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Table 2 Knowledge and practices of contraceptive methods and condom use by FSWs attending MARPI clinics

From: Contraceptive use, prevalence and predictors of pregnancy planning among female sex workers in Uganda: a cross sectional study

Characteristic (N = 819)

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

Ever used any method to delay pregnancy

 Yes

803

98.0

 No

16

2.0

Current users

 Yes

698

85.3

 No

76

9.3

 Currently pregnant

45

5.4

Current methods useda

 Pill

71

8.7

 Injectable

308

37.6

 Implant

109

13.3

 Male condoms

746

91.0

 Female condoms

149

18.2

 Natural methods (lactation amenorrhea, rhythm and withdrawal)

200

24.4

 Emergency contraception

25

3.1

Ever heard about emergency contraception

 Yes

556

67.9

 No

263

32.1

Ever used dual method (condom & modern method)

 Yes currently using

475

58.0

 Ever used but not currently using

140

17.1

 Never

166

20.3

 No answer

38

4.6

Consistent condom use with paying client in last month

 Yes

594

72.5

 No

225

27.5

Condom use with last paying client

 Yes

748

92.5

 No

71

7.5

  1. aMultiple responses were given