Immediate postpartum modern family planning utilization and associated factors among postpartum women in Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia 2022: community-based cross-sectional study

This study concluded that approximately two in five postpartum women utilized immediate postpartum family planning this study area. Socio-economic and informational factors significantly influence the adoption of these methods. To enhance the uptake of immediate postpartum family planning, it is essential to improve the quality of counseling provided during antenatal care visits and at the time of delivery, thereby empowering women with the knowledge needed for informed decision-making. Additionally, efforts to change attitudes toward immediate postpartum family planning through community education and awareness campaigns are vital for increasing acceptance and utilization of these services.