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Table 2 Use of family planning methods

From: Unintended pregnancy and its correlates among currently pregnant women in the Kwango District, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Variables

Unintended pregnancy [n (%)]

Intended pregnancy [n (%)]

Total [n (%)]

Ever used family planning

 Yes

15 (34.9)

28 (65.1)

43 (44.8)

 No

34 (64.2)

19 (35.8)

53 (55.2)

Recent user of family planning

 Yes

15 (30.0)

35 (70.0)

50 (49.5)

 No

36 (70.6)

15 (29.4)

51(50.5)

Preferred family planning method

 Temporary

10 (41.7)

14 (58.3)

24 (43.6)

 Natural

10 (32.3)

21 (67.7)

31(56.4)

  1. Natural methods: lactational amenorrhea, periodic abstinence/rhythm, withdrawal