EMPOWERING WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION ON LONG-TERM CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS IN TRAGIH VILLAGE, SAMPANG REGENCY

Abstract

Long-term contraceptive methods (LTCM) are highly effective, yet their use in Indonesia remains below the national target, and many women of reproductive age (WRA) still rely on short-term methods such as injectables and pills. This community service activity aimed to improve WRA knowledge of LTCM in Tragih Village, Robatal District, Sampang Regency, East Java. A participatory educational approach was applied, consisting of coordination, preparation of educational media, interactive lectures, discussion, counseling, leaflet distribution, mentoring, and evaluation. Twenty-seven WRA participated, exceeding the minimum target of 25 (108%). Knowledge was measured with a pre-test and post-test, and satisfaction with a survey. The proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 14.8% to 81.5%, while poor knowledge decreased from 33.3% to 0%. The mean knowledge score rose from 58.1 to 86.3 (an increase of 28.2 points, or 48.5%), and 25 of 27 participants (92.6%) improved. Nineteen participants (70.4%) were very satisfied and eight (29.6%) were satisfied, with a mean satisfaction score of 35.4 out of 40 (88.5%). Five of six output indicators were achieved. Health education combining lectures, discussion, counseling, and leaflets improved WRA knowledge and was well accepted; follow-up individual counseling and continued cadre involvement are recommended.