Nursing Genius Journal
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 1 No. 4 October 2024

The Effect Of 3-Month Contraceptive Injections on Decreased Libido in Women of Childbearing Age at The Pomalaa Health Center

Mien, Mien (Unknown)
Rosmilah, Rosmilah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2024

Abstract

Background:  DMPA injectable contraceptives with high levels of progesterone make the vagina dry so it feels painful during intercourse which can further decrease libido Purpose: . The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the 3-month injection of family planning on decreasing the libido of women of childbearing age at the Pomalaa Health Center. Methods:  This type of quantitative research used a cross sectional study conducted at the Pomalaa Health Center in July involving a sample of 76 people. sampling through purposive sampling technique. Statistical tests were carried out through the chi square test. Results:  The results of this study were based on the use of contraceptives, there were 36 people (47.4%) who used 3 months of injection contraception and there were 40 women (52.6%) who did not use 3 months of injection contraception, for the decreased libido variable, there were 42 people ( 55.3%) mild and moderate as many as 34 people (44.7%) and there is an effect of 3 months injection contraception on decreased libido WUS at Pomalaa Health Center with a value of ρ = 0.000 (α < 0.05). Conclusion:  There is an effect of 3-month contraceptive injections on decreasing libido in women at the Pomalaa Health Center.

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nursinggeniusjournal

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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The Nursing Genius Journal (NGJ) is a journal that encompasses all fields of nursing, including Basic Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Community Nursing, Family Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Maternity Nursing, Nursing Management, ...