Table 2 Intention to use contraception by marital status and survey round among women with unmet need for contraception
Marital Status | 2002/03 | Survey 2003/04 | Period 2005/06 | 2006/08 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | |||||
With unmet need (N) | 1,030 | 981 | 978 | 794 | <0.05 |
Intends to use contraception (%) | 61.0 | 63.5 | 63.8 | 69.1 | |
Does not intend to use contraception (%) | 39.0 | 36.5 | 36.2 | 30.9 | |
Married With unmet need (N) Intends to use contraception (%) Does not intend to use contraception (%) | 838 63.3 36.8 | 783 64.6 35.4 | 773 65.7 34.3 | 654 71.4 28.6 | <0.05 |
Never Married With unmet need (N) Intends to use contraception (%) Does not intend to use contraception (%) | 48 70.8 29.2 | 61 77.1 23.0 | 61 73.8 26.2 | 33 78.8 21.2 | 0.831 |
Previously married N Intends to use contraception(%) Does not intend to use contraception (%) | 144 44.4 55.6 | 137 51.1 48.9 | 144 49.3 50.7 | 107 52.3 47.7 | 0.590 |