<![CDATA[Objective: To determine factors associated with contraceptive practices
in Palabuhanratu, West Java.
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Obstetrics and
Gynecologic ward of Local General Hospital of Palabuhanratu District,
between March and June 2012. Data was collected using directed
interview method by investigators and midwives, using non-validated
questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0,
utilizing Chi-Square test for nominal data and Kruskal-Wallis test for
numerical data.
Result: We obtained 71 samples. The only factors which are significant
were age group of 20-35 years old (OR=3.5, 95%CI=1.1-11.1,
p=0.025) and husband’s support (OR=14.67, 95%CI=1.52-141.18,
p=0.012). The most recognized contraceptive methods familiar to
our respondents were injection (94.4%) and pills (93.0%), and the
most useful source of information on contraception was medical personnel
(73.2%).
Conclusion: Husband’s support is a main factor associated with contraceptive
practice. The choice of contraceptive method should be adjusted
according to the ability and desire of patients to prevent failures
in family planning.
Keywords: associated factors, contraception, husband’s support]]>
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