Table 2.
Respondent views on specific attributes of currently available contraceptives. Responses to the questions were binary (yes/no)
| Contraceptive method (%)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pill | Male condom | IUD/IUS | Injection | Implant | Patch | Ring | |
| Is the form that I most prefer | 48 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Is the trendiest | 35 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Most effective | 53 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Used by majority of my friends | 72 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Most likely recommended by HCP | 67 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Has the least side effects | 22 | 58 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Most convenient dosing regimen | 47 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Reduces menstrual bleeding | 71 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Is the healthiest for my body | 24 | 56 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Is easiest to use properly | 41 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Is most worry-free | 39 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| Is the best value for my money | 46 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Abbreviations: IUD/IUS, intrauterine device/system; HCP, health care provider.