Table 2 Knowledge and use of contraception among tribal women who have recently delivered in rural Mysore (N = 303)
Contraceptive Method | Has ever heard of | Knows where to get | Has ever used | Currently using (n = 147) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
Temporary | OCPa | 72 (23.8) | 65 (21.5) | 2 (0.7) | 0 (0) |
IUDb (Copper-T) | 100 (33.0) | 90 (29.7) | 2 (0.7) | 1 (0.7) | |
Injectables | 14 (4.6) | 13 (4.3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Condoms | 36 (11.9) | 34 (11.2) | 4(1.3) | 2 (1.4) | |
Permanent | Female Sterilization | 271 (89.7) | 264 (87.1) | 135 (45.0) | 114 (77.6) |
Male Sterilization | 73 (24.1) | 68 (22.5) | 2 (0.7) | 1 (0.68) | |