Variable

Frequency (n = 529)

Percent

Reason for non-usage (n = 477)

Cultural problems

1

0.2

Religious prohibitions

8

1.7

Interference with body normal process

40

8.4

Partner/husband’s disapproval

45

9.4

Health concerns

65

13.6

Fear of side effects

78

16.4

Desire for more children

173

36.3

No reason

176

36.9

Methods of contraception (n = 52)

Traditional

1

1.9

Bilateral tubal ligation

1

1.9

Diaphragm

1

1.9

Injectable

1

1.9

IUD

2

3.8

Vasectomy

2

3.8

Female condom

6

11.5

Implants

11

21.2

Pills

11

21.2

Male condom

22

42.3

Natural

23

44.2

Who makes decision (n = 52)

Myself

16

30.8

Partner

22

42.3

Both

14

26.9

Duration of contraceptive use (n = 52)

<1 year

16

30.8

1 - 5 years

20

38.5

6 - 10 years

14

26.9

>10 years

2

3.8

Obtain contraceptive (n = 52)

Family planning clinic

14

26.9

Healthcare centre

11

21.2

Pharmacy

27

51.9

Told of alternative method

Yes

29

55.8

No

23

44.2

Told about side effects

Yes

28

53.8

No

24

46.2