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Table 3 Type of dual contraceptive method accepted and continued during the study period

From: Improving public health service delivery response to address contraceptive needs of socio-economically disadvantaged HIV positive people in Maharashtra, India

Characteristic

Total (%)

Method initially accepted along with condom (dual method)

(n = 242)

 Oral Contraceptive pills

136 (56.2%)

 IUCD

47 (19.4%)

 Injectable

24 (9.9%)

 Tubectomy

28 (11.6%)

 Vasectomy

7 (2.9%)

Method used at the end of the study period along with condom

(n = 248)

 Oral Contraceptive pills

131 (52.8%)

 IUCD

55 (22.2%)

 Injectable

14 (5.6%)

 Tubectomy

39 (15.7%)

 Vasectomy

9 (3.6%)

Regular condom use among sexually active participants over time

(n = 541/547)

 At Enrollment

512/547 (93.6%)

 1st Follow Up

526/547 (96.2%)

 2nd Follow Up

524/547 (95.8%)

 3rd Follow Up

526/547 (96.2%)