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Table 2 Pattern of use of family planning methods

From: Perception, pattern of use, partner support and determinants of uptake of family planning methods among women in rural communities in Southeast Nigeria

Variable

n = 127

%

Method used

 Natural method

72

56.60

 Artificial method

55

43.40

Type of artificial method used

 Pills

9

16.36

 Barrier

18

32.72

 Injectable

13

23.64

 Implant

15

27.27

Frequency of use of any family planning method

 Consistent

101

79.53

 When affordable

3

2.36

 If I remember

11

8.66

 If partner permits

12

9.45

Duration of use of any method of family planning

  < 6 months

29

22.83

 6- < 12 months

17

13.39

 1–5 years

61

48.03

  > 5 years

20

15.75