The Relationship Between Knowledge and Perceptions of Oral Contraceptive Use Among Housewives Using Audiovisual Based Education

Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan dan Persepsi Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Oral di Kalangan Ibu Rumah Tangga yang Menggunakan Pendidikan Berbasis Audiovisual

Abstract

Demographic issues in Indonesia have long been associated with rapid
population growth, prompting the development of family planning (KB)
programs to improve public health and welfare. However, disparities in
contraceptive use remain, including in Gianyar Regency, where oral
contraceptive utilization is uneven. This study aimed to analyze the effect
of audiovisual media on housewives’ knowledge and perceptions
regarding oral contraceptive use. A quantitative pre-experimental design
with a one-group pre-test–post-test approach was employed. The study
was conducted in Banjar Puaya, Gianyar, with 38 respondents selected
from a population of 74 using Cohen’s formula. Data were collected using
questionnaires and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results showed that
before the intervention, most respondents had poor knowledge and
perception (44.7%). After the intervention, there was an improvement, with
the majority reaching a moderate category for knowledge (55.3%) and
perception (47.4%). Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of
audiovisual media on both knowledge and perception (p = 0.000; p < 0.05).
The findings suggest that audiovisual media are effective in enhancing
understanding and shaping more positive perceptions of oral
contraceptive use.