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Table 3 Reasons for non-use of contraceptives among women with unmet need for family planning

From: Sexual and reproductive health of CDC plantation camp residents: a focus on unmet need for family planning among women in union

Reasons

Yes

â„–(%)

No

â„–(%)

Total

â„–(%)

Fear of side effects

46(51.1)

44(48.9)

90(100)

My health personnel told me not to

1(1.1)

89(98.9)

90(100)

My partner stopped me from using it

27(30.0)

63(70.0)

90(100)

A family member discouraged me

1(1.1)

89(98.9)

90(100)

Someone discouraged me

2(2.2)

88(97.8)

90(100)

Could no longer access family planning

2(2.2)

88(97.8)

90(100)

Not having regular sex

6(6.7)

84(93.3)

90(100)

Need to know more concerning contraceptive methods

12(13.3)

78(86.7)

90(100)

Contraceptives causes sexual dissatisfaction

3(3.3)

87(96.7)

90(100)

I don’t see contraceptive as necessary for me

9(10.0)

81(90.0)

90(100)

I don’t know

15(16.7)

75(83.3)

90(100)