Addressing a missed opportunity for contraceptive use during the extended postpartum period by integrating it with infant immunization services in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT: Globally, unmet need for postpartum family planning is high. However, immunization services are among the most widely utilized health services. Establishing systematic screening, counseling, and referral systems from different contact points, particularly from EPI units may improve postpartum family planning uptake. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effect of counseling for family planning at EPI units on contraceptive uptake during the extended post-partum period. A before-and-after type of quasi-experimental study was conducted in 8 purposively selected primary health care units in Sidama region, Ethiopia. All mothers visiting the selected health facilities for infant immunization services from February 06 to August 30, 2020, were screened, counseled, and referred for family planning

SUBMITTER: Muluneh AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11198750 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature