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. 2020 Oct 30;12(10):e11265. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11265

Table 3. Assessing the reasons for contraceptive usage and non-usage.

STD: sexually transmitted disease

Variables Frequencies (%)
Reasons for Contraception Usage  
Prevention of unwanted pregnancy 141 (28.1%)
STD prevention 3 (0.6%)
Child spacing 134 (26.7%)
Desired number of children achieved 85 (17%)
Reasons for Contraceptive Non-Usage  
Desire for more children 93 (18.6%)
No/infrequent sex 15 (3%)
Breastfeeding 8 (1.6%)
Difficulty getting pregnant 23 (4.6%)
Post-partum state 3 (0.6%)
Religious prohibition 21 (4.2%)
Reduced sexual pleasure 7 (1.4%)
Fear side effects 50 (10%)