The effect of contraceptive empowerment during pregnancy on postpartum family planning use in Ethiopia: evidence from a longitudinal panel study

Women’s empowerment significantly influences maternal and child health by enhancing access to healthcare and enabling autonomous reproductive decisions, including timely family planning during postpartum. However, in Ethiopia, the specific role of contraceptive empowerment in postpartum family planning (PPFP) use remains insufficiently studied despite the low level of women’s empowerment. The objective of the study wat to assess the effect of contraceptive empowerment on PPFP use in Ethiopia.