INNOVATION IN MAKING KATUK LEAF BISCUITS AS A BREAST MILK BOOSTER

2025-10-22T09:56:01+08:00

Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Indonesia remains low (52.5%), far below the national target of 80%. One major cause is the perception of insufficient breast milk production. Katuk leaf (Sauropus androgynus) contains natural galactagogues that stimulate prolactin secretion. Previous research in 2015 showed that katuk leaf biscuits can increase serum prolactin levels in breastfeeding mothers. Objectives: This community empowerment program aimed to improve alumni and MSME partners' skills in producing and developing Katuk Leaf Biscuits as a functional food innovation supporting exclusive breastfeeding. Method: The Entrepreneurship Development Program was implemented in collaboration between midwifery lecturers, alumni, and MSME partners. Activities included training on product formulation, biscuit production, packaging design, and PIRT licensing process. Partners were evaluated for skill improvement and production readiness. Results: Partners successfully produced standardized Katuk Leaf Biscuits, developed appropriate packaging, and obtained PIRT permits. Knowledge and practical skills of partners improved, and the innovation encouraged sustainable entrepreneurship based on local food potential. The product was promoted as a healthy, practical, and culturally acceptable galactagogue food. Conclusion: Katuk Leaf Biscuits serve as a sustainable innovation that supports exclusive breastfeeding, empowers mothers, and strengthens MSME-based entrepreneurship. Community empowerment through health-based product innovation can simultaneously improve public health and economic resilience. Keywords: katuk leaf, breastfeeding, entrepreneurship, community empowerment, innovation

The DAUGHTERS' INTENTION FACTORS TO HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION (HPV ) IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

2025-12-21T01:28:00+08:00

Background: Mothers' death by cervical Cancer is still high. Coverage of HPV vaccination on target (Daughter aged 11-12) was deficient; it was related to the intention of vaccination..

Objectives: This study aims to identify factors related to HPV vaccination among elementary school daughters. The design study was cross-sectional.

Method: The study design was cross-sectional. The variables were demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding HPV vaccination. The sample is daughters in some elementary schools. G.power calculated the sample size of 172 daughters, and a proportional random sampling technique was used. Statistical analysis used univariate distribution frequency, bivariate analysis with logistic regression..

Results: The study found that 85.5% of the participants had not yet received information about the HPV vaccine, and among the 25 daughters who had received information, 40% were sourced from the teacher. The intention for vaccines was only 48.3%, with 95.1% reasonably wanting to avoid disease, while 51.7% were not intended to receive vaccines. The reasons were that 73% had no understanding, and 47% feared being injected with the vaccine. Others found that the age of group parents, the education level of parents, vaccine information, knowledge, and attitudes were related to the intention factors of daughters to receive HPV vaccination.

Conclusion: This study concluded that daughters' intention to receive HPV vaccination in elementary schools remains low. Identified as associated with HPV vaccination coverage, such as the age group of the parents, the level of economic status (parents' monthly income), the parents' educational attainment, information about HPV vaccination and cancer services, the parents' level of knowledge and attitude toward HPV vaccination

Keywords: Factors, Daughter, intention, HPV, Vaccination

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

INNOVATION IN MAKING KATUK LEAF BISCUITS AS A BREAST MILK BOOSTER

The DAUGHTERS' INTENTION FACTORS TO HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION (HPV ) IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS