Table 1 Distribution of currently married women according to contraceptive methods and place of residence, Sylhet division, Bangladesh
Type of contraceptives | Methods of contraceptives | Urban N (%) | Rural N (%) | Total N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Not using any contraceptives | 85 (41.5) | 514 (54.5) | 599 (52.2) | |
Modern | ||||
Pill | 63 (30.8) | 182 (19.3) | 245 (21.4) | |
Injections | 15 (7.1) | 60 (6.3) | 75 (6.5) | |
Condom | 13 (6.3) | 32 (3.5) | 45 (4.0) | |
Female sterilization | 12 (5.8) | 65 (6.9) | 77 (6.7) | |
Male sterilization | 2 (1.0) | 12 (1.3) | 14 (1.2) | |
IUD | 0 (0) | 3 (0.3) | 3 (0.3) | |
Implants | 1(0.3) | 8 (0.9) | 9 (0.8) | |
Traditional | ||||
Periodic abstinence | 0 (0) | 1 (0.1) | 65 (5.7) | |
Withdrawals | 5 (2.7) | 9 (1.0) | 14 (1.3) | |