Immediate postpartum family planning utilization and associated factors among postpartum mothers in South Ethiopia

The utilization of immediate post-partum family planning is low in the study area. Planned pregnancy, the greater number of children, prior information about family planning, and intention to space births during reproductive age were factors significantly associated with the utilization of family planning. Health workers should provide strengthening advice and counseling about family planning, from antenatal care follow-up to the postpartum period. Furthermore, the collaboration of health extension workers provides awareness for the community.