Contraceptive choices among women in Zaria, Nigeria.
OBJECTIVE
To study the choice of contraceptive usage and the factors responsible for such choices in northern Nigeria.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study.


METHODS
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.


METHODS
New clients attending the reproductive health centre.


METHODS
Choice of contraceptive, reason for choice, knowledge and source of knowledge about contraceptives.


RESULTS
Four hundred and eighteen clients were interviewed. Three hundred and seventy two (89%) knew at least one method of contraception; 50.7% used injectable contraceptives, 22.5% intrauterine contraceptive devices, 13.9% Norplant and 10.3% oral contraceptive pills. One hundred and forty four (34.5%) were referred by midwives and 25.6% by other nurses.


CONCLUSIONS
The most commonly used contraceptive in our environment is the injectable method.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. nkeiruameh@yahoo.com
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D022126:Access to Information; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003625:Data Collection; D003657:Decision Making; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D034121:Reproductive Health Services; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003270:Contraceptive Agents