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Table 2 Most common concerns about birth control cited by women experiencing homelessness in Chicago

From: Desire for and barriers to obtaining effective contraception among women experiencing homelessness

I am worried about the side effects of birth control

47%

I fear that birth control is harmful to my health

40%

My husband or partner does not like to use birth control, such as condoms

34%

Using birth control is uncomfortable

30%

I know what type of birth control to use

25%