Table 3 Barriers for modern contraceptive uptake and social perception
Variable | Frequency (N) | Percentage (N %) |
|---|---|---|
Cultural barriers associated with the modern contraceptive uptake | ||
 Against my Religion | 114 | 53.3 |
 Against value and norms | 144 | 67.3 |
 Bad practice | 24 | 11.2 |
 Community stigmatization | 160 | 74.8 |
 No power to decide | 180 | 84.1 |
 Need more children | 163 | 76.2 |
 No support from husband | 155 | 72.4 |
Social perceptions on modern contraceptive uptake | ||
 Engage in the extra sexual act | 27 | 12.6 |
 Modernized | 147 | 68.7 |
 Evil | 30 | 14.0 |
 Reduction of manpower in future | 161 | 75.2 |
 Good practice | 71 | 33.2 |
Other barriers associated with the modern contraceptives | ||
 Fear of side effects | 127 | 59.3 |
 Modern contraceptives stoke out | 13 | 6.1 |
 Distance | 16 | 7.5 |
 Staff competence | 6 | 2.8 |
 Fear of divorce | 141 | 65.9 |
 Poor awareness/ knowledge | 7 | 3.3 |