Postpartum Family PlanningNCT06324773
Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning and Its Association With Spousal Joint Decision-Making in Family Planning
An observational study of Postpartum Family Planning, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This community-based cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of postpartum family planning (PPFP) uptake and its association with joint spousal family planning decision-making among married women in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 49 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Family Planning
- How many people
- 524 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2024to 30 Jul 2024
- How long will I take part?
- 3 Days
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 to 49 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: Married women of reproductive age (18-49) who gave birth a year ago and registered in the Maternal and Newborn Health Registry in Thatta District Sindh, Pakistan.
Who may be able to join
- Women who are married and gave birth a year ago
- Living within the Maternal Neonatal Health Registry catchment area for at least one year.
- Women who will give their consent.
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women.
- Women who are critically ill and who face significant cognitive barriers that hinder their understanding and participation in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake and Its Association With Joint Spousal Decision-Making in Family Planning: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Sindh, Pakistan
This community-based cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of postpartum family planning (PPFP) uptake and its association with joint spousal family planning decision-making among married women in rural Sindh, Pakistan. The study, conducted in Thatta District with a population of approximately 0.98 million people, addresses sociodemographic challenges including high fertility rates, maternal and newborn mortality, and low contemporary contraception use. Targeting married women aged 18-49 who gave birth within the past year, the research utilizes data from the Global Network's Maternal and Newborn Health Registry. Data collection involves a pretested questionnaire administered by trained female data collectors. Statistical analysis includes descriptive statistics and logistic regression using STATA 17. The study aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding factors influencing PPFP uptake, particularly the role of joint decision-making in family planning. Findings could inform targeted interventions to enhance maternal and child health, contribute to existing knowledge, and guide policymakers and healthcare providers in addressing the unmet need for family planning in rural Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Family Planning
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake
Number of women who utilized postpartum family planning.
Measured: In past one year
Frequency of spousal joint decision making for uptake of postpartum family planning
The outcome measures the frequency at which spouses make joint decisions regarding the uptake of postpartum family planning methods
Measured: In past one year
Comparison between spousal joint decision making is using postpartum family planning method and non-users.
Compare spousal joint decision-making in couples using postpartum family planning methods versus those not using them.
Measured: in past one year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Mar 2024
- Study start1 Apr 2024
- Primary completion30 Jul 2024
- Study completion30 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Postpartum Family PlanningStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 524 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 3 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shiyam Sunder, MBBS, MSc, Aga Khan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06324773
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 9867
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2024
- Last updated
- 28 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Khurram J, Hasnani FB, Saleem S, Tikmani SS. Prevalence of postpartum family planning uptake and its association with couples' joint decision-making: a community-based cross-sectional study in rural Sindh, Pakistan. BMJ Public Health. 2025 Dec 21;3(2):e002982. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2025-002982. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 41431612
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake and Its Association With Joint Spousal Decision-Making in Family Planning: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Sindh, Pakistan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06324773
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 9867
- Conditions
- Postpartum Family Planning
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 524 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This community-based cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of postpartum family planning (PPFP) uptake and its association with joint spousal family planning decision-making among married women in rural Sindh, Pakistan. The study, conducted in Thatta District with a population of approximately 0.98 million people, addresses sociodemographic challenges including high fertility rates, maternal and newborn mortality, and low contemporary contraception use. Targeting married women aged 18-49 who gave birth within the past year, the research utilizes data from the Global Network's Maternal and Newborn Health Registry. Data collection involves a pretested questionnaire administered by trained female data collectors. Statistical analysis includes descriptive statistics and logistic regression using STATA 17. The study aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding factors influencing PPFP uptake, particularly the role of joint decision-making in family planning. Findings could inform targeted interventions to enhance maternal and child health, contribute to existing knowledge, and guide policymakers and healthcare providers in addressing the unmet need for family planning in rural Pakistan.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 3 Days
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 49 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Married women of reproductive age (18-49) who gave birth a year ago and registered in the Maternal and Newborn Health Registry in Thatta District Sindh, Pakistan.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Women who are married and gave birth a year ago
- Living within the Maternal Neonatal Health Registry catchment area for at least one year.
- Women who will give their consent.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Pregnant women.
- Women who are critically ill and who face significant cognitive barriers that hinder their understanding and participation in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake
Time frame: In past one year
Number of women who utilized postpartum family planning.
Frequency of spousal joint decision making for uptake of postpartum family planning
Time frame: In past one year
The outcome measures the frequency at which spouses make joint decisions regarding the uptake of postpartum family planning methods
Comparison between spousal joint decision making is using postpartum family planning method and non-users.
Time frame: in past one year
Compare spousal joint decision-making in couples using postpartum family planning methods versus those not using them.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jan 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41431612Khurram J, Hasnani FB, Saleem S, Tikmani SS. Prevalence of postpartum family planning uptake and its association with couples' joint decision-making: a community-based cross-sectional study in rural Sindh, Pakistan. BMJ Public Health. 2025 Dec 21;3(2):e002982. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2025-002982. eCollection 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Postpartum Family Planning, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Uptake (time frame: In past one year). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06324773, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jan 2025.