Introduction: In Ethiopia, knowledge of contraceptive methods is high though there is low contraceptive prevalence rate. This study was aimed
to assess prevalence and associated factors of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods in Jinka town, southern Ethiopia. Methods:
Community based cross sectional survey was conducted to assess the prevalence and factors affecting long acting and permanent methods of
contraceptives utilization from March to April 2008. Eight hundred child bearing age women were participated in the quantitative study and 32
purposively selected focus group discussants were participated in the qualitative study. Face to face interview was used for data collection. Data
were analyzed by SPSS version 13.0 statistical software. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were computed to analyze the data. Results:
The prevalence of long acting and permanent contraceptive method was 7.3%. Three fourth (76.1%) of the women have ever heard about
implants and implant 28 (50%) were the most widely used method. Almost two third of women had intention to use long acting and permanent
methods. Knowledge of contraceptive and age of women have significant association with the use of long acting and permanent contraceptive
methods. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of long acting and permanent contraceptive method was low. Knowledge of contraceptive and age
of women have significant association with use of long acting and permanent contraceptive. Extensive health information should be provided.