Example from Liberia

Family Planning Association of Liberia's Procedures Manual for a Community-Based Distribution Program

Table of Contents

1. Introduction (Information on what the CBD Manual is about)
2. Message from the Executive Director
3. Overview of the CBD Project
4. The Rights of Clients and Prospective Clients
5. CBD Agent's Role as Volunteer
   1. Member of the Team
   2. Conducting Educational Tasks
   3. Conducting Motivational Talks
   4. Screening for Family Planning Methods
      1. Use of Family Planning Checklist
      2. Counseling on Contraceptive Use
6. The Tasks and Responsibilities of CBD Agents
   1. Reconciling and Reporting Client Information
      1. Client Record Form
      2. Client Referral Form - Case to Refer
      3. Daily Worksheet Form
      4. Monthly Record Form
      5. Filling in the Receipts
      6. Filling in the Requisition Form
      7. Filling in the Stock Control Form
   2. How to Conduct Remotivation Interview
   3. How to Conduct Follow-Up Visit
7. Contraceptive Technologies
   1. Health Rationale for Family Planning
   2. Benefits of Family Planning
   3. Family Planning Methods and Descriptions
   4. Disadvantages and Risks
   5. Contraceptives Offered by the CBD Program
      1. At CBD Level
      2. At Referral Back-Up Clinic Level
         1. Injectable Contraceptive
         2. IUD
         3. Permanent Sterilization: Female - Tubal Ligation Male - Vasectomy
   6. What to do about Discontinued Clients
8. Myths and Misconceptions about Family Planning Methods
   1. How to Deal with Them
9. What CBD Agents Should Know About:
   1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS
   2. Infertility/Subfertility
10. Glossary