DETERMINANTS OF LOW POSTPARTUM FAMILY PLANNING COVERAGE

Abstract

Background: Indonesia is a country with the 4th highest population growth rate. The increasing number of population, one of the causes is because the use of postpartum family planning is still low so that many couples of childbearing age have children with less than ideal spacing. Object: Determine the determinants of low postpartum family planning coverage in the Sukosari Ponorogo Health Center. Method: This study is a quantitative study with a case control approach using secondary data from the KB and delivery register book in 2023. The independent variables are age, parity, education, occupation, and type of delivery while the dependent variable is the use of postpartum family planning. Sampling using systematic sampling and simple random sampling techniques with the Slovin formula, obtained a sample size of 60 case and control groups. Univariate data analysis with frequency distribution and bivariate using chi-square test with a level of significance (p = 0.05). Results: Sukosari Health Center in 2023 most did not use postpartum family planning. Mothers who use postpartum birth control are mostly low-risk age, multiparous parity, higher education, working mothers, and type of SC delivery while mothers who do not use postpartum birth control are mostly low-risk age, multiparous parity, secondary education, working mothers and type of vaginal delivery. From the chi-square analysis, it was found that age, education and type of labor had a relationship. Conclusion: Needs follow-up and innovation from health workers and cross-sectors to increase the use of postpartum family planning.