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Journal : Journal of Maternal and Child Health

Effect of Health Education Using WhatsApp Group on Knowledge About Visual Inspection Acetate Test Rambe, Rizka Sititah; Amra, Ricca Nophia; Bancin, Fitriani
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 8 No. 6 (2023)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2023.08.06.04

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Background:  According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 nearly 9 million women died from cervical cancer. Public awareness to detect early the disease is low. Visual Inspection Acetate (VIA) test for cervical cancer is considered a taboo solution. Women feel embarrassed to carry out VIA examination. Research is lacking whether health education through communication media using WhatsApp groups is effective. This study aimed to determine the effect of health education using WhatsApp group on knowledge about cervical cancer and VIA. Subjects and Method: This was a quasi-experiment with one group pre-test and post-test design, conducted at the Simpang Kiri Health Center in February 2023. A total of 98 women of reproductive age were selected for this study. The dependent variable was knowledge about cervical cancer and VIA. The independent variable was health education using WhatsApp group. The data were collected by questionnaire. The mean difference of knowledge before and after WhatsApp group education was tested by paired t-test. Results: The mean score of knowledge about VIA after WhatsApp group education was higher (Mean= 16.61; SD= 3.24) than before (Mean= 11.35; SD= 1.69), and this was statistically significant (p = 0.011). Conclusion: WhatsApp group education is effective to improve knowledge about cervical cancer and VIA among women of reproductive age. Keywords: WhatsApp, education, knowledge, visual acetate inspection. Correspondence: Rizka Sititah Rambe. Midwifery Academy of Medica Bakti Persada. Jl. Pinang Baris Desa Lae Oram Dusun Indah No. 193, Simpang Kiri, Subulussalam, 24781, Aceh, Indonesia. Email: ramberizka76@gmail.com. Mobile: 082363695492.
Factors Influencing Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Uptake Amra, Ricca Nophia; Rambe, Rizka Sititah; Bancin, Fitriani
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 8 No. 6 (2023)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2023.08.06.03

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Background: The Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) is an effective long-term reversible contraceptive method suitable for women of reproductive age. However, its uptake is low in Aceh province, Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze factors influencing IUD uptake among women of reproductive age in Aceh. Subjects and Method: This was a case control study conducted at the Simpang Kiri Health Center, Subulussalam, Aceh from January to June, 2023. A total of 106 women of reproductive age were selected for this study. The dependent variable was IUD uptake. The independent variables were age, education, knowledge, parity, attitudes, socio­demographic variable, and the role of health personnel. Data on IUD uptake were obtained from medical records in Subulussalam District Health Office and the Simpang Kiri Health Center, in Aceh. The other data were collected by questionnaire and observation. The data were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. Results: Factors increasing the IUD uptake in women of reproductive age were good knowledge (OR= 11.11; 95% CI= 3.29 to 37.58; p<0.001) and the active role of health personnel (OR= 8.36; 95% CI= 2.73 to 25.61; p <0.001). Positive attitude increased IUD uptake, but it was statistically non-significant (OR= 1.26; 95% CI= 0.39 to 3.97; p=0.697). Conclusion: Factors increasing the IUD uptake in women of reproductive age are good knowledge and the active role of health personnel. Positive attitude increases IUD uptake, but it is statistically non-significant. Keywords: intrauterine contraceptive device, case control, reproductive. Correspondence: Ricca Nophia Amra. Midwifery Academy of Medica Bakti Persada. Jl. Pinang Baris Desa Lae Oram Dusun Indah No. 193, Simpang Kiri, Subulussalam, 24781, Aceh, Indonesia. Email: ricca.ubudiyah­@gmail.com. Mobile: 082294425839.