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Table 1 List of Indicators in the QIQ

From: Quality of family planning services in HIV integrated and non-integrated health facilities in Malawi and Tanzania

QIQ Indicator number

QIQ Indicator Description

1

Provider demonstrates good counseling skillsa

1a

Look and write on client record

1b

Used any visual aids

1c

Ensured visual and auditory privacy

2

Provider assures client of confidentiality

3

Provider asks client about reproductive intentions

4

Provider discusses with client which method she would prefer

5

Provider mentions HIV/AIDS (initiates or responds)

6

Provider discusses dual method use

7

Provider treats client with respect/dignityb

8

Provider tailors key information to the particular needs of the specific client

9

Provider gives accurate information on the method accepted (e.g. how to use, side effects, and complications)

10

Provider gives instruction on when to return

11

Provider follows infection control procedures outlined in guidelines

12

Provider recognizes/identifies contraindications consistent with guidelinesb

13

Provider performs clinical procedures according to guidelines

14

Staff treats client with dignity and respect

15

Client participates actively in discussion and selection of method (i.e. client is “empowered”)

16

Client receives her method of choiceb

17

Client believes the provider will keep her information confidentialb

18

Facility has all (approved) methods available; no stock-outs

19

Facility has basic items needed for delivery of methods available through facility (sterilizing equipment, gloves, blood pressure cuff, specula, adequate lighting, and water)

20

Facility offers privacy for pelvic exam/IUD insertion (no one can see)c

21

Facility has mechanisms to make programmatic changes based on client feedback

22

Facility has received a supervisory visit in past 6 monthsd

23

Facility has adequate storage of contraceptives and medicines (away from water, heat, and direct sunlight) on premises

24

Facility has state-of-the-art clinical guidelines

25

Waiting time is acceptable

  1. aTreated as three sub-indicators in the analysis (1a-c)
  2. bNo match available
  3. cExcluded
  4. dWe set the cut-off at 6 months