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Table 2 Reported knowledge and use of modern contraceptive methods in 2008 and 2010

From: Contraceptive availability leads to increase in use in conflict-affected Democratic Republic of the Congo: evidence from cross-sectional cluster surveys, facility assessments and service statistics

 

2008 (95% CI) (N = 607)a

2010 (95% CI) (N = 564)a

p-value

Unadjusted OR (95% CI) (N = 1171)

Adjusted OR (95% CI)b (N = 1171)

p-value, Adjusted OR

Spontaneous knowledge of modern contraceptive methods

Any modern method

28.0% (25.1–30.7)

49.4% (46.3–52.6)

p < .001

2.5 (2.1–3.0)

2.7 (2.2–3.2)

p < 0.001

Any LAPMc

6.0% (4.4–7.6)

10.3% (8.5–12.2)

p = .001

1.8 (1.3–2.5)

1.87 (1.3–2.6)

p < 0.001

Reported prior instruction on how to use modern contraceptive method

Any modern method

28.8% (26.2–31.7)

44.5% (41.4–47.5)

p < .001

1.98 (1.6–2.4)

1.98 (1.6–2.4)

p < 0.001

Any LAPMc

7.9% (6.2–9.5)

16.7% (14.5–19.1)

p < .001

2.3 (1.8–3.1)

2.2 (1.7–3.0)

p < 0.001

Reported ever use of modern contraceptive method

Any modern method

11.5% (9.6–13.5)

18.8% (16.4–21.3)

p < .001

1.8 (1.3–2.8)

1.8 (1.4–2.4)

p < 0.001

Any LAPMc

0.3% (0.0–0.7)

2.0% (1.1–2.8)

p = .02

   

Reported current use of modern contraceptive method

Any modern method

3.1% (2.0–4.2)

5.9% (4.5–7.4)

p = .004

1.96 (1.3–3.0)

2.03 (1.3–3.2)

p = .002

Any LAPMc

0%

1.7% (1.0–2.6)

p < .001

   
  1. aN = unweighted base
  2. bAdjusted for religion and education
  3. cLong-acting and permanent methods (LAPM) are IUD, implant, tubal ligation and vasectomy