Table 4 Awareness vs. Knowledge Assessment of Utility of IUDsas
From: Knowledge and attitudes towards contraceptives among adolescents and young adults
Have you heard of the intrauterine device (IUD)? | P Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes (n = 86) | No (n = 40) | ||
The copper IUD is inserted into the uterus. | |||
True | 51 (59.3) | 6 (15.0) | < 0.001 |
False | 3 (3.5) | 0 (0) | |
I don’t know. | 32 (37.2) | 34 (85.0) | |
Insertion of the copper IUD can cause cramping. | |||
True | 35 (41.2) | 3 (7.5) | < 0.001 |
False | 4 (4.7) | 1 (2.5) | |
I don’t know. | 46 (54.1) | 36 (90.0) | |
The copper IUD prevents pregnancy when used appropriately. | |||
True | 62 (72.9) | 6 (15.0) | < 0.001 |
False | 2 (2.4) | 2 (5.0) | |
I don’t know. | 21 (24.7) | 32 (80.0) | |
The copper IUD does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. | |||
True | 52 (61.2) | 5 (12.5) | < 0.001 |
False | 5 (5.9) | 2 (5.0) | |
I don’t know. | 28 (32.9) | 33 (82.5) | |
Irregular Bleeding is a side effect of the copper IUD | |||
True | 37 (44.1) | 3 (7.5) | < 0.001 |
False | 2 (2.4) | 2 (5.0) | |
I don’t know. | 45 (53.5) | 35 (87.5) | |
The copper IUD can be used as a method of EC. | |||
True | 12 (14.1) | 4 (10.0) | < 0.001 |
False | 35 (41.2) | 2 (5.0) | |
I don’t know. | 38 (44.7) | 34 (85.0) | |
You can use the copper IUD even if you’ve never had a baby. | |||
True | 50 (59.5) | 3 (7.5) | < 0.001 |
False | 3 (3.6) | 1 (2.5) | |
I don’t know. | 31 (36.9) | 36 (90.0) | |
The copper IUD does not require daily reminders. | |||
True | 52 (61.2) | 5 (12.5) | < 0.001 |
False | 4 (4.7) | 0 (0) | |
I don’t know. | 29 (34.1) | 35 (87.5) | |