Utilization of postpartum family planning and associated factors among postpartum women attending five healthcare facilities in a rural district in Northern Uganda

The utilization of PPFP was 41.61% (95% CI: 37.17-46.15). Independent predictors or contributing factors to PPFP utilization included education level (primary-adjusted prevalence ratio (APR): 0.753; 95% CI: 0.641-0.883; <i>p</i> = <0.001), partner's age (APR: 1.203; 95% CI: 1.004-1.443; <i>p</i> = 0.05), parity (APR: 0.755; 95% CI: 0.635-0.897; <i>p</i> = 0.001), uncertainty about timing for next pregnancy (APR: 1.994; 95% CI: 1.09-3.646; <i>p</i> = 0.03), and advice from friends about PPFP methods (APR: 1.358; 95% CI: 1.171-1.575; <i>p</i> = <0.001).