Early Detection and Intervention of Preschool-Aged Children Using Android-Based Monitoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java
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Title
Early Detection and Intervention of Preschool-Aged Children Using Android-Based Monitoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java
Subject
android, early detection of development, preschool
Description
Preschool age is widely recognized as a critical phase in child development, often referred to as the golden period, the
window of opportunity, and the critical period. Alarming statistics from the Indonesian Ministry of Health reveal that
16% of Indonesian toddlers, amounting to 0.4 million children, experience developmental delays, encompassing fine and
gross motor skills, hearing impairments, reduced cognitive abilities, and speech delays. This study aims to assess the
effectiveness of an Android-based early detection and intervention system on the development of preschool children
during the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Java. The research employed a quasiexperimental design without a control group using a range of instruments, including observation sheets, the Sahabat
Bunda application, the pre-screening developmental questionnaire (PDQ), and anthropometric measurements. Data
analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test because the data were not normally distributed. The study’s results
underscore a significant influence between the initial developmental status of children and their subsequent progress
following developmental intervention, with a remarkable p-value of 0.001. In conclusion, this research demonstrates that
providing developmental intervention positively impacts the overall development of preschool children. This study
substantially benefits the community, specifically preschool-age children and their parents. The utilization of the Sahabat
Bunda application emerges as a valuable tool for early detection of developmental issues and to foster the growth of
preschool-age children. This research contributes to enhancing child development, particularly in the context of the
COVID-19 pandemic
window of opportunity, and the critical period. Alarming statistics from the Indonesian Ministry of Health reveal that
16% of Indonesian toddlers, amounting to 0.4 million children, experience developmental delays, encompassing fine and
gross motor skills, hearing impairments, reduced cognitive abilities, and speech delays. This study aims to assess the
effectiveness of an Android-based early detection and intervention system on the development of preschool children
during the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Java. The research employed a quasiexperimental design without a control group using a range of instruments, including observation sheets, the Sahabat
Bunda application, the pre-screening developmental questionnaire (PDQ), and anthropometric measurements. Data
analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test because the data were not normally distributed. The study’s results
underscore a significant influence between the initial developmental status of children and their subsequent progress
following developmental intervention, with a remarkable p-value of 0.001. In conclusion, this research demonstrates that
providing developmental intervention positively impacts the overall development of preschool children. This study
substantially benefits the community, specifically preschool-age children and their parents. The utilization of the Sahabat
Bunda application emerges as a valuable tool for early detection of developmental issues and to foster the growth of
preschool-age children. This research contributes to enhancing child development, particularly in the context of the
COVID-19 pandemic
Creator
Triwiji Lestari, Elisa
Source
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v27i3.1250
Publisher
Universitas Indonesia
Date
2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
pISSN 1410-4490; eISSN 2354-9203
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Collection
Citation
Triwiji Lestari, Elisa, “Early Detection and Intervention of Preschool-Aged Children Using Android-Based Monitoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10960.