Table 2 Knowledge, previous and current use, and future intentions for various contraceptive methods
Contraceptive method | Knowledge on method | Last method used | Current method being used | Preferred method in the future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Withdrawal | 413 (70.5) | 52 (9.0) | 24 (4.1) | 28 (5.4) |
Rhythm | 440 (75.1) | 111 (18.8) | 98 (16.6) | 129 (24.8) |
Lactational amenorrhea | 238 (40.7) | 8 (1.4) | 28 (4.7) | 6 (1.2) |
Foam or Jelly | 152 (26.0) | 2 (0.3) | 1 (0.2) | 4 (0.8) |
Female Condom | 442 (75.7) | 4 (0.7) | 2 (0.3) | 7 (1.3) |
Male Condom | 467 (80.0) | 70 (11.9) | 33 (5.6) | 52 (10.0) |
Diaphragm | 147 (25.1) | 1 (0.2) | 4 (0.7) | 1 (0.2) |
Pill | 508 (87.3) | 67 (11.4) | 43 (7.3) | 99 (19.0) |
Injectables | 498 (85.3) | 58 (9.8) | 63 (10.7) | 148 (28.5) |
Implants | 394 (67.6) | 8 (1.4) | 22 (3.7) | 40 (7.7) |
Intrauterine device (IUD) | 330 (56.6) | 10 (1.7) | 13 (2.2) | 23 (4.4) |
Female sterilization | 329 (56.3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 15 (2.9) |
Male sterilization | 193 (33.2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (0.4) |