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Contraceptive knowledge and utilization among adolescent girls in Indonesia
Lafi Munira1, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid2, Purwo Setiyo Nugroho3
1School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. lafi.mu@wu.ac.th.
Journal of Public Health Policy
|June 25, 2025
Summary
Low contraceptive use in Indonesian adolescent girls is linked to limited knowledge and access. Improving family planning information via schools and community outreach can increase contraceptive uptake among young women.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
Background:
- Contraceptive use among adolescent girls in Indonesia is notably low.
- Understanding factors influencing contraceptive knowledge and use is crucial for reproductive health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors associated with contraceptive knowledge and use among urban and rural adolescent girls in Indonesia.
- To identify key determinants for improving adolescent reproductive health services.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS).
- Applied multivariable binary logistic regression analysis to a weighted sample of 7936 adolescent girls.
- Employed two-stage stratified sampling across all 34 Indonesian provinces.
Main Results:
- Contraceptive knowledge was significantly associated with awareness of pregnancy prevention, condom use, internet access, peer discussions, and media/online exposure to family planning information.
- Contraceptive use was linked to fertility awareness, peer discussions, health facility visits, and information received from health workers.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing access to family planning information through school-based programs and community engagement is recommended.
- Addressing cultural sensitivities is vital for effective adolescent contraceptive interventions in Indonesia.
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