HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IVA DENGAN MINAT PEMERIKSAAN IVA PADA WUS USIA 35-40 TAHUN DI DESA KEBONSARI

Abstract

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is one of the effective and simple methods for early detection of cervical cancer. However, the low level of interest among women of reproductive age (35–40 years) in undergoing VIA examination remains a concern. One of the factors assumed to influence this interest is the level of knowledge about the VIA examination. The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between knowledge of VIA and interest in undergoing VIA examination among women of reproductive age (35–40 years) in Kebonsari Village. This study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The population and sample included all women of reproductive age (35–40 years) in Kebonsari Village, totaling 45 respondents, using a total sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaires on VIA knowledge and interest in VIA examination. Based on the Spearman Rho statistical test, the p-value was 0.000 with α = 0.05. Since the significance value was less than α, H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, indicating that there is a relationship between knowledge of VIA and interest in undergoing VIA examination among women of reproductive age (35–40 years) in Kebonsari Village.This finding highlights the importance of improving health education as an effort to increase awareness and participation in early detection of cervical cancer.