Implementation of Government Regulation No. 28/2024 concerning Adolescents Contraception: A Medical Personnel Perspective

This study analyzes the implementation of Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2024 regarding the provision of contraceptives for students and adolescents, based on the perspective of medical personnel. As a derivative of Law No. 17 of 2023 Article 103 Paragraph 4, the regulation aims to protect adolescent reproductive health and reduce early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This research used a normative juridical method and empirical approach through interviews with health professionals and legal experts, this study finds several key challenges. The result of this study is the implementation of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 concerning the provision of contraceptives for adolescents emphasizes the role of medical personnel in providing accurate and easy-to-understand reproductive health education. These include the absence of clear technical guidelines, lack of training for medical personnel in delivering reproductive health education, and resistance from communities due to perceived conflicts with moral and cultural values. Furthermore, the policy risks clashing with higher legal norms, such as the Marriage Law No. 1 of 1974 in conjunction with Law No. 16 of 2019, as it may be interpreted as encouraging premarital sexual activity. To overcome these challenges, the study recommends regulatory harmonization, improved coordination among stakeholders, and inclusive education strategies. Without such efforts, the policy’s effectiveness in achieving its goals remains uncertain.