Abstract
Predictors of Long Acting Reversible Contraception Use among Women in the Extended Postpartum Period in Rural Uganda
Highlights
The infrastructure of a healthcare system is a significant determining factor of the healthcare-seeking behaviors of a community
The lack of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) knowledge is a significant contributor to the low rates of EBF
The widespread misconceptions highlight a gap in standardized education regarding EBF practices
Summary
The infrastructure of a healthcare system is a significant determining factor of the healthcare-seeking behaviors of a community. Healthcare-seeking behaviors have a strong influence on the health outcomes of a population. There are few studies on such behaviors among females in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We sought to evaluate the healthcare-seeking behaviors of sexually active and non-pregnant female patients at St. Paul’s Hospital. Millennium Medical College and ten of its associated health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Post-partum or post-abortion use of the most effective contraception is low in Uganda especially in rural settings. This study aimed at determining the predictors of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) use among women in extended postpartum periods in rural Uganda
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