Table 4 Contraceptive Methods: Typically Used, Preferred, and Preferred if Freely Provided
From: Pregnant or recently pregnant opioid users: contraception decisions, perceptions and preferences
| Â | Lifetime Use n (%) | Preferred Methoda n (%) | Preferred Method if Freely Provideda n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contraceptive Methodb | (a42) | (n = 35) | (%) (n = 37) | |
None | Â | Â | Â | Â |
|  | None | 1 (2.4%) | – | 1 (2.7%) |
Tier 1 (Very Effective) | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | IUD | 5 (11.9%) | 6 (17.1%) | 6 (16.2%) |
| Â | Implant | 2 (4.8%) | 1 (2.9%) | 7 (18.9%) |
|  | Tubal Ligation | – | 1 (2.9%) | 1 (2.7%) |
Tier 2 (Effective) | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Oral Contraception | 25 (59.5%) | 5 (14.3%) | 6 (16.2%) |
|  | Nuvaring | 3 (7.1%) | – | 1 (2.7%) |
| Â | Injection | 17 (40.5%) | 14 (40.0%) | 15 (40.5%) |
|  | Hormonal Patch | 5 (11.9%) | – | – |
Tier 3 (Moderately Effective) | Â | Â | Â | |
| Â | Male Condom | 29 (69.0%) | 1 (2.9%) | 1 (2.7%) |
| Â | Diaphragm | 1 (2.4%) | Â | Â |
Tier 4 Less Effective | Â | Â | Â | |
|  | Spermicide | 2 (4.8%) | 1 (2.9%) | – |
Other | Â | Â | Â | |
|  | Unsure | – | – | 2 (4.5%) |
|  | Plan B | 5 (11.9%) | 1 (2.9%) | – |
Missing |  | – | 7 (20.0%) | 4 (11.0%) |