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) |