Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of clients who accepted Post-Partum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUCD) and were interviewed at the time of discharge from the facilities
| Demographic characteristics 1 | Mean (SD) or number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years |
24 (4) |
|
| Education (%) |
No schooling |
582 (23) |
| Primary school |
494 (19) |
|
| Secondary school |
534 (21) |
|
| Senior secondary |
408 (16) |
|
| Intermediate |
269 (9) |
|
| Graduate and above |
304 (12) |
|
| Parity (%) |
One |
1422 (53) |
| Two |
890 (33) |
|
| Three |
271 (10) |
|
| Four or more |
100 (4) |
|
| Location (%) |
Assam |
479 (18) |
| Bihar |
227 (8) |
|
| Delhi |
199 (7) |
|
| Jharkhand |
92 (3) |
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
638 (24) |
|
| Maharashtra |
117 (4) |
|
| Rajasthan |
83 (3) |
|
| Uttar Pradesh |
745 (28) |
|
| Uttarakhand |
131 (5) |
|
| Fertility intentions (clients wanted more children) |
Yes |
1453 (58.6) |
| No |
1224 (45.2) |
|
| No response/did not know |
22 (0.8) |
|
| Clients who have heard of IUCD |
Yes |
1450 (53.5) |
| No |
1241 (45.8) |
|
| Clients who have used IUCD in the past (of the clients who have heard of PPIUCD) (n = 1450) |
Yes |
94 (6.5) |
| No | 1329 (91.7) | |
1Missing data (age, 22; education, 143; parity, 47).