Empowering Maternal Choice: Exploring Factors Influencing Early Postpartum Contraceptive Adoption Intention Among Pregnant Women in Northeast Ethiopia

The study found that 75% of the participants had the intention to adopt contraceptive methods during the early postpartum period. Identified factors influencing this intention were age, birth interval, women's employment status, area of residence, distance to health facilities, last delivery place, knowledge of early postpartum modern contraception, gravidity, and antenatal care follow-up. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these factors, framing the intended users and enabling access to early adoption of postpartum contraceptive methods.