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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UNMET NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE Sharfina Haslin; Dewi Risma Uli Br Bancin; Elisa Aritonang; Juneris Aritonang
Jurnal Biometrika dan Kependudukan Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL BIOMETRIKA DAN KEPENDUDUKAN
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jbk.v15i1.2026.97-104

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Unmet need for contraception is a significant demographic phenomenon that affects the success of family planning programs. A high prevalence of unmet need contributes to unintended pregnancies, which can adversely affect maternal and child health. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with unmet need for family planning among women of reproductive age in Mekar Sari Village, Deli Serdang Regency. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed. The study population consisted of 155 married women of reproductive age, from whom 61 respondents were selected using accidental sampling . Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test revealed significant associations between unmet need and family income (p=0.001), husband’s support (p=0.004), and women's knowledge (p=0.002). Among these variables, family income showed the strongest association with unmet need. These findings suggest that addressing economic, spousal support, and educational factors is essential for reducing unmet need among women of reproductive age. Efforts to reduce unmet need should therefore include strengthening family economic well-being, improving women's knowledge of contraception, and enhancing husband involvement in family planning programs.
Immediate Effect of Smart Paraffin Bath Therapy on Leg Pain among Third-Trimester Pregnant Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study Juneris Aritonang; Surya Anita; Mhd Aldi Primasyukra; Sharfina Haslin; Elisa Silvia Aritonang
Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) Vol. 9 No. 8 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/mppki.v9i8.10596

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Introduction: Leg pain is a frequent musculoskeletal complaint among third-trimester pregnant women due to physiological and biomechanics changes during pregnancy. Non-pharmacological pain management approaches are needed during pregnancy because pharmacological options may be limited due to maternal and fetal safety considerations. This study aimed to examine the immediate effect of Smart Paraffin Bath therapy on leg pain intensity among third-trimester pregnant women. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group design was conducted among 28 third-trimester pregnant women with leg pain. Participants were allocated into an intervention group (n = 14) receiving one supervised session of Smart Paraffin Bath therapy and a control group (n = 14) receiving conventional care. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and immediately after the intervention. Data collection was conducted between May and November 2025. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests. Results: In the intervention group, the mean VAS score decreased from 5.71 ± 0.96 to 4.02 ± 0.88. In the control group, the mean score decreased from 5.91 ± 0.86 to 5.64 ± 0.88, with a mean reduction of 0.27 points (p < 0.001). Pain reduction was greater in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Smart Paraffin Bath therapy was associated with an immediate reduction in leg pain intensity among third-trimester pregnant women. However, these findings should be interpreted as preliminary evidence due to small sample size, non-random group allocation, and absence of follow-up assessment.