The Mobile-Based Application for Nutrition Monitoring of Sawah Besar Health Center Patients is a product of research conducted by a researcher named DR. Eka Miranda, S.Kom., MMSI with member: Mediana Aryuni, S.Kom., M.Kom., CDAP, - Dr. Alfi Yusrotis Zakiyyah, S.Pd., M.Si.,- Yulia Ery Kurniawati, S.Kom., M.Eng., and also students: KAREN JESSICA WILYANDI, VINCENT, RYAN FEBRIAN.

This product research was carried out at the Sawah Besar Health Center. This application product can be accessed by doctors and patients who are compatible with android-based phones. This product is designed to monitor the nutrition of pregnant women, young women, and brides-to-be through the features that are provided. Other benefits of this product include increasing access to health services without geographical constraints, simplifying the process of consulting nutrition health services using mobile telemedicine applications for the community. This product is also expected to ensure a healthy life and improve welfare for everyone at all ages.

Product Purpose:

The product is designed for nutrition monitoring for pregnant women, young ladies, and prospective brides. It is available on Android cell phones. Both clinicians and patients utilize the application, which is compatible with Android-based mobile phones. The benefits of this product include improved access to health care services without geographical constraints. It simplifies the process of obtaining and consulting nutritional health services using mobile telemedicine applications for the public.

Research background

Low birth weight (LBW) is a condition that arises when a mother suffers from malnutrition during her pregnancy, a lack of regular and full antenatal care (ANC) visits, anemia, chronic energy deficiency (KEK), premature birth, and placental abnormalities.

According to the 2021 Indonesian Nutritional Status (SGI), one in four children in Indonesia is stunted, and one in ten is malnourished (Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia, 2022). Emphasizing nutrition is vital in reducing low birth weight (LBW) situations, where babies are delivered weighing less than 2500 grams.

Research history

This research took place at the Sawah Besar District Health Center. Addressing nutritional issues early is crucial, as is monitoring growth regularly at health facilities. Adolescents, prospective brides, and pregnant women require proper nutrition to prevent infant stunting.

During FGD, discussions with Sawah Besar Health Center revealed the need for a tool to monitor the conditions of pregnant and prospective pregnant women, enabling better nutritional treatment.

On March 31, 2023, the first FGD (Focused Group Discussion) took place as an online meeting. The Sawah Besar Community Health Center explained its approach to handling and monitoring the nutrition of pregnant women. After several FGDs, the final application was completed on January 31, 2024, and successfully launched on March 26, 2024, for internal use.