FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW UPTAKE OF POSTPARTUM INTRA UTERINE DEVICE IN YOUTH AGED 18-35 YEARS A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AT MUKONO GENERAL HOSPITAL, MUKONO DISTRICT.

Abstract

Background: 

Postpartum IUD can control 98% of unwanted pregnancies and abortions worldwide, but many postpartum mothers have not utilized it which leads to maternal mortality and morbidity. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors contributing to the low uptake of PPIUD in youth aged 18-35 years at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono district. 

Methodology:

This study used a cross-sectional design and employed a quantitative approach to data collection. The study was carried out at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono district. The study population comprised of postpartum mothers aged 18-35 years. The sample size of 30 postpartum mothers who participated in this study was sampled using a simple random sampling procedure. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection and analysis using the SPSS program.  

Results:

The study established that the individual-related factors included misconceptions (70%), and poor attitudes toward IUD utilization (57%). Furthermore, socio-economic-related factors included the wide utilization of herbal medicine in communities (63%). Finally, the health facility-related factors included the negative attitude of health workers (60%) and long waiting hours for services (60%).

Conclusion: 

It was found that most postpartum mothers didn’t take PPIUD due to; misconceptions, poor attitude, utilization of herbal medicine, negative attitude of health workers, and long waiting hours for services.

Recommendation: 

To increase the awareness of IUD utilization benefits among postpartum mothers.