**3.3 The use of intrauterine device (IUD) among women attending antenatal clinic in ESUT teaching hospital, Parklane**

The most common family planning method used by 40.2% of the respondents was male condom. Less commonly, other methods identified include: intra uterine device (14.0%), natural method (12.2%). Oral pills (9.8%), injectable (6.7%), implant (4.3%) and female condoms (1.8%). However, 11% of the respondents used no method of

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#### **Table 1.**

*Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, n = 164.*


#### **Table 2.**

*The knowledge of intrauterine device (IUD) among women attending antenatal clinic in ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, n = 164.*

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family planning. The majority (55.5%) of the respondents have used their identified method for 6 months to 1 year. The reasons for using identified by the majority of the respondents include: quick reversal on removal (52.2%) and long lasting (60.9%). Other reasons were effectiveness (39.1%), does not interfere with intercourse (26.1%), recommendation by a clinician (21.7%), does not interfere with breastfeeding (17.4%), does not contain hormone (13.0%), spousal support (13.0%) and non-detectible by spouse (4.3%). Furthermore, over an average number (56.5%) of the respondents would recommend intrauterine device to other women.

#### **3.4 The common side effects faced by women who use IUD**

The opinions of the respondents on the side effects of IUD they face showed that 65.2% did not experience any side effects associated with the use of IUD while 34.8% found side effects associated with its use. The commonly experienced side effects identified were irregular bleeding (75.0%) and vaginal discharge (62.5%). Others include heavy menstrual bleeding (25.0%), abdominal cramps (25.0%) and pelvic pain (12.5%).
