Table 2.

Reasons for declining IUD placement on the same clinic day (n = 59).^a,^b

Reason	Frequency
Preference for a different method	23 (39.0)
Fear of placement, pain, bleeding, infertility, or infection	15 (25.4)
Heard negative things about the IUD	15 (25.4)
Previously used the IUD and did not like it	4 (6.8)
Uncomfortable having something inside body	3 (5.1)
Need to ask or discuss with partner first	2 (3.4)
Desire to get pregnant	2 (3.4)
Partner does not want to use any contraception	1 (1.7)
A friend was unhappy with the IUD	1 (1.7)
Cannot use IUD because of HIV or another medical condition	0 (0.0)
Does not believe the IUD is effective for birth control	0 (0.0)

Abbreviation: IUD, intrauterine device.

^aValues are given as number (percentage).

^bParticipants were able to select more than one reason for declining.