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. 2022 Dec 12;17(12):e0278899. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278899

Table 2. Descriptive findings of knowledge related to modern contraceptives among Muslim Women, Banke, Nepal, 2019 (N = 400).

Variables Yes No
Number (%) Number (%)
n (%) n (%)
1. Have you ever heard about FP? 356 (89%) 44 (11.0%)
2. Does female sterilisation avoid pregnancy? 288 (72%) 112 (28.0%)
3. Do oral contraceptive pills guarantee 100% protection? 269 (67.2%) 131(32.8%)
4. Are women using the birth control injectables to get an injection every three months? 284 (71.0%) 116 (29.0%)
5. Do the use of both a condom and oral contraceptives considered to be very effective contraceptives? 211(52.8%) 189 (47.2%)
6. Does use of contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancies? 276 (69.0%) 124 (31.0%)
7. Are contraceptive methods appropriate to space childbirth? 268 (67.0%) 132 (33.0%)
8. Does condom provide dual protection (Prevents STI/HIV and unplanned pregnancies) 286 (71.5%) 114 (28.5%)
9. Do common side effects of contraceptive pills include mood swings and weight gain? 224 (56%) 174 (44%)
10. Does health education important for women who want to use contraceptives? 266 (66.5%) 134 (33.5%)