Table 2 Reproductive and obstetric characteristics of mothers of extended postpartum period in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 634)
Variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Parity | ||
1 | 227 | 35.8 |
2–4 | 373 | 58.8 |
> 5 | 34 | 5.4 |
Alive children by now | ||
1 | 232 | 36.6 |
2–3 | 304 | 47.9 |
> 4 | 98 | 15.5 |
Was the last pregnancy planned? | ||
Yes | 593 | 93.5 |
No | 41 | 6.5 |
Mode of delivery for current child | ||
Vaginal without episiotomy/tear | 389 | 61.4 |
Vaginal with episiotomy/tear | 75 | 11.8 |
Instrumental (Forceps and vacuumed delivery) | 41 | 6.5 |
Emergency Cesarean section | 89 | 14.0 |
Elective Cesarean section | 40 | 6.3 |
Breastfeed currently | ||
Yes | 614 | 96.8 |
No | 20 | 3.2 |
Sexual intercourse resumed after recent birth | ||
Yes | 569 | 89.7 |
No | 65 | 10.3 |
Timing of resumption sexual intercourse (n = 569) | ||
Before 6 weeks | 153 | 26.9 |
After 6 weeks | 416 | 73.1 |
Problems noted after resuming sexual intercourse (n = 569) | ||
No problem | 394 | 69.2 |
Pain during sex | 89 | 15.6 |
Vaginal bleeding/discharge | 34 | 6.0 |
Lack of desire | 29 | 5.1 |
Vaginal dryness | 23 | 4.0 |
Did you seek medical advice for sexual problem (n = 175)? | ||
Yes | 52 | 29.7 |
No | 123 | 70.3 |
Reason for resuming sexual intercourse | ||
I wanted sex | 136 | 23.9 |
Partner demand | 433 | 76.1 |
Ever advised about postpartum sexual activity | ||
Yes | 181 | 28.5 |
No | 453 | 71.5 |
Time from childbirth | ||
Less than 6 weeks | 36 | 5.7 |
6–24 weeks | 325 | 51.2 |
24–46 weeks | 273 | 43.1 |
Using any family planning | ||
Yes | 329 | 51.9 |
No | 305 | 48.1 |
Have ANC follow up | ||
Yes | 617 | 97.3 |
No | 17 | 2.7 |
Place of delivery | ||
Public health facility | 577 | 91.0 |
Private clinics | 13 | 2.1 |
Home | 44 | 6.9 |
Postnatal care | ||
Yes | 347 | 54.7 |
No | 287 | 45.3 |