Journal of Gender and Social Inclusion in Muslim Societies
Vol 7, No 1 (2026): Journal of Gender and Social Inclusion in Muslim Societies (JGSIMS)

BUILDING SELF-EFFICACY FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONG INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS' CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA: AN ASSET-BASED, GAME-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Ponidi, Ponidi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia)
Dewi, Tika (Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan Binjai, Indonesia)
Apriliani, Apriliani (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Malahayati Medan, Indonesia)
Suraya, Rani (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia)
Siregar, Prima Yanti (Akademi Manajemen Informatika Komputer ITMI, Indonesia)
Rezebri, Muhammad (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia)
Siregar, Putra Apriadi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Mar 2026

Abstract

Background: Indonesian migrant workers' children in Malaysia face restricted access to formal schooling and reproductive-health (SRH) information. Objective: To design and implement a community-based SRH programme that builds children's self-efficacy using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach supported by educational gaming. Methods: A community programme at El Shaddai Learning Centre (Kuala Lumpur) engaged 30 children (7-14 years). The ABCD cycle (discover-dream-design-deliver) informed asset mapping, shared visioning, co-designed content, and delivery/evaluation. The intervention comprised age-appropriate interactive talks and a cause-and-effect “snakes-and-ladders” board game. Formative and summative assessments (structured observation, brief oral quizzes) captured SRH understanding and early self-efficacy indicators. Results: Relative to baseline, participants demonstrated improved ability to define SRH, identify age-appropriate protective behaviours, and articulate consequences of risky choices. Early self-efficacy signals (e.g., refusal of unsafe invitations; concrete steps to maintain personal boundaries) were evident during group work and gameplay. Conclusions: An ABCD-anchored, game-supported format is feasible and acceptable in migrant settings. Sustainability should leverage peer-education, youth-friendly referrals, and light process indicators for ongoing monitoring.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

psga

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Subject

Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

Focus and Scope of JGSIMS: Study of Gender and Children in the Indonesian Context both from an Islamic perspective and gender study in general. Sub Themes Related to Gender and Children with the characteristics of crosscutting issues in various aspects such as Education, Law, Politics, Psychology, ...