ASSOCIATION OF ACCEPTOR AGE, PERCEPTION OF CONTRACEPTIVE SIDE EFFECTS, AND COUNSELING QUALITY WITH THREE-MONTH INJECTABLE CONTRACEPTIVE SELECTION

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the association of acceptor age, perception of contraceptive side effects, and health-worker counseling quality with the selection of three-month injectable hormonal contraception at RSIA Masyita Makassar. Methods: A quantitative survey with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 60 family planning acceptors selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering age, perception of contraceptive side effects, counseling quality, and contraceptive choice. Univariate analysis described the distribution of variables, while bivariate analysis used the chi-square test with α=0.05. Results: Forty-one respondents (68.3%) were aged 20–35 years, 37 (61.7%) had a positive perception of contraceptive side effects, and 40 (66.7%) rated counseling quality as good. Thirty-four respondents (56.7%) selected the three-month injectable method. The chi-square test produced p=0.771 for age, p=0.986 for perception of side effects, and p=0.854 for counseling quality. Implication: None of the three variables showed a statistically significant association with three-month injectable contraceptive selection. Comprehensive counseling remains important to support informed contraceptive decision-making.