Perception on the Use of Artificial Contraception Among Mothers in Jolo, Sulu: A Basis for Policy Implementation

Abstract

Background: In Jolo, Sulu, mothers are advised to use artificial contraception to prevent unanticipated pregnancy and HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and other sexually transmitted illnesses. This study set out to determine the perception on the use of artificial contraception among mothers in Jolo, Sulu, and serves as a basis for policy implementation.
Method: This study utilized a descriptive predictive research design. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics. Version 21 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for the statistical analysis, was used. The threshold for statistical significance was a 0.05 p-value. confidence level.
Results: The mean (±SD) of perception on the use of artificial contraception was 4.40 (± .401). The majority (42.2%) of the participants were early adults. Perception on the use of artificial contraception was significantly influenced (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Age 18-25 mothers more common on the usage of artificial contraception. The findings of this study have shown that the mothers in Jolo, Sulu has a very high perception on the usage of artificial contraception. Thus, age significantly influences the usage of artificial contraception among mothers in Jolo, Sulu, and serves as a basis for policy implementation.