Factors influencing the choice of Long-Term Contraceptive Methods (LTCM) among family planning acceptors: A literature review

Abstract

Long-term contraceptive methods refer to contraception that can be used for an extended period, exceeding two years. Many family planning acceptors prefer non-long-term contraceptive methods due to their practicality. The aim of this study is to identify the factors influencing the choice of long-term contraceptive methods among family planning acceptors. The study design is a literature review. Articles selected through Google Scholar's correlation articles with respondents were included. Inclusion criteria for the chosen articles were thematic relevance, family planning acceptors population, and scholarly articles published from 2018 to 2023. The results analyzed by the researcher it can be concluded that several factors significantly influence the selection of Long-Term Contraceptive Methods (LTCM) among family planning acceptors. The most dominant factor is knowledge, followed by other factors such as spousal support, age, number of children, personal attitudes and experiences, sociocultural factors, healthcare accessibility, as well as income and occupation.