National Family Planning Board Research Articles

Maternal factors contributed as important risk factors of stunting among children under 5 years old in East Java, Indonesia

Roughly, three out of ten toddlers in Indonesia are stunted. Stunted children are spread throughout some provinces in Indonesia, including East Java. In East Java Province, ten cities and regencies exhibit a higher stunting prevalence rate than the national average. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting stunting among families with children under five years old. The study is population-based using census data. The dependent variable is stunting. The independent variables are young maternal age (<20 years old), older maternal age (>35 years old), and frequent pregnancies (> 2 children). The data were collected from the National Population and Family Planning Board which included 6,373,612 families, with children under five years old, from 38 districts/cities around East Java, Indonesia. The data were analysed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis with multiple linear regression. The results showed a relationship between young maternal age (B=11.37; p <0.001; 95% CI= 7.35 to 15.40), old maternal age (B=1.02; p <0.001; 95% CI= 0.84 to 1.20), and frequent pregnancies (B=1.01; p=0.007; 95% CI= 0.30 to 1.73) and the incidence of stunting. Maternal factors significantly contributed to stunting. The research identified young maternal age, old maternal age, and frequent pregnancies as variables that predicted and contributed to stunting. Based on the findings, an intervention can be proposed to stakeholders to arrange stunting prevention programs related to maternal issues.

The Influence Of Service Quality And Trust On The Acceptors Loyalty Of Through Consumer Satisfaction As A Mediation Variable In The National Population And Family Planning Board (Bkkbn) Tanggamus District

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Pendampingan Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Daun Kelor Sebagai Pangan Tambahan di Desa Randuputih

The activity of optimizing the utilization of moringa leaves as an additional food source in Randuputih Village has become a strategic solution to improve the nutritional status of the community, reduce the incidence of stunting, and alleviate hunger in support of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2. This initiative is carried out by students from the Community Service Program (KKNT) Group 1 at UPN "Veteran" East Java, Field Supervisors (DPL), and in collaboration with the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) of East Java Province. The target of the activity is 25 households participating in the Posyandu (integrated health post) in Randuputih Village. The form of optimizing the utilization of moringa leaves includes enhancing moringa production, disseminating information about the benefits of moringa leaves, and promoting the consumption of diverse, nutritious, balanced, and safe food (B2SA). Based on the mentoring results, there was a 50% increase in the knowledge of the participating mothers. Through these outcomes, it is expected that the mothers in Randuputih Village can apply the knowledge gained to improve nutritional status and reduce the incidence of stunting in the community.

National health insurance contribution to family planning program funding in Indonesia: A fund flow analysis.

Launched in 2014, Indonesia's national health insurance system (JKN) aimed to provide universal health coverage, including contraceptive services, to its population. We aim to evaluate the contribution of JKN to the overall spending for the family planning program in Indonesia. Data from the Indonesian Demographic Health Survey, Survey on Financial Flows for Family Planning, Indonesia Motion Tracker Matrix, World Population Prospect, and Indonesian ministries' budget accountability reports were entered into the CastCost Contraceptive Projection Tool to define budgetary allocation and spending for the family planning program at the national level in 2019. Indonesia's family planning program in 2019 was financed mostly by the national budget (64.0%) and out-of-pocket payments (34.6%). There were three main ministries responsible for family planning financing: the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) (35.8%), the Ministry of Finance (26.2%), and the Ministry of Health (2.0%). Overall, JKN contributed less than 0.4% of the funding for family planning services in Indonesia in 2019. The majority of family planning spending was by public facilities (57.3%) as opposed to private facilities (28.6%). JKN's contribution to funding Indonesia's family planning programs in 2019 was low and highlights a huge opportunity to expand these contributions. A coordinated effort should be conducted to identify possible opportunities to realign BKKBN and JKN roles in the family planning programs and lift barriers to accessing family planning services in public and private facilities. This includes a concerted effort to improve integration of private family planning providers into the JKN program.

FACTOR PREDISPOSING PLAN OF MARRIAGE AMONG YOUTH

The Government of Indonesia through the National Population and Family Planning Board has established the programme to raise the age of first marriage. Based on the Performance and Accountability Program Survey/Survei Kinerja dan Akuntabilitas Program(SKAP) in 2019, there were 33% of teenagers in Indonesia did not know when to get married. The 2017 IDHS data shows 12,9% that women in Bengkulu have given birth and are pregnant with their first child aged 15-19 years. The cross-sectional study design used secondary data from the 2019 SKAP. Samples of this study were 341 teenager in Bengkulu Province. The instrument was instrument used in SKAP 2019, namely questionnaire for adolescents, families and women of childbearing age which consist of plan of age at first marriage. Analysis data univariable, analysis bivariable chi-square, and analysis multivariable logistic regression. The results showed that the majority of adolescents in Bengkulu Province (71.6%) had plans to marry at the age of 21 for girls and 25 for boys. The predisposing factors related to plan of age at first marriage are adolescent age, adolescent education, adolescent knowledge (Family Development, Family Planning, Adolescent Reproductive Health, Center for Information and Counseling-Adolescent Reproductive Health (PIK-KRR), family planning methods, the Planning Generation (GenRe) Program, impact of Early Marriage), Family Function Practice, Adolescent Attitudes (age of marriage, desire to have children), dating experience and sexual behavior. The most influential factor in the planning of the age at marriage among adolescents in Bengkulu Province is knowledge of reproductive health.

Efektivitas Program Pusaka Sakinah dalam Menurunkan Angka Stunting pada Keluarga di Kabupaten Kutai Timur: Studi di KUA Kecamatan Sangatta Utara

The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the Pusaka Sakinah Program in reducing the incidence of stunting and the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation within families in the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in the North Sangatta District. The research method employed is qualitative, utilizing a Field Research type with a sociological-juridical approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation, and the data analysis technique begins with data condensation, followed by data presentation, concluding with data interpretation while using data validity techniques. The results indicate that the effectiveness of the Pusaka Sakinah program in reducing the incidence of stunting within families is attributed to programs provided by the North Sangatta KUA, such as the Secret Marriage Learning Program, Counseling, Mediation, Support, Advocacy, Consultation, and the Joint Services for Indonesian Family Resilience Program. Inhibiting factors include a shortage of religious counselors and program implementers, while supporting factors include support from related government agencies such as the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN), community health centers (Puskesmas), and educational institutions for the Pusaka Sakinah program in reducing the incidence of stunting within families in the North Sangatta District.

The Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Family Planning Services in Indonesia: Evidence from National Routine Statistics

At the beginning of the pandemic, the policy focused on COVID-19 prevention and control. Health facilities faced disruption temporarily regarding contraceptive services. This study analysed the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on Family Planning services in Indonesia. Monthly routine statistics from the National Population and Family Planning Board contraceptive service were examined to determine the trends in contraceptive services in Indonesia before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic from January to December 2020. The study was secondary data analysis by utilizing monthly report data from all provinces in Indonesia. Comparison data would account for the monthly trends before and during the pandemic. There was a decrease in contraceptive services between March and April 2020. However, the trend started to increase in June when a one million acceptors campaign was conducted to provide free family planning services in 34 provinces. Injectable (54%) and pills (39%) remain the most favorable contraceptives during the pandemic. IUDs and implants peaked in June 2020 (288,503 users) and September 2020 (214,061 users). The massive campaign of contraceptive services has had a positive impact in increasing the contraceptive users. Contraceptive services are conducted following strict health protocols. Continuation of contraceptive use among reproductive couples still needs to be increased.

National health insurance contribution to family planning program funding in Indonesia: A fund flow analysis

Background: Launched in 2014, Indonesia’s national health insurance system (JKN) aimed to provide universal health coverage, including contraceptive services, to its population. We aim to evaluate the contribution of JKN to the overall spending for the family planning program in Indonesia. Methods: Data from the Indonesian Demographic Health Survey, Survey on Financial Flows for Family Planning, Indonesia Motion Tracker Matrix, World Population Prospect, and Indonesian ministries’ budget accountability reports were entered into the CastCost Contraceptive Projection Tool to define budgetary allocation and spending for the family planning program at the national level in 2019. Results: Indonesia’s family planning program in 2019 was financed mostly by the national budget (64.0%) and out-of-pocket payments (34.6%). There were three main ministries responsible for family planning financing: the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) (35.8%), the Ministry of Finance (26.2%), and the Ministry of Health (2.0%). Overall, JKN contributed less than 0.4% of the funding for family planning services in Indonesia in 2019. The majority of family planning spending was by public facilities (57.3%) as opposed to private facilities (28.6%). Conclusion: JKN’s contribution to funding Indonesia’s family planning programs in 2019 was low and highlights a huge opportunity to expand these contributions. A coordinated effort should be conducted to identify possible opportunities to realign BKKBN and JKN roles in the family planning programs and lift barriers to accessing family planning services in public and private facilities. This includes a concerted effort to improve integration of private family planning providers into the JKN program.

PR Media Relations Strategy In Improving The Quality Of Family Planning (Kb) Services In Ntt Province Population And National Family Planning Agency (Bkkbn)

The purpose of this study was to determine the Media Relations Public Relations Strategy of the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) of the NTT Province in Improving the Quality of Family Planning (KB) Services. The method used in this research is a type of qualitative research. It discusses in depth to better understand phenomena such as opinions, desires, feelings, and behavior of media relations regarding the strategies and media relations activities carried out by BKKBN. The scope of the research is in the Public Relations Section of the Office of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) of the Province of NTT which provides services to the community. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observation and documentary studies. While the data analysis technique used is data analysis using descriptive qualitative analysis techniques. The results of the research conducted were the quality of service through the media relations strategy in the Public Relations of the BKKBN in the Province of NTT above. It can be concluded that the services through the strategy of media relations in the Public Relations of the BKKBN in the Province of NTT have gone well because: a) there is timeliness in providing information; b) provide information or news to the mass media in dealing with problems or issues that arise in society and the willingness to help customers and provide services quickly; c) generate trust and confidence, which is the ability of Public Relations in creating a sense of public trust in the NTT BKKBN including communication, credibility, security, competence and courtesy; d) provide information through the media or publications and conduct events for the community related to knowledge, specific community needs; and e) displaying physical facilities, equipment or technology and the appearance of employees at the NTT Coordinating and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) Office

THE COMPETENCY MAPPING ANALYSIS OF INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYEE IN THE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF NATIONAL POPULATION AND FAMILY PLAN AGENCY OF EAST JAVA PROVINCE

Problems in an organization in the Government sector, especially in Family Planning Extension Officers at the Representative Office of the National Population and Family Planning Agency of East Java Province among others is the accumulation of employees in one unit without a clear job and the lack of employees in other units is the reality of the problem. On the other hand, the formation of organizational work programs tends not to be based on real needs, in the sense that the organizations formed are too large while the workload is so large and feels heavy, so that the achievement of organizational goals is not efficient and effective because of the incompatibility of competencies possessed between one employee and another. The purpose of the study was to find out and analyze the competency mapping of KB extension workers at the Representative Office of the National Population and Family Planning Board of East Java Province. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The results of this study conclude that the competence of KB KB Extension Officers is a combination of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that can be linked to performance in a causal flow model which shows that goals, temperament, self-concept, and work personality which then predict competency performance include intentions. , actions and final results, to the application of 5 (five) types of competency characteristics, namely motives (consistent will as well as the cause of action), innate factors (consistent character and response), self-concept (self-image), knowledge (information in the field of certain) and skills (the ability to perform tasks).

The Implementation of Family Planning program during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Background:The family planning program in Indonesia has been started since 1957, but it was merely part of health issues. With the increasing population of Indonesian people, the high maternal mortality rate, and the need for reproductive health, family planning programs are then used as a way to suppress population growth and improve maternal and child health. According to the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), the primary problem in actualizing the target of family planning programs is the low participation of couples of childbearing age (EFA). Another problem currently emerging is the increasing number of family planning dropouts as a direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose: This study aimed to scrutinize the implementation of family planning programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The method in this research was scoping review. The literature search in this study used 3 health journal databases, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and 1 search engine: Google Scholar. Articles were selected using inclusion criteria, which were Articles published in national and international journals from 2019 to 2021. The total search results were 274 articles, and 9 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria in the author's review. The instruments used to assess the quality of articles was The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools.Results:The impact of family planning services in the COVID-19 pandemic era is a decrease in family planning participants in March 2020 when compared to February 2020 throughout Indonesia. Factors that affect family planning program services during the COVID-19 pandemic include : knowledge, Husband’s support, Support from health professionals. Conclusions:The conclusion from the nine articles is that several countries have experienced changes in the system of maternal and child health services and family planning services. Many countries encountered a decrease in family planning participants and the presence of unwanted pregnancies.

Employee Performance of National Population and Family Planning Board North Sumatera, Based on: Internal Work Environment, Training and Corrective Discipline

The purpose of this study is to examine how the internal work environment, training, and corrective discipline affect the performance of the staff at the North Sumatra National Population and Family Planning Board. Quantitative research is the method employed. In this survey, 89 employees made up the population. employing saturated samples drawn from the entire population for sampling. Observation, documentation studies, and questionnaires were the data collection methods employed. Multiple linear regression using the statistical product software solution (SPSS) program is the analytical approach used in this study. The study's findings demonstrate that the National Population and Family Planning Board of North Sumatra's employees perform better as a result of their internal working environment in a favorable and significant way. The performance of the staff of the National Population and Family Planning Board of North Sumatra is positively and significantly impacted by training. The effectiveness of the North Sumatra National Population and Family Planning Board's personnel is significantly and favorably impacted by corrective discipline. The National Population and Family Planning Board of North Sumatra's staff perform better as a result of their internal working environment, training, and corrective discipline. The internal work environment, training, and corrective discipline may all account for 63.3% of employee performance according to this study's coefficient of determination (R2), which is 0.633.

Factors affecting the family development index in Indonesia: a cross-sectional survey in Aceh, a region with a 30 year armed conflict experience

Background: Family development index needs to be measured to ensure that the government has made optimal efforts to provide happiness to the families and to develop strategies in family development in a region with unique conditions. The objective of this study was to assess the family development index and its associated determinants in Aceh province, a region implementing Syariah Law in Indonesia with 30 years of armed conflict experience. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in all regencies in Aceh. The study was a part of the Indonesian National Population and Family Planning Board project. The survey included one individual from each household that was selected randomly. Family development index was measured using a questionnaire consisting of 15 questions. The plausible determinants were collected and assessed through a face-to-face interview. The family development index was dichotomized using 85% cut-off into good and poor. A two-step logistic regression was used to determine the associated determinants. Results: A total of 10,000 households were included in the final analysis. 86.6% had a good family development index, with the highest in Sabang (97.6%) and the lowest index in Aceh Singkil (76.6%), respectively. A multivariate analysis indicated that the regency, marital status, educational qualification, ownership of health insurance, ownership of childbirth certificate, quality of the house (the type of floor, the source of electricity, the source of drinking water and the type of toilet facility) were associated with the family development index. Conclusion: Despite Aceh being one of the less developed provinces in Indonesia with long armed conflict experience, our data suggest that the family development index is relatively high and the index is influenced both by economic and non-economic determinants. To further improve the family development index, it is critical to develop both economic and non-economic components in the region and in the country.

DETERMINANTS DROP OUT EVENTS TOOLS WOMEN CONTRACEPTIVE FERTILE AGE 15-49 YEARS IN THE BENGKULU PROVINCE (2017 IDHS DATA ANALYSIS)

The continued use of contraception has an effect on the effectiveness of a contraceptive method to prevent the occurrence of an unwanted pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to find the association of the incidence of contraceptive discontinuation in women of 15-49 years of age in Bengkulu Province. While the benefits of this study specifically for the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) are to overcome the problems associated with Population, Family Planning and Family Development (KKBPK) for the discontinuation of contraceptive use in WUS in Family Planning in Bengkulu Province. This study uses a cross-sectional design using secondary data from the 2017 IDHS data on respondents of Fertile Age Women, and the results of the data analyzed using the SPSS program with the Univariate, Bivariate Chi-Square test. The results of this study found that WUS who discontinued using contraceptives were 89 people (33.8%), with the reason that the dominant husband opposed 85 people (32.3%) and health problems as many as 44 people (16.7%). Most were 15-35 years old and high school graduates, most worked and lived in the village. There is no relationship between age (p value 0.420), education (p value 0.304), employment (p value 0.275), area of residence (p value 0.714) and wealth index (economy) (p value 0.232) with the incidence of contraceptive use in Fertile Age Women Bengkulu Province. Factors of age, education, occupation, area of residence and wealth index (economy) impact the incidence of dropping out of contraceptive use in women of childbearing age.

DETERMINANT FACTORS FOR UNINTENDED PREGNANCY IN BALI PROVINCE

Bali Province has the lowest unmet need achievement, namely 8.1%, meaning that it has a low-value gap between the availability of contraceptive services and the needs of the community. This study analyzed the factors that influence the incidence of unintended pregnancy among childbearing-age women in Bali. This research is a secondary data analysis from the Program Performance and Accountability Survey (PPAS) of the National Population and Family Planning Board in 2019. The variables studied were selected from the PPAS’s Women data, with 1,214 samples of married fertile women aged 15-59 years in Bali. Multivariate analysis in the form of a logistic regression test is carried out to estimate factors that affect unintended pregnancy incidence in childbearing-age women in Bali. Factors influencing unintended pregnancy are age and having heard of family planning, understanding birth control, understanding population issues, and having listened to adolescent reproductive health. The multivariate analysis shown that age and having heard of family planning are two factors that significantly influence unintended pregnancy. Two factors that influence unintended pregnancy in Bali are age and having heard about family planning. Therefore, cross-sector engagement is required to provide a family planning program to the targeted fertile women's age found in this research to improve women's exposure to the program.

Factors associated with adolescent birth in Indonesia: a national survey.

Adolescent birth has many negative impacts on the development of a country. Preparing for pregnancy needs to be done from adolescence so that adolescents and women are healthy during pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. In Indonesia, the adolescent birth rate is still high. This study aimed to identify the determinants of adolescent birth (birth at ages 15-19 years) in Indonesia. This study was a quantitative study using secondary data from the 2019 Government Performance and Accountability Survey, the result of a collaboration between the National Population and Family Planning Board and Central Bureau of Statistics, with representative sample coverage at province and national levels (n=7786). Simple and multiple logistic regression tests were used to analyze data in this study. Total responses in this study were 7786, of whom 373 had had an adolescent birth (4.8%). Significant factors for adolescent birth were working, coming from a rural area, having a low level of welfare and first having sexual intercourse at ages 15-19 years. Level of education, having information on family planning, having access to print or electronic media, and age at first marriage had no significant effect on adolescent birth. This study concludes that the most influential factor for adolescent birth is the age of first having sexual intercourse. The authors suggest designing media more suitable to the needs of adolescents to prevent early sexual intercourse and reduce the high adolescent birth rate in Indonesia.

Implementation of Youth Information and Counseling Centers Related to HIV/AIDS Prevention in a Junior High School in Bandung

Background: Adolescents are the population group most at risk of HIV infection due to low knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The National Population and Family Planning Board ( Badan Kependudukan dan Keluarga Berencana Nasional , BKKBN) has developed the Youth Information and Counseling Center ( Pusat Informasi dan Konseling Remaja , PIK-R) Program as a forum for information and counseling services, one of which is about Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) including HIV/AIDS. This study aimed to explore whether the implementation of the programs related to HIV/AIDS prevention in adolescents, specifically in junior high school in Bandung City. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out at a junior high school in Bandung in August 2018. This study used a purposive sampling technique and data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews with nine program administrators who were then transcribed and coded based on the PIK-R management guidelines using the NVIVO12 software, observing the program activities and documentations study which were then triangulated. Result s : Several indicators in the growing stage had been implemented according to the guidelines, consisting of mastering ARH education materials including HIV/AIDS, conducting activities in the form of providing materials and peer counseling although without a secretariat room, and establishing networks and partnerships. Conclusion: The PIK-R program can be a media for preventing HIV/AIDS among junior high school students in Bandung regardless of resource limitations. Therefore, supports from BKKBN and the school itself is needed to improve the implementation of this program.

Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Absorption of the Special Allocation Funds for the Representatives

The study is aimed to examine budget planning associated with budget absorption, quality of human resources, budget execution, and administration in the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) in South Sulawesi Province. The study used primary data collected from the questionnaire The respondent was directed to answer the questionnaire posted online using Google form. The sampling technique used is a saturated sample in which the entire population of the study is taken, which are three respondents from DAK KB managers in 24 districts/cities. The data analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that budget absorption, quality of HR, and administration had a significant positive direct effect on budget planning. Differently, budget execution had a direct positive and insignificant effect on budget planning. This indicates that in implementing its budget, the DAK KB sub-sector managers tend to ignore the rules and plans that have been set in the implementation of their budget.

Investigation of Early Marriage: A Phenomenology Study in the Society of Bawean Island, Indonesia

The research aimed to interpret the perceptions of early marriage, the union of two people in which one or both are under 18 years of age, through a phenomenological approach. The analysis was performed using observation techniques along with participation in in-depth interviews supported with an inductive approach of documentation analysis. The results showed that the society in Bawean Island, Indonesia, perceived the need for early marriage of 15-16 years old girls as matchmaking, avoidance of the social sanction of fornication and out-of-wedlock pregnancy, and as an economical solution for parents to shift responsibility. The results further showed that matchmaking and the avoidance of fornication are significant motivators for early marriage. Also, it was found that early marriages caused adverse effects on the wife, husband, and children. The effects are related to cases of pregnancy complication for the wife and psychological stress for the husband. The effect on children born of the early marriage is mainly neonatal infant mortality. The solutions offered to support the population development target and decrease early marriage numbers are to improve access to health facilities and information for women, and overcome cultural and social norms by discussing the impacts of early marriage with social and religious figures and stakeholders. The research can be used by the National Population and Family Planning Board (Indonesia) to decrease the number of early marriages in society.

Poor knowledge of anemia and sexually transmitted disease but better knowledge of HIV/AIDS among unmarried adolescents aged 15-24 years

BACKGROUND Basic knowledge of sexual and reproductive health is important to be introduced during the premarital period, to reduce high-risk sexual behavior among adolescents, as well as to increase the correct attitude in their future marriage. This study explored the knowledge of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and anemia among unmarried adolescents. METHODS This was a cross-sectional analytical study on secondary data from the Indonesian Demographic and Health Population Survey 2017, initially conducted by the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN). Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STDs and anemia among unmarried adolescents aged 15-24 years in West Java Province and Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, was compared and analyzed using the chi-square test. RESULTS In total, 5,389 weighted data were retrieved. In general, adolescents in Jakarta had better knowledge of all diseases compared to those in West Java (p<0.001). Knowledge of anemia and STDs was poor compared to that of HIV/AIDS which was moderate to good (p<0.001). Interestingly, although the adolescents had a middle-low wealth index (43%), the majority (>90%) had their own mobile phone with almost daily internet access, however most of their information sources on health education were from their school period. CONCLUSION Premarital education in schools is imperative to enhance the knowledge of STDs and anemia. Moreover, poor knowledge of anemia is a challenge for introducing the topic of thalassemia major, an inherited autosomal recessive type of anemia due to hemoglobinopathy. Since Indonesia is harboring 6-10% of thalassemia carriers, integrative premarital education is needed for better family planning.