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Table 2 Reproductive history and contraceptive use by the study population (N = 299)

From: Effectiveness of an intrauterine device informative intervention among post-natal women in Western Jamaica

Variables N (%)
Age at first pregnancy (years) 20.2 (± 4.0)
Number of pregnancies  
 1 92 (30.8)
 2 87 (29.1)
 3 59 (19.7)
  ≥ 4 61 (20.4)
Number of children  
 0 7 (2.3)
 1 117 (39.1)
 2 88 (29.4)
 3 45 (15.1)
  ≥ 4 42 (14.1)
Unplanned pregnancies  
 None 96 (32.1)
 Some 97 (32.4)
 All 106 (35.5)
Currently using contraceptives  
 No 231 (77.3)
 Yes 68 (22.7)
Method of contraception currently used  
 Male condoms 32 (10.7)
 Hormonal injection 18 (6.0)
 Birth control pills 12 (4.0)
 Sterilization 5 (1.7)
Discussed contraception with a health provider  
 No 97 (34.1)
 Yes 187 (65.9)
Received information about IUDs from health provider  
 No 55 (29.4)
 Yes 132 (70.6)
Currently using an IUD  
 No 290 (97.0)
 Yes 9 (3.0)
Previously used an IUD  
 No 279 (96.5)
 Yes 10 (3.5)
Has been told unpleasant things about IUDs  
 No 142 (47.5)
 Yes 157 (52.5)