TABLE 3:
Preference, Availability and Access of Modern Contraceptives among Out of School Adolescent Girls in Majengo and Njoro Wards, Moshi Municipality
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Modern method Currently used (N=154) | ||
| Injectables/Depo Provera | 43 | 27.9 |
| Hormonal pills (Oral) | 5 | 3.2 |
| Male condoms | 5 | 3.2 |
| Implants | 4 | 2.6 |
| Methods of Contraception Known (N=154) | ||
| Injectables/Depo Provera | 62 | 40.3 |
| Hormonal Pills (Oral) | 57 | 37.0 |
| Female condoms | 16 | 10.4 |
| Intrauterine device (IUD) | 12 | 7.8 |
| Implants | 9 | 5.8 |
| Female sterilization (BTL) | 2 | 1.3 |
| Vasectomy | 2 | 1.3 |
| Male condoms | 0 | 0.0 |
| Source of Contraceptive (N=81) | ||
| Health Facilities | 65 | 80.3 |
| Pharmacies | 23 | 25.9 |
| From Friends | 3 | 3.7 |
| Are methods offered for Free Or payment (N=298) | ||
| Don't Know | 146 | 49.0 |
| Free | 87 | 29.2 |
| Have to Pay | 65 | 21.8 |
| Is it easy or difficult to get/access contraceptive methods in this area (N=298) | ||
| Difficulty | 245 | 82.2 |
| Easy | 53 | 17.8 |
| Source of information on Contraceptives (N=198) | ||
| Health facility | 93 | 47.0 |
| Friends/peers | 85 | 42.9 |
| Television | 59 | 29.8 |
| Radio | 58 | 29.3 |
| Family member (sister/brother) | 35 | 17.7 |
| Health care workers | 28 | 14.1 |
| Internet | 25 | 12.6 |
| Poster/Banner | 21 | 10.6 |
| Parents | 27 | 9.1 |
| Sexual partner | 15 | 7.6 |