Analysis of Educational Media Needs for Health Cadres on Danger Signs of Pregnancy

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10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_18How to use a DOI?

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Educational media; Health cadres; Danger signs of pregnancy; Maternal Health; Mobile Applications

Abstract

The ability of health cadres to recognize and respond promptly to pregnancy danger signs is vital to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. However, challenges in disseminating information effectively persist due to limited educational media. This qualitative study aimed to explore the educational media needs of health cadres in Semarang, Indonesia, for improving awareness of pregnancy danger signs. Conducted in 2024, this study employed a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) approach with seven informants, including health cadres and community health center staff. Findings revealed that current media used, such as KIA Books and WhatsApp-based resources provided by community health centers, were deemed moderately effective but insufficiently engaging. Participants emphasized the need for an interactive and visually appealing mobile application with concise, detailed, and understandable content. Such media were identified as essential for enhancing counseling effectiveness and empowering cadres to educate pregnant women proactively. The study highlights the critical role of tailored digital tools in bridging knowledge gaps, improving cadre competency, and fostering early detection of pregnancy complications in community health settings. These findings underscore the potential of innovative educational media to strengthen maternal health initiatives and reduce adverse outcomes.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nuke Devi Indrawati
AU  - Budiyono Budiyono
AU  - Sri Winarni
AU  - Syamsulhuda Budi Musthofa
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/03
TI  - Analysis of Educational Media Needs for Health Cadres on Danger Signs of Pregnancy
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd Lawang Sewu International Symposium on Medical and Health Sciences (LEWIS-MHS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 193
EP  - 210
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-760-1_18
ID  - Indrawati2025
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