Enhancing Educators' Proficiency in Reproductive Health via the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Program and the OKY Application in South Kalimantan and the Special Region of Yogyakarta
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of educators in reproductive health, particularly in menstrual hygiene management (MHM), by introducing appropriate materials and promoting the use of the OKY mobile application developed by UNICEF. This program is implemented in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan, involving 31 participants from Muhammadiyah and 'Aisyiyah educational institutions. The intervention consisted of health education sessions, the use of games, and training on the OKY application. A pre-post test design was used to measure changes in participants' knowledge. The research findings revealed an increase in the average knowledge score after the intervention, particularly in Yogyakarta, where the average score rose from 55.71 to 60.48. However, the paired t-test in Yogyakarta showed a p-value of 0.086, indicating a non-significant increase, while the Wilcoxon test in Tanah Bumbu (p = 0.546) and overall (p = 0.282) did not confirm a statistically significant difference. These results are influenced by the small sample size, variability in intervention conditions, and potential limitations in test sensitivity. Despite these challenges, this program highlights promising trends in knowledge improvement and the importance of empowering educators with accessible tools to support adolescent health education.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220639201