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Table 2 Relationship with the use of LARCs during the immediate post-abortion period among Chinese women with unintended pregnancy seeking abortions (n = 381)

From: Long-acting reversible contraceptive use in the post-abortion period among women seeking abortion in mainland China: intentions and barriers

Item

Frequency f (%)

Are aware of LARC

 No

43 (11.3)

 Yes

338 (88.7)

 IUDs

338 (88.7)

 Implants

50 (13.9)

 Implants and IUDs

50 (13.9)

Previous LARC use

 No

349 (91.6)

 Yes

32 (8.4)

 IUDs

28 (7.8)

 Implants

4 (1.1)

Intended to use LARC in immediate post-abortion period

 No

219 (57.5)

 Yes

162 (42.5)

 IUDs

134 (35.2)

 Implants

53 (13.9)

 Implants or IUDs

25 (6.6)