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Determinants of early resumption of postpartum sexual intercourse in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Habtamu Gebrehana Belay, Enyew Dagnew Yehuala, Simegnew Asmer Getie, Alemu Degu Ayele, Tigist Seid Yimer, Besfat Berihun Erega, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Mulugeta Dile Worke, Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie

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Habtamu Gebrehana BelayDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0009-0004-1909-936X
Enyew Dagnew YehualaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Simegnew Asmer GetieDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-0748-0978
Alemu Degu AyeleDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-2777-4108
Tigist Seid YimerDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Besfat Berihun EregaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-8075-6294
Wassie Yazie FeredeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-5993-9958
Mulugeta Dile WorkeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-2540-9809
Gedefaye Nibret MihretieDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-1223-7980

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe World Health Organization recommends that all postpartum women be examined for resumed sexual activity. Despite this, postpartum sexual health education and health promotion are not adequately incorporated into current maternal healthcare systems in low- and middle-income nations. There were variations in the prevalence and variables associated with early postpartum sexual intercourse across several studies.

objectivesThe purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the pooled prevalence and associated factors for early postpartum sexual intercourse in sub-Saharan African countries. DATA SOURCES AND

methodsPrimary studies were identified using international databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and CINAHL. The Newcastle‒Ottawa Scale quality assessment tool was used to evaluate the quality and strength of the included studies. STATA version 17 was used for the meta-analysis. The heterogeneity of the studies and publication bias was examined using

resultsSeventeen primary articles were included in the meta-analysis with 8507 study participants. The pooled prevalence of early postpartum sexual resumption in sub-Saharan Africa was 39.41% (95% CI: 31.55%-47.27%). Primiparous (OR = 3.32; 95% CI: 2.26-5.90), spontaneous vaginal delivery (OR = 5.98; 95% CI: 1.74-20.51), formula feeding (OR = 2.24; 95% CI: 1.46-3.44), family planning (OR = 2.91; 95% CI: 1.89-4.49), husband pressure (OR = 4.99; 95% CI: 1.38-18.05), have no formal education (OR = 2.36; 95% CI: 1.49-3.76), and monogamy (OR = 4.18; 95% CI: 2.27-7.69) were significantly associated with early postpartum sexual resumption.

conclusionFour out of 10 women had returned to sexual activity within 6 weeks of giving birth. This suggests that a large proportion of women are more vulnerable to unwanted pregnancies and sexual health problems. Sexual health education and counseling should be incorporated into standard postpartum care to increase contraceptive use and delay unplanned pregnancies.

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CoitusPostpartum PeriodAfrica South of the SaharaFemaleHumansPregnancyPrevalenceSexual Behavior6 weeks of childbirthearly sexual resumptionpostpartumsexual intercoursesub-Saharan Africa

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PMCPMC11605757

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