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Table 2 Reproductive actors and source of knowledge

From: Factors associated with the uptake of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD) in Rwanda: a mixed methods study

Variable

Frequency (%)

Parity

 1

91 (23.8%)

 2–4

239 (62.4%)

  > 5

53 (13.8%)

Mode of delivery

 Normal delivery

241 (62.9%)

 Cesarean section

142 (37.1%)

Ever heard PPIUCD

 Yes

324 (84.6%)

 No

59 (15.4%)

Reason to use PPIUCD

 Long-acting

35 (9.1%)

 Child spacing

15 (3.9%)

 Does not interfere with breastfeeding

38 (9.9%)

 No hormonal related sides effects

56 (14.9%)

 Fewer routine visits

14 (3.9%)

 Preference for other methods

225 (58.4%)

Reason for don’t to use PPIUCD

 Don’t want contraceptives

30 (8.2%)

 Satisfied with the previous method

24 (6.3%)

 Afraid of sides effects

76 (20%)

 Husband disapproval

31 (10%)

 No knowledge about PPIUCD

38 (12%)

 Preference for other methods

184 (48.0%)

Sources of knowledge

 Media

19 (4.9%)

 Antenatal clinic

153 (39.9%)

 Family planning clinic

142 (37.1%)

 Friends

69 (17.8%)

Preferred other methods

 Contraceptives pills

14 (3.6%)

 Male condom

19 (5.0%)

 Implant

75 (19.5%)

 Injectable

31 (8.0%)