Postpartum Family Planning Use and Its Determinants among Women of the Reproductive Age Group in Low-Income Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Tesfalem Tilahun Yemane Getahun Gebre Bogale Gudina Egeta Atomsa Tilahun Kassa Tefera

Published in: International journal of reproductive medicine (2021)

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the prevalence of postpartum modern contraceptive use was found to be low compared to the existing global recommendations. Therefore, empowering maternal education, delivering adequate counseling, and strengthening existing integrated maternal and child health services are highly recommended to increase postpartum contraceptive use. This trial is registered with CRD42020160612.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
healthcare
polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
clinical trial
study protocol
phase iii
quality improvement
phase ii
gestational age
weight loss
skeletal muscle
men who have sex with men
cervical cancer screening