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mHealth Interventions Improve Knowledge and Health Behavior and Reduce Postpartum Complications

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat · Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026) · hlm. 191–199

DOI
10.15294/kemas.v22i1.48536
ISSN
2355-3596, 1858-1196
Terbit
2026-09-26
Penerbit
Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI Tingkat Pusat) and Jejaring Nasional Pendidikan Kesehatan (JNPK)
Bahasa
eng

Abstrak

Early discharge of postpartum mothers reduces opportunities for comprehensive education, increasing the risk of complications due to inadequate self-care. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an m-Health application in improving knowledge and self-care behavior among postpartum mothers and examined their roles in reducing postpartum complications. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was used, involving 120 mothers (60 intervention, 60 control) recruited from four community health centers in Semarang City through purposive sampling. The intervention was the m-Health application, with knowledge and self-care behavior as mediators and postpartum complications as the outcome. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. Results showed that the m-Health intervention significantly improved both knowledge (p=0.01) and self-care behavior (p=0.01). It also significantly reduced postpartum complications across all observation periods. Self-care behavior acted as a significant protective factor during days 3–7 (p=0.04), days 8–28 (p=0.00), and days 29–42 (p=0.00). In contrast, knowledge alone did not significantly affect complication reduction in any period. These findings indicate that m-Health interventions are effective in enhancing postpartum self-care and reducing complications, primarily through promoting adaptive health behaviors rather than knowledge improvement alone.

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Oktia Woro Kasmini HandayaniState University of Semarang6
Ari YuniastutiState University of Semarang4
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Yuni WijayantiAfiliasi tidak diketahui3
Mahalul AzamAfiliasi tidak diketahui3
Muhamad Zakki SaefurrohimAfiliasi tidak diketahui3
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Casmuti CasmutiAfiliasi tidak diketahui2
Imam SubhiAfiliasi tidak diketahui2
Bambang Budi RaharjoAfiliasi tidak diketahui2
Liwaul LiwaulUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Syamsul AlamUniversitas Halu Oleo1
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Komala Dewi SetiowatiAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
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Tandiyo RahayuAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Sofwan IndarjoState University of Semarang1
Muhammad AzinarAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Maulina IstighfarohAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Zahra Amalia GardynaAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Anna NugrahaniAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
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	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">elisa, Elisa</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Budiono, Irwan</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Zainafree, Intan</dc:creator>
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	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">m-health</dc:subject>
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	<dc:description xml:lang="en">Early discharge of postpartum mothers reduces opportunities for comprehensive education, increasing the risk of complications due to inadequate self-care. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an m-Health application in improving knowledge and self-care behavior among postpartum mothers and examined their roles in reducing postpartum complications. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was used, involving 120 mothers (60 intervention, 60 control) recruited from four community health centers in Semarang City through purposive sampling. The intervention was the m-Health application, with knowledge and self-care behavior as mediators and postpartum complications as the outcome. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. Results showed that the m-Health intervention significantly improved both knowledge (p=0.01) and self-care behavior (p=0.01). It also significantly reduced postpartum complications across all observation periods. Self-care behavior acted as a significant protective factor during days 3–7 (p=0.04), days 8–28 (p=0.00), and days 29–42 (p=0.00). In contrast, knowledge alone did not significantly affect complication reduction in any period. These findings indicate that m-Health interventions are effective in enhancing postpartum self-care and reducing complications, primarily through promoting adaptive health behaviors rather than knowledge improvement alone.</dc:description>
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	<dc:source xml:lang="en">Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat; Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026); 191 - 199</dc:source>
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