Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA)
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): July 2023

Demographic Characteristics and Reasons for Progestin Subdermal Implant (PSI) Use: Inputs for Alternative Family Planning Method

Ma. Sandra Rivera (College of Allied Health Studies, Gordon College, Olongapo City)
John Mark R. Asio (College of Allied Health Studies, Gordon College, Olongapo City)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2023

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the demographic characteristics and reasons for Progestin Subdermal Implant (PSI) use among selected women in Central Luzon, Philippines. The study used descriptive-correlation research on 75 volunteer women using purposive sampling. The study observed significant differences in age, occupation, educational attainment, number of living children, type of family planning used before PSI use, reasons for practicing family planning, type of birth delivery, and plan to have another baby. Lastly, significant relationships were found in the same demographic characteristics and reason for the PSI use. The study concluded that there exists variation in the use of PSI and association for the benefit of PSI among the respondents.

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esa

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Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

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Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA) is a scientific journal published six times a year (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Indonesian Journal of Applied and Industrial Sciences (ESA) publishes original research results related to research in the field of ...