Factors influencing attitudes about Norplant contraceptive subdermal implant.
Improving and widening Norplant use requires an understanding of users' complaints. A study was conducted of factors influencing user attitudes, with the goal of improving service delivery.


METHODS
The study used a questionnaire consisting of 26 queries. An interview pertaining to the attitude of 610 users about Norplant implanted 5 years ago or more, was carried out in villages surrounding Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia.


RESULTS
Of the 610 Norplant users, 84.59% expressed positive attitudes; 13.93% were neutral and 1.48% expressed negative attitudes. Factors significantly affecting user acceptance were: low socio-economic status; low education; activities in social groups; young age; more experience and knowledge about Norplant; few or no complaints.


CONCLUSIONS
Acceptance of Norplant by villagers, depends on the socio-demographic status and the complaints of users. This information can be used as the basis for improving the service delivery system.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical Faculty, Diponegoro University, Dr. Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia.
Rusbandi
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001290:Attitude; D004343:Drug Implants; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007214:Indonesia; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel