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

Postpartum Family Planning Clinical Trial

Official 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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06324773
• Other study ID #: 9867
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Start date: April 1, 2024
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: March 2024
• Source: Aga Khan University
• Contact: Shiyam Sunder, MBBS, MSc
• Phone: +92 3486 4896
• Email: shiyam.sunder[@]aku.edu
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 510
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: June 20, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 15 Years to 49 Years

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Postpartum Family Planning

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
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Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Aga Khan University

Outcome

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