Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Optimizing Children's Health: The Importance of Immunization at Posyandu Herlianty, Herlianty; Sridahrianti, Evi; Rasdin, Rasdin
Journal Pengabdian Masyarakat Politeknik Sandi Karsa Vol 2 No 2 (2023): Abdimas Polsaka
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat,Politeknik Sandi Karsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35816/abdimaspolsaka.v2i2.54

Abstract

Immunization is the most effective and efficient public health effort in preventing diseases and reducing mortality rates such as smallpox, polio, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), tetanus, pneumonia (pneumonia) and meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain). The purpose of immunizing infants who have never been immunized and infants whose immunizations are incomplete. As an alternative solution to the problems that have been identified, immunization counseling activities are carried out for infants who have never been immunized or infants who are incompletely immunized. The methods used in this activity use several types of methods, namely: Counseling about side effects after immunization, and distribution of leaflets There were as many as 5 children identified in immunization activities, and there was an increase in knowledge for mothers and posyandu cadres after Community Service activities had gained knowledge about immunization and after being evaluated through a question and answer session, many did not know what the benefits and effects were side after immunization. It is expected that mothers who have babies/toddlers routinely bring their children to the nearest Puskesmas or Posyandu to get complete immunizations.
Influence of Reproductive Health Education on Adolescent Self-Efficacy Herlianty; Sridahrianti, Evi; Sumidawati, Ni Ketut; Bauw, Mira Kohmala
Journal of Public Health Sciences Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Journal of Public Health Sciences
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.jphs.001392

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period marked by vulnerability to various reproductive health problems, including physical, mental, and social challenges. Limited knowledge about reproductive health often leads adolescents to engage in risky behaviors and exhibit low self-efficacy in maintaining their well-being. Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to perform actions necessary to achieve desired outcomes. In reproductive health, it reflects adolescents’ confidence in making informed decisions and adopting protective behaviors. Health education is therefore a strategic intervention to improve adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding reproductive health. This study aimed to examine the effect of reproductive health education on adolescents’ self-efficacy in the working area of UPT Puskesmas Kota Enrekang Regency. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was employed. A total of 80 adolescents were selected using purposive sampling, and the intervention was delivered through leaflet-based health education. Self-efficacy was measured using a 20-item questionnaire. Before the intervention, only 13.7% of respondents demonstrated good self-efficacy, while 86.3% were categorized as low. After the intervention, there was a significant increase in the mean self-efficacy score from 38.56 to 72.12, with a mean difference of 33.56 and a p-value of 0.009. These findings indicate that reproductive health education significantly improves adolescents’ self-efficacy. The study highlights the importance of integrating structured reproductive health education into school and community programs to empower adolescents, reduce risky behaviors, and promote healthier future generations in Indonesia.