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| Frequency | Percentage (%) |
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| Have you used a form of contraceptive before? () | | |
| Yes | 201 | 50.2 |
| No | 191 | 47.8 |
| Not indicated | 8 | 2.0 |
| If yes, which one(s)? () | | |
| Oral | 25 | 12.4 |
| Condom and other barrier methods | 136 | 67.7 |
| Vaginal ring | 1 | 0.5 |
| Injectables | 14 | 7.0 |
| Subdermal | 9 | 4.5 |
| Dermal patch | 3 | 1.5 |
| IUD | 9 | 4.5 |
| Permanent (BTL/vasectomy) | 1 | 0.5 |
| Natural | 3 | 1.5 |
| Were you satisfied with the contraceptive used in the past? () | | |
| Yes | 166 | 82.6 |
| No | 32 | 15.9 |
| Not indicated | 3 | 1.5 |
| Are you currently on a method of contraception? () | | |
| Yes | 72 | 18.0 |
| No | 323 | 80.8 |
| Not indicated | 5 | 1.3 |
| If yes, which one? () | | |
| Oral | 8 | 11.1 |
| Condom and other barrier methods | 36 | 50.0 |
| Injectables | 8 | 11.1 |
| Subdermal | 4 | 5.6 |
| Dermal patch | 2 | 2.8 |
| IUD | 9 | 12.5 |
| Permanent (BTL/vasectomy) | 1 | 1.4 |
| Natural | 4 | 5.6 |
| If not using a method now, what is the reason(s)? () | | |
| Currently pregnant | 7 | 2.2 |
| Desire to have a child | 21 | 6.5 |
| Currently in the puerperium period | 3 | 0.9 |
| Lack of knowledge regarding contraceptive | 7 | 2.2 |
| Against religious beliefs | 15 | 4.6 |
| Opposition of partner | 7 | 2.2 |
| Fear of side effects | 34 | 10.5 |
| Partner has a permanent method | 3 | 0.9 |
| Not willing to disclose | 190 | 58.8 |
| Too expensive | 4 | 1.2 |
| Single | 6 | 1.9 |
| Not sexually active | 18 | 5.6 |
| Menopause | 1 | 0.3 |
| Menstrual cycle | 1 | 0.3 |
| Other | 4 | 1.2 |
| Not indicated | 2 | 0.6 |
| Why did you choose the method you are currently on? () | | |
| Easily available | 27 | 37.5 |
| Comfortable and easy use | 31 | 43.1 |
| Inexpensive | 6 | 8.3 |
| Partner’s choice | 4 | 5.6 |
| Other | 1 | 1.4 |
| Not indicated | 3 | 4.2 |
| How often do use a method of contraceptive? () | | |
| Always | 37 | 51.4 |
| Sometimes | 32 | 44.4 |
| Not indicated | 3 | 4.2 |
| What is your reason for using a contraceptive? () | | |
| Having a child when required | 9 | 12.5 |
| Spacing of birth | 6 | 8.3 |
| Prevention of unwanted births | 42 | 58.3 |
| Prevention of STDs | 9 | 12.5 |
| Improvement of health | 3 | 4.2 |
| Menstrual (to correct dysfunctional bleeding) | 1 | 1.4 |
| Not indicated | 2 | 2.8 |
| Is your partner aware you are on a contraceptive method? () | | |
| Yes | 60 | 83.3 |
| No | 9 | 12.5 |
| Not indicated | 3 | 4.2 |
| If he/she is not aware, why have you not told him? () | | |
| I do not want to have children with him | 2 | 22.2 |
| It is my right | 3 | 33.3 |
| Not willing to disclose the reason | 4 | 44.5 |
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