Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Illustrative indicators
The following illustrative indicators are examples of useful indicators for measuring project implementation and effects.
WRA:
- % knowing / having heard of ECPs
- % knowing where to find ECPs
- % knowing correct time frame
- % having used ECPs in the past 12 months
- % finding ECPs affordable
- % users being counseled on usage by provider or pharmacy staff
Providers:
- % with accurate knowledge of ECPs, including mechanism of action, effectiveness, mode of administration, and side effects
- % feeling comfortable administering it
- % feeling confident about counseling clients
- Service statistics – number of EC clients counseled and served on a montly basis
Pharmacists
- % outlets carrying ECPs
- Number of pharmacists trained
- % with accurate knowledge of ECPs, including mechanism of action, effectiveness, mode of administration, and side effects
- % feeling comfortable administering it
- % feeling confident about counseling clients
- % serving all clients / not denying services
- Sales statistics – number of EC clients served on a montly basis
Community based workers
- % with accurate knowledge of ECPs, including mechanism of action, effectiveness, mode of administration, and side effects
- Number of CHW trained
- % feeling confident about counseling clients
- Number of EC clients referred on a montly basis
Crisis settings
- Number and type of sites offering EC as part of RH services
- EC commodities consumption