Objective To evaluate the training course effects on integrated sexual and reproduc- tive health (SRH) counseling, so as to improve family planning providers’ capacities of SRH counseling. Methods The SRH training course was conducted by using new curriculum and participatory training methods. The purpose was meeting the SRH needs of clients. Evaluations were done by pre- and post-training questionnaires to trainees. Results The average total scores of trainees were 54.9 before trained and 83.4 after trained respectively. As to trainees’ self evaluation of the capacities, the capacity for comfortably discussing sexuality and related issues with clients increased from 9.9% to 90.7%, the capacity for helping clients to understand their sexual risk factors increased from 12.5% to 92.2%, the capacity for helping clients assessing their own needs for SRH services, information and emotional support increased from 16.0% to 87.8%, and the capacity for helping clients to develop negotiation and communica- tion skills increased from 12.0% to 86.0%. Conclusion The training course of integrated SRH counseling changed the tradi- tional training types and services concept of family planning service providers, and the trainees’ capacities of implementing integrated SRH counseling also improved very much.
