Table 4 Use of contraceptives among respondents
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ever had sex (n = 422) | ||
 Yes | 164 | 38.9 |
 No | 258 | 61.1 |
Ever use a contraceptive method in your lifetime (n = 164) | ||
 Yes | 49 | 29.9 |
 No | 115 | 70.1 |
Reason for not using a contraceptive method (n = 115) | ||
 Not bothered though sexually active | 81 | 70.4 |
 Had side effects | 34 | 29.6 |
Participants ever use contraceptive methods (n = 49) | ||
 Reason for using a contraceptive method | ||
 To prevent only pregnancy | 34 | 69.4 |
 To prevent only STDs | 10 | 20.4 |
 To space childbirth | 5 | 10.2 |
The place you get contraceptive service (n = 49) | ||
 Hospital | 10 | 20.4 |
 Health Centre | 3 | 6.1 |
 Dispensary | 4 | 8.2 |
 Pharmacy | 27 | 55.1 |
 Others | 5 | 10.2 |
Contraceptive method used (n = 49) | ||
 Pills | 6 | 12.2 |
 Male condoms | 34 | 69.4 |
 Female condoms | 2 | 4.1 |
 Injection | 2 | 4.1 |
 Withdrawal method | 4 | 8.2 |
 Calendar method | 1 | 2 |