Alexandria Journal of Medicine

Alexandria Journal of Medicine

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Unmet need for postpartum family planning in Alexandria, Egypt

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Abstract

Background

Postpartum women are a priority group to target on trying to solve the problem of closely spaced pregnancies besides every bit population explosion.

Aim

To estimate the level of unmet need for postpartum family planning i twelvemonth after nativity also as identify factors associated with having unmet need in Alexandria, Egypt.

Methods

A cantankerous sectional survey was adopted. A sample of 1500 women 1 yr mail-partum was selected. A predesigned interviewing questionnaire was used to collect data. Data include their socio-demographic characteristics and current use of family planning method. Those with unmet need for postpartum family planning (PPFP) were asked about the reasons for non-use, their intention to apply in the future and their knowledge about contraceptives.

Setting

Public settings delivering routine immunization for infants in Alexandria.

Results

Out of 1500 postpartum women, 1370 (91.33%) have a real need for family planning. Out of those with a real demand for family planning (n   =   1370), 1106 (80.72%) were using a modern contraceptive method and only 41 (3%) were using a traditional method for birth control while the remaining 223 (16.28%) were having unmet need for postpartum family planning. Amenorrhea, chest feeding, fear of side furnishings, discontinuation due to wellness concerns and force per unit area from the surroundings were the nigh common cited reasons for non-use.

Determination

Integration of family unit planning educational activity during antenatal, natal and postnatal care services in Egypt should be actively initiated. Women with unmet demand for PPFP in general and those with intention to use a contraceptive in item should be targeted for recruitment efforts and services in whatsoever program tackle the problem of family planning and rising fertility in Egypt.

Keywords

Postpartum family planning

Unmet need

Missed opportunity

Closely spaced pregnancies

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