Table 4.
Frequency and percentage distribution of factors related to family welfare practices and gynecological problems of the participants (n = 250)
| Family welfare practices and gynecological problems | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary methods of family planning | ||
| Birth pills | 25 | 10.0 |
| Copper T | 22 | 8.8 |
| Calendar method | 3 | 1.2 |
| Condom | 4 | 1.6 |
| None | 196 | 78.4 |
| If copper T, duration of usage (n = 22) | ||
| Less than 3 months | 10 | 45.5 |
| 6-12 months | 2 | 9.0 |
| 1-2 years | 7 | 31.9 |
| More than 3 years | 3 | 13.6 |
| Problems in the uterus | ||
| Utero-vaginal prolapsed | 6 | 2.4 |
| Erosion of cervix | 2 | 0.8 |
| Vaginal discharge | 93 | 37.2 |
| Utero-vaginal prolapsed and vaginal discharge | 4 | 1.6 |
| Erosion of cervix and vaginal discharge | 3 | 1.2 |
| Utero-vaginal prolapsed, erosion of cervix and vaginal discharge | 3 | 1.2 |
| None | 139 | 55.6 |
| Painful bleeding after coitus | ||
| Yes | 9 | 3.6 |
| No | 231 | 92.4 |
| Not applicable | 10 | 4.0 |
| Husband having problem | ||
| Ulcer in penis | 3 | 1.2 |
| Discharge in penis | 9 | 3.6 |
| Ulcer in and discharge in penis | 2 | 0.8 |
| Normal | 236 | 94.4 |