Inovasi Pemberdayaan “Kader Siaga” Menuju Kehamilan Sehat Di Desa Kenteng, Nogosari

Abstract

Pregnancy is a crucial phase in a woman's life that requires special attention. Pregnant women need to adapt to physical and psychological changes, both of which play an important role in the well-being of the mother and fetus. However, efforts to prevent psychological health disorders such as anxiety, stress, and depression are still not optimal and often go unaddressed. Health cadres have a strategic role in promotive efforts in the community, so increasing knowledge and skills is needed as a provision in assisting pregnant women. This community service aims to improve the knowledge and skills of health cadres in monitoring the health of pregnant women in Kenteng village. The activity was held in January 2025, attended by 33 cadres at the Kenteng village hall, Nogosari sub-district. Materials and methods used include poster media, pregnant women's health examination modules, as well as measuring tools for nutritional status and mental screening of pregnant women. The materials were delivered using lecture, demonstration, and interactive discussion methods. The results of the activity showed that most cadres had increased knowledge about examining the nutritional status and psychological health of pregnant women, 61% of which were categorized as good knowledge. Conclusion: there is an increase in the knowledge and ability of cadres in assisting pregnant women, both from the physical and psychological aspects. It is expected that cadres will be able to develop their knowledge and skills continuously to be more responsive in detecting and helping to overcome health complaints of pregnant women.