In small focus group discussions and religious meetings we could create an open space to ask questions and discuss delicate, sexual health related topics in order to prevent missunderstandings and to raise knowledge. For us it is very important to listen and understand different perceptions and values. At the same time we try to share […]
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From June to August 2018 Dr. Teresa Pfeiffenberger ran a study to understand the awareness of HPV and related diseases amongst women in both rural and urban areas of the Yogyakarta Special Region. A very strong dependency on education levels was found. E.g. women from the rural area with high levels of education were not […]
Preventing Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Indonesia
NPCAA project Developing a mobile app to raise awareness of Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) and to gather epidemiological data SUMMARY: Yogyahealth aims to develop a mobile application, text messaging alert system, and website to improve NPC awareness in local communities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Additionally, this will improve patient compliance with treatment and establish a tool for […]