Suditi Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Sharad Singh, Pregna International Limited
Vineeta Ghanghoriya, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, India
Kavita N Singh, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, India
Background: The PPIUD has been modified, incorporating feedback from UNFPA featuring the additional thread, and has not yet been tested in a clinical setting. So, we're gathering feedback to assess acceptance and usability. Research Methods: It is an open label, non-randomized, multi-centric feedback collection from 100 providers by enrolling 2000 postpartum women. It includes both primi-parous or multiparous women delivering vaginally and willing for postpartum IUD insertion. Results: Interim findings from 200 insertions indicate that the modified device enables successful IUD placement in 99% of cases on the first attempt, with only 1% requiring repositioning. Providers rated the insertion process on a 5-point Likert scale, with 76.5% finding it neutral and 23% rating it easy or very easy. Thread management was efficient, with 98% of cases reporting no interference with IUD placement. There were no cases of perforation, trauma, or other significant complications. Although 66% of providers remained neutral in terms of satisfaction, 34% expressed positive feedback regarding the system's usability. Conclusion: The modified PPIUD inserter appears safe and user-friendly, potentially enhancing postpartum contraception uptake. Ongoing studies will assess its clinical benefits and broader applicability.
Keywords: Family Planning and Contraception, Data and Methods, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Qualitative data/methods/approaches