Table 2

Pregnancy intention and effect of others present

LMUP categoryOthers presentχP value
NoYesTotal
Planned%61.1876.6768.010.005
n/N93/15292/120185/272
Ambivalent%29.6116.6723.900.013
n/N45/15220/12065/272
Unplanned%9.216.678.090.445
n/N14/1528/12022/272
  • The LMUP questions are scored 0–2 with a total score of 0–12; each point increase represents an increase in pregnancy planning.

  • LMUP scores of 0–3 are categorised as unplanned, 4–9 as ambivalent, and 10–12 as planned.

  • LMUP, London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy.