Description of Fertile Age Couples with Long Term Contraception

Abstract

The use of LTCM has many advantages and more recommended by the government than non-LTCM because it is more efficient, safer and more effective. However, the facts on the ground are that women with FA prefer non-LTCM. Data from the Pasar Merah Village were LTCM acceptors (34.42%), while non-LTCM acceptors (65.57%). This study was to analyze the descriptions of long-term contraceptive users (EFA). This research was an analytic survey with a Cross-Sectional design. The research was conducted in Pasar Merah Village. The populations were 610 women with a sample of 86 people. Data analysis was univariate, bivariate using chi-square and multivariate using multiple logistic regression with 95% confidence (α=.05). The results showed that variables associated with long-term contraceptive method users by women of FA in East Pasar Merah Village were knowledge (p=.001) and husband's support (p=.012). Unrelated variables were age (p=.118), parity (p=.019), education (p=.122), income (p=.375), health worker support (p=.128). The most dominant factor, namely the knowledge variable, had a value of Exp (B)/OR = 5.938, meaning that the respondent had good knowledge, the opportunity to use LTCM was 5.9 times higher than respondent with less knowledge. The conclusion of this research is that the husband's knowledge and support are related to the use of LTCM. It is suggested that PKB and PLKB increase counseling for women with FA and husbands so that the knowledge of women with FA increases, husbands can provide positive support. Counseling can be done individually or in groups online during the Covid-19 pandemic.