Variable | Frequency (n = 529) | Percent |
Reason for non-usage (n = 477) |
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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 |
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Yes | 29 | 55.8 |
No | 23 | 44.2 |
Told about side effects |
|
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Yes | 28 | 53.8 |
No | 24 | 46.2 |