Table 1. FCHVs change in knowledge on postpartum family planning.

Knowledge of postpartum family planning	T1	T2	T3	T3-T1	T3-T2
	(n = 230)	(n = 230)	(n = 206)
Questions	n (%)	n (%)	n (%)	(%)	(%)
1. Can mothers use contraception immediately after delivery?	105 (45.7)	173 (75.2)	193 (93.7)	64.0***	0.2***
2. Can Postpartum Intrauterine devices provide protection for up to twelve years?	205 (89.5)	255 (97.8)	198 (96.1)	7.4***	-0.02
3. Can mothers who undergo a caesarean section have postpartum IUD inserted?	115 (50.2)	244 (97.4)	144 (69.9)	39.2***	-28.2***
4. Can IUDs be inserted immediately after giving birth?	148 (64.3)	223 (97.0)	189 (91.7)	17.6***	42.6*
5. Should women go for follow up immediately if the IUD strings are seen outside vulva?	180 (78.3)	215 (93.9)	181 (87.9)	12.3***	-5.6*
Overall correct answers
4 or more correct answers	107 (46.7)	219 (95.6)	186 (90.3)	93.4***	-5.5*

T1 = Pre-test before the orientation, T2 = Post-test immediately after the orientation, T3 = 1-year post-intervention.

*P<0.05.

**P<0.01.

*** P-value<0.001.