DEVELOPMENT OF SAREBUAN ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE IVA TEST PROGRAM IN SUKAJADI HEALTH CENTER AREA

Abstract

Background : In order to improve healthy behavior, Sukajadi Health Center has Sarebuan program. In this program there are maternal and child health services including early cervical cancer detection services using a new visual acetic acid (IVA) test that was carried out in October 2015. However,  coverage IVA service in Sukajadi is low. The purpose of community service activities is to increase knowledge, attitudes towards midwives, cadres and the community about cancer and early detection of cervical cancer.

Methods : Community service activities carried out in two semesters from January 2016 to December 2016 in the Sukajadi Health Center in Bandung. This activity involved lecturers and four people from the Bandung Ministry of Health Polytechnic Student in Bandung Midwifery Department, Sukajadi Puskesmas Midwife as first Partner  (13 people) and Health Cadre at Pasteur Village, Sukajadi Health Center as second Partner  (13 people).

Results : Community service activities at the Sukajadi Health Center Health Officer have been carried out starting from socialization, IVA Test service practicum, counseling practice to assisting in the implementation of IVA tea. The results achieved on first partner  are both aspects of good knowledge and skills. The coverage of the examination at the time of the screening of the IVA test reached approximately 100 mothers who were examined. Activities on community service for Sukajadi Village Health Cadre (second Partner) have been carried out both from socialization and counseling assistance.

Conclusion: There is an increase in cadre knowledge and skills after the activities have been carried out. It is recommended that this activity be continued by Sukajadi Health Center.