Table 3 Knowledge and practice of modern contraceptives of postpartum women in Aksum town, Tigray region, northern Ethiopia, June, 2015 (n = 590)
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Know at least one modern contraceptive | ||
Yes | 564 | 95.6 |
No | 26 | 4.4 |
Type of modern contraceptives known | ||
Injectable | 512 | 86.8 |
Pills | 407 | 69.0 |
Implants | 406 | 68.8 |
IUD | 285 | 48.3 |
Male condom | 120 | 20.3 |
Female sterilization | 44 | 7.5 |
Male sterilization | 24 | 4.1 |
Heard contraceptive massage in the last 12 months(mass media, print media) | ||
Yes | 564 | 95.6 |
No | 26 | 4.4 |
Use of modern contraceptives | ||
Yes | 283 | 48.0 |
No | 307 | 52.0 |
Intend to use contraceptive methods(n=258a) | ||
Yes | 258 | 84.3 |
No | 49 | 15.7 |