| Characteristics | n | % |
| Husband disapproval | 209 | 34.7 |
| Ignorance of partners | 19 | 3.1 |
| Lack of awareness | 7 | 1.2 |
| Cultural practices | 2 | 0.3 |
| Fear of side effects | 16 | 2.7 |
| Desire for more children | 8 | 1.3 |
| Poor spousal communication | 14 | 2.3 |
| Religious factors | 1 | 0.2 |
| Long distance to the health facility | 6 | 1 |