<![CDATA[The use of injectable contraceptives, both monthly and quarterly injections, has a major side effect, namely changes in body weight. Factors that influence changes in body weight of injectable contraceptive acceptors are the presence of a strong progesterone hormone that stimulates the appetite hormone in the hypothalamus. The side effect of 3-month injectable contraceptives with the highest frequency is weight gain, the aim is to determine the relationship of 3-month injectable contraceptives with weight gain in the work area of Mokoau Kendari Permai Health Center in 2016. This study used an analytic survey method, with a cross sectional study design approach. The population in this study were acceptors of 3-month injectable contraceptives as many as 105 respondents and the sampling method was simple random sampling technique in the work area of Mokoau Kendari Permai Health Center in 2016. The results of statistical tests using Chi-Square obtained value = 0.000 < = 0.05 then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted which means there is a relationship between the use of 3-month injectable contraception with weight gain in the work area of Mokoau Kendari Permai Health Center in 2016. Based on the phi coefficient test, a value of 0.479 was obtained, indicating a moderate relationship between the use of 3-month injectable contraceptives and weight gain in the work area of Mokoau Kendari Permai Health Center in 2016. This research can be used as consideration for further research. Through a larger number of respondents and a number of variables, such as age, food intake, lifestyle, activity, etc., as well as midwives and other health workers, they can provide counseling about the side effects of 3-month injectable contraception, there is no concern for acceptors of 3-month injectable contraception.]]>
