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Table 3 Association between socio-demographic, services and reproductive factors and IUCD discontinuation

From: Rates of IUCD discontinuation and its associated factors among the clients of a social franchising network in Pakistan

Variables

APR*

(95% C.I)

Status of contraception before IUCD insertion

Using a contraceptive method

1

--

Not using any method

1.4

1.2-1.7*

Experience health problem after IUCD insertion

No

1

--

Yes

4.5

3.8-5.3*

Region

  

Sindh

1

--

Southern Punjab

2.0

1.5-2.6*

Northern Punjab

1.7

1.3-2.2*

Time taken to get to the Suraj facility

More than 60 minutes

1

--

30 to 60 minutes

2.7

1.7-4.5*

Less than 30 minutes

2.6

1.6-4.4*

Receiving of IUCD

24 month ago

1

--

12 month ago

1.4

1.1-1.7*

6 month ago

1.2

1.0-1.5

  1. APR: Adjusted prevalence ratio