Table 2.
Current utilization of modern contraceptives among HIV positive reproductive age women attending ART units, zonal hospitals, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2012.
| Variables | Frequency (N) |
Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ever heard of modern Contraceptives (N = 361) | ||
| Yes | 361 | 100 |
| No | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 361 | 100 |
| Type of method ever heard | ||
| Pill | 43 | 11.9 |
| Injectables | 11 | 5.3 |
| Male condom only | 05 | 1.4 |
| Dual methods | 78 | 21.6 |
| Any greater than or equal two methods | 216 | 59.8 |
| Total | 361 | 100 |
| Reason to choose method (N = 167) | ||
| Health professionals advice | 54 | 32.3 |
| Perceived less side effects | 29 | 17.4 |
| Observed friends experience | 18 | 10.8 |
| Easy to use | 44 | 26.3 |
| Agreement with partner | 2 | 1.2 |
| Effectiveness | 20 | 12 |
| Total | 167 | 100 |
| Reasons for not to use contraceptives (N = 194) | ||
| Fear of drug interaction | 95 | 26.3% |
| Trying pregnancy | 78 | 21.6% |
| Partner does not want contraceptive | 18 | 5% |
| Others | 3 | 0.8% |
| Total | 194 | 53.7% |