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Table 4 Contraceptive use, counseling and basic knowledge of SLE as related to pregnancy among women with SLE of reproductive age (n = 125)

From: Low prevalence of contraceptive counseling at Srinagarind hospital, Thailand among women of reproductive age with systemic lupus erythematosus

 

Frequency

Percent

Had been asked about desire to be pregnant

95

76.8 (95%CI 68–83)

    Not at risk for pregnancy

59

47.2

    At risk for pregnancy (either planned or unplanned)

36

28.8

        Using effective contraception

13

10.4

        Using ineffective contraception**

11

8.8

            Have knowledge*

10

8.0

            Do not have knowledge

1

0.8

        Non-contraceptive use

12

9.6

            Have knowledge*

8

6.4

            Do not have knowledge

4

3.2

Had never been asked about desire to get pregnant

30

24.0

    Not at risk for pregnancy

23

18.4

    At risk for pregnancy

7

1.56

            Using effective contraception

3

2.4

            Using ineffective contraception

0

0

            No contraception

4

3.2

               Have knowledge

2

1.6

               Do not have knowledge

2

1.6

  1. * Effective contraception means using any hormonal method or IUD, unless it was already defined as ineffective; ** Ineffective contraception means using a condom. Other methods including rhythm and withdrawal. were categorized as non-contraception.