Table 1.

Study indices and respective DPCC items

Indices	Index Items/Questions	Range	Alpha
Promotion of Dual Protection (PDP) incorporating MI techniques	Did the provider: Discuss how STI prevention can be achieved by abstinence, consistent condom use, or mutual monogamy Discuss how DP can be achieved by the use of one barrier method or two methods	0–2	.89
Relapse Prevention Counseling (RPC) for DP	Did the provider: Help the client identify possible problems in using selected methods Ask the client to formulate an “action plan” for ensuring correct and consistent method use Attempt to schedule a telephone or in-person or action plan	0–3	.80
Quality of Nurse- Client Interaction (QNCI)	Did the provider: Ask open-ended questions Provide reinforcement to the client Give empathetic responses Have a non-judgmental attitude	0–4	.65
	Did the client: Express worry or concern about pregnancy risk Express worry or concern about STD risk Volunteer relevant information about her personal situation Volunteer relevant information about her medical situation Express her own ideas or preferences about a method Give thorough answers	0–6	.79