Variable

Frequency (n = 529)

Percent

Heard of contraceptives

450

85.1

Source of information (n = 450)

Electronic media

20

4.4

Print media

2

0.4

Internet

40

8.9

Family and Friends

180

40.0

Hospital/healthcare workers

195

43.3

Others

13

2.9

Uses of contraceptives*

Prevent unwanted pregnancy

417

78.8

Allow child spacing

196

37.1

Prevent STI

74

14.0

Methods of contraception*

Traditional

34

6.4

Bilateral tubal ligation

44

8.3

Natural

151

28.5

Female condom

196

37.1

Diaphragm

62

11.7

Injectable

151

28.5

IUD

93

17.6

Male condom

248

46.9

Implants

202

38.2

Vasectomy

72

13.6

Pills

354

66.9

Side effects of contraceptives

Weight gain

185

35.0

Weight loss

68

12.9

Amenorrhea

49

9.3

Heavy menses

196

37.1

Irregular menses

300

56.7

Secondary infertility

100

18.9

Encourages promiscuity

36

6.8