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Checklist for Screening Clients Who Want to Initiate Use of the Copper IUDFamily Health International, 2008 |
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Research findings over the past 25 years have established that intrauterine devices (IUDs) are safe and effective for use by most women, including those who have not given birth, who wish to space births, and those living with or at risk of HIV infection. IUD insertion is not recommended for women who have certain medical conditions, such as genital cancer or a current cervical infection. Therefore, women who want to use an IUD should be screened for these conditions in order to determine if they are appropriate candidates. Family Health International (FHI) has used the recently revised recommendations of the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (WHO, 2004; updated 2008) to develop a simple checklist (PDF, 181 KB) to help health care providers screen clients who have made an informed decision to use an IUD. The IUD Checklist consists of 21 questions designed to rule out pregnancy and identify other medical conditions and high-risk behaviors that would prevent safe IUD use or require further screening. It also provides guidance and directions based on clients' responses. The IUD Checklist is also available in French and Spanish, and a 2006 version is available in Hindi (PDF, 181 KB). To access endorsed, country-adapted IUD Checklists, click on the following links:
Training and Reference Guides Accompanying the IUD Checklist is a training and reference guide designed for program managers, administrators, trainers, and service providers interested in learning how to use the IUD Checklist to screen women who request an IUD. Designed to serve as both a training and reference tool, the guide has two parts: a training module and a collection of essential, up-to-date reference materials on the copper IUD. Select printed copies of these materials are available. Click here to make an inquiry. |
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