NERS NEWS — Nursing Professional students from the Faculty of Nursing at Universitas Airlangga Group D3.4 Wave 2 conducted a Hospital Health Education (PKRS) activity regarding postpartum contraception for patients and families in the inpatient ward, with the aim of increasing knowledge about the importance of using contraception after childbirth to maintain maternal and infant health and to regulate ideal pregnancy spacing.
This educational activity was carried out through direct material presentation using presentation media and interactive leaflets. The materials presented included the definition of family planning (KB), the importance of using contraception after childbirth, recommended pregnancy spacing according to the World Health Organization (WHO), various contraceptive methods, the appropriate timing for contraception use after delivery, and contraceptive selection for mothers with certain conditions such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In addition, the students also explained the benefits of postpartum contraception in supporting maternal health recovery, preventing high-risk pregnancies, and supporting optimal infant growth and development.
This activity involved Nursing Professional students from the Faculty of Nursing at Universitas Airlangga Group D3.4 as educational facilitators for patients and families in the hospital inpatient ward. The education was conducted as part of the PKRS program to improve public understanding regarding the importance of pregnancy planning and selecting safe contraceptive methods according to each mother’s health condition.
This activity aimed to improve the health literacy of patients and families regarding postpartum contraception and to help patients choose appropriate and safe contraceptive methods. This educational program also serves as support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4: Quality Education. Through this activity, it is hoped that patients and families will be able to implement healthy pregnancy planning so that maternal and infant health can be maintained properly.
Writer: Nabila Putri Kusuma Wardhani (Kelompok D3.4)
Editor: Nandyta Putri Rahmadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
