Table 2 Knowledge of the female condom among women of reproductive age
From: Knowledge, acceptance and utilisation of the female condom among women of reproductive age in Ghana
Statements | N | (%) | ρ-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Using the female condom during sex can prevent HIV and other STDs | <.001 | ||
Yes | 268 | 70.5 | |
No | 7 | 1.8 | |
Don’t Know | 105 | 27.6 | |
Using the female condom can prevent pregnancy | <.001 | ||
Yes | 268 | 70.5 | |
No | 7 | 1.8 | |
Don’t Know | 105 | 27.6 | |
Ever seen a pack of female condoms before? | .124 | ||
Yes | 205 | 53.9 | |
No | 175 | 46.1 | |
The female condom fresh from the pack can transmit an infection when used during sexual intercourse | <.001 | ||
Yes | 10 | 2.6 | |
No | 181 | 47.6 | |
Don’t Know | 189 | 49.7 | |
The female condom is difficult to use/insert | <.001 | ||
Yes | 153 | 40.3 | |
No | 17 | 4.5 | |
Don’t Know | 210 | 55.3 |