Quality of Care (QoC) During Sterilization is a 5-item self-reported measure of the process and outcome-related variables on the QoC of female sterilization services. The items ask about knowledge, side effects and overall care received.
Geographies Tested: India
Populations Included: Female
Age Range: Adolescents, Adults
1. Told sterilization would mean no more children
2. Told about side effects of sterilization
3. Told about how to deal side effects of sterilization
4. Told about other family planning methods
Response Options:
Yes - 1
No - 0
5. Rated care received as ‘Good’ or ‘All right’
Response Options:
Very good or Alright - 1
Not so good or Bad - 0
Index scores are calculated using principal component analysis. Negative scores are considered receiving ‘low’ QoC and positive scores are considered as receiving ‘high’ QoC.
Joseph, K. J. V., Mozumdar, A., Lhungdim, H., & Acharya, R. (2020). Quality of care in sterilization services at the public health facilities in India: A multilevel analysis. PLoS One, 15(11), e0241499. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241499
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