Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang
Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): November 2025

Capacity building program for midwives in maternal mental health through psychoeducation and digital application

Purwaningrum, Evi Kurniasari (Unknown)
Habibie, Alfiesyahrianta (Unknown)
Khotimah, Siti (Unknown)
Yunita, Sherli (Unknown)
Saputra, Afgani Raj Muharman (Unknown)
Santoso, Bayu Aji (Unknown)
Ayu, Nuryan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

Maternal mental health issues are a critical contributor to the high Maternal Mortality Rate in East Kalimantan. Significant challenges in providing adequate support stem from limited psychological services and knowledge gaps among midwives at the Trauma Center Community Health Center (Puskesmas). This community service research aimed to build the capacity of midwives to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) for pregnant women through a digitally supported psychoeducation program. The methodology involved a psychoeducation program delivered to 30 midwives, featuring a PFA workshop and the socialization of the "Bumil Sejahtera" application. A paired T-test was used to analyze data and measure improvements in participant knowledge and skills. The results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) across all assessed domains, with the mean score increasing from 87.33 in the pre-test to 113.67 in the post-test. This enhancement of skills is beneficial for the early detection and initial management of maternal mental health issues. For maximum impact, program sustainability is recommended through periodic workshops and collaboration with the local Health Department to expand the application's user reach.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpkm

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

ABDIMAS: Published by Institute for Research and Community Services (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)) University of Merdeka Malang as the implementation of science, technology, economics, environment, and social in empowering the community. ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian ...