INCREASING WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE’S KNOWLEDGE OF REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS SELF-EXAMINATION (ROSE) FOR EARLY CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION WITH A DEMONSTRATION METHOD IN RIAU PROVINCE

Background: Nurses play an essential role in health services. According to the policy of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, number 40 of 2017, they have independent authority as professionals and develop professional careers. Many hospitals still have not implemented policies for developing professional career paths for clinical nurses. Introduction: Optimal understanding of the examination of early detection of cervical cancer in women, can prevent cervical cancer, that is, malignant diseases that can attack the reproductive organs of a woman. Goal: By having women of childbearing age self-examine for cervical cancer screening using a demonstration method in the province of Riau, this study aims to increase knowledge about reproductive organs. Methods: A pre-experimental-test-post-test design from one group was used in this study, and a demonstration time of counseling was given for 30 minutes, given twice for two weeks to women of childbearing age, to more quickly understand the content of the video. Using the purposive sampling technique, a total of 55 respondents were included in the study, which was carried out in the Garuda Pekanbaru Health Center's working area. The Reproductive Organs Self-Examination (ROSE) knowledge questionnaire served as the measuring tool and underwent validity and reliability testing. Using the Wilcoxon test, univariate and bivariate data analyses were performed. Results: Enhancing women's knowledge of reproductive organs through self-examination among those of childbearing age is crucial for cervical cancer screening, employing the demonstration method in Riau Province. The results obtained in this study, show that the p-value is 0.000, indicating the demographic profile of the participants. It revealed that 49.1 percent were in the late adulthood stage, 49.1 percent belonged to the Minang tribe, 80 percent were multiparous women, 50.9 percent had a high school education, and 72.7 percent were housewives. Conclusion: The identification of cervical cancer screening through the ROSE technique has the potential to enhance the understanding of women in their reproductive years regarding the implementation of cervical cancer screening. Recommendation: This study can serve as a reference for healthcare institutions to increase women's knowledge during childbearing age when they are very at risk of being easily exposed is about the prevention of cervical cancer.