Educational Leaflet to Improve Mothers Knowledge about Utilization of “Maternal and Child Health Book” in Kalibagor Indonesia

Abstract

Utilization of the Maternal and Child Health ( MCH ) book and knowledge on its fu n ction s are not yet maximized by mothers in Kalibagor Village. The indicat or show ing the MCH book coverage are still below from target, the value being about 65% on October 2009. The MCH book functions are: a means of recording maternal and child , a communication and education tool for health worker and mothers . This research aims to improve maternal knowledge about utilization of MCH book. This research is a quasi-experiment study designed to be applied for a group, tested before and after a leaflet administration about how to use MCH book (pre- and post-test). The target group of population is represented by mothers in Kalibagor Village . The group selected for this study includes 60 mothers from two integrated health centers . They are Puspitasari and Watugede integrated health centers . Results obtained by applying the educational leaflet s show an improv ing in terms of mothers ’ knowledge ( in Puspitasari ) of 9 , 53 % and an increase of mothers ’ knowledge ( in W atugede ) of 20 , 48%. There are significant differences on mothers' knowledge about utilization and fu n ction of MCH book. Keywords: health promotion, knowledge, use of MCH book