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The effectiveness of peer group health education in improving adolescents’ knowledge of menstrual personal hygiene Masytah, Masytah; Fitriani, Henny; Utami, Rahayu Budi
ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology)
Publisher : Borneo Scientific Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53770/electron.v6i1.646

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Adolescents often lack adequate knowledge about personal hygiene during menstruation, which can increase the risk of reproductive health problems. Effective educational strategies, such as the peer group method, are needed to improve adolescents’ understanding because information delivered by peers tends to be more easily accepted and understood. This study aimed to determine the differences in adolescents’ knowledge before and after receiving health education using the peer group method on personal hygiene during menstruation at SMP Negeri 21 Pontianak. This research employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 34 respondents selected through probability sampling. Data were collected from March 26 to April 3, 2019, using a structured questionnaire. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to examine changes in knowledge levels. The results showed a p-value of 0.001, indicating a statistically significant difference in knowledge before and after the intervention (p < 0.05). The findings demonstrate that peer group–based health education is effective in increasing adolescents’ knowledge regarding menstrual personal hygiene. Therefore, the peer group method can be considered a beneficial approach for reproductive health education among young women at SMP Negeri 21 Pontianak.
Factors related to mothers' compliance with MR immunization Prihatiningsih, Prihatiningsih; Utami, Rahayu Budi; Damayanti, Dini Fitri
ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2024): ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53770/electron.v6i3.657

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The Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccine is a combined vaccine intended to prevent measles and rubella, two infectious diseases that can cause serious health complications in children and women of reproductive age. Despite the national MR immunization program, coverage remains suboptimal in several areas. Data from the Tuan Tuan Community Health Center, Benua Kayong District, in 2018 showed that during School Children Immunization Month (BIAS), only 281 out of 767 elementary school students received the MR vaccine, and five elementary schools refused MR immunization due to parental considerations. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with maternal compliance with MR immunization among elementary school students in the working area of the Tuan Tuan Community Health Center, Ketapang Regency. This study employed an analytical cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 106 parents of first-grade elementary school students in Tuan Tuan Village, Benua Kayong District, Ketapang Regency. Samples were selected using simple random sampling, with proportional sampling applied to each elementary school. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed statistically. The results showed that maternal age was significantly associated with MR immunization compliance, while maternal occupation, socioeconomic status, and maternal knowledge were not associated with compliance. Environmental support was found to have a significant relationship with maternal compliance with MR immunization. In conclusion, maternal age and environmental support were factors associated with maternal compliance with MR immunization among elementary school students in Tuan Tuan Village. Strengthening environmental support and targeted health education may improve MR immunization coverage in this area.
Differences in knowledge and attitudes of bride to be women before and after receiving health education about preconception nutrition through a WhatsApp group Andriani, Evi; Sulistiawati, Rini; Utami, Rahayu Budi; Argaheni, Niken Bayu
ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2024): ELECTRON (Journal of Science and Technology)
Publisher : Borneo Scientific Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53770/electron.v6i3.659

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Preconception health, particularly nutritional status, is a crucial factor in pregnancy preparation and is closely associated with maternal and neonatal outcomes. In West Kalimantan, the proportion of pregnant women at risk of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) reached 14.0% in 2017. Additionally, the prevalence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) increased from 3.20% in 2016 to 3.62% in 2017. This study aimed to determine differences in knowledge and attitudes of prospective brides before and after receiving health education on preconception nutrition delivered through a WhatsApp group in the West Pontianak Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) area. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. A total of 41 respondents were selected using consecutive sampling. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The results showed a significant improvement in both knowledge and attitudes of prospective brides after the health education intervention, with a p-value < 0.05 (p = 0.000). In conclusion, health education delivered through WhatsApp groups is effective in improving knowledge and attitudes regarding preconception nutrition among prospective brides.