INTERVENSI EDUKASI SINGKAT TENTANG ATRESIA BILIER PADA TENAGA KESEHATAN: BUKTI PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KESIAPAN SKRINING DENGAN KARTU WARNA TINJA

Biliary atresia is the most common cause of neonatal cholestasis, characterized by prolonged jaundice, pale stools, and dark-colored urine. Early detection is crucial to prevent further liver damage. However, delayed diagnosis is still frequently encountered, mainly due to the lack of healthcare providers’ knowledge in recognizing the early signs of biliary atresia. This study aimed to determine the significance of a targeted health education intervention in improving knowledge of early detection of biliary atresia among healthcare providers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted at Padangan District General Hospital, Bojonegoro, East Java, using a pre-test/post-test questionnaire design. The health intervention consisted of education on biliary atresia and the introduction of the stool color card as an early detection tool, delivered by a Pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed with a significance level of p