The Effect of Training on Improving the Knowledge of Cadres in Using E-Posyandu

Abstract

East Java is one of the provinces in Indonesia that reached the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of 89.81/100,000 live births in 2019. This number is still above the SDG's target of 70/100,000 KH. Jember Regency is included in the top 5 regions with the highest MMR (133.4/100,000 live births). The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in East Java also tended t o stagnate in 2018 and 2019 (23/1,000 KH) and was above the SDG's target (12/1,000 KH). The maternal and infant h ealth data at Electronic Posyandu (E-Posyandu) can be used as information for early detection of risk factors for mater nal and infant mortality. This research aimed to analyze the effect of training on improving the competence of cadres i n the use of E-Posyandu. There were 10 cadres in Posyandu Manggis 15, 15A, and 18, Kemuning Lor Village, Jember Regency as respondents. The research was conducted in August 2021 and the sample was set at 10 cadres. The results showed that the average score of the posttest reached > 60 points. It showed that most cadres had good knowledge and competence in using E-posyandu. The training could improve the participants’ knowledge and attitudes. This means th at they could receive the message that the resource person wanted to convey.