Applied Information System and Management
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Applied Information System and Management (AISM)

YOUTHIRON: Design and Evaluation of a Mobile Health–Based Adolescent Anemia Screening Information System Using Design Science Research

Ni Wayan Priscila Yuni Praditya (Universitas Indo Global Mandiri)
Vieronica Varbi Sununianti (Sriwijaya University)
Heribertus Andi Widagdo (Sebelas Maret University)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Oct 2026

Abstract

Adolescent anemia remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia due to limited early detection systems and low integration of digital health data management. This study aims to design and evaluate YOUTHIRON, a mobile-based anemia screening information system that integrates digital hematology parameters and a rule-based decision-support mechanism. The research applies the Design Science Research (DSR) approach, comprising problem identification, artifact design, development, and evaluation. System evaluation was conducted using black-box testing, the System Usability Scale (SUS) involving 30 adolescent respondents, and system performance testing. The results indicate that all functional modules achieved 100% validation, with a classification accuracy of 90% based on confusion matrix analysis, and a SUS score of 82.3 (SD = 4.5), categorized as excellent. The average system response time was 1.8 seconds. The findings demonstrate that YOUTHIRON improves screening efficiency by 66.7% and supports early detection and monitoring of adolescent anemia. However, this study is limited by a relatively small sample size and controlled testing conditions. This study contributes to the information systems field by providing a validated integration of mobile health architecture, rule-based clinical decision support, usability evaluation, and system performance measurement within a unified digital screening platform.

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