ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Utilization of postpartum family planning and associated factors among postpartum women attending five healthcare facilities in a rural district in Northern Uganda.
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backgroundPostpartum women worldwide, despite wishing to delay or avoid pregnancies, often resume sexual activity without family planning, contributing to 121 million unintended pregnancies annually, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Postpartum family planning (PPFP) can prevent 71% of unintended pregnancies and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. However, uptake in Uganda is low, at 35%, and data on its use are scarce. Sociocultural barriers, limited access to quality healthcare, and systemic inequities further hinder uptake.
objectiveTo assess the level of utilization of PPFP and the contributing factors among postpartum women attending health facilities in a rural district of Northern Uganda.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 483 women within 12-month postpartum, recruited from 5 randomly selected health facilities between October and November 2022. Quantitative data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using STATA version 17.0, with descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression performed at a 95% confidence interval (CI) to identify predictors of PPFP utilization.
resultsThe utilization of PPFP was 41.61% (95% CI: 37.17-46.15). Independent predictors or contributing factors to PPFP utilization included education level (primary-adjusted prevalence ratio (APR): 0.753; 95% CI: 0.641-0.883;
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