Contraception use during last deployment among all respondents (n=353)
| N | % | |
| Contraceptive use | ||
| Yes, entire time | 175 | 48.4 |
| Yes, part of the time | 58 | 16.4 |
| No | 120 | 35.1 |
| Method used, by most effective method reported among those who used contraception throughout deployment (n=175) | ||
| Pill | 64 | 36.6 |
| IUD | 39 | 22.3 |
| Implant | 23 | 13.1 |
| Shot | 15 | 8.6 |
| Ring | 9 | 5.1 |
| Sterilisation | 5 | 2.9 |
| Patch | 4 | 2.3 |
| Condom | 3 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 13 | 7.4 |
| Reason for non-use* (n=120) | ||
| No sex with men | 94 | 78.3 |
| Side effect concerns | 22 | 18.3 |
| Moral or religious reasons | 6 | 5.0 |
| Unable to obtain appointment | 5 | 4.2 |
| Wanted to become pregnant | 4 | 3.3 |
| Method unavailable on base | 4 | 3.3 |
| Ran out of supplies | 3 | 2.5 |
| Partner did not want to use | 2 | 1.7 |
| Healthcare provider advised against use | 2 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 6 | 5.0 |
*Multiple responses accepted.
IUD, intrauterine device.