives Assessments
  • Pills (may include other methods)
  • Condoms (may include other methods)
  • No methods given or prescribed by provider
  • Any exams
  • Blood pressure measured
  • Weight measured
  • Exam for signs of anemia (check eyes or nails)
  • Pregnancy test
  • Breast exam
  • Abdominal exam
  • Vaginal/cervical exam
  • HIV/STI test
Questions asked during client history by provider: Components of counseling: pills
  • Client’s age
  • Number of children client has
  • Timing of last delivery or age of youngest child
  • Client’s STI status
  • Whether client has chronic illnesses
  • Whether the client is currently breastfeeding
  • Timing of last menstrual period
  • Regularity of menstrual cycle
  • Whether client has a husband or boyfriend (partner status)
  • Number of sexual partners
  • Client’s partner(s) attitude towards family planning
  • Whether client wants any or more children in the future
  • Client’s preference of contraceptive methods
  • Told the client when to take the pill
  • Told the client what to do if pill is not taken in time or forgotten
  • Warn the client of side effects that may occur
  • Told the client should return to clinic if side effects continue
  • Mentioned that method does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.