ABSTRACT

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.

Keywords: Parity, husband's support, intrauterine device contraception