Table 2.

Type of contraceptive used and preferred contraceptive method among current contraceptive users^* in a cohort of married mothers of reproductive age in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (N = 247)

Variable	n (%)
Type of contraceptive used
Traditional†	83 (33.6)
Modern‡	164 (66.4)
Preferred contraceptive method
Male condoms	78 (31.6)
IUD	55 (22.3)
Withdrawal method	50 (20.2)
Barrier and withdrawal method	3 (1.2)
Hormone injection	9 (3.6)
OCP	40 (16.2)
Rhythm method	3 (1.2)
Tubal ligation	9 (3.6)

IUD = intrauterine device; OCP = oral contraceptive pill.

^*Defined as contraceptive use within the previous 30 days.

^†Including the withdrawal and rhythm methods.

^‡Including barriers (e.g. male condoms), intrauterine contraceptive devices, oral contraceptive pills, injections and tubal ligation.