Research Article

Disparities in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Utilization among Married Women in Ethiopia: Findings of the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

Table 3

Frequency distribution of modern contraceptive use and source of method among married in Ethiopia.

Frequency ()Percent (%)

Category of currently used contraceptive method
 Long-acting61730.2
 Short-acting142869.8
Currently used contraceptive method by type
 Injectable (Depo-Provera)127262.2
 Pill1467.1
 Implants/Norplant49424.2
 IUD1236.0
 Condoms100.5
Source of currently used contraceptive method
 Government health facility164280.3
 Other sources (pharmacy, private clinics, and shops)40319.7
Decision maker for using contraception
 Joint decision making150973.8
 Mainly respondent (women)43221.1
 Mainly husband/partner1045.1