Authors : Aji Saipul Rakhman; Sukini; Supriyana

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr1867

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Abstract : Gingivitis is one of the most common gingival health problems among pregnant women, influenced by hormonal changes, lack of knowledge, and improper toothbrushing technique. Early detection of gingival conditions and proper toothbrushing skills are important factors in preventing periodontal disease. However, gingival examination is still mostly performed manually and has not yet been integrated into an easily accessible digital system for independent use. An innovation that may enhance early detection and monitoring of gingival health is the web-based SIGI (Dental Health Information System) equipped with SIGI-Scan and SIGI-Brush features, expected to improve tooth brushing skills and independent gingivitis detection. To develop an innovative web-based SIGI (Dental Health Information System) model that is effective, efficient, and feasible to implement in improving toothbrushing skills and early detection of gingivitis among pregnant women. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research stages included needs identification, system design and development, expert validation, feasibility test 1, and feasibility test 2. The study design used a pre-experimental one group pre-posttest design. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using a nonparametric test. The research sample consisted of 30 pregnant women at Puskesmas Citeras who were given SIGI application intervention for 14 days. Expert validation showed p = 0.000, indicating that SIGI is feasible to use. Effectiveness testing showed that SIGI significantly improved toothbrushing skills and supported early gingivitis detection with p = 0.000. Feasibility test 2 also obtained p = 0.000, meaning SIGI is feasible to be implemented independently by pregnant women. The web-based SIGI (Dental Health Information System) is proven to be effective, efficient, and feasible in improving toothbrushing skills and early gingivitis detection among pregnant women.

Keywords : SIGI; Anterior Gingivitis; Toothbrushing Skills; Pregnant Women.

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