Table 1 Items in the perception scale of barriers to contraceptive use and descriptive statistics

Emotional Domain

 1. It is not suitable for me.

 2. It may be painful.

 3. It is time-consuming.

 4. It prevents my daily activities.

 5. It disturbs my sex life.

 6. There are a lot of risks.

 7. Is is too expensive.

 8. I’m concerned about having a bad reaction.

 9. It is scary for me.

 10. It is a serious matter for me.

 11. Prolonged use affects me negatively.

Social Domain

 12. It affects my working life negatively.

 13. It affects my husband negatively.

 14. It affects attitudes of people towards me negatively.

 15. It is sad for me.

 16. It is sad for my husband.

 17. It is time-consuming to learn about it.

 18. It is time-consuming to get used to it.

 19. It is time-consuming to get information.

 20. It is time-consuming to go to examinations.

 21. It is difficult.

 22. I have to take a long break from work for it.

Cognitive Domain

 23. I find it odd/strange.

 24. I find it embarrassing.

 25. It does not fit in with our culture.

 26. It does not fit in with my beliefs.

 27. It is difficult to obtain access to it.

 28. It is embarrassing to obtain it.

 29. It is not hygienic.

 30. My husband does not want it.

 31. I cannot talk to a male health professional about it.

Total