**8. Conclusions**

IUD is a safe, effective form of contraception whose widespread use could decrease the high rate of unintended pregnancies across the globe. However, it remains one of the least utilized family planning services. Even though, the majority of the respondents had good knowledge of IUDs, their uptake of IUDs was poor. This study has exposed a need to improve on contraceptive counseling to ensure that women understand the relative effectiveness of IUDs. Hence, when discussing contraception with women, health care practitioners should discuss the risks and benefits of IUD with women of reproductive age and recommend them as a first-line method.
