ANALYSIS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT AFTER HEALTH EDUCATION AMONG HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE ACCEPTORS

Abstract

Hormonal contraceptive use is widely applied among women of reproductive age; however, limited knowledge regarding healthy lifestyle practices may increase the risk of health problems and reduce quality of life among contraceptive acceptors. Health education is considered an effective strategy to improve women’s understanding of healthy lifestyle management during hormonal contraceptive use. This study aimed to analyze the improvement in healthy lifestyle knowledge among hormonal contraceptive acceptors after receiving a health education intervention. The study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 36 respondents in Tondomulyo Village, Pati Regency, participated in the study using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of 20 questions related to healthy lifestyle practices, including balanced nutrition, physical activity, adequate rest, stress management, and management of contraceptive side effects. The intervention was conducted through lectures, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and leaflet distribution. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and a paired t-test. The results showed a significant increase in respondents' knowledge after the educational intervention, with a p-value of <0.001 (p<0.05). Health education effectively improved respondents' understanding of healthy lifestyle practices during hormonal contraceptive use. Therefore, continuous community-based educational programs are recommended to support reproductive health promotion and encourage healthier lifestyle behaviors among hormonal contraceptive acceptors.