Authors : Sukini; Wahyu Jati Dyah Utami; Endah Suprihatin; Suwarsono; Widia Susanti; Betty Saptiwi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov115

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Abstract : Background: Pregnancy leads to hormonal changes that can affect oral health, making women more prone to gum disease and tooth decay. Despite this, many pregnant women do not visit the dentist regularly. Using digital apps to provide education could be a new and effective way to address this issue. Objective: To assess how well the Gingivimil Android app improves the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dental health among pregnant women. Methods: The research development process included five stages: collecting information, designing the app, getting expert approval, conducting product trials, and creating the final product. A total of fifty pregnant women took part in the study, with twenty-five assigned to the intervention group, who used the Gingivimil app, and twenty-five in the control group, who received information through leaflets. The data was analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the independent t-test. Results: Expert validation indicated that the application achieved a feasibility score of 88%, which falls within the very feasible category. The difference test revealed a statistically significant improvement in the intervention group compared to the control group: knowledge scores increased from 64.64 ± 8.67 to 80.40 ± 7.85 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The Gingivimil app is effective in enhancing the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of pregnant women regarding the maintenance of dental and oral health. This app has the potential to be incorporated into antenatal care services.

Keywords : Android Application, Dental Health, Digital Education, Gingivimil, Pregnant Women.

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