Table 2 Quality characteristics identified as important by characteristics of FGD groups, Bobo Dioulasso and Banfora, Burkina Faso 2021
Group of women | Characteristics and experiences | Quality components important to all | Quality components important to specific groups of women |
|---|---|---|---|
Young women Unmarried women | Under 25Â years of age Unmarried No children No or little experience with FP Quality perceptions based on inputs from friends or family heard about at school, household, or community setting | Providers are friendly, welcoming, and respectful Counseling offered on the full range of methods Short wait time | Confidentiality and privacy offered/respected during visits Not stigmatizing questions and interactions with providers |
Older women Married women | Ages 25 and older Married At least one child Current/prior FP experience Quality perceptions from their own experiences and from the experiences of others in their female network; discussions happen within family, at the market, or in other feminized spaces | Methods desired need to be available (no stock outs) Cost of methods and services Removal of implant available when desired Providers does a blood test to determine the best method for the woman |