Table 7 Practice of respondents on long acting and permanent contraceptive methods of west Guji Zone (N = 507)
Practice of respondents | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Have you ever used LAPMs? | ||
Yes | 217 | 42.8 |
No | 290 | 57.2 |
If yes, Have you ever used implant? | 205 | 40.4 |
If yes, Have you ever used IUCD? | 12 | 2.4 |
If yes, Have you ever used vasectomy? | 0 | 0 |
If yes, Have you ever used tubal ligation? | 0 | 0 |
Reason for stop using LAPMs | ||
Fear of side effect | 109 | 21.5 |
Partners disapprove | 111 | 21.9 |
Medical problem | 20 | 3.9 |
Shift to other method | 34 | 6.7 |
I want a child | 25 | 4.9 |
Religious opposition | 22 | 4.3 |
Don’t know | 43 | 8.5 |
Reason for currently using long acting and permanent contraceptive method | ||
Have enough child | 59 | 11.6 |
Pressure from my husband | 37 | 7.3 |
Want to space | 123 | 24.3 |
Advice from health professional | 144 | 28.4 |
Reason for not practicing LAPMS | ||
Fear of side effect | 113 | 22.3 |
Service unavailability | 9 | 1.8 |
Partner disapprove | 147 | 29 |
Medical problem | 32 | 6.3 |
Shift to other method | 40 | 7.9 |
Lack of knowledge | 79 | 15.6 |