International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

Effectiveness Of Obstetric Neonatal Emergency Preparedness Training (PPGD-ON) On Midwives' Skills At Community Health Centers

Risma (Graha Ananda Institute of Health Technology and Business, Indonesia)
Cakrawati R Cakrawati R (Ummi Khasanah Health Polytechnic, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Aug 2026

Abstract

Background : Obstetric and neonatal emergencies require rapid , accurate , and standardized management to prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality . Midwives , as frontline healthcare providers in primary care settings , play an important role in recognizing emergency signs , providing initial management , stabilizing patients , and facilitating timely referral . Obstetrics and Neonatal Emergency Management Training (PPGD-ON) is an important strategy to improve midwives ' competencies and practical skills in managing emergency situations. Objective : To analyze the effectiveness of PPGD-ON training on the skills of midwives at a Primary Health Center. Methods : This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest – posttest design . The sample consisted of 30 midwives selected using total sampling. Midwives ' skills were assessed before and after the training using an observational checklist for obstetric and neonatal emergency management . The two-day training consisted of theoretical sessions , discussions , demonstrations , and practical simulations . Data were analyzed using the paired t- test with a significance level of 0.05. Results : The mean skills score increased from 61.87 ± 8.24 before the training to 82.63 ± 6.71 after the training . The paired t- test demonstrated statistically​ significant difference between pre-training and post-training skills scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion : PPGD-ON training was effective in improving midwives ' skills in managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies . Regular competency-based training is recommended to maintain and improve midwives ' emergency management skills in primary healthcare settings

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...