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Reasons for removal of the contraceptive implant at National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda (n = 207)
| Reasons for removal | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Desire for pregnancy | 63 | 16.9 |
| Partner influence | 42 | 11.3 |
| Husband’s death | 4 | 1.1 |
| Switch to another method | 12 | 3.2 |
| Divorce | 5 | 1.3 |
| Side effects | 174 | 46.6 |
| Traveling abroad | 18 | 4.8 |
| Conception | 6 | 1.6 |
| Expiry | 49 | 13.1 |
| Total | 373 | 100 |
NB: Women gave more than one reason for discontinuation of implant
