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Table 5 Percentage of non-integrated and integrated facilities meeting each QIQ Indicator (Tanzania SPA 2014–2015)

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

Indicator #

Description

Non-Integrated

Integrated

Total

p-value

Facility-level Inventory (n = 750)

%

%

%

 

11

Provider (at facility) follows infection control procedures outlined in guidelines

61

62

62

0.921

18

Facility has all (approved) methods available; no stockouts

54

68

59

0.003

19

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

11

15

13

0.232

21

Facility has mechanisms to make programmatic changes based on client feedback

24

34

27

0.019

22

Facility has received a supervisory visit in past 6 months

90

95

92

0.104

23

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

42

57

47

0.002

24

Facility has state-of-the-art clinical guidelines

56

63

58

0.132

Client-level FP Observation (n = 1060)

1a

Look and write on client record

72

78

75

0.236

1b

Used any visual aids

12

14

13

0.439

1c

Ensured visual and auditory privacy

75

72

74

0.662

2

Provider assures client of confidentiality

41

34

37

0.235

3

Provider asks client about reproductive intentions

34

33

33

0.867

5

Provider mentions HIV/AIDS (initiates or responds)

19

22

21

0.530

6

Provider discusses dual method use

6

8

7

0.414

9

Provider gives accurate information on the method accepted (how to use, side effects, complications)a

64

61

63

0.643

10

Provider gives instruction on when to return

83

82

83

0.829

13

Provider performs clinical procedures according to guidelinesb

54

53

54

0.883

15

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

50

51

50

0.942

Client-level FP Exit Interview (n = 1059)

4

Provider discusses with client which method she would prefer

33

37

35

0.359

8

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

97

95

96

0.628

14

Staff treats client with dignity and respect

97

94

95

0.106

25

Waiting time acceptable

84

71

77

0.005

  1. aThirty-seven cases did not obtain a method and were, therefore, excluded
  2. bA total of 291 cases did not undergo a clinical procedure. One case reported no information for the indicator. All were excluded