Developing and Validating an Integrated Sinara Application as a Database for Cervical Cancer Risk in Indonesia

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Informatics
• Mobile Health (mHealth)

Background:

• Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in developing nations like Indonesia, due to low screening rates.
• Identifying women at high risk for cervical cancer is crucial for improving screening coverage and early detection efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate the Integrated Sinara application, a mobile and web-based database system.
• To assess the reliability and usability of the Integrated Sinara application for identifying women at risk of cervical cancer.

Main Methods:

• A Research and Development (R&D) design using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model was employed.
• The Integrated Sinara application was developed as a mobile app linked to a web-based database.
• 100 respondents in Maluku, Indonesia, participated in the application testing.

Main Results:

• The Integrated Sinara application demonstrated strong validity (r-count > r-table) and reliability (coefficient = 0.891).
• Usability testing yielded a high feasibility score of 87.6%, indicating the application is well-suited for user adoption.
• The application successfully functions as a database for identifying women at risk of cervical cancer.

Conclusions:

• The Integrated Sinara application is a valid, reliable, and usable tool for identifying women at risk of cervical cancer in Indonesia.
• The application facilitates targeted outreach by health workers to high-risk populations, potentially improving screening coverage.
• Future development should include an iOS version and further evaluation of the system's impact and scalability.