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Table 2 Postnatal characteristics of study participants (N = 144)

From: Risk factors for postpartum intrauterine device expulsion among women delivering at a tertiary Hospital in Uganda: a prospective cohort study

Characteristic

Frequency

Percentage

Resumption of sexual activities

 Yes

74

51.4

 No

70

48.6

Return of menses

 Yes

13

9

 No

131

91

Tummy tying

 Yes

70

48.6

 No

74

51.4

Vaginal douching

 Yes

18

12.5

 No

126

87.5

Use of herbs

 Yes

22

15.3

 No

122

84.7

Resumption of heavy physical activity

 Yes

18

12.5

 No

126

88.5