Early detection development of children age 0–2 years based on application sisfor_bidanku

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to analyze the ease of web-based applications called sisfor_bidanku for midwives in health centers to assess the development of children aged 0–2 years.

Method

This study has received a recommendation of ethical approval with protocol number UH19070398. This research was conducted in the posyandu which is the working area of Campalagian health center, Polewali Mandar district, west Sulawesi, Indonesia. As many as 20 midwives were given the training to detect children's development using sisfor_bidanku application. After they are proficient, they are asked to use the application. The midwives were then given a questionnaire containing questions whether the application was easier to use compared to conventional methods based on paper recording.

Result

There is no statistically significant difference in their views on the ease of use of the application to detect the development of children 0–2 years when compared with conventional methods. Nevertheless, it appears that the frequency of midwives who answered that the application is easier when compared to conventional methods.

Conclusion

The use of applications is easier when compared to conventional ways of detecting child development, but it requires longer socialization and uses so that midwives are more accustomed and feel easy.