Asyima Asyima, Fatmawati Amir, Fauziah Botutihe, Selvi Selvi, Rahma Winahyun Jannata, Nur Putri Aulia Aulia

Cadre Mentoring in Reproductive Health Education for Adolescent Girls at Puskesmas Panambungan Makassar

Introduction

Cadre mentoring in reproductive health education for adolescent girls at puskesmas panambungan makassar. Empowering health cadres in Makassar to provide vital reproductive health education for adolescent girls. This program significantly improved cadre knowledge, enhancing literacy and combating misconceptions.

Abstract

Adolescent girls' reproductive health remains a critical public health issue, particularly in communities with limited access to information and services. Low literacy regarding menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and reproductive hygiene makes adolescent girls vulnerable to misconceptions and inappropriate health-seeking behavior. Socio-cultural stigma further compounds the problem, preventing open discussion on reproductive health topics. This community service program aimed to empower health cadres at Puskesmas Panambungan, Makassar, as educators in adolescent reproductive health through structured short-course training and participatory extension activities. The program was conducted from May 5–10, 2025, involving 30 active cadres. Methods included cadre capacity building through lectures, interactive discussions using PowerPoint and leaflet media, as well as pre-test and post-test evaluation. Results showed a 65% increase in cadre knowledge after the intervention. Participants were actively engaged, asking questions and sharing personal experiences related to menstruation and reproductive hygiene. Cadres demonstrated their readiness to serve as facilitators and motivators for adolescent girls in their communities. These findings confirm that structured cadre mentoring combining participatory approaches and visual media is an effective strategy for improving adolescent reproductive health literacy in resource-limited settings.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent public health issue concerning adolescent reproductive health education, particularly in settings constrained by limited information access, low literacy, and socio-cultural stigma. The chosen strategy of empowering local health cadres as educators is commendable, offering a sustainable and community-rooted approach to disseminating vital information. The abstract clearly outlines a structured intervention focused on cadre capacity building through short-course training and participatory activities, demonstrating a well-conceived program design aimed at practical impact. The methodology, involving lectures, interactive discussions utilizing PowerPoint and leaflets, alongside pre-test and post-test evaluations, appears appropriate for assessing immediate knowledge transfer. The reported 65% increase in cadre knowledge post-intervention is a significant and highly encouraging finding, validating the effectiveness of the training. Furthermore, the abstract highlights active participant engagement, evidenced by questions and shared experiences, which indicates a successful fostering of motivation and readiness among cadres to serve as facilitators and motivators for adolescent girls in their communities. These results strongly support the conclusion that structured cadre mentoring, integrating participatory approaches and visual media, is an effective educational strategy. This initiative offers a valuable, replicable model for enhancing adolescent reproductive health literacy in resource-limited environments. A minor, but critical, point for clarification in the abstract is the stated program dates (May 5–10, 2025), which currently indicate a future implementation. This should be verified and corrected if it represents a retrospective study or clarified if it is a planned prospective program being described. While the abstract strongly demonstrates immediate knowledge gains and readiness, future research could explore the longer-term impact of these trained cadres on adolescent girls' health behaviors and the sustainability of the program within the community. Overall, this abstract presents a meritorious and impactful community-based intervention with clear positive outcomes for cadre empowerment, making a significant contribution to the field of accessible reproductive health education.

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