Research Article

Assessment of Family Planning Counseling Provided for Postpartum Women and Associated Factors

Table 2

Level of family planning counseling utilizing the GATHER framework, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.

VariablesResponse
Yes, (%)No, (%)

Greet
Greet the client?206 (98.6)3 (1.4)
Make welcoming gestures?144 (68.9)65 (31.1)
Address respectfully?206 (98.6)3 (1.4)
Arrange for privacy86 (41.1)123 (58.9)
Ask
Ask client’s medical history208 (99.5)1 (0.5)
Ask how much time the client and her partner lived together40 (19.1)169 (80.9)
Ask client’s plan to have more children144 (54.5)95 (45.5)
Ask if client has used family planning methods before149 (71.3)60 (28.7)
Ask if client is interested in using modern methods153 (73.2)56 (26.8)
Ask if client was concerned about using modern methods67 (32.5)142 (67.9)
Tell
Mention all methods of family planning available0209 (100)
Ask what is already known about the method64 (30.6)145 (69.4)
Describe the effectiveness of methods88 (42.1)121 (57.9)
Ask the preferred method74 (35.4)135 (64.4)
Clear up myths/rumors/incorrect information140 (67)69 (33)
Help
Ask about partner’s attitude towards using a method83 (39.7)126 (60.3)
Ask client’s worries about using modern methods68 (32.5)141 (67.5)
Acknowledge and respond to client’s concerns about using a method50 (23.9)159 (76.1)
Discuss the reason why some methods might not be appropriate for the client169 (80.9)40 (19.1)
Recommend a specific method206 (98.6)3 (1.4)
Explain
Explain how to use a method126 (60.3)68 (939.7)
Use visual aids to help explain the method2 (1)207 (99)
Explain possible side effects related to use54 (25.8)155 (74.2)
Explain how to deal with possible side effects31 (14.8)178 (85.2)
Ask to repeat important instructions19 (9.1)190 (90.9)
Return
Schedule a follow-up appointment206 (98.6)3 (1.4)
Tell client to come back before appointment if there are any problems197 (94.3)12 (15.7)