Journal of Reproductive Health, Gender, and HIV in Africa

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004)

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Postpartum Intrauterine Device Uptake among Adolescent Mothers in Ouagadougou: A Policy Analysis of Immediate Post-delivery Services, 2004

Aminata Ouédraogo, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
Published: February 11, 2004

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Analyzing the uptake of postpartum intrauterine devices among adolescent mothers within 48 hours of delivery in referral hospitals of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in Burkina Faso. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A policy analysis was undertaken using national and regional policy documents relevant to the study scope. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Analyzing the uptake of postpartum intrauterine devices among adolescent mothers within 48 hours of delivery in referral hospitals of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso, Africa, Medicine, policy analysis This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Aminata Ouédraogo (2004). Postpartum Intrauterine Device Uptake among Adolescent Mothers in Ouagadougou: A Policy Analysis of Immediate Post-delivery Services, 2004. Journal of Reproductive Health, Gender, and HIV in Africa, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004), 32-37.

Keywords

Postpartum contraceptionAdolescent mothersIntrauterine deviceSub-Saharan AfricaPolicy analysisMaternal health servicesImmediate postpartum period

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