Barriers and enablers to utilisation of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Uganda, although most women wish to delay or prevent future pregnancies, uptake of postpartum family planning (PPFP) is low. We explored behavioural factors influencing the utilisation of postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in Eastern Uganda.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study in two districts of Eastern Uganda. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions with postpartum women, male partners, midwives, and village health team members. We analysed transcripts using framework analysis, based on the COM-B framework.

Results

The use of immediate postpartum LARC was affected by the capabilities of women in terms of their knowledge and misconceptions. Limited capabilities of health workers to provide couns

SUBMITTER: Kamwesigye A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465926 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature