Effect of mHealth on Postpartum Family Planning and Its Associated Factors Among Women in South Ethiopia: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is a critical strategy for improving maternal and child health by preventing unintended pregnancies and optimizing birth spacing. However, PPFP uptake remains suboptimal in Ethiopia, where sociocultural barriers, limited health information, and inadequate counseling impede progress. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have shown promise in overcoming these challenges by delivering targeted health information directly to individuals. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an mHealth intervention on uptake and the intention to use PPFP among postpartum women in South Ethiopia. Methods: We conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial in randomly selected health facilities in South Ethiopia. Pregnant women from primary hosp

SUBMITTER: Gilano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12733925 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature