Table 2 Family planning characteristics in the study participants
Characteristics | Mean (SD) | Range | Spearman rank correlation test | Spearman rank correlation coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Distance to family planning service (km) | 2.2 (2.0) | 0.1–20 | 0.033 c | −0.096 d |
Birth Interval in years (n = 241) | 4.85 (3.1) | 1–17 | 0.484 c | 0.003 d |
Characteristics | N (%) | LMUP Score a | p value | |
Parity (n = 494) | ||||
 Primiparity | 199 (40.3) | 11 (10–12) | 0.002 b | |
 Multiparity | 295 (59.7) | 11 (4–12) |  | |
Miscarriages | ||||
 No | 395 (79.9) | 11 (6–12) | 0.237 b | |
 Yes | 99 (20.1) | 11 (10–12) |  | |
Family planning precise (n = 494) | ||||
 Ever used | 349 (70.6) | 11 (5–12) | < 0.001 b | |
 Never used | 145 (29.3) | 11 (10–12) |  | |
Most recent practice (n = 349) | ||||
 Natural or traditional methods | 143 (40.9) | 11 (7–12) | 0.04 b | |
 Modern methods | 206 (59.1) | 10 (3.7–12) |  | |
Modern method used (n = 206) | ||||
 Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) | 102 (49.5) | 10 (3–12) | 0.04 e | |
 Condoms | 43 (20.8) | 11 (4–12) |  | |
 Depot medoxy acetic acid (DMPA) | 29 (14.7) | 9 (2–11) |  | |
 Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) | 25 (12.1) | 11 (10–12) |  | |
 Implants | 7 (3.4) | 11 (6–11) |  | |
Knowledge on emergency contraceptives | ||||
 Not adequate | 265 (53.6) | 11 (5.5–12) | 0.037 b | |
 Adequate | 229 (46.4) | 11 (9–12) |  | |