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Table 2 The knowledge of contraceptive methods

From: Use and knowledge of contraceptive methods by patients in two substance use disorders treatment centers in Paris

Contraceptive method

Yes, sufficiently

Yes, insufficiently (%)

No (%)

Cap

5.8% (N = 4)

14.5

79.7

Diaphragm

36.1% (N = 26)

26.4

37.5

Female condom

42.5% (N = 31)

35.6

21.9

Female sterilization

38.9% (N = 28)

36.1

25.0

Hormonal Pills

76.7% (N = 56)

16.4

6.8

Implant

34.7% (N = 25)

20.8

44.5

Injection

13.7% (N = 10)

21.9

64.4

Intra-uterin device (IUD)

50.0% (N = 34)

29.4

20.6

Male condom

91.8% (N = 67)

6.8

1.4

Male sterilization

36.1% (N = 26)

37.5

26.4

Patch

27.4% (N = 20)

21.9

50.7

Periodic abstinence

29.6% (N = 21)

31.0

39.4

Ring

30.1% (N = 22)

31.5

38.4

Spermicide

29.2% (N = 21)

27.8

43.0

Withdrawal

66.2% (N = 47)

19.7

14.1

  1. Percentages are given for responders only
  2. N number of patients who responded “Yes, sufficiently”