Correlates of Dual-Method Contraceptive Use: An Analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth (2006–2008)
Table 1
Contraceptive methods used in the last intercourse in past 12 months by nonpregnant females aged 15–44 years, .
Method
(%)†
Dual
Single
Any method of contraception
Yes, dual
448 (7.3)
Yes, single
3341(68.0)
No
1389 (24.7)
Type of contraceptive method
Nonbarrier methods*
2694 (55.7)
448 (13.1)
2246 (86.9)
Pills
1125 (22.3)
280 (21.7)
845 (78.3)
Sterilization/partner sterilization
1004 (24.1)
78 (4.4)
926 (95.6)
Injectables (Lunelle/Depo-Provera)
211 (2.8)
47 (16.7)
164 (83.3)
LARC
229 (4.6)
16 (3.3)
213 (96.7)
Patch
55 (0.6)
7 (16.0)
48 (84.0)
Ring
100 (2.1)
22 (32.6)
78 (67.4)
Barrier methods
1543 (26.8)
448 (27.1)
1095 (72.9)
*Individual methods do not sum to % of Nonbarrier methods as respondents may have reported >1 Nonbarrier method at last intercourse. †Weighted percent.
