Increasing Interest of Women of Childbearing Age in Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Through Health Education with Animated Video Method in Riau Province

Abstract

Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most important cause of cervical cancer. Prevention of cervical cancer through early detection with the VIA method is the simplest and easiest way. With health education, an easy way to increase interest in early detection of cervical cancer is with the VIA method among women of childbearing age. One of the most effective methods of health education is through the use of video animation. Video animation can stimulate curiosity and increase interest.

Objective: to increase the interest of women of childbearing age in the early detection of cervical cancer with health education through the Animated Video method.

Methods: Quantitative research, using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Women of childbearing age from the age of 30 to 50 years who have children. The purposive sampling method was used in determining 34 respondents taken in the guidance area of the Harapan Raya Pekanbaru community health center. Univariate and bivariate data analysis, including Wilcoxon’s test.

Results: The results indicate that there are results of increasing awareness with the VIA method in conducting early detection of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age, through improving health using animated videos, to reduce the risk of reproductive organs against cervical cancer. Increase interest in following up on early cervical cancer detection using the VIA method (p = 0.000).

Recommendation: Women of reproductive age should be able to participate in early cervical cancer detection through routine or regular VIA tests to help prevent cervical cancer.