Introduction: Post-abortion
contraceptive services are crucial for preventing repeat unintended
pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and associated health risks. The immediate
post-abortion period before discharge offers a critical window to provide
family planning when client motivation is highest. In Ethiopia, where low
contraceptive use contributes significantly to unintended pregnancies and
induced abortion, this study aimed to assess the uptake of post-abortion family
planning and its associated factors among women receiving abortion care at
Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia, in 2024.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at
Adama Hospital Medical College from August to October 2024, enrolling 162 women
who received abortion care via convenience sampling. Structured questionnaires
were used, with data analyzed in Epi Info 7 and SPSS 25. Logistic regression
identified factors linked to post-abortion family planning uptake. Ethical
clearance was granted by the hospital’s research ethics committee.
Results: The uptake of post-abortion family planning among women receiving
abortion care was 70.7% (95% CI: 64.1-77.2). Multivariable analysis revealed
that higher gravidity (AOR = 2.31; 95% CI: 1.09-7.49), lack of intention to
conceive within the next five years (AOR = 2.02; 95% CI: 1.37-8.68), previous
use of family planning methods (AOR = 3.43; 95% CI: 2.51-10.78), and receiving
counseling on post-abortion family planning (AOR = 2.84; 95% CI: 2.10-8.92)
were significant predictors of post-abortion family planning uptake.
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