Commonly, they impose their own social values on clients. Providers may incorrectly believe that some groups of women cannot use the pill effectively. Also, in South Africa women with less education predominantly use injectables, while women with more education mostly use the pill. Others may judge clients on the basis of socioeconomic status and treat women of higher status better than those of lower status.
Some providers make judgments based on their perception of a specific woman's situation.
For example, if providers think that a woman does not want her husband to know about her contraceptive use, they may not offer the pill. Providers' and programs' bias in favor of OCs may actually contribute to ineffective use and early discontinuation among some users. No method is ideal for all users at all times. When providers have preconceived notions that certain clients should use OCs, some of their clients will end up with a method that does not suit them well. These clients are not likely to use the pill correctly or for long.