Mapping Public Awareness of Vasectomy in the Stigma of  Contraceptive Use in Indonesia

Widianti Surdia; Chika Desyanti Batubara; Muhammad Dafa Yudhistira; Fathya Kayyisa Adelia; Berard Kenneth Hosters; Adzkia Kirana Dipa

doi:10.14710/southsight.202529579

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/southsight.202529579

Mapping Public Awareness of Vasectomy in the Stigma of Contraceptive Use in Indonesia

Widianti Surdia - Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

Chika Desyanti Batubara - Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

Muhammad Dafa Yudhistira - Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

Fathya Kayyisa Adelia - Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

Berard Kenneth Hosters - Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

*Adzkia Kirana Dipa

- Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

Received: 30 Sep 2025; Revised: 27 Oct 2025; Accepted: 27 Oct 2025; Published: 30 Oct 2025.

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@article{Southsight29579,
    author = {Widianti Surdia and Chika Desyanti Batubara and Muhammad Dafa Yudhistira and Fathya Kayyisa Adelia and Berard Kenneth Hosters and Adzkia Kirana Dipa},
    title = {Mapping Public Awareness of Vasectomy in the Stigma of  Contraceptive Use in Indonesia},
    journal = {South Sight: Journal of Media and Society Inquiry},
  volume = {1},
    number = {2},
    year = {2025},
    keywords = {Vasectomy; male contraception; digital awareness; family planning; Google Trends},
    abstract = { Male participation in the Family Planning program in Indonesia remains low, influenced by social stigma, medical misconceptions, and a patriarchal culture. This study aims to map public awareness of vasectomy spatially and temporally, as well as identify regions with potential for increased interest in male contraception. Using a descriptive quantitative approach based on Google Trends data, this study analyses three main keywords: \"vasectomy,\" \"male contraception,\" and \"family planning.\" Spatial-temporal analysis methods are applied to map fluctuations in search interest across various regions of Indonesia over time. Temporal analysis reveals periods of search spikes, which are associated with events that impact public interest. Spatial analysis examines the distribution of interest by province in Indonesia to identify areas with potential for raising awareness of male contraception. The results reveal that searches for \"vasectomy\" and \"male contraception\" remain low and uneven across regions, though there has been a slight increase in searches in recent times. Indonesian society is still burdened by the longstanding stigma that family planning is primarily for women. To increase male participation in family planning, active government intervention is necessary through public policies, as well as interpersonal and culturally sensitive communication strategies implemented by family midwives and community health workers. Additionally, the involvement of opinion leaders and open discussions on social media is crucial. Disseminating information through search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital media helps raise awareness of male contraception, reduce stigma, and promote equitable male involvement in family planning in Indonesia. },
   issn = {3109-8460},   pages = {75--86}  doi = {10.14710/southsight.202529579},
    url = {https://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/southsight/article/view/29579}
}

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Male participation in the Family Planning program in Indonesia remains low, influenced by social stigma, medical misconceptions, and a patriarchal culture. This study aims to map public awareness of vasectomy spatially and temporally, as well as identify regions with potential for increased interest in male contraception. Using a descriptive quantitative approach based on Google Trends data, this study analyses three main keywords: "vasectomy," "male contraception," and "family planning." Spatial-temporal analysis methods are applied to map fluctuations in search interest across various regions of Indonesia over time. Temporal analysis reveals periods of search spikes, which are associated with events that impact public interest. Spatial analysis examines the distribution of interest by province in Indonesia to identify areas with potential for raising awareness of male contraception. The results reveal that searches for "vasectomy" and "male contraception" remain low and uneven across regions, though there has been a slight increase in searches in recent times. Indonesian society is still burdened by the longstanding stigma that family planning is primarily for women. To increase male participation in family planning, active government intervention is necessary through public policies, as well as interpersonal and culturally sensitive communication strategies implemented by family midwives and community health workers. Additionally, the involvement of opinion leaders and open discussions on social media is crucial. Disseminating information through search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital media helps raise awareness of male contraception, reduce stigma, and promote equitable male involvement in family planning in Indonesia.

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