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Table 2 Contraceptive methods suggested by providers

From: Young peoples’ interface with providers of contraceptive care: a simulated client study in two Ugandan districts

Contraceptive suggestion

n (%)

Provider suggested contraceptive method N = 125

 

 Yes

89 (71.2)

 No

36(28.2)

Suggested methods with/without children N = 89

 

 Client with children

52 (58.4)

 Client with no children

37 (41.6)

Specific method suggested to clients with children N = 52

 

 Progestin-only injection

28 (53.8)

 Oral contraceptive pills

9 (17.3)

 Fertility awareness methods (FAM)

7 (13.5)

 Condom

1 (2.0)

 Intra-uterine device (IUD)

2 (3.8)

 Implants

5 (9.6)

Methods suggested to clients with no children N = 37

 

 Progestin-only injection

15 (40.5)

 Oral contraceptive pills

4 (10.8)

 Fertility awareness methods (FAM)

4 (10.8)

 Condom

11 (29.7)

 Intra-uterine device (IUD)

1(2.7)

 Implants

2 (5.4)

  1. Parity of client is based on case scenario where simulated client were required to say they had children