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Source: Askew, et al. Stud
Fam Plann, 1994;25(5).
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Providers always need to ask each client about personal reproductive
goals or if the goals have changed since the last visit. This
is important both for first-time and returning clients. Reproductive
goals might include delaying first pregnancy, spacing births
or having no more children. The needs of clients will differ
depending on their reproductive goals, which may be tied to
broader issues such as sexuality and personal relationships.
In a study in Nigeria, providers asked only half of all clients
about future reproductive goals. While providers asked almost
nine out of 10 of the new clients about reproductive goals,
they asked only three of 10 returning clients. This study indicates
that providers often think – incorrectly – that asking
returning clients whether their plans have changed is not necessary.
Providers need to find simple ways to ask about reproductive
goals. The first question might be, “How many children
do you have?” This will lead to subsequent questions, such
as, “Do you want to wait before having another child?”
or “Do you want to have any more?” or “How long
are you planning to wait before having another child?”
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