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

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