Family Planning Utilization Among Postpartum Women in Southern Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Sirage Nurye, Desalegn Zewuditu, Wako Wako Golicha, Yimer Ali, Bizuneh Fassikaw Kebede, Feleke Sefineh Fenta, Yesuf Adem, Beyene Belda Negesa
Primary Institution: Woldia University
Hypothesis
What factors influence postpartum family planning utilization among women in the Bule Hora District?
Conclusion
Postpartum family planning use was higher than the national average, with counseling during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum periods significantly linked to increased contraceptive use.
Supporting Evidence
- 71.3% of women utilized postpartum family planning.
- Counseling during pregnancy increased the likelihood of using family planning by 1.79 times.
- Women who resumed sexual activity after birth were nearly twice as likely to use contraceptives.
- Having four or more antenatal care visits increased the likelihood of using postpartum family planning by three times.
Takeaway
This study found that many new mothers in Ethiopia are using family planning methods, especially when they receive good advice from healthcare providers.
Methodology
A community-based cross-sectional study using multistage sampling to recruit 630 postpartum women and analyze data with logistic regression.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causality between identified factors and family planning utilization.
Participant Demographics
The study included 627 women, primarily married (94.6%), with a mean age of 28.6 years, and a majority had no formal education (71.9%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 67.6–74.8
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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