Table 3. Comparison of prospective fertility intention and retrospective attitude (percent).
Retrospective measure |
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Prospective measure | Wanted to become pregnant | Wanted to have later | Wanted no (more) | Unknown | Total | (N) |
Wanted/wanted but unsure about timing | 74.4 | 20.2 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 100.0 | (425) |
Mistimed | 56.3 | 40.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 100.0 | (426) |
Unwanted | 46.0 | 37.6 | 13.6 | 2.8 | 100.0 | (250) |
Unsure about having a child | 50.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 100.0 | (20) |
Total | 60.7 | 32.2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 100.0 | (1,121) |