Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Religious Affairs Office’s Staff  in Conducting Reproductive Health Education for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Premarital Couples

Muthia Sari; Yeva Rosana; Resti Hardianti Lestari; Aiman Idrus Alatas; Dimas Seto Prasetyo

doi:10.25077/jwa.32.1.1-11.2025

Authors

Muthia Sari Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis Mikrobiologi Klinik, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Yeva Rosana Departement of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Resti Hardianti Lestari Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis Mikrobiologi Klinik, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Aiman Idrus Alatas Program Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis Mikrobiologi Klinik, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Dimas Seto Prasetyo Departement of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/jwa.32.1.1-11.2025

Keywords:

prevention, prospective couples, religious affair office, sexually transmitted infections

Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health challenge worldwide. Besides being transmitted through sexual intercourse, STIs can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Inadequate surveillance systems, community stigma, and limited access to health care hinder efforts to prevent STI transmission. Therefore, effective interventions are needed. This study aimed to increase the knowledge of the religious affairs office (KUA) staff about STIs and prevention of transmission so that KUA can become a partner to the community health center in providing counseling on healthy reproductive life to prospective couples. Participants were Cilandak KUA's staff and couples who came there. Activities included educational presentations, group discussions, and distribution of educational materials. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to measure the level of knowledge. Questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, attitudes, and couple's willingness to undergo STI screening. The results showed an increase in the knowledge of couples and staff regarding STIs and prevention of transmission. Presentation by the doctor was the most effective method. This activity shows KUA's potency as a partner of a community health center in promoting STI prevention. However, ongoing support, training, and evaluation are needed to ensure that accurate information is consistently provided to the couples.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Badan Pusat Statistik. (2022a). Indikator Kesejahteraan Rakyat Tahun 2022. Jakarta, 4102004.64, 64.

Badan Pusat Statistik. (2022b). Statistik Pendidikan. Media Akademi, February, 1–353.

de Wit, J. B. F., Adam, P. C. G., den Daas, C., & Jonas, K. (2023). Sexually transmitted infection prevention behaviours: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions. Psychology and Health, 38(6), 675–700. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2022.2090560

Dwiartama, A., Nirbayati, W. F., Giri-Rachman, E. A., Niloperbowo, W., Tan, M. I., & Anin, A. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Hepatitis B Infection Prevention and Screening among Indonesians. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084644

Fasciana, T., Capra, G., Lipari, D., Firenze, A., & Giammanco, A. (2022). Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Diagnosis and Control. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 2–4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095293

Gouin, J. P., & Dymarski, M. (2024). Couples-based health behavior change interventions: A relationship science perspective on the unique opportunities and challenges to improve dyadic health. Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology, 19(July), 100250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2024.100250

Haywood, D., Mullan, B. A., Liddelow, C., Rossell, S., & Castle, D. (2023). A call for the increased education and use of behaviour change techniques in mental health services. General Hospital Psychiatry, 80(November 2022), 64–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2022.11.002

Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. (2019). Pedoman Program Pencegahan Penularan HIV, Sifilis dan Hepatitis B dari Ibu ke Anak. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. https://siha.kemkes.go.id/portal/ppia#

Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. (2021a). Peta jalan eliminasi infeksi menular seksual Indonesia 2021-2030.

Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. (2021b). Profil kesehatan Indonesia tahun 2020 (Vol. 48, Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.1524/itit.2006.48.1.6

Kementrian Sekretariat Negara RI. (2019). Undang-undang Republik Indonesia No 16 Tahun 2019 Tentang Perubahan Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 Tentang Perkawinan. Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia, 006265, 2–6. https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Home/Details/122740/uu-no-16-tahun-2019

KUA Kecamatan Cilandak Jakarta Selatan. (2017). KUA teladan tingkat nasional tahun 2017.

Otu, A., Danhoundo, G., Toskin, I., Govender, V., & Yaya, S. (2021). Refocusing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to improve reproductive health: a call to further action. Reproductive Health, 18(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01296-4

Puspasari, D. (2019). Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B in Indonesia Towards Universal Coverage: Progress and Challenges. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Widoyo, R. (2015). Peningkatan peran suami dalam kesehatan ibu dan anak Indonesia. Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Andalas, 9 (2), 63–64.

World Health Organization. (2021). Global guidance on criteria and processes for validation: elimination of mother-to-child transmission of Hiv and Syphilis monitoring. In International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Vol. 143, Issue 3). https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240039360

World Health Organization. (2023). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs).