Perception and social cultural values as strategies for improving men including vasectomic kb programs in tamalate district, makassar city

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Nurbaeti, Arifin Seweng and Yusriani

The low participation of men in family planning programs is a problem faced by the government. This contributed to the achievement of the ideal contraceptive prevalence according to the BKKBN's target of 65%. This study aims to determine the effect of perception and socio-cultural values as a strategy to increase the participation of vasectomy KB (Male Operation Method) that can be used as a policy plan for the BKKBN. This study was an observational analytic study with a case control study design, which involved men of childbearing age with vasectomy KB acceptors and non-vasectomy men with wives using one of the modern contraceptives. Sampling using simple random sampling method in the population and case control. Data collection was carried out through interviews using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed statistically. The results showed that the perception for the vasectomy group was significantly higher than the non vasectomy group, which was 15.5 compared to 12.2 (p <0.05). This shows a significant relationship between positive perceptions and the use of vasectomy. The socio-cultural value for the vasectomy group was significantly lower than the non vasectomy group, which was 22.0 compared to 24.4 (p <0.05). This shows that there is a significant relationship between the support of socio-cultural values and the use of vasectomy. Suggestions for the government / BKKBN for counseling and education about vasectomy as a safe solution in managing child birth and eliminating fear / anxiety for male KB acceptors on the impact of vasectomy surgery.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2020.20862.4084
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