Postpartum modern family planning among women living with HIV attending care at health facilities in Busia County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (WLHIV), preventing untimed pregnancies during the postpartum period reduces vertical transmission and improves other maternal and child health outcomes. In Kenya, Busia County's HIV prevalence and mother-to-child transmission rate are higher than the national average yet uptake of postpartum family planning (PPFP) is generally low. This study examined health system factors influencing the consistent use of PP modern FP methods among WLHIV in Busia County.

Methods

A retrospective study involving 314 WLHIV with children aged 12-24 months who were chosen using systematic random sampling was conducted from February to March 2024 from outpatient clinics in Busia County. Additionally, 14 health providers were purpo

SUBMITTER: Tebagalika FZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556080 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature