Table 5 Emergency contraceptive pill utilization among study participants
Variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Ever use emergency contraceptive pill | ||
Yes | 49 | 25.65 |
No | 110 | 57.59 |
Not sure/can’t remember | 32 | 16.75 |
Reason for using EC (n = 49) | ||
Condom breakage or slippage | 36 | 73.47 |
Missed pill | 11 | 22.45 |
Forced sex | 2 | 4.08 |
Source of used EC commodities (n = 49) | ||
Pharmacy/chemical shop | 41 | 83.67 |
Health facility/healthcare provider | 5 | 10.20 |
Friends | 3 | 6.12 |
Did you experience any difficulty obtaining EC (n = 49) | ||
Yes | 14 | 28.57 |
No | 35 | 71.43 |
Would you use EC to prevent unwanted pregnancy in the event of unprotected sex (n = 142) | ||
Yes | 83 | 58.45 |
No | 59 | 41.55 |
Would you recommend EC to prevent pregnancy | ||
Yes | 101 | 52.88 |
No | 46 | 24.08 |
Not sure | 44 | 23.04 |