Development of an Android-Based Digital Posyandu System to Improve Infant Healthcare Access in Remote Areas
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Background. Limited access to healthcare services remains a significant challenge in remote areas, particularly for infant health monitoring and maternal care. Traditional Posyandu (integrated health service posts) often face barriers such as geographical isolation, lack of medical personnel, and inadequate documentation systems. Digital innovation, especially Android-based applications, offers a potential solution to improve accessibility, efficiency, and accuracy in providing essential infant healthcare services.
Purpose. This study aimed to develop and validate an Android-based digital Posyandu system designed to facilitate healthcare monitoring for infants in remote communities. Specifically, the research explored the system’s effectiveness in improving healthcare access, enhancing parental awareness, and supporting health workers in delivering timely interventions.
Method. The research employed a research and development (R&D) design using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The prototype application was tested with healthcare workers, mothers, and community members in selected remote areas. Data were collected through usability testing, questionnaires, and interviews, and then analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
Results. The findings indicate that the Android-based digital Posyandu system is user-friendly, functional, and effective in improving healthcare service accessibility. Mothers reported higher levels of convenience in monitoring infant growth and immunization schedules, while healthcare workers benefited from automated record-keeping and faster data reporting. Moreover, the system significantly reduced communication gaps between community health workers and families.
Conclusion. The development of this digital Posyandu system demonstrates strong potential for addressing healthcare challenges in remote areas. By integrating technology into community-based health services, the system can enhance infant health monitoring, support preventive care, and contribute to reducing infant mortality rates. This innovation provides a scalable model for improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
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