The relationship between maternal characteristics and the choice of contraceptive methods in family planning acceptors: Cross sectional study

This study aims to analyze the characteristics of mothers associated with the choice of contraceptive methods. By linking maternal characteristics, it is hoped that it can become a material and basis for taking strategies to increase the coverage of contraceptive use in the coming year. The Family Planning Program is a strategy to help assists married couples avoid unwanted pregnancies, have planned births, space pregnancies, control the timing of birth in relation to managing the age of the couple, and determine the number of children in the family. Contraceptive methods are essential for reproductive health, its providing individuals and couples the ability to prevent unintended pregnancies and plan their families effectively. However, the choice of contraception method is influenced by many factors. Understanding these determinants is essential for enhancing quality of care specifically in contraceptive counseling. The use of contraceptive methods has been associated with health, social, and economic, including improved maternal and child health outcomes, enhanced educational, employment opportunities for women, and reduced healthcare costs related to unwanted pregnancies. Despite the availability of various contraceptive options, the choice of method is influenced by a multitude of factors, including demographic, socio-economic, cultural, and personal preferences. Understanding the factors that influence the choice of contraception is essential for healthcare providers, policymakers, and public health practitioners. By identifying these factors, interventions can be designed to address barriers to contraceptive use, improve counseling practices, and ensure that individuals have access to the most suitable contraceptive options for their needs. The objective of this study is to analyze the characteristics of women associated with the choice of contraceptive method. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of women of reproductive age whom used a contraceptive method in Indonesia. Data was collected by medical record covered age, educational level, occupation, parity, birth spacing and the choice of contraceptive methods. The analysis revealed that parity (p value = 0.024) and birth spacing (p value = 0.043) have a significant relationship with the choice of contraceptive method. Age, education level, and occupation did not have a significant relationship with the choice of family planning method.