Abstract
Background: Private sector is providing 40% of the family planning services in Pakistan. The aim of this study
was to assess the structural parameters of the quality in private family planning clinics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province.
Material & Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at private clinics from 2010 to 2014 through standard
checklist. Data entered and analyzed in Excel 2007 and percentages computed.
Results: All the parameters evaluated through five years and the percentages in the final year i.e. 2014, being
discussed. Physical setup showed boards and logos at 60%, IEC material at 80%, flip charts at 96.20%, privacy
for the clients was available at 98.9% and cleanliness at 91.5% of health facilities. Record keeping came out to
be a weaker component as 33.5%. Procedure room arrangements showed examination tables at 99.7%, proper
light source at 98.9%, gloves used at 99.3%, and 66.8% clinics had intrauterine contraceptive device insertion
posters prominently displayed. Infection prevention component showed 98% clinics with adequate water supply
along with provision of soap, 62.4% were using chlorine solution, boilers present at 98.5%, storage of instruments
in high level disinfection containers was at 98%, destru clips were being used in 91% outlets and disposal of the
waste by standard method came out to be 40% only which had plastic bags in the waste baskets. 59% clinics
were not following standard protocols which came out to be the weaker component.
Conclusion: Private clinics are providing quality family planning services in urban areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province.
Farhat Rehana Malik. (2015) QUALITY FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES PROVISION AT PRIVATE CLINICS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PROVINCE, PAKISTAN, Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences , Volume 13, Issue 3.
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