Leveraging maternity waiting homes to increase the uptake of immediate postpartum family planning in primary health care facilities in Ethiopia

Conclusions and recommendations: This study showed that maternity waiting homes significantly contributed to improved uptake of immediate postpartum family planning within 10 minute or 48 hours after delivery. Developing a comprehensive package of maternal care services in maternity waiting homes has the potential to improve the uptake of family planning among postpartum women. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(1):9-17]Key words: Ethiopia, family planning, immediate postpartum, maternity waiting home, primary health care facilities

Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Bekele Belayihun , Mengistu Asnake , Yeowndwossen Tilahun , Habtamu Zerihun, Adeba Tasissa, Zerihun Tilahun, Fisseha Moges , Atsede Taddelle, Wondimagegnehu Workneh Source Type: research