Factors Associated with Postnatal Care Services Uptake by Young Mothers Aged 15 – 24 Years at Mukono General Hospital, Uganda

Postnatal period is the time shortly after birth of the baby and extending up to six weeks. This period is recognized as very critical for survival of both the mother and the baby. Recent guidelines recommend four postnatal care contacts with skilled health personnel for the health and well-being of mother and newborn. Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish the factors associated with uptake of Postnatal Care (PNC) Services by young mothers (15 – 24 years) at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono District. Method: A cross-sectional analytical study design utilizing a quantitative approach was employed. Mothers (325) who had given birth in the last six months were systematically enrolled into the study. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. Data was coded and entered into the computer using SPSS version 22 with programmed quality control checks. Frequency tables and graphs were used to describe the study variables. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis methods were used to identify factors associated with uptake of PNC services. P-value of