Response to negative statements about intrauterine contraception
| Response [n (%)] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree |
| 1 It is painful to have inserted | 36 (34.0) | 59 (56.0) | 11 (10.0) |
| 2 It is only suitable for women who have had children | 8 (7.5) | 40 (37.8) | 58 (54.7) |
| 3 It is not suitable if you have had more than three children | 3 (2.8) | 53 (50.0) | 50 (47.2) |
| 4 Can only be used in older women | 4 (3.8) | 38 (35.8) | 64 (60.4) |
| 5 There is a good chance it can make you infertile | 3 (2.8) | 45 (42.5) | 58 (54.7) |
| 6 There is a good chance it can damage the womb | 17 (16.0) | 36 (34.0) | 53 (50.0) |
| 7 There is a good chance it can damage the ovaries | 6 (5.7) | 44 (41.5) | 56 (52.8) |
| 8 It can rust inside you | 8 (7.5) | 36 (34.0) | 62 (58.5) |
| 9 It can move around inside your body | 25 (23.6) | 28 (26.4) | 53 (50.0) |
| 10 There is a high chance it might fall out | 16 (15.1) | 40 (37.7) | 50 (47.2) |
| 11 It can get stuck on the baby's head if you become pregnant | 6 (5.6) | 36 (34.0) | 64 (60.4) |
| 12 It is a breeding ground for infection | 17 (16.0) | 47 (44.4) | 42 (39.6) |