Table 2.

Perceived risks and benefits of the copper IUD.

	Agree strongly n (%)	Agree to fairly high degree n (%)	Agree to fairly low degree n (%)	Disagree n (%)	Unsure n (%)
The copper IUD fills an important function in preventing unwanted pregnancy	923 (46.1)	735 (36.8)	87 (4.4)	18 (0.9)	229 (11.4)
The risks and side effects of the copper IUD are uncommon	191 (9.5)	511 (25.6)	380 (19.0)	136 (6.8)	770 (38.5)
The risks and side effects of the copper IUD are mild	157 (7.8)	548 (27.4)	368 (18.4)	142 (7.1)	776 (38.8)
The benefits of the copper IUD outweigh its potential risks	355 (17.8)	600 (30.0)	228 (11.4)	119 (5.9)	690 (34.5)