Reported usual contraception method(s)
| Method | Weighted population n = 826 711* | Population-weighted prevalence estimate, %† (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Survey responses‡ | ||
| Oral contraceptives§ | 489 256 | 59.2 (57.2–61.2) |
| Condoms | 393 446 | 47.6 (45.6–49.6) |
| Other | 63 765 | 7.7 (6.6–8.8) |
| Injectable contraceptives (DMPA)¶ | 20 345 | 2.5 (1.9–3.0) |
| Diaphragm | 8609 | 1.0 (0.7–1.4) |
| None | 112 510 | 13.6 (12.3–15.0) |
| Derived results | ||
| Condoms and/or spermicide (no other methods indicated)¶ | 139 044 | 16.8 (15.3–18.4) |
| ≥ 2 contraceptive methods | 260 803 | 36.5 (34.5–38.6) |
| Condoms plus oral contraceptives or DMPA¶ | 240 022 | 29.0 (27.3–30.8) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, DMPA = depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.
↵* Survey sample = 6025 respondents.
↵† Survey weighted.
↵‡ Respondents could indicate more than 1 method to the question “What is your usual method of birth control?” Results for spermicide only not shown owing to low numbers.
↵§ Primary outcome.
↵¶ Secondary outcomes: injectable contraceptives and condom/spermicide.