Peningkatan Kesehatan Keluarga melalui Edukasi dan Implementasi Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang untuk Pengaturan Jarak Kehamilan

Ideal pregnancy spacing has a major impact not only on maternal and infant health, but also on the overall well-being of the family. Unplanned pregnancy spacing also has an impact on the mother's mental health, family economic limitations, and the quality of care that can be given to previous children. Therefore, appropriate pregnancy spacing is an important component in efforts to improve public health. However, the prevalence of long-term contraceptive methods (LMPs) in Indonesia is still low due to lack of knowledge and myths. Therefore, this community service aims to improve family health through education and implementation of LMPs as a pregnancy spacing strategy. Community service activities are carried out using the Counseling method in the Bara-Baraya Health Center work area. The stages of the activity include the preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the level of knowledge of women of childbearing age regarding LMPs, participants understood the material that had been presented. Supporting factors for success include the active involvement of health workers and positive community acceptance of community-based education. The conclusion of the comprehensive LMP education and implementation activities can improve the understanding and use of LMPs in the community. It is recommended that similar programs be integrated into local health policies by expanding access to MKJP services and reducing existing cultural barriers.