DHS Definitions Any Modern Method: Includes female and male sterilization, oral contraceptives, IUD, injectables, implants, male condom, female condom, diaphragm, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea method, emergency contraception. Billings method, sympto-thermal method and SDM are considered modern methods. Traditional Methods: Includes withdrawal and folk methods (locally described methods and spiritual methods of unproven effectiveness, such as herbs, amulets, etc.). Periodic abstinence has been subtracted from this grouping and presented as a separate category. Periodic Abstinence: Includes rhythm and the calendar method.

CPR In Africa Source: Demographic and Health Survey

CPR In Africa, cont. Source: Demographic and Health Survey

CPR In Asia Source: Demographic and Health Survey

CPR In Latin America Source: Demographic and Health Survey

CPR In North Africa and E&E Source: Demographic and Health Survey

Source: DHS 2003

Source: DHS 2003