Factors associated with male acceptance of modern contraceptive methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study in a peri-urban municipality

Table 2 Knowledge on modern contraceptive

Variables	Frequency	Percent
General idea about contraception
used for abortion	4	0.77
used to prevent STDs	42	8.05
used to prevent pregnancy	476	91.19
Types of contraceptives known
Amenorrhea Method	1	0.19
Diaphragm	1	0.19
Female condom	82	15.71
IUD	25	4.79
Implants	22	4.21
Injectable	49	9.39
Lactational	3	0.57
Pills	339	64.94
Sources of contraceptive information
Family member	27	5.17
Friends	152	29.12
Health worker	66	12.64
Media	28	5.36
Others*	9	1.72
Partner	198	37.93
Emergency contraceptives
A method used for abortion	54	10.34
A method used to prevent pregnancy	468	89.66
Duration to use emergency contraceptive pills
Immediately after sex	423	81.03
Once daily	87	16.67
Twice a week	12	2.30
How to take birth control pills
Immediately after sex	423	81.03
Once daily	87	16.67
Twice a week	12	2.30
Types of contraceptive implants
Implanon	299	57.28
Jadelle	223	42.72
How long do contraceptive implants last
1–2 years	62	11.88
3–5 years	362	69.35
4–8 years	98	18.77
Modern contraceptives have potential side effects.
No	97	18.58
Not sure	37	7.09
Yes	388	74.33
Modern contraceptives prescription
No	354	67.82
Not sure	40	7.66
Yes	128	24.52

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