Acceptance of an immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device and associated factors among women who gave birth in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction: Despite the postpartum intrauterine device being highly effective, inexpensive, non-hormonal and reversible, its acceptance is very low in developing countries including Ethiopia. Considering the importance of the use of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptives is a valuable means to keep women and children healthy. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the acceptance of an immediate postpartum contraceptive device and associated factors among women who gave birth in selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Method: A health institution-based cross-sectional survey