Table 5.

Main reasons for using withdrawal method by women with and without children (n = 300)*

Number of children	None		≥ 1
	Frequency	%	Frequency	%
Available without any charge	16	100	251	88.3
Fewer side-effects than other methods	10	62.5	232	81.6
Easier to use	15	93.8	196	69.0
No need for counseling with a health care provider	15	93.8	187	65.8
Husband's preference	12	75.0	152	53.5
Fear of using another method	6	37.5	145	51.0
Suggesting by a health care provider	2	12.5	41	14.4
Duration of withdrawal use (mean year, SD)	3.3 (2.2)		6.6 (4.9)

* Since women could choose several response categories, frequencies and percentages are exceeded the study sample size and 100%.