Variables | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|
Ever heard about modern contraceptive methods | ||
Yes | 838 | 98.5 |
No | 13 | 1.5 |
Source of information | ||
HEWs | 169 | 20.7 |
Radio | 481 | 57.4 |
Television | 460 | 55.08 |
Health centers | 560 | 66.83 |
Knowledge on advantages of modern contraceptive methods | ||
Prevention of unwanted pregnancy | 528 | 63.3 |
Spacing | 591 | 70.5 |
Limiting | 407 | 48.6 |
Preventing STD | 103 | 12.3 |
Ever use of modern contraceptive methods (n = 851) | ||
Yes | 448 | 52.6 |
No | 403 | 47.4 |
Current use of modern contraceptive methods (n = 851) | ||
Yes | 399 | 46.9 |
No | 452 | 52.1 |
Modern contraceptive methods currently being used (n = 399) | ||
Pills | 56 | 14.0 |
Implant/Norplant | 17 | 4.3 |
Injectable/Depo-Provera | 251 | 62.9 |
Intrauterine device | 67 | 16.8 |
Tubal legation | 3 | 0.8 |
Male condom | 5 | 1.2 |
Purpose of using of modern contraceptive (n = 399) | ||
Spacing | 229 | 57.4 |
Limiting | 172 | 42.6 |