Table 3.
Characteristics of facilities offering integrated family planning services in Kenya in 2016 (N = 79).a
| N | n [%] or Median [IQR] | |
|---|---|---|
| Provides FP follow-up b | 79 | 65 [82] |
| Providers trained to deliver FP (%) | 78 | 30 [14–50] |
| Waiting time for FP services (minute) c | 77 | 20 [l0–30] |
| FP methods discussed d | ||
| IUD | 79 | 74 [94] |
| Implants | 79 | 76 [96] |
| Injectable | 79 | 77 [97] |
| OC | 79 | 73 [92] |
| Condoms | 79 | 77 [97] |
| Other e | 79 | 61 [77] |
| Most frequently provided FP method at clinic | 79 | |
| IUD | 1 [1] | |
| Implant | 9 [12] | |
| Injectable | 39 [50] | |
| OC | 1 [1] | |
| Condoms | 27 [35] | |
| Natural methods | 2 [1] | |
| Facilities experiencing any FP stock-outs (past year) | 79 | 25 [32] |
| Stock-outs by method f | ||
| IUD | 25 | 5 [20] |
| Implant | 25 | 6 [24] |
| Injectable | 25 | 10 [40] |
| OC | 25 | 5 [20] |
| Condoms | 25 | 15 [60] |
| Duration of stock-outs by method f,g | ||
| IUD | 3 | 90 [7–330] |
| Implant | 4 | 75 [32–210] |
| Injectable | 4 | 44 [18–195] |
| OC | 4 | 75 [30–210] |
| Condoms | 4 | 34 [5–150] |
FP = Family planning, IQR = interquartile range, IUD = intrauterine device, OC = Oral contraception.
Characteristics in this table are based on key informant surveys.
At 29 non-integrated facilities, 90% provided referral services to another facility.
At integrated facilities offering FP referrals, clients are followed up to confirm FP has been received.
Average number of minutes a patient waits to receive FP services at this facility.
More than one method may be discussed at a clinic but not all clinics discussed all methods.
Other methods include abstinence, natural methods, and diaphragm.
A clinic may experience stock-outs of more than one method but not all clinics experienced stock-outs of all methods.
Number of days experiencing stock-outs in the past year.