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Developed by JHPIEGO’s Training in Reproductive Health Project with funding from USAID.

Lesson 4: Counseling the HIV Positive Client About Family Planning
Instructor: Emmanuel 'Dipo Otolorin, MD

Answer Key

Quiz

1. A good counselor should: 
   1. Understand the benefits and limitations of only the method that the patient chooses 
   2. Tell the client the best method for her 
   3. Present information in an unbiased, client-sensitive manner 
   4. Tell other staff about the client's family and reproductive situation 
   5. Avoid talking to HIV-infected persons about family planning 
2. The following are key elements of counseling EXCEPT: 
   1. Being judgmental 
   2. Greeting clients with respect 
   3. Telling clients about family planning choices 
   4. Explaining to clients about a specific method they have chosen 
   5. Arranging for follow-up
3. The following are benefits of good counseling, EXCEPT: 
   1. Increased contraceptive acceptance 
   2. Reduced myths and misconceptions 
   3. Increased client satisfaction 
   4. Decreased continuation rates for family planning methods 
   5. Enhanced contraceptive effectiveness
4. Once the client has chosen a method, what is the next step? 
   1. Give the client the method and send her home 
   2. Give the client the method and tell her to come back only if she has pain or bleeding 
   3. Tell the client she must discuss her choice with her husband and return in 10 days to receive the method 
   4. Give the client the method and ask her if she has any questions about it. 
   5. Give the client her method and explain what she has to do with respect to taking the method, returning for followup, and side effects 

Learning Exercise

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