Table 2 Knowledge of short term contraceptive user women on LAPMs and its characteristics in Wolaita zone, SNNPR Ethiopia, January, 2013
Characteristics (n = 411) | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Female sterilization | 116 | 28.2 |
Male sterilization | 37 | 9 |
Implants (Implanon/Jadelle/ Norplant) | 361 | 87.8 |
IUD | 222 | 54 |
IUCD can prevent pregnancies for more than 10 years | 221 | 53.8 |
After female sterilization pregnancy is not possible | 119 | 29 |
The implant can prevent pregnancies for 3–5 years. | 349 | 84.9 |
Vasectomy has no interference with sexual intercourse | 41 | 10 |
Implants require a minor surgical procedure during insertion and removal | 317 | 77.1 |
IUCD is not appropriate for female at high risk of getting STIs | 114 | 27.7 |