The unmet need for contraception among Nigerian women in the first year post-partum.

Objective: To determine the level of Unmet need for Contraception among women in the first year post-delivery in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Methods: A prospective study of 256 women attending antenatal clinic of the OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, Nigeria was carried out 9-10 months post-delivery. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, the respondents were interviewed for socio-demographic characteristics; obstetric, sexual, and contraception history were also taken.