Matilda Martha Paseno
Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Stella Maris Makassar, South Sulawesi

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Empowering Health Cadres in Reproductive Health Education through a Community Midwifery Approach Samsinar Samsinar; Indrawat Aris Tyarini; Gustini Gustini; A. Wardah Muzfah; Matilda Martha Paseno
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Edukasi Indonesia Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Volume 3 Number 2 June 2026
Publisher : Edukasi Ilmiah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/jpmei.v3i2.372

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Introduction: Reproductive health remains a significant public health concern, particularly in communities with limited access to accurate information and services. Health cadres play a strategic role in delivering community-based education; however, their capacity in reproductive health education is often inadequate. This program aimed to empower health cadres in reproductive health education through a community midwifery approach. Methods: A community service program was conducted using a participatory approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design. A total of 25 health cadres participated in structured training sessions facilitated by midwives. The intervention included lectures, group discussions, role-playing, and case-based learning covering adolescent reproductive health, family planning, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests. Results: The findings showed a significant improvement in knowledge scores, increasing from a pretest mean of 55% to a posttest mean of 82%, indicating a 27% increase. In addition, cadres demonstrated improved communication and counseling skills during simulation sessions. The involvement of midwives contributed to a deeper understanding and the practical application of reproductive health education. Conclusion: The community midwifery approach is effective in improving the knowledge and skills of health cadres in reproductive health education. This model has the potential to strengthen community-based health promotion and should be considered for broader implementation.