Knowledge, Contraceptive Prevalence Rate, Education Level, and Unmet Need of Family Planning among Women in Indonesia

Husband’s support on the use of Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and implant contraceptives among Indonesian couples

“…This is in line with research which reported that statistically, age does not influence behavior but rather social influence (Radulovi et al 2016). In addition, social influences can influence the healthy behavior of individuals, families, friends, and the work environment (Bintoro et al 2019).…”

“…Nationally, family planning programs in Indonesia are more directed at the use of long-term contraceptive methods (IUDs, Implants, tubectomy, and vasectomies) rather than the short-term ones (injections, pills, and condoms) (BKKBN 2015). Although long-term contraceptives such as the IUD and Implant are effective in preventing pregnancy and are reversible, women are prefer to select injection methods to IUDs (Bintoro et al 2019). Globally, about 9% of women of childbearing age worldwide use oral contraceptives and up to 18% in developed countries (Bawah et al 2019) Peipert et al (2011) stated that IUDs and implants are proven to be safe, effective, estrogen-free so that they can be used earlier in the postpartum period (Center of Disease Control, 2010), no patient compliance, no repeated visits, and no post-installation additional costs.…”