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. 2009 Feb;99(2):340–347. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.129528

TABLE 2.

Types of Contraceptive Methods Used by Sexually Active HIV-Positive Women Who Used Contraceptives in the Previous 3 Months (N = 184): Mbarara, Uganda, November 2005–June 2006

Frequency %
Barrier methods 150 82
    Female condom 3 2
    Male condom 150 82
Hormonal methods 51 28
    Implant 1 1
    Injection 43 23
    Intrauterine device 1 1
    Oral contraceptive pill 6 3
Permanent methods 10 5
    Female sterilization or hysterectomy 10 5
Other methods 10 5
    Lactating 2 1
    Rhythm method 2 1
    Withdrawal 3 2
    Other methods 3 2

Note. Values do not add up to 100% because a woman may have reported use of more than 1 method.