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Table 4 Reasons for inconsistent contraception use in the last 3 months

From: Contraception matters: indicators of poor usage of contraception in sexually active women attending family planning clinics in Victoria, Australia

 

n

%

No access

143

39

Forgot

130

35

Inconvenient

54

15

Side effects

39

11

Partner refused

34

9

Concerned about “hormones”

32

9

Too expensive

29

8

Didn’t feel need

23

6

Feels better without contraception

13

4

Too embarrassed to buy

13

4

Too embarrassed to talk to doctor

11

3

Other: Alcohol, Lazy, Spur of moment, Condom broke

13

4

 

total =370