Table 2 Reproductive characteristics of postpartum women in Hossana health institutions, 2018(n = 381)
Variable | LARC use | |
|---|---|---|
Yes n(%) | No n(%) | |
Parity | ||
1 | 72(65.5) | 38(34.5) |
2–4 | 137(61.7) | 85(38.3) |
≥ 5 | 33(67.3) | 16(32.7) |
Number of alive children | ||
1 | 75(65.8) | 39(34.2) |
2–4 | 135(60.8) | 87(39.2) |
≥ 5 | 32(71.1) | 13(28.9) |
Place of last birth | ||
Home | 15(71.4) | 6(28.6) |
Health institution | 227(63.1) | 133(36.9) |
Birth interval(in month) (n = 272) | ||
0–23 | 28(73.7) | 10(26.3) |
24–35 | 56(64.4) | 31(35.6) |
36 & above | 87(59.2) | 60(40.8) |
Number of children want for the future | ||
0 | 74(68.5) | 34(31.5) |
1–3 | 131(59.8) | 88(40.2) |
4–6 | 37(68.5) | 17(31.5) |
Intended to give birth within 2 years (n = 273) | ||
Yes | 49(71.0) | 20(29.0) |
No | 119(58.3) | 85(41.7) |
Ever discussed with health professionals | ||
Yes | 123(45.2) | 149(54.8) |
No | 16(14.7) | 93(85.3) |
Advised during immediate postpartum | ||
Yes | 95(47.5) | 105(52.5) |
No | 44(24.3) | 137(75.7) |