Table 2.
Information on modern contraceptive and current contraceptive use among female ART attendees in health facilities of Gimbie town, West Ethiopia, 2013
| Variable | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ever heard about modern |
364 |
92.2 |
| Contraceptive |
|
|
|
Source of information |
|
|
| Health professional |
332 |
91.2 |
| TV |
103 |
28.3 |
| Radio |
72 |
19.8 |
| Friends |
44 |
12.1 |
| News paper and magazines |
14 |
3.9 |
| Community event |
76 |
20.9 |
| From pamphlets/ booklet/posters |
13 |
3.6 |
|
Methods respondent heard about |
|
|
| Pills |
279 |
76.7 |
| Injectables |
271 |
74.5 |
| IUCD |
100 |
27.5 |
| Implants |
127 |
35 |
| Condom |
290 |
79.7 |
| Vasectomy |
60 |
16.5 |
| Female sterilization |
65 |
17.9 |
|
User’s characteristics |
|
|
|
Ever used contraceptive method |
|
|
| Yes |
336 |
85.1 |
| No |
59 |
14.9 |
|
Current contraceptive users |
|
|
| Yes |
224 |
56.7 |
| No |
171 |
43.3 |
|
Reasons for not using contraceptive currently (n = 171) |
|
|
| Fear of complication with ART drugs |
72 |
42.1 |
| Fertility related reasons |
45 |
26.3 |
| Partner opposition to use |
12 |
7 |
| Method related reasons |
22 |
12.9 |
| Want to have child in the future |
15 |
8.8 |
| Others | 5 | 2.9 |