Efektivitas Konseling Deteksi Dini Hepatitis B untuk Wanita Hamil di Kota Kendari

Abstrak

Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver tissue, usually caused by a viral infection. In terms of cause, viral hepatitis is divided into five types: hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, with hepatitis B remaining a major health concern worldwide. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2019, approximately 296 million people suffered from chronic hepatitis B infection, with approximately 1.5 million new cases added annually. In countries with high incidence rates such as Indonesia, hepatitis B transmission often occurs vertically, particularly during birth. This is high risk, as many infants infected at birth have the potential to develop chronic hepatitis B. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of health education in improving pregnant women's understanding of the importance of early detection of hepatitis B in the Mekar Community Health Center (Puskesmas Mekar) working area, Kendari City. This study used a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design. The intervention was carried out through the delivery of health education using posters containing information about the benefits of early screening for hepatitis B and its impact on the health of pregnant women. A total of 25 pregnant women participated as respondents. The results showed a significant increase in respondents' knowledge after the intervention, as evidenced by the Wilcoxon test results with a p value <0.05. This finding indicates that health education is effective in increasing pregnant women's awareness of the importance of early detection of hepatitis B.

Kata kunci

• Early Detection
• Health Education
• Hepatitis B
• Pregnant Women
• knowledge