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

Completed

• Conditions: Postpartum Family Planning

• Registration Number: NCT06324773
• Lead Sponsor: Aga Khan University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-15
• Study First Posted: 2024-03-22
• Study Start: 2024-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-30
• Study Completion: 2024-07-30
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 524

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison between spousal joint decision making is using postpartum family planning method and non-users.	in past one year	Compare spousal joint decision-making in couples using postpartum family planning methods versus those not using them.
Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake	In past one year	Number of women who utilized postpartum family planning.
Frequency of spousal joint decision making for uptake of postpartum family planning	In past one year	The outcome measures the frequency at which spouses make joint decisions regarding the uptake of postpartum family planning methods

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Thatta; 🇵🇰 Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan