Reinvigorating postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device use in Pakistan: an observational assessment of competency-based training of health providers using low-cost simulation models

Table 4 Percent distribution of PPIUD counseling sessions by number of key requirements met, as reported by clients, according to cadre (n = 66^a)

Number of counseling requirements met^b	Sessions with doctors (n = 30)	Sessions with midwives (n = 36)	p-value
All (10)	13.3	63.9	0.004
Most (6–9)	46.7	33.3
Half or fewer (1–5)	39.9	2.8
Total	100	100

^aFour respondents were counseled on family planning by family members or others in the community rather than by a trained provider; they are excluded from the analysis
^bCounseling requirements include: maintaining privacy, discussing future reproductive goals, discussing family planning options and choices, clearly understanding messages, allowed to ask questions, questions answered to satisfaction, information on PPIUD as long-acting method, information that PPIUD is non-hormonal, information that PPIUD does not require frequent clinic visits, and information on health timing and spacing

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