Frequency of Acceptability of Postpartum Intrauterine Device Insertion after Antenatal Counselling in Patients Presenting At Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar
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https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i2.2737Keywords:
Postpartum contraception, intrauterine devices, antenatal counselling, family planning, PakistanAbstract
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of acceptability of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) insertion after antenatal counselling among women attending Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted starting December 12, 2023, and ending on June 12, 2024, involving 83 women aged 18-40 years. Consecutive non-probability sampling was used to select participants, and data on demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and PPIUCD acceptance were collected. Chi-square tests were applied to assess the relationship between various variables and the acceptance of PPIUCD. Results: The mean age of participants was 29.96 years (SD = 6.78). Of the 83 women, 42 (50.60%) accepted the PPIUCD, while 41 (49.40%) declined. The chi-square tests revealed no significant associations between PPIUCD acceptance and demographic variables such as age (χ² = 3.81, p = 0.28), marital status (χ² = 0.18, p = 0.91), socioeconomic status (χ² = 0.92, p = 0.63), and comorbidities (χ² = 0.41, p = 0.94). Conclusion: The study concluded that 50.60% of women accepted PPIUCDs, suggesting it is a feasible postpartum contraceptive option in Pakistan. The absence of significant demographic influences indicates the need for greater awareness and counselling efforts to increase PPIUCD uptake. Future research should explore factors influencing acceptance in a broader, multicentric context.
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