TABLE 3.

Preferences for 4-Month and 6-Month Injectable Contraceptive Method

	Both	Kampala	Lagos
Perceived benefits of 4-month injectable	Fewer facility visits Offered option to self-inject	Shorter reinjection window (grace period)	–
Perceived benefits of 6-month injectable	Fewer facility visits Administered by health worker	Intermediate duration	Long duration
Concerns about 4-month injectable	Side effects Delayed return to fertility Cost Self-efficacy to self-inject Stock-outs	–	Shorter reinjection window (grace period)
Concerns about 6-month injectable	Delayed return to fertility Side effects	Cost	–
Target audience for 4-month injectable	Younger Busy lifestyles Limited access to facilities	Unmarried Without children Do not want long-acting reversible contraception Frequent sexual activity	Married and unmarried Wanting to space children
Target audience for 6-month injectable	Older Married Has children In committed relationship Frequent sexual activity	Taking other medications	Young, single mothers wanting to avoid frequent facility visits
Reasons for preferring 6-month injectable over 4-month injectable	Longer duration Fewer facility visits Easier to remember reinjection interval Provider administered Easier to differentiate	–	–
Reasons for preferring 4-month injectable over 6-month injectable	–	Intermediate duration	Broader appeal
Ideal duration of injectables	6–12 months	–	–
Ideal number of injectable options	As many as needed to meet needs of users	2 options (4- and 6-month) up to 12 options	3 options (3-, 4-, and 6-month)