A 2025 study by Diana Aries Riani, Fevi Isnawati, Marisa,
Refalinsa Da Costa, Maria Bernardo, Ana Maria, and Yulia Nur Khayati from
Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk shows that health education on congenital
hypothyroid screening (CHS) significantly improves pregnant women’s knowledge.
The findings are crucial as low awareness remains a major barrier to early
detection of developmental disorders in newborns.
Congenital hypothyroidism screening is a key preventive
program designed to detect thyroid hormone disorders in newborns at an early
stage. However, many pregnant women are still unfamiliar with its benefits,
procedures, and importance. Limited access to information and less engaging
educational approaches have contributed to low participation in screening
programs.
The education program was conducted simultaneously on
December 4, 2025, at three healthcare facilities: Puskesmas Tanjung Selor, RS
dr. Soemarno Sosroatmodjo, and Puskesmas Vera-Cruz. A total of 60 pregnant
women participated. The program used interactive methods, including direct
counseling, visual media presentations, and group discussions that encouraged
participants to ask questions and actively engage.
The results show a significant improvement in participants’
knowledge:
- The average score increased from 7.62 in the pre-test to 10.80 in the post-test
- Statistical analysis showed a significance value of < 0.001, confirming the effectiveness of the intervention
Data presented on pages 6–7 also indicate that the minimum
score improved from 3 to 6, while the maximum score increased from 11 to 15
after the intervention, reflecting a broad improvement across participants.
Participants demonstrated high engagement throughout the
sessions. The combination of visual materials and interpersonal communication
made the information easier to understand. Rather than passively receiving
information, participants actively discussed the risks associated with not
undergoing screening, leading to deeper comprehension.
Diana Aries Riani from Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
explains that interactive and participant-centered education plays a key role
in improving understanding. She emphasizes that increased knowledge is expected
to encourage pregnant women to follow screening procedures for the health of
their newborns.
The study highlights broader implications for public health.
Innovative health education strategies can improve maternal and child
healthcare services and strengthen early detection efforts. When implemented
consistently, such programs have the potential to reduce the risk of
developmental disorders in infants.
However, the study also notes that not all participants
reached optimal understanding, indicating the need for continuous education,
family support, and stronger collaboration between healthcare providers and
educational institutions to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Author Profile
- Diana Aries Riani - Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Fevi Isnawati- Universitas
- Marisa- Universitas
- Refalinsa Da Costa- Universitas
- Maria Bernardo- Universitas
- Ana Maria- Universitas
- Yulia Nur Khayati - Universitas
Source
Riani, D. A., Isnawati, F., Marisa, M., Da Costa, R., Bernardo, M., Maria, A.,
& Khayati, Y. N. (2026). Improving Pregnant Women's Knowledge Through
Health Education About Congenital Hypothyroid Screening (CHS). Jurnal
Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB), Vol. 5 No. 3, 201–210.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i3.4
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