Sociodemographic Factors Influencing the Uptake of Modern Postpartum Family Planning among Women at Mukono General Hospital in Uganda

Abstract

Introduction Globally, women in the first twelve months of postpartum prefer to wait 24 months to get pregnant, yet 95% of them do not use contraception. Women's use of contraceptives in developing countries is largely ignored. Hence, this study assessed the socio-demographic factors of reproductive women that influenced the uptake of modern postpartum family planning. Methodology This cross-sectional descriptive study design utilised a convenient sampling method with a sample size of 234 women. Data were obtained using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Postpartum contraceptive use was the outcome variable, and univariate and multivariable analysis were done using SPSS version 27. Results Uptake prevalence was 60.7%. Women aged 25-29 years were the majority, and injectables were the most utilised (21.4%). Age (AOR: 1.20, C.I: 1.12-1.298, P-Value: <0.001), Marital status (AOR: 2.34, C.I: 1.28-5.07, P-Value: 0.030), and personal values (AOR: 12.26, C.I: 2.71-55.51, P-Value: 0.001), were the significant variables associated with postpartum contraceptive use. Conclusion Postpartum contraceptive uptake was above average, and injectables were the most utilised. Age, marital status, and personal values were the socio-demographic predictors of postpartum contraceptive utilisation. Therefore, findings encourage religious players to be involved in the promotion of postpartum contraceptive usage.