Table 3 Contraception counseling and knowledge about recommended postpartum contraceptive methods among postpartum women planning to breastfeed for ≥6 months, N = 100
Characteristic | % |
|---|---|
Reporting receiving counseling during prenatal care on postpartum contraception | |
Yes | 57 |
No | 43 |
Correctly identified methods not recommended for postpartum use during first six weeks of breastfeeding | |
Combination oral contraception | 43 |
Correctly identified methods recommended for postpartum use during first six weeks of breastfeeding | |
Progestin-only pills | 42 |
Intrauterine device | 42 |
Implant | 35 |
Injectable | 28 |