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Table 3 Comparison of quality of care in family planning services between clients who received and who did not receive method choice

From: Choice of contraceptive methods in public and private facilities in rural India

Quality of care indicators

Did not receive method choice

Received method choice

N = 328

N = 126

Provider told client about the side-effects of the method*

43.9

87.3

Provider told client how to manage side-effects, if experienced*

43.9

82.5

Provider told results of tests and examinations

47.3

50.8

Provider encouraged client to ask questions*

48.5

68.3

Client felt respected*

84.5

93.7

  1. * Significant difference between the two groups of clients p < 0.05, Chi-square test