| Variables |
Number, n(%) |
| Ever used contraception (n = 333) |
|
| Yes |
175(52.6) |
| No |
158(47.3) |
| Reasons for using contraception (n = 175) |
|
| To prevent unwanted pregnancy |
138(78.9) |
| To prevent sexually transmitted infections |
150(85.7) |
| For family planning |
59(33.7) |
| Others |
22(12.6) |
| Reasons for not using contraception (n = 158) |
|
| Against religious beliefs |
51(32.3) |
| Reduces sexual pleasure |
47(29.7) |
| Causes cancer |
12(7.6) |
| Causes weight gain |
21(13.3) |
| Not readily available |
3(1.9) |
| My partner disapproves |
46(29.1) |
| I fear its side effects |
43(27.2) |
| Lacking enough knowledge on how to use |
9(5.7) |
| Embarrassed to buy/ask for them |
102(64.6) |
| Used contraceptive methods (n = 175) |
|
| Pills |
96(54.9) |
| Condoms |
58(33.1) |
| Injectable contraceptives |
13(7.4) |
| Norplants |
5(2.9) |
| Other methods |
3(1.7) |
| Places to get contraception (n = 175) |
|
| Pharmacy |
93(53.1) |
| Nearby government health care facilities |
46(26.3) |
| Private health facilities |
8(4.6) |
| Other facilities/sources |
28(16.0) |
| Ever used emergency contraception (n = 183) |
|
| Yes |
69(37.7) |
| No |
114(62.3) |
| Reasons for not using emergency contraception (n=114) |
|
| No knowledge of emergency contraception |
72(63.2) |
| On other contraception |
25(21.9) |
| Fear of side effects |
17(14.9) |
