Table 1 Baseline socio-demographic characteristics of women <50 years (n = 251)
From: Prescribed contraceptives among woman after release from prison
Variable | Percent (n) |
|---|---|
Age 18–24 | 25.5% (64) |
25–49 | 74.5% (187) |
Indigenous | 35.5% (89) |
< 10 years formal schooling | 74.5% (187) |
Unemployed | 72.1% (181) |
Stable relationship | 46.2% (116) |
Dependent children | 46.9% (115) |
Previous incarceration | 60.5% (152) |
History of sexually transmitted infection (STI) | 31.1% (78) |
Currently pregnant | 9.5% (18) |
Prescribed contraception in prison | <1% (2) |