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Table 2 Knowledge of LARC among women of reproductive age in Lubaga division, 2012 (N = 565)

From: Knowledge and attitudes towards use of long acting reversible contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Lubaga division, Kampala district, Uganda

Variable

Total population, N=565

Current use of LARC, N=179

 

n (%)

n (%)

Knowledge of LARC

  

a) Knowledge of duration of protection from pregnancy

IUD

387 (68.5)

136 (75.98)

Implant

395 (69.9)

139 (77.65)

Injectable

494 (87.4)

161 (89.94)

b) Knowledge of site of administration

IUD

429 (75.9)

148 (82.68)

Implant

453 (80.2)

158 (88.27)

Injectable

519 (91.9)

171 (95.53)