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NCT Number: NCT06324773

Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning and Its Association With Spousal Joint Decision-Making in Family Planning

This community-based cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of postpartum family planning (PPFP) uptake and its association with joint spousal family planning decision-making among married women in rural Sindh, Pakistan. The study, conducted in Thatta District with a population of approximately 0.98 million people, addresses sociodemographic challenges including high fertility rates, maternal and newborn mortality, and low contemporary contraception use. Targeting married women aged 18-49 who gave birth within the past year, the research utilizes data from the Global Network's Maternal and Newborn Health Registry. Data collection involves a pretested questionnaire administered by trained female data collectors. Statistical analysis includes descriptive statistics and logistic regression using STATA 17. The study aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding factors influencing PPFP uptake, particularly the role of joint decision-making in family planning. Findings could inform targeted interventions to enhance maternal and child health, contribute to existing knowledge, and guide policymakers and healthcare providers in addressing the unmet need for family planning in rural Pakistan.

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Key information

Conditions

Postpartum Family Planning

Age range

15 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Thatta

Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Women who are married and gave birth a year ago
  • Living within the Maternal Neonatal Health Registry catchment area for at least one year.
  • Women who will give their consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant women.
  • Women who are critically ill and who face significant cognitive barriers that hinder their understanding and participation in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake

    Time frame: In past one year

    Number of women who utilized postpartum family planning.

  2. Frequency of spousal joint decision making for uptake of postpartum family planning

    Time frame: In past one year

    The outcome measures the frequency at which spouses make joint decisions regarding the uptake of postpartum family planning methods

  3. Comparison between spousal joint decision making is using postpartum family planning method and non-users.

    Time frame: in past one year

    Compare spousal joint decision-making in couples using postpartum family planning methods versus those not using them.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aga Khan University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake and Its Association With Joint Spousal Decision-Making in Family Planning: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Sindh, Pakistan

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 22, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2025

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