Program Pencegahan Kanker Leher Rahim pada Wanita Kaum Ibu Desa Matungkas Kecamatan Dimembe Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

Cervical Cancer Prevention Program for Women Women in Matungkas Village, Dimembe District, North Minahasa Regency

Abstract

This PKM activity aims to implement a cervical cancer prevention program in Matungkas Village, Dimembe District, North Minahasa Regency, with a focus on mothers. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women, but there is still a lack of awareness and knowledge about the disease in rural areas. This implementation methodology involves a participatory approach with local communities. This activity includes health counseling, early detection training, and socialization about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and direct observation during community service activities. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the knowledge and awareness of mothers in Matungkas Village about cervical cancer. The program identified several key risk factors and educated about the importance of routine screening and HPV vaccination. In addition, this program also increases involvement and support from relevant parties, such as local health workers and village governments, in efforts to prevent cervical cancer. This PKM activity makes an important contribution to efforts to prevent cervical cancer in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. The resulting recommendations are expected to be adopted by local governments and health institutions to develop similar programs in other regions that have similar demographic and social characteristics.

ABSTRAK

Kegiatan PKM ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan program pencegahan kanker leher rahim di Desa Matungkas, Kecamatan Dimembe, Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, dengan fokus pada kaum ibu. Kanker leher rahim merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian di kalangan wanita, namun masih kurangnya kesadaran dan pengetahuan tentang penyakit ini di daerah pedesaan. Metodologi pelaksanaan ini melibatkan pendekatan partisipatif dengan masyarakat setempat. Kegiatan ini meliputi penyuluhan kesehatan, pelatihan deteksi dini, dan sosialisasi tentang vaksinasi Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Data dikumpulkan melalui survei, wawancara, dan observasi langsung selama kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan dan kesadaran kaum ibu di Desa Matungkas tentang kanker leher rahim. Program ini berhasil mengidentifikasi beberapa faktor risiko utama dan mengedukasi tentang pentingnya skrining rutin serta vaksinasi HPV. Selain itu, program ini juga meningkatkan keterlibatan dan dukungan dari pihak-pihak terkait, seperti tenaga kesehatan setempat dan pemerintah desa, dalam upaya pencegahan kanker leher rahim. Kegiatan PKM ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam upaya pencegahan kanker leher rahim di Indonesia, khususnya di daerah pedesaan. Rekomendasi yang dihasilkan diharapkan dapat diadopsi oleh pemerintah daerah dan lembaga kesehatan untuk mengembangkan program serupa di daerah lain yang memiliki karakteristik demografis dan sosial yang serupa.