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Table 2 Satisfaction of participants with different aspects of family planning services

From: Choices and services related to contraception in the Gaza strip, Palestine: perceptions of service users and providers

 

Variable

1 = strongly disagree, 2 = moderately disagree, 3 = moderately agree and 4 = strongly agree

Mean (±Standard deviation)

P value

Total n = 204

NGO Clinic n = 123

Goverment Clinics n = 81

1.

I received adequate information about contraceptive choices, including advantages and disadvantages of each method.

3.08

(±0.94)

3.30

(±0.79)

2.66 (±1.05)

< 0.01

2.

I gained a good understanding of contraceptive methods from the explanation given to me in the clinic.

3.16 (±0.82)

3.40 (±0.63)

2.74 (±0.96)

< 0.01

3.

Contraception is always available, including the required oral contraception

3.22 (±0.82)

3.40 (±0.65)

2.89 (±0.99)

< 0.01

4.

I was always given full freedom to choose the contraception I preferred.

3.36 (±0.75)

3.49 (±0.64)

3.12 (±0.87)

< 0.01

5.

Healthcare professionals were supportive of my choice.

3.36 (±0.76)

3.52 (±0.67)

3.07 (±0.84)

< 0.01

6.

Educational materials (such as brochures) are available at this health care center and help in my understanding of contraceptive choices.

3.21 (±0.78)

3.46 (±0.60)

2.73 (±0.87)

< 0.01

7.

Staff make sure that I understand their instructions.

3.28 (±0.72)

3.43 (±0.58)

2.97 (±0.86)

< 0.01

8.

Written instructions are in a clear, understandable language.

3.44 (±0.73)

3.59 (±0.56)

3.15 (±0.92)

< 0.01