A Survey on Prevalence and Knowledge of Family Planning among Women of Childbearing Age in the Provincial Settings of the Gambia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Table 2

Knowledge on contraceptive methods and how to use them.

Variables	Know about it		Know how to use it
	Frequency (n = 481)	Percent	Frequency (n = 447)	Percent
FP/Contraceptive methods
Pills
Pills (progesterone only and combined)	430	89.4	369	82.6
Emergency contraceptives	13	2.7	11	2.5
Injectables
Injectable (Depo-Provera, Noristerat, and Norigynon)	405	84.2	352	78.7
Barrier
Condom	75	15.6	57	12.8
Intrautrine device (IUD)	21	4.4	19	4.3
Diaphragm	10	2.1	9	2.0
Suppositories, e.g., foam tablets	16	3.3	11	2.5
Surgery
Female sterilization	11	2.3	6	1.3
Implants
Implants (implanol and jadelle)	175	36.4	139	31.1
Natural method
Rhythm method (safe period)	33	6.9	27	6.0
Coitus interruptus (withdrawal)	11	2.3	11	2.5
Periodic abstinence	23	4.8	14	3.1
Prolonged breastfeeding	72	15.0	63	14.1
Douching	7	1.5	6	1.3
Others
Traditional methods	68	14.1	49	11.0

Multiple responses.