Utilization of postpartum family planning and associated factors among postpartum women attending five healthcare facilities in a rural district in Northern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum 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.

Objective

To assess the level of utilization of PPFP and the contributing factors among postpartum women attending health facilities in a rural district of Northern Uganda.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was con

SUBMITTER: Madira E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature