Question

A 17-year-old Inuit girl in a fly-in community is pregnant and requests contraception counselling for after delivery. She expresses concern about confidentiality and historical experiences of coerced sterilisation among relatives. What is the MOST appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the history of reproductive coercion, explore her values and preferences, and provide full, unbiased information on all options, including LARC, ensuring voluntary informed choice

Answer

Reassure her briefly and select a contraceptive method for her

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Promote tubal ligation as the best option without discussing alternatives

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Discuss contraception only with her parents

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Decline to discuss contraception due to cultural sensitivity

Practice question

A 17-year-old Inuit girl in a fly-in community is pregnant and requests contraception counselling for after delivery. She expresses concern about confidentiality and historical experiences of coerced sterilisation among relatives. What is the MOST appropriate response?