Male Participation In Family Planning Research Articles

Men’s Involvement in Wives’ Contraceptive Choices: A Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Communities of Akure South Local Government Area

In rural Nigerian communities, men play a crucial role in family planning decisions, often determining if and how their wives can practice contraception. This study aimed to examine the extent of husbands' influence on their wives' contraceptive choices, comparing rural and urban areas in Akure South local government area. The research included a sample of 360 men, using a researcher-developed questionnaire and interview guide for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used to analyze the data, and chi-square inferential statistics tested the hypothesis at a 0.05 significance level using SPSS version 17. Findings revealed that only 46% of rural respondents participated in family planning practices. Men’s engagement in these activities showed low mean values (2.21, 2.11, 2.25), indicating minimal involvement, primarily due to lack of information (40.5%) and limited contraceptive options (34.8%). Most men used condoms (23.8%), a combination of condoms and withdrawal (27.5%), or vasectomy (13.1%). The study concluded that male participation in family planning was low. To improve this, communities need better access to information, education, and communication. Cultural and religious barriers hindering male involvement in family planning should be addressed, and more male contraceptive options should be made available.

Determinants for male involvement in family planning and contraception in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda; An urban slum qualitative study.

Current evidence shows that male involvement in family planning (FP) is crucial to women's contraceptive use decisions. This study explored the reasons for male involvement in FP and contraception in slum areas in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda. A qualitative study was conducted among sexually active males in a slum area in Nakawa Division, Kampala. A purposive sampling technique was utilised to recruit 40 men for a Focus Group Discussion (FGDs), and 2 key informants (KI) for critical perspective interviews. A semi-structured FGDs and interview guides were used to collect the data. The FGDs were conducted in both English and the local language, Luganda. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts for both FGDs and KI interviews were imported into the NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software version 10 application, and thematic data analysis was conducted. The findings show that males' involvement in FP and its decisions were minimal. The findings also show that several factors emerged as contributing to male's participation in FP and utilisation of contraceptives. Inadequate understanding of FP and contraceptives, lack of clarity on males' role in FP, unfriendly healthcare environment and community members' perceptions of male involvement in FP were reported as reasons contributing to male participation in FP and contraction. There is limited involvement of males in FP. There is a need for renewed efforts that will positively alter the factors that impact male involvement favourably. Promotion and education about FP for males will significantly address issues of limited understanding and clarity of males' role in FP services.

Male characteristics and contraception in four districts of the central region, Ghana

BackgroundA lack of male involvement in contraception can negatively affect its practice. To promote male participation in family planning, there is a dire need to understand male attributes that play a role in contraception. This study focuses on the male characteristics that influence the practice of traditional and modern methods of contraception.MethodsThis study is a secondary analysis of quantitative data obtained from the baseline assessment of the Ghana Community-Based Action Teams Study that aimed to prevent violence against women in the Central Region of Ghana in 2016. The analysis included 1742 partnered males aged 18–60 years. Chi-square test, t-test and logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between male characteristics and the practice of contraception (significance level = 0.05).ResultsThe prevalence of contraception was 24.4% (95% CI = 20.8–28.5). Significant male characteristics that were positively associated with the practice of contraception in adjusted models were: post-primary education (AOR = 1.96, 95% CI = 1.27–3.04), perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence (AOR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.49–2.26), and the number of main sexual partners (AOR = 1.78, 95% CI = 1.15–2.75). However, wanting the first child (AOR = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.54–0.94) and male controlling behaviour (AOR = 0.7, 95% CI = 0.49–0.99) statistically significantly associated with reduced odds of practicing contraception.ConclusionMale partner characteristics influence the practice of contraception. Family planning sensitization and education programs should target males who are less likely to practice contraception.

Factors associated with men’s participation in postpartum family planning: a study of Kiswa Health Centre III, Kampala, Uganda

Low uptake of family planning among women is predominantly attributed to low participation of men in postpartum family planning. In order to improve maternal health, strengthening male participation in family planning is an important public health initiative. This study aimed to assess factors associated with participation of men in postpartum care at Kiswa Health Centre III, Nakawa division, Kampala. An analytical cross-sectional study design involving collection of quantitative data was used. Systematic random sampling was used to select study participants. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Data entry and cleaning was performed using EpiData version 12 and analysed using Stata version 14. 80.0% of respondents participated in postpartum family planning. Approval of family planning use, knowledge on family planning and information source were significantly associated with male involvement in postpartum family planning. Respondents who approved family planning use at home were 15.5 times more likely to get involved in family planning services as compared to those who didn’t approve family planning. Conclusively, there was a generally high level of male involvement in postpartum family planning in comparison with the national levels. Approval of family planning at home increased the likelihood of men’s participation in family planning. IMPACT STATEMENT What is already known on this subject? Evidence has it that short birth intervals of less than 15 months have been found to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including induced abortions, miscarriages, preterm births, neonatal and child mortalities, still births and maternal depletion syndrome. In Africa, generally, low family uptake among women is also attributed to low men participation in postpartum family planning. What do the results of this study add? Approval of family planning use, knowledge on family planning and information source were associated with male involvement in postpartum family planning. Respondents who approved family planning use at home were 15.5 times more likely to get involved in postpartum family planning services as compared to those who didn’t approve family planning. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? In this study, the involvement of men was relatively high, but more studies are needed in other locations to compare with this finding. Otherwise, consolidation of such high involvement is highly needed, as this can be a starting point for further improvement.

Melihat Keikutsertaan Suami dalam Program Keluarga Berencana di Kecamatan Banda Sakti Kota Lhokseumawe

The participation of men in the Family Planning (KB) program, especially the use of contraceptives in Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City is still very low. The purpose of this study was to determine what factors influence men's participation in the family planning program in Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City. The research design used a cross-sectional approach to 66 respondents obtained through simple random sampling technique. The results showed a significant relationship between service quality factors (p value = 0.003, OR = 11.200), knowledge (p value = 0.009, OR = 14.385) and culture (p value = 0.000, RO = 13.300) with male participation in family planning programs. There is no significant relationship between socio-demography (education, income and number of children) and access to services with male participation in family planning in Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City. To increase participation, appropriate methods are needed, especially for conveying information on condom and vasectomy programs as well as increasing family planning promotion through media with attractive packaging variations so that knowledge about contraception increases. And also increase socialization about equality in the use of contraception, not always the wife, husband must also participate as a family planning acceptor.

COMPARISON OF MALE AND FEMALE PARTNERS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FAMILY PLANNING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

Background: Male participation in family planning is encouraged to promote its acceptability and practice by their partners. We aimed to compare the knowledge, perception and practice of family planning among male and female partners. It was a cross-sectional study carriedMethodology: out among married men and women in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Following ethical approval, interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to obtain needed information. The data was analysed using SPSS version 20. The mean median, mode and standard deviation were calculated for the responses. Categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test. A P-value of <0.05 was considered signicant. The critical mean score for responses entered on the 5-point Likert scale was 3.0. Mean scores of 3 and above were considered good while those less than 3 were considered poor. There were responses from 62 married men and 65 married women. Awareness about familyResults: planning was good among both men and women (P=0.085). However, the sources of their awareness on family planning differ signicantly with 32 hearing about it over the radio and 45 women hearing about it in the hospital (P=0.000). The perception that family planning is the responsibility of both husband and wife was similar among the men and women (P>0.927). They both agreed that traditional family planning is acceptable (P=0.447). They both agreed the use of family planning is good for a healthy family (P=0.344). They both agreed that men should use family planning (P=0.625). Most men and women have never used any family planning method (0.934). Couples rarely discuss family planning (0.675). Also, couples rarely attend family planning clinics together (0.811). Majority of both men and women did not use any method (P=0.870) and when they use, they most commonly used method is the condom (P=0.944). Also, majority of both men and women did not discuss the methods with their spouses (P=0.944) Both men and women have good knowledge of family planning. Sources of information however differConclusion: signicantly, being radio jingles for men and hospital visits for women. Both show poor uptake with majority not using any method. Spousal communication among couples and male involvement are poor. The male condom is the commonest method used by both men and women. We recommend policies that target the couple in family planning programs to encourage male participation as well as increase the uptake by both men and women.

Male involvement in family planning in a rural area of India.

ABSTRACTIntroduction:Family planning is one of the essential health care services to promote and ensure reproductive health. Nearly 40.2 percent of men think it as a woman’s responsibility as per the National Family Health Survey 4. Not much attention has been given to the male partners in the usage of contraceptives. So, this study was conducted to assess the male participation in family planning among married males in a rural area of Chhattisgarh.Methodology:A sample of 365 married males were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire at a primary health care center.Results:Only 48 (13.1%) participants were using condoms or male sterilization as a method of contraception at the time of the study. Good involvement of males in family planning was found to be (10.9%) in our study. Those who were above the poverty line and educated (graduation and above) had good involvement in family planning. The chief reason cited for not opting for male sterilization by participants was fear of physical weakness followed by family opposition.Conclusion:The socio-cultural barrier in itself demotivates men from getting involved in the family planning program. This study recommends increasing health literacy regarding family planning among men by including it in the school curriculum and through awareness activities and counseling that influences them positively and motivates them to accept contraceptive services and shared decision making. Sterilization facilities should be made accessible to them to further encourage them.

Male participation in family planning: An untapped potential for increasing utilization of family planning services in Ondo, Southwestern Nigeria

Background: Men play crucial roles in the utilization of family planning services hence, ensuring their commitment to these services is essential for increasing family planning uptake. This study therefore, assessed the level of male participation in family planning services utilization and its associated factors in Ondo west LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods: The study utilized a community-based cross-sectional design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 433 eligible respondents. Quantitative data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23; bivariate and multivariate analyses were done using Chi-square and binary logistic regression respectively at 5% level of significance.Results: 55% and 48.5% of the study participants, had poor knowledge and perception about family planning services respectively. At bivariate level, there were statistically significant associations between age (p = 0.046), number of children (p < 0.001), level of education (p = 0.023), and the utilization of FP services by the respondents. Conclusion: The knowledge of the respondents about FP services was poor and if unaddressed, could infringe upon the rights of their spouses to access such services. Increasing male participation may require targeting married men for educational interventions.
 
 French title: Participation des hommes à la planification familiale : un potentiel inexploité pour accroître l'utilisation des services de planification familiale à Ondo, dans le sud-ouest du Nigéria
 Contexte général de l'étude : Les hommes jouent un rôle important dans l'utilisation des services de planification familiale, par conséquent, obtenir leur engagement envers ces services est essentiel pour augmenter l'adoption de la planification familiale. Par conséquent, cette étude a évalué le niveau de participation des hommes dans l'utilisation des services de planification familiale et ses facteurs associés à Ondo West, Ondo State, Nigéria.Méthode de l'étude : Une étude transversale communautaire, les répondants étant des hommes mariés. Une technique d'échantillonnage à plusieurs degrés a été utilisée pour sélectionner 433 répondants admissibles. Les données ont été recueillies à l'aide de questionnaires semi-structurés. Les données ont été analysées à l'aide d'IBM SPSS version 23 ; des analyses bi variées et multi variées ont été effectuées en utilisant respectivement une régression logistique du chi carré et binaire à un niveau de signification de 5%.Résultat de l'étude : Environ 55 % et 48,5 % des participants à l'étude avaient respectivement une connaissance et une perception médiocres des services de planification familiale. Au niveau bi varié, il y avait des associations statistiquement significatives entre l'âge (p = 0,046), le nombre d'enfants (p < 0,001), le niveau d'éducation (p = 0,023) et l'utilisation des services de PF par les répondants.Conclusion : La connaissance des répondants sur les services de PF est faible et si elle n'est pas prise en compte, elle pourrait porter atteinte aux droits de leurs conjoints à de tels services. L'augmentation de la participation des hommes peut nécessiter de cibler les hommes mariés pour les interventions éducatives.

Effect of media use and inter-spousal communication on male participation in contraceptive use and maternal health

Male involvement is considered to be a promising means for ensuring the safe maternal health of women. Research findings show that media use, as well as inter-spousal communication, can promote men's participation in contraceptive use and maternal health. The present study aims at examining the impact of media use and couple communication as well on husbands’ support in their wives’ contraceptive use, antenatal, care/checkups delivery, and post-natal care. Data was collected from 200 married women aged 15–49 years from both the rural and urban areas through a structured questionnaire. Chi-square (χ2) tests were performed to find the association between media use as well as spousal communication and husbands’ help in contraceptive use and maternal health care. P-values of bivariate analyses of this study found significant differences in most of the variables related to male participation in family planning and maternal health care by the husbands’ media use and couple communication as well. In other words, husbands with high media use and regular reproductive health communication with their wives were more likely to participate in wives’ maternal health and family planning matters. This study suggests further research to adopt a new strategy and approach to reinforce male support in promoting maternal health.

Male Involvement in Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors in Womberma District, Northern Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

BackgroundReproductive health issues are an inclusive concern for both men and women. In order to improve maternal health, strengthening male participation in family planning is an important public health initiative. Yet, men are still the main decision-makers in the family in Ethiopia, especially in the rural community. There is little concrete evidence of the extent of male participation in family planning and its barriers in rural settings.PurposeTo assess the magnitude of male involvement in family planning utilization and its associated factors in the rural community of northern Ethiopia.Materials and MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study design was carried out on 620 currently married men. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the participants of the study. Data were collected using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify variables associated with male participation in family planning.ResultsIn this study, only 12.5% of males were directly involved in the use of family planning using a male contraceptive method, and about 60.0% of males were involved in family planning through spousal communication and approval. Being educated [AOR=1.64; 95% CI: (1.12–2.62)], having an educated partner [AOR= 1.77; 95% CI: (1.17–2.94)], having a positive attitude towards family planning [AOR=2.27; 95% CI: (1.53–3.36)], discussing with wife [AOR= 2.51; 95% CI: (1.69–3.72)] and having adequate knowledge about family planning [AOR=1.92; 95% CI: (1.28–2.87)] were positively associated with male involvement in family planning utilization whereas having more than three children [AOR=0.32; 95% CI: (0.15–0.70)] was negatively associated with male involvement in family planning utilization.ConclusionIn general, as compared to the national recommendation, the level of male participation in family planning utilisation was low. In order to improve male participation in family planning, improving male knowledge and attitudes towards family planning is essential.

Knowledge and Attitude’s Men in Family Planning with Stop Motion Video Design in the Working Area of Singaparna Health Center of Tasikmalaya District, 2019

Indonesia is facing problems with the quantity and quality of human resources. One of the controls on this population is the family planning program. Currently, implementation of development-oriented to justice and gender equality in Indonesia has been implemented, it needs efforts to increase men's participation in family planning, namely by promoting media using digital marketing, one of which is by stop motion animation video media. The purpose of this study is to know the differences in knowledge and attitudes of men/husbands about male contraception in family planning before and after the screening of stop motion videos and to know the picture of male participation in family planning. The research method used was Pre-Experimental with one group pre-test and post-test design. The statistical test used is Wilcoxon. Based on data in Tasikmalaya in 2017 the coverage of contraceptive use from 8589 active acceptors there were 134 condom users (1.56%) and 10 MOP (0.11%) while in 2018 the contraceptive use coverage of 9376 active acceptors contained users 134 condoms (0.014%) and MOP 14 people (0.10%) the data shows that although there was an increase in the number of active family planning acceptors which was 0.22%, the number of male acceptor users decreased including 0.01% MOP and condom 1,54%. An increase in average knowledge after video viewing to 72.42 with an increase of 16.08 for knowledge and attitude variables to become 33.77 with an increase of 1.65 it illustrates the use of video stop motion media effective in increasing male knowledge.

Quality assessment in primary health care: Adolescent and Youth Friendly Service, a Mozambican case study.

Introductiondespite the Mozambican Ministry of Health's efforts to deliver family planning to all girls of childbearing age, the adolescent pregnancy rate remains high. The Adolescent and Youth Friendly Service (AYFS), integrated into overall primary health care programs throughout the country, aims to reverse this situation. Our study objective was to assess this health care service's quality in its location in Marrere Health Centre, Nampula, northern Mozambique, using clients' perspective.Methodswe implemented a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study sampling 124 individuals, who had recently accessed the AYFS at Marrere Health Centre. Data were collected through a questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale in questions regarding satisfaction level (i.e. always, most times, sometimes, few times, never) and additional open answer questions to gain greater specific understanding.Resultsa total of 126 users of the AYFS were evaluated, all from the Emacua ethnic-linguistic group. 85 (67%) were adolescents (<19 years), 78.2% female. The mean age was 17.6 years. We found an average of 0.54 pregnancies per woman and 87 participants (69%) never had a pregnancy; of 39 (31%) who had been pregnant, 17 (44%) were able to report the date of the first prenatal visit, on average performed at week 16 (2nd trimester), though with 9 (53%) having performed it during the first trimester. Spontaneous and induced abortions were reported respectively in 4 and 34 cases, respectively, and none with adolescents. The “overall satisfaction” rate was more frequent in both groups, being answered by 93.8% of youth and adults (>= 19 years) and 72.0% of adolescents, a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p <0.05).Conclusionwhile most users are satisfied with the services there was, however, some sharp criticism. Health professionals' practice with the protocol varied, and there were significant deficiencies in information and communication with users. Open communication within families and information reinforcement about sexual and reproductive health and male participation in family planning were found to be in need of strengthening. Our recommendations include reinforcing health professional's training to protect adolescents and young people' sexual health, an important strategy in primary health care to achieve universal health coverage.

A community-based study to assess the perceptions and barriers in utilization of no-scalpel vasectomy among married men in a rural area of South India

Background: India is the second most populous country in the world after China. In 1992, the government introduced an innovative technique “no-scalpel vasectomy” (NSV), a simpler, safer, and cheaper method aimed at increasing male participation in family planning. Despite the many advantages over female sterilization techniques, NSV still accounts for Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out for 6 months in the rural field practice area of a tertiary care hospital in Chengalpet district among a total of 170 married men in the age group of 21–60 years. Systematic random sampling was used to identify the study participants, and all the eligible participants were interviewed using a pretested semi-structured schedule. Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel, and analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 23. Results: Good knowledge level about NSV was found in only 21 (12.4%) participants. Among the 170 study participants, only 2 (1.2%) had undergone vasectomy. The most common barriers to utilization of NSV were found to be availability of alternative methods of contraception by 136 (80%) participants followed by misconceptions about the procedure of NSV in 134 (78.8%) participants. Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need to overcome the misconceptions and sociocultural concerns not only regarding NSV but also about the importance of male involvement in family welfare by targeted interventions in order to boost the acceptance of this simpler terminal contraception method.

Determinants of men’s participation in family planning in the working area of Health Centre Tenayan Raya

A family planning program is a program to help couples or someone to prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce the incidence of high-risk pregnancies, morbidity, and mortality, create quality and affordable services, increase male participation and responsibility in family planning practices. The purpose of this study was to determine the determinants of male participation in family planning.&#x0D; Methods: This research is quantitative analytic using an observational method with a type of case-control design. This study was conducted in August-September 2018 in the working area of the inpatient health care center. The population of all men of childbearing age who are in the working area of the puskesmas is the large population of the case population of 712 people and the control population of 21,480 people.Research sample of 360 men couples of reproductive age divided into 2 groups, namely the case 180 group and the control group 180. purposive sampling sampling technique Data analysis was carried out in univariate, bivariate and multivariate.&#x0D; Results: This research is quantitative analytic using an observational method with a type of case-control design. This study was conducted in August-September 2018 in the working area of the inpatient health care center. The population of all men of childbearing age who are in the working area of the puskesmas is the large population of the case population of 712 people and the control population of 21,480 people.Research sample of 360 men couples of reproductive age divided into 2 groups, namely the case 180 group and the control group 180. purposive sampling technique Data analysis was carried out in univariate, bivariate and multivariate.&#x0D; Conclusion: Conclusion The dominant variable with male participation in family planning is the attitude variable. Suggestions Health workers are expected to do more counseling about male family planning, putting up posters, and leaflets about male family planning.

Pengukuran Partisipasi Pria Dalam Ber-KB di Desa T onjong Puskesmas Kramatwatu

Increased male participation in family planning and reproductive health is part&#x0D; of the implementation of reproductive and reproductive health rights. The purpose of this research is to know the direct and indirect influence and ma gnitude of health promotion, social support, knowledge about contraception and attitudes toward male participation in family planning in Tonjong village Working Area of Kramatwatu Public Health Center 2015. The method used in this research is quantitativ e approach which uses a cross-sional design. The sample used is 70 respondents. The analytical method used is Structural Equation Model (SEM) using SmartPLS 2.0 and SPSS 20. The result of research hat male participation variable in family planning in Tonjong village Working Area of Kramatwatu Puskesmas is influenced by health promotion (26.14%), social support (11.03%), knowledge (12.4%) and attitude (26.51%). The direct influence of male participation in family planning in Tonjong village Working Area of Kramatwatu Health Center was 76.1% and indirect influence was 1.39%. Total direct and indirect influence of male participation in family planning was 77.5%. Suggestion of research need to pay attention to man (husband) who participate to use KB so that can increase the coverage of KB Men especially men (husband) who want to receive socialization about the importance of family planning&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords : Support, Participation, Knowledge, Health Promotion, Attitude

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEIKUTSERTAAN PRIA DALAM PROGRAM KB DI BPM BIDAN A PALMERAH JAKARTA BARAT TAHUN 2017

The Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2012 shows that male participation in family planning was still relatively low, both using modern family planning tools and traditional family planning tools. The use of a male contraceptive method was 4.7 percent and decreased from 5.4 percent in the result of Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2007. This study aimed to find out the factors related to the participation of males in family planning program. The design of this study using cross sectional approach implemented in Clinic A in April-July 2017 by using questionnaires. Sample in this research were married men who came to BPM A which were 89 participants. This study used univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that minority of respondents who participated in family planning program which was equal to 18.0% and who did not participate was 82.0%. From the results obtained, education factor (p=0,002), number of children (p=0,348), knowledge (p=0,000), social culture (p=0,000) and support of spouse (p=0,000). Conclusion from this research, there was a significant relationship between education, knowledge, socioculture and support of spouse with male participation in family planning, and there was no relationship between number of children and male participation in family planning. From this research, it is expected that health workerscan improve family planning service especially for male by giving motivation counseling for them about family planing program, thus increasing the role of man to join family planning program.

EFFECT OF THE ROLE OF FAMILY PLANNING OFFICER ON PARTICIPATION OF FAMILY PLANNING PLAN (CONDOM AND VASECTOMY) IN THE SOUTH PURWOKERTO

Latar Belakang: Sebagai upaya meningkatkan partisipasi laki-laki dalam keluarga berencana diperlukan sosialisasi tentang kontrasepsi pria melalui peran petugas KB yang berperan sebagai penyuluh, fasilitator, motivator, dinamist dan katalisator dalam memobilisasi masyarakat terutama di kabupaten. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh peran petugas keluarga berencana sebagai penyuluh, sebagai fasilitator, sebagai motivator, sebagai Dinamis dan sebagai katalisator partisipasi laki-laki dalam keluarga berencana (kondom dan vasektomi) di Purwokerto Selatan.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi Pasangan Pria Usia Subur di Kecamatan Purwokerto Selatan, dimana jumlah Pasangan Usia Subur adalah 11.442 dengan sampel ada 88 Pasangan Pria Usia Subur. Analisis ini menggunakan analisis univariat, bivariat dengan chi square dan multivariat dengan regresi logistik. Hasil: Hasil analisis bivariat bahwa ada pengaruh: peran petugas KB sebagai perpanjangan (p = 0,000), sebagai Fasilitator (p = 0,000) dan sebagai Motivator (p = 0,000). Hasil analisis bivariat bahwa tidak ada pengaruh: peran petugas keluarga berencana sebagai Dinamisator (p = 1.000) dan sebagai Katalis (p = 0,830). Hasil analisis multivariat ada pengaruh pada: Peran petugas perencanaan keluarga sebagai Extension, sebagai Fasilitator, dan sebagai Motivator&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Kesimpulan: peran petugas KB berpengaruh sebagai Extension, sebagai Fasilitator, dan Motivator untuk Partisipasi Pria dalam Keluarga Berencana (Kondom dan Vasektomi).

A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude about non-scalpel vasectomy and practices of any contraceptive method among females of reproductive age group in a urban slum, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2014

Background: In India, non-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) technique was introduced in 1992 to improve the male participation in family planning, though it has failed to achieve its goal. Hence this study was planned to know the real concern about this condition. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge and attitude about non- scalpel vasectomy (NSV) and practices of any contraceptive methods among married females in reproductive age in an urban slum.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done in urban field practice area of Institute of Community Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai-03, Tamil Nadu in the period July 2014 to August 2014 among Married females of reproductive age group (15-49 years).Specific questions on knowledge, attitude regarding NSV were asked. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel sheet and analysed in SPSS version 20. Results: This is a questionnaire based study. All (106 participants) were aware of vasectomy. Among them 50% knew that vasectomy is an option for permanent sterilization. About 36% of them knew that cash incentive is given for vasectomy &amp; 30% knew that insurance given for pregnancy and other complications followed by vasectomy. Around 31% of the respondents knew that vasectomy does not affect sexual performance. About 29% knew that vasectomy does not need prolonged bed rest. Only 19% of the participants knew that vasectomy is done free of cost and as an OP procedure and 11.3% knew that vasectomy is done without any incision. Among the participants 81% agreed that limiting family size stabilizes the financial condition of the family. About 48% of the participants agreed that family planning is also a responsibility of males and 56% were willing to recommend vasectomy for others. Only 35% of the females agreed to adopt vasectomy for their spouse. Among the respondents 73.6% were practicing some form of contraception currently. Conclusions: We conclude that there is a need to design and develop a need based behavioural change communication strategy to bridge the existing information gap among the eligible couples about NSV &amp; to improve the male participation in family planning. Involvement of media, community participation and successful stories of males who have adopted NSV would enhance the effectiveness of all the interventions.

Determinants Factors of Vasectomy Method Selection

Introduction: 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.

ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI PARTISIPASI PRIA DALAM KELUARGA BERENCANA DI DESA CELAWAN KECAMATAN PANTAI CERMIN KABUPATEN SERDANG BEDAGAI

Up to now, male participation in Family Planning in Indonesia has been very low. The achievement of active condom acceptor program in North Sumatera Province in 201I was 18.7% and active acceptors of MOP (Male Operation Method) were 53.2%. The achievement of condom Family Planning acceptors in Serdang Bedagai District was I3.l%, while the achievement of MOP acceptors was 55.2%. Celawan Village is one of the villages in Pantai Cermin Subdistrict, Serdang Bedagai District, which has high male participation in Family Planning: condom was 5.5% and MOP was 1.0%.The objective of the research was to reduce some factors which influenced male participation in Family Planning program which included predisposition factors (knowledge and attitude), support (access to service and facilities), and motivation (wife's support, family support, and peer group support) at Celawan Village, Pantai Cermin Subdistrict, Serdang Bedagai District. The research was survey with cross sectional design. It was conducted from August to November, 2014. The population was 60 husbands of fertile age couples who participated in Family Planning, and all of them were used as the samples. The data were collected by conducting interviews with questionnaires and analyzed by using exploratory method factor analysis.The result showed that statistically the factors that influenced the participation of male in family Planning, were (1) facility factors included family planning facilities, consultation and guidance of family planning officers, the availability of referral transport, (2) participation factors included motivation, understanding of the types of contraception, support for family planning programs, and understanding of the reproductive organs, (3)response factors included access to family planning methods, side effects, cost of short and long term family planning, (4) the location factors included ease to the health facility, the presence of officers, access to information, and the availability of contraceptives, and (5) supporting factors included wife support, support for becoming family planning cadres in choosing family planning methods. All five of these factors has the power of 69,5% able to explain the influence of the participation of male in family planning.Keywords: Factor Analysis, Male Participation, Family Planning