Table 4 Self-reported reasons for method discontinuation
Main reason reported for discontinuation (%) | Total | CycleBeads | Pills | DMPA-SC | Implanon NXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 253) | (n = 18) | (n = 65) | (n = 162) | (n = 8) | |
Resupply issues | 54.2 | 66.7 | 40.0 | 61.1 | 0.0 |
Health and fertility concerns | 19.4 | 0.0 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 87.5 |
Infrequent sex | 13.8 | 11.1 | 23.1 | 11.1 | 0.0 |
Opposition from partner or family | 2.8 | 0.0 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Wanted to become pregnant | 2.4 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Method failure | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Other reason | 5.1 | 11.1 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 12.5 |
No response | 0.8 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |