The Association between Low IUD Contraceptive use and Maternal Education Level

Abstract

Contraceptive choice is partly influenced by the effectiveness of each method in preventing unplanned pregnancies. For some methods, effectiveness depends not only on the method itself but also on the user's consistency and accuracy in usage. These factors are affected by variables such as age, income, pregnancy intention, and cultural background. Methods requiring user consistency tend to have a wider range of effectiveness. This study aims to examine the relationship between maternal education level and the low use of IUD contraception. A literature review was conducted using databases such as Google Scholar and Spigner Link, with the keywords “tingkat pendidikan ibu terhadap rendahnya penggunaan KB IUD” and the English equivalent “the level of mother's education on the low use of IUD.” The review included articles published between 2015 and 2021. The findings indicate a significant relationship between low maternal education levels and the underuse of IUD contraception. Education influences a person's knowledge and ability to understand health information; lower education levels often correlate with limited knowledge and access to information. In conclusion, there is a strong and significant relationship between a mother's education level and the low utilization of IUD contraception.