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Ratings of implant characteristics among all participants
| Characteristic | 0– 10 score on Likert scalea (Mean +/− SD) |
|---|---|
| Is almost 100% effective at preventing pregnancy | 7.3 +/− 2.7 |
| Works by releasing hormones | 5.0 +/− 2.8 |
| Can cause irregular bleeding | 3.0 +/− 2.6 |
| Works for 3 years without having to think about it | 7.8 +/− 2.8 |
| Is private | 7.7 +/− 2.8 |
Where 0 corresponds to “I strongly dislike this characteristic” and 10 corresponds to “I really like this characteristic.”
