Table 3.
Association between socio-demographic, services and reproductive factors and IUCD discontinuation
| Variables | APR* | (95% C.I) |
|---|---|---|
| Status of contraception before IUCD insertion | ||
| Using a contraceptive method | 1 | -- |
| Not using any method | 1.4 | 1.2-1.7* |
| Experience health problem after IUCD insertion | ||
| No | 1 | -- |
| Yes | 4.5 | 3.8-5.3* |
| Region | ||
| Sindh | 1 | -- |
| Southern Punjab | 2.0 | 1.5-2.6* |
| Northern Punjab | 1.7 | 1.3-2.2* |
| Time taken to get to the Suraj facility | ||
| More than 60 minutes | 1 | -- |
| 30 to 60 minutes | 2.7 | 1.7-4.5* |
| Less than 30 minutes | 2.6 | 1.6-4.4* |
| Receiving of IUCD | ||
| 24 month ago | 1 | -- |
| 12 month ago | 1.4 | 1.1-1.7* |
| 6 month ago | 1.2 | 1.0-1.5 |
APR: Adjusted prevalence ratio