The Correlation between Parity and Husband’s Support with the Choice of Intra-Uterine Device Contraception at Work Area of Sleman Health Center

Background: The use of injectable and pills dominates the use of family planning in Indonesia. Injection and
pill contraception require monthly control for re-injecting as well as obtaining birth control pills. Intrauterine
device (IUD) contraception is a very effective long-term contraceptive to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
Aim: This study aims to determine the correlation between parity and husband’s support with intrauterine
device choice in the work area Sleman Health Center.
Method: Quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach was applied in the study. The study results
showed that with a statistically significant test results, there was a correlation between parity and husband's
support with the choice of IUD contraception with a p-value of 0.018 <0.05 and p-value 0.000 <0.05.
Results: The multivariate statistical tests results showed that the husband's support had the most significant
relationship between the two factors. Husband's support had the smallest p-value of 0,000. Assessment of
Health Technology Assessment (HTA), on husband class planning in health care facilities for understanding
and information about contraceptives. Hence, the husband could play a role in the selection and use of
contraceptives.