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Exploring the Needs and Perceptions of Women of Reproductive Age Toward a Digital System for Early Breast Cancer Detection: A Qualitative Study Novita Nining Anggraini; Juwita Muspita Sari
Journal of Public Health Indonesian Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): JULY-JHH
Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/vsmh8t06

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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, and early detection remains the most effective strategy for reducing mortality. Digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and mobile applications, are increasingly proposed to support early detection, yet perspectives of women of childbearing age toward such systems remain poorly understood. Objective: This study explored the needs and perceptions of women of childbearing age (15–49 years) regarding a digital breast cancer early detection system. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Twenty participants were purposively selected and engaged through in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis, and trustworthiness followed Lincoln and Guba's criteria. Four themes emerged: perceived benefits of digital early detection, perceived barriers and concerns, contextual needs for adoption, and preference for a human technology hybrid model of care. Participants valued convenience, privacy, and empowerment but expressed concerns regarding digital literacy, trust in algorithmic accuracy, cost, and data security. Women of childbearing age hold generally positive yet conditional perceptions toward digital breast cancer early detection systems. Successful implementation requires digital literacy support, transparent communication about accuracy and privacy, affordability, and integration with trusted human healthcare providers
Education on the Effect of Feminine Care Products Using on the Incidence of Vaginal Discharge in Women of Reproductive Age Among Students of KH Sahlan Rosjidi Islamic Boarding School Novita Nining Anggraini; Juwita Muspita Sari
Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 12 (2026): Archipel - August
Publisher : PT. AVID MEDIA INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65739/archipel.v1i12.73

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Vaginal discharge is one of the most common reproductive health problems among women of reproductive age and may be influenced by the inappropriate use of feminine hygiene products. This educational program aimed to improve female Islamic boarding school students' knowledge regarding the effects of feminine hygiene product use on the occurrence of vaginal discharge and to promote healthier reproductive hygiene practices. The program was conducted at KH Sahlan Rosjidi Islamic Boarding School, Semarang, involving 66 women of reproductive age through a community-based participatory service approach. The intervention consisted of clinical education, vaginal discharge symptom screening, private counseling via WhatsApp, and an independent hygiene campaign using visual educational media. A preliminary study involving 10 participants revealed that 60% experienced pathological vaginal discharge, while 70% frequently used feminine hygiene products, with feminine cleansing soap being the most commonly used product (60%). The results demonstrated an improvement in participants' understanding of the differences between physiological and pathological vaginal discharge, the risk factors associated with the use of feminine hygiene products, and appropriate personal hygiene practices. The private counseling service also successfully reached participants who had previously been reluctant to seek consultation due to cultural taboos. In addition, the boarding school management committed to improving communal sanitation facilities and establishing student health ambassadors to ensure the sustainability of the program. This integrated educational model, combining health education, screening, counseling, and visual health promotion, proved effective in enhancing reproductive health literacy and has the potential to be replicated in other Islamic boarding schools with similar characteristics.