A multi-site, non-randomized study of the feasibility and acceptability of a family-led postnatal care model in the Ada District, Ethiopia

Background: Postnatal care is a critical intervention to reduce newborn and maternal mortality in high-mortality settings. However, it underutilized many countries. Family-led postnatal (FPNC) an innovative service delivery model that leverages self-care principles address key barriers identified the Ethiopian context, including women’s preference stay home first week after receive support from trusted family members. Utilizing improved discharge process, coupled with user-friendly monitoring devices made available as kit kept preferred community custodians, this for will be evaluated potential solution very low coverage of life. Methods: The study use mixed sequential methods: quantitative pre-intervention post-intervention survey phenomenological qualitative study. Four health centers Ada Districtof Oromia, Ethiopia purposively selected. A measure content checks care-seeking behavior. Health then implement led care. Once FPNC initiated, data collected. Approximately 218 women are included survey. Qualitative interviews approximately 20 mothers, partners, families, eight managers, 12 counselors, extension workers, custodians conducted. measurement sustainability six months endline also assessed. Conclusions: Optimally, contribute evidence inform decision makers locally globally on whether feasible acceptable care, improves empowerment and/or increases men’s connection newborns early period.