Factors affecting use of contraceptive

Frequency (n = 178)

Percentage (%)

Informed Choice

106

60.1

Cost of Contraceptive

7

4.0

Access to Family planning services

20

11.1

Partner’s decision

79

44.1

Existing medical conditions

6

3.3

Adverse reactions

23

12.8

Factors affecting non-use of contraceptives

Frequency (n = 72)

Percentage (%)

Partner’s decision

11

14.9

Cost of contraceptives

1

1.4

Lack of informed choice

3

4.2

Level of efficacy

2

2.8

Against culture

2

2.8

Against religion

2

2.8

Fear of side effects

9

12.5

Access to services

1

1.4

No reason

51

69.4