Table 4 Knowledge and practices of contraceptive methods among female sex workers in Mekelle city, northern Ethiopia, 2014 (n = 346)
Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ever contraceptive used | ||
Yes | 315 | 91.0 |
No | 31 | 9.0 |
Ever heard/know emergency contraceptive | ||
Yes | 163 | 47.1 |
No | 183 | 52.9 |
Emergency contraceptive ever used (n = 163) | ||
Yes | 41 | 25.5 |
No | 122 | 74.5 |
When can someone take emergency contraceptive after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy? (n = 163) | ||
Within 120 hours (5 days) | 100 | 61.4 |
At any time even after 5 days | 63 | 38.6 |