EDUKASI PADA WANITA USIA SUBUR YANG MENGALAMI DEFISIT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KANKER SERVIKS DI WILAYAH KERJA UPTD PUSKESMAS TANJUNG BARU

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Latar Belakang:Kankerserviksmerupakan salah satupenyebabkematiantertinggi pada wanita yang sebagianbesardisebabkan oleh infeksi Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Kurangnya pengetahuan wanita usia subur (WUS) mengenai faktor risiko, pencegahan, dan deteksi dini kanker serviks dapat meningkatkan risiko keterlambatan penanganan. Edukasi kesehatan diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku WUS dalam pencegahan kanker serviks.Tujuan: Mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis hasil edukasi pada wanita usia subur yang mengalami defisit pengetahuan tentang kanker serviks di wilayah kerja UPTD Puskesmas Tanjung Baru.Metode: Studi kasus deskriptif dengan pendekatan asuhan keperawatan pada dua responden wanita usia subur yang mengalami defisit pengetahuan tentang kanker serviks. Pengumpulan data dilakukanmelaluiwawancara, observasi, dan kuesionerKnowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP). Intervensi berupa edukasi kesehatan menggunakan media flipbook selama tiga kali pertemuan.Hasil: Setelah diberikan edukasi, terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku pada kedua responden. Pada Ny. J, nilai knowledge meningkat dari 40% menjadi 85%, attitude dari 45% menjadi 85%, dan practice dari 40% menjadi 100%. Pada Ny. S, nilai knowledge meningkat dari 50% menjadi 80%, attitude dari 45% menjadi 80%, dan practice dari 40% menjadi 100%.Kesimpulan: Edukasi kesehatan menggunakan media flipbook efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku wanita usia subur tentang kanker serviks sehingga dapat membantu meningkatkan kesadaran terhadap pencegahan dan deteksi dini kanker serviks.

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Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women and is primarily caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Insufficient knowledge among women of reproductive age regarding the risk factors, prevention, and early detection of cervical cancer may increase the risk of delayed treatment. Health education is needed to improve their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to cervical cancer prevention.Objective: To describe and analyze the outcomes of health education among women of reproductive age experiencing knowledge deficits regarding cervical cancer in the working area of UPTD Tanjung Baru Public Health Center.Methods: This descriptive case study employed a nursing care approach involving two women of reproductive age who experienced knowledge deficits regarding cervical cancer. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) questionnaire. The intervention consisted of health education using flipbook media conducted over three sessions.Results: Following the educational intervention, improvements were observed in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of both respondents. In Mrs. J, the knowledge score increased from 40% to 85%, the attitude score from 45% to 85%, and the practice score from 40% to 100%. In Mrs. S, the knowledge score increased from 50% to 80%, the attitude score from 45% to 80%, and the practice score from 40% to 100%.Conclusion: Health education using flipbook media was effective in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women of reproductive age regarding cervical cancer, thereby increasing awareness of cervical cancer prevention and early detection.