A Study of Educational Services and Preferences for Long-Term Contraceptive Use in Women: A Systematic Literatur Review

Abstract

Family planning interventions focus on the use of long-term contraceptives for determining pregnancy spacing and improving maternal and child health. In developed countries, although the number of unwanted pregnancies has decreased, almost half of all pregnancies are estimated to be unwanted. This represents that the counseling methods carried out by service providers are still ineffective. The aim of this study is examine more deeply the study of educational services and preferences for long-term contraceptive use in women as a program evaluation material that can then be adapted and developed into more effective services. This systematic review was written based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guideline through two electronic databases, Science Direct and Sage Journal. The keywords used were "Couples of Childbearing Age" AND "Education/Counseling" AND "Intervention Long-Term Contraceptives Implants" OR "IUDs" OR "Condoms" OR "Hormonal Contraception" so that 15 articles were analyzed. The result show that the access to contraception and contraceptive selection should be supported by insurance & service providers should offer counselling on and access to a wide range of contraceptives in their place, proven pharmacist prescriptions for increased contraceptive availability that support the determination of long-term contraceptive use in women, checks on health websites about contraceptive use e.g. on university websites, doctors, and apps like Health-E You. In addition, the use of tools such as the postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD), AKDR LNG 13.5 mg, and the use of a suction cervical stabilizer during IUD insertion. The education about contraception needs to be carried out by providing counseling, both by doctors, pharmacists, insurance companies, as well as access to health websites and applications.