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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)