Table 3 Reasons for non-acceptability of IUDs use among nulliparous women and physicians
From: The acceptability of using IUDs among Egyptian nulliparous women: a cross-sectional study
Women (510) and Physicians’ (165) views | The studies population | |
|---|---|---|
N | % | |
Women’s Views | ||
Anticipated Side Effects | ||
Increased infection | 280 | 52.8% |
Increased bleeding | 200 | 37.7% |
Increased pain | 170 | 32.1% |
IUD may cause infertility | 275 | 51.9% |
‘Migration’ of the IUD | 115 | 21.7% |
The views of the providers | 180 | 34% |
Experience of peers | 160 | 30.1% |
Lack of knowledge | 150 | 28.3% |
Accessibility | 80 | 15.1% |
Costs | 45 | 8.5% |
Efficacy | 40 | 7.6% |
Physicians’ Views | ||
Increased PID | 140 | 70% |
Difficult insertion | 105 | 52.5% |
Increased bleeding | 90 | 45% |
Increased pain | 75 | 37.5% |
Expulsion | 30 | 15% |