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The purpose of this study is to determine the level of knowledge and interest in long-term contraceptive methods among couples of reproductive age in Cimahi, as well as how much knowledge influences interest in using long-term contraceptive methods. Explanatory research is used in research. A sample of 400 respondents was distributed to respondents in Cimahi who still use short-term contraceptive methods. The sampling technique used is quota sampling, which is distributed in 3 sub-districts in Cimahi. Questionnaires were distributed online and offline. The majority of respondents already know about long-term contraceptives, especially intrauterine devices. However, they are less interested in using it. This is due to the perception of the high cost of installation. But they are basically willing to use it if the cost is free. Knowledge is quite closely related to intention, which means that if knowledge is increased, the respondent's intention will also increase. Optimizing the roles of health workers, field instructors, and relatives in disseminating information related to long-term contraceptives can be done to increase knowledge. Correcting the information on the myths that have been circulating in the community can be done by involving a third party who is believed to be able to correct the incorrect myth. Corporate Social Responsibility activities from companies in Cimahi or community service from universities engaged in the health sector in collaboration with the local government to eliminate the cost of installing contraceptives can be carried out to increase their use.

The purpose of this research activity is to make a video that can be used in digital media to educate couples at the Batujajar Health Center regarding long-term contraceptive methods and to evaluate their effectiveness. This research uses a descriptive method. Questionnaires were also used in this study to see the effectiveness of the videos that had been made in increasing respondents' knowledge. A total of 300 people who are still using short-term contraceptive methods have filled out the questionnaire. The educational videos given to respondents were made with a relaxed and comedic concept to make them easier to understand. The evaluation results illustrate that knowledge has increased after watching the videos. The increase is related to the types of methods available and the inaccurate myths. The main reason they have not used it is the perceived high cost of insertion. But they also expressed their willingness to use it, especially for intrauterine devices. Involving a third party who is believed to be able to rectify the incorrect myth, for example, ustadz or ustadzah, who can provide a study of the matter from a religious perspective An increase in understanding of the cost of installation needs to be made. Information related to this can be conveyed when optimizing the roles of health workers and field instructors. CSR activities or community service from educational institutions in collaboration with the local government and the National Family Planning Coordination Board to eliminate installation costs can be carried out to increase their use.