Table 3.
Perception on contraceptive use
| Variables | Frequency N (200) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Contraceptives for only adult married persons | ||
| Strongly agree | 26 | 13.00 |
| Agree | 54 | 27.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26 | 13.00 |
| Disagree | 86 | 43.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 8 | 4.00 |
| Adolescents who use contraceptives are bad | ||
| Strongly agree | 14 | 7.00 |
| Agree | 52 | 26.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 30 | 15.00 |
| Disagree | 94 | 47.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 10 | 5.00 |
| Contraceptives have health risks (e.g. infertility) | ||
| Strongly agree | 58 | 29.00 |
| Agree | 82 | 41.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 40 | 20.00 |
| Disagree | 16 | 8.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 4 | 2.00 |
| Contraceptives have side effects e.g menstrual disorders | ||
| Strongly agree | 82 | 41.00 |
| Agree | 58 | 29.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 44 | 22.00 |
| Disagree | 14 | 7.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 2 | 1.00 |
| Process of acquiring is embarrassing | ||
| Strongly agree | 12 | 6.00 |
| Agree | 48 | 24.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 46 | 23.00 |
| Disagree | 86 | 43.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 8 | 4.00 |
| Contraceptives should be used by only women | ||
| Strongly agree | 30 | 15.00 |
| Agree | 32 | 16.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26 | 13.00 |
| Disagree | 78 | 39.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 34 | 17.00 |
| Religion prohibits the use of contraceptives | ||
| Strongly agree | 14 | 7.00 |
| Agree | 78 | 39.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 30 | 15.00 |
| Disagree | 64 | 32.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 14 | 7.00 |
| Contraceptive use can cause cancer in women | ||
| Strongly agree | 22 | 11.00 |
| Agree | 48 | 24.00 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 100 | 50.00 |
| Disagree | 22 | 11.00 |
| Strongly disagree | 8 | 4.00 |