DETERMINANTS FACTORS OF VASECTOMY METHOD SELECTION
ABSTRACT: The level of male
participation in family planning by choosing vasectomy in East Lampung region
Pekalongan health centers is still low, although the success rate of vasectomy
as family planning is very high. This study aimed to explain the factors
related to the men’s choice of vasectomy in the Pekalongan health center East
Lampung. Methods: This study used an analytical study design with a
cross-sectional approach. Samples were 117 men in reproductive age gathered by
using purposive sampling. The independent variables were knowledge, attitudes,
parity, age, availability of health resources and infrastructure, health
education, attitude and behavior of health care workers and family support. The
dependent variable was the men’s participation in vasectomy as family planning.
Data were retrieved using questionnaires and statistically analyzed using
Chi-Square test. Results: Factors affecting the selection of vasectomy as
family planning in men with reproductive age were an attitude (p=0,020), parity
(p=0.022), age (p=0,021), the availability of health resources and health
infrastructure (p=0.018), and family support (p=0.011). However, the knowledge,
health education, and the attitudes and behavior of health workers did not
affect the selection of vasectomy as family planning. Discussion: Public Health
Centres are expected to build a family planning services, especially for
vasectomies, such as the provision of vasectomy facilities which can reach the
community and the establishment of cadres for male birth control.
KEYWORDS: Family Planing;
Vasectomy; Lawrence Green
Author: Esti Yunitasari,
Retnayu Pradanie, Hardiansyah
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170034
