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Table 5 Current use of Implanon and other contraceptive methods and related behavior of reproductive aged women in Saesie-Tsaeda Emba and Ofla woredas, Northern Ethiopia 2014 (n = 524)

From: Prevalence and predictors of implanon utilization among women of reproductive age group in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia

Variable

n (%)

Ever used Implanon and other contraceptives

 Ever used any contraceptive

 Ever used Implanon

351(67.0)

85(16.2)

Reasons for Implanon use (n = 85)a

 Reversible

 Effective and long-term protection

 Easy and convenient to use

 Fewer side effects

 Easy to get

84(98.8)

80(94.1)

31(36.5)

16(18.2)

12(14.1)

Current use of Implanon and other contraceptives

 Any contraceptive method

 Implanon

223(42.6)

53(10.1)

Current use of contraceptives by method (n = 223)

 Injectable

 Implanon

 Emergency contraceptive pill

 Pills

 Female sterilization

 Lactational amenorrhea method

 Periodic abstinence

158(30.2)

53(10.1)

3(0.6)

2(0.4)

1(0.2)

1(0.2)

5(1.0)

Location where received Implanon (n = 53)

 Health post

 Health center

 Hospital

33(62.3)

16(30.2)

4(7.5)

Choice and satisfaction with Implanon (n = 53)

 Implanon was their choice

 Satisfied with Implanon service received

 No current complaint with Implanon use

53(100.0)

52(98.1)

48 (9.4)

Patient or user card for Implanon (n = 53)

 Yes

 No

48(90.6)

5(9.4)

Intention for early Implanon removal (n = 53)

 Yes

 No

9(17.0)

44(83.0)

Reasons for not currently using Implanon (n = 384)

 Use of other methods

 Desire for more children

 Medical reason

 Fear of side effects

 Not currently married (unmarried/separated/divorced)

 Little risk of pregnancy

 Religion

118(30.7)

98(25.5)

62(16.1)

36(9.4)

36(9.4)

33(8.6)

1(0.3)

Intention to use Implanon in the future (n = 431)

 Yes

 No

280(65.0)

151(35.0)

  1. aMultiple response was possible