Uptake of intrauterine contraception after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortion: A cross-sectional study in central Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although intrauterine devices (IUDs) are readily available in Uganda, their utilization remains low, including within post abortion care. The level and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs, are not well documented. We set out to determine the uptake and factors associated with uptake of post abortion IUDs after medical management of first trimester incomplete abortions in central Uganda.

Methods

Between February 2023 and September 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study among women aged 15-49 years, who expressed interest in initiating post abortion intrauterine contraception, and were managed with misoprostol for first trimester incomplete abortions at five health facilities in central Uganda. Healthcare providers received extensive training in

SUBMITTER: Kayiga H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503278 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature