Sociodemographic Factors and Contraceptive Use Duration Prior to Discontinuation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shinta Kristianti (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Uki Retno Budihastuti (Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Ratih Puspita Febrinasari (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)

Health Dynamics
Vol 3, No 4 (2026): April 2026 (In progress)

Background: Discontinuation of contraceptive use among women of reproductive age can hinder the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sociodemographic factors of women may be related to the contraceptive use duration before they decide to discontinue. It can be used as a basis for formulating interventions to ensure they are on target. The aim of this research to identify and analyze association between sociodemographic factors and duration of last contraceptive use among women of reproductive-age who ever had experienced with the discontinue of their contraception. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional, women aged 20-49 years who ever experienced contraceptive discontinuation as population. Sampling based on purposive stratified random sampling obtained a sample of 150 people. The study was conducted in Kediri Regency which was carried out in August-September 2025. Age, education, employment status, number of children, the last contraceptive method used when discontinuing use were observed as independent variables. The duration of last contraceptive use for the dependent variable. Primary data collection used questionnaire and analyzed using the Spearman's Rho test. Results: Research outcomes showed that 50.0% of respondents discontinued after 1-5 years of use and 32.0% discontinued within <1 year; the most common group was 20-39 years (48.0%). A significant relationship between women’s age and the duration of last contraceptive use (p=0.007). Contraceptive methods and number of children had no consistent association. The 3-monthly injectable, intrauterine device (IUD), implant and pills were among the most frequently used for 1-5 years before they discontinued. Conclusions: The correlation between women’s age and duration of last contraceptive use can be used as a basis for developing interventions to extend the duration of contraceptive use through comprehensive and ongoing education or counselling about the benefits and management of side effects of contraception in younger mothers.