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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Healthcare and Education

The Effect of Aloe Vera on Perineal Wound Healing Duration in Postpartum Mothers at Karawang Regency

Submitted
June 26, 2025
Published
2025-06-30

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Indonesia. Early detection through Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a cost-effective method to reduce morbidity and mortality, yet participation rates remain low.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and social support and the utilization of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) screening among women of reproductive age.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical design was employed. The study population included all women of reproductive age (30–50 years) who had engaged in sexual intercourse, residing in the working areas of the Klari Health Center (n = 1,267) and the Cinangka Health Center (n = 8,288). A total of 99 respondents were selected through proportionate sampling, comprising 13 women from the Klari area and 86 from the Cinangka area. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-square test to determine associations between variables.

Results: The results revealed a statistically significant relationship between (1) knowledge and VIA screening uptake (p = 0.001), (2) attitude and VIA screening uptake (p = 0.000), and (3) social support and VIA screening uptake (p = 0.002). All p-values were < 0.05, indicating significant associations between the independent variables and VIA screening behavior.

Conclusion: Knowledge, attitudes, and social support are significantly associated with VIA screening utilization among women of reproductive age. These findings highlight the need for enhanced health education and community engagement to improve cervical cancer prevention efforts.

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