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Factors Influencing Low Interest in Using Postpartum IUDs in Postpartum Women in South Bolaang Mongondow Regency

Manggopa, Lifta Setiawaty (Unknown)
Zakaria, Fatmah (Unknown)
Melani, Nour Arriza Dwi (Unknown)
Rauf, Efri Leny (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Oct 2025

Abstract

Introduction: The family planning program is an initiative aimed at controlling population growth through birth control. Contraception serves as an effective method for planning pregnancies. This quantitative study employed a non-experimental design using an analytical observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consist of 32 respondents selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed with the chi-square test at a significance level of 95% (?=0.05). Chi-square test results showed that the knowledge factor had a p-value of 0.009, indicating a significant relationship with interest in postpartum contraception with use Intrauterine Device (IUD). Husband's support had a p-value of 0.019, counseling or information provided by health workers had a p-value of 0.050, and cultural factors demonstrated a p-value of 0.009, all significantly associated with interest in postpartum contraception with IUD. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a significant relationship between maternal knowledge, husband’s support, information provided by health workers, and cultural influences with the level of interest in IUD use among postnatal mothers

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IHJ

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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a publication of scientific work in the field of health in a broad sense such as public health, nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, health psychology, nutrition, health technology, health analysis, health information systems, medical records, hospital management and so ...