EDUKASI KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI PADA IBU DENGAN DEFISIT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG VAKSINASI HPV DI UPTD PUSKESMAS TANJUNG BARU TAHUN 2026

Latar Belakang: Kanker serviks merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian pada perempuan yang sebagian besar disebabkan oleh infeksi Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Rendahnya pengetahuan ibu mengenai vaksinasi HPV menjadi salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan rendahnya cakupan vaksinasi sebagai upaya pencegahan kanker serviks. Tujuan: Mendeskripsikan penerapan edukasi kesehatan reproduksi pada ibu dengan defisit pengetahuan tentang vaksinasi HPV di wilayah kerja UPTD Puskesmas Tanjung Baru. Metode: Studi kasus deskriptif dilakukan pada dua orang ibu yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, kuesioner pengetahuan, dan skala sikap. Intervensi berupa edukasi kesehatan reproduksi menggunakan media booklet “Cinta Ibu Perisai Kanker” yang dilaksanakan selama lima kali kunjungan rumah. Materi edukasi meliputi pengertian HPV, manfaat vaksinasi HPV, faktor risiko kanker serviks, sasaran vaksinasi, serta jadwal dan dosis vaksin HPV.Hasil: Sebelum intervensi, klien I memperoleh skor pengetahuan 25% (5/20 jawaban benar) dan klien II 15% (3/20 jawaban benar), keduanya termasuk kategori kurang. Setelah pemberian edukasi, terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan kemampuan menjelaskan kembali materi yang telah diberikan. Evaluasi menunjukkan tujuan keperawatan tercapai dengan peningkatan tingkat pengetahuan pada kedua klien. Kesimpulan: Edukasi kesehatan reproduksi menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, tanya jawab, dan media booklet efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu tentang vaksinasi HPV sebagai upaya pencegahan kanker serviks

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women and is primarily caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Limited knowledge among mothers regarding HPV vaccination is one of the factors contributing to the low vaccination coverage as an effort to prevent cervical cancer.Objective: To describe the implementation of reproductive health education for mothers with a knowledge deficit regarding HPV vaccination in the working area of the Tanjung Baru Public Health Center.Methods: This descriptive case study involved two mothers who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected through interviews, observations, knowledge questionnaires, and attitude assessment scales. The intervention consisted of reproductive health education using the booklet “Mother's Love: A Shield Against Cancer” and was conducted through five home visits. Educational materials included information on HPV, the benefits of HPV vaccination, risk factors for cervical cancer, target groups for vaccination, and the HPV vaccination schedule and dosage. Results: Before the intervention, client I achieved a knowledge score of 25% (5 out of 20 correct answers), while client II achieved a score of 15% (3 out of 20 correct answers), both categorized as having poor knowledge. Following the educational intervention, improvements were observed in knowledge, attitudes, and the ability to explain the educational materials that had been provided. Evaluation results indicated that the nursing goals were achieved, as evidenced by increased knowledge levels in both clients. Conclusion: Reproductive health education delivered through lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and booklet media was effective in improving mothers’ knowledge regarding HPV vaccination as a preventive measure against cervical cancer.