Women's Knowledge of Contraception During the Postpartum Period

In France, the number of unintended or unwanted pregnancies remains a public health issue, often leading to voluntary termination of pregnancy. This issue is, moreover, one of the priorities of the national sexual health strategy launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for the period from 2017 to 2030.

The postpartum period (ranging from 0 to 24 months) is recognized as a high-risk period for unplanned pregnancies, which may result in voluntary termination of pregnancy. This observation raises questions about the effectiveness of prevention and information policies regarding postpartum fertility and the various contraceptive methods.

Better information and the use of regular contraception, or recourse to emergency contraception, could help reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies during the postpartum period.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Contraception

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ufr Medecine Urca

Reims, 51100, France

About this study

The primary objective is to describe women's knowledge regarding contraception in the postpartum period, particularly emergency contraception

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Adult women
Between 0 and 24 months postpartum
agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Minors
Having given birth more than 2 years ago
Legally protected (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
Not agreeing to respond to the questionnaire

Treatment and study plan

Data Collection

Other

data collection

Primary outcomes

Questionnaire on knowledge regarding contraception

Time frame: Day 0

Women's knowledge regarding contraception in the postpartum period (0-24 months after childbirth) assessed by a questionnaire developed by a working group composed of midwives, methodologists and a data manager. The questions will address the different contraceptive methods and their possible use in the postpartum period, as well as knowledge concerning the risk of pregnancy during the postpartum period.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne

Other

Registry information

Acronym: CO CT-PP

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Feb 27, 2026
Registry last updated: Feb 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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