Factors related to the implementation of the congenital hypothyroidism screening program in newborns at the Tugu Health Center, Trenggalek Regency

Background: Congenital Hypothyroidism is a disease caused by decreased or non-functioning thyroid gland that is present since birth. Delayed diagnosis and therapy can cause decreased intellectual function and quality. Therefore, screening is needed so that babies are detected immediately. The congenital hypothyroidism screening program has been carried out since 2023 throughout Indonesia. The government is currently continuing to increase screening coverage in all health facilities. Identification and analysis of factors related to program implementation need to be carried out to increase screening coverage. This study aims to analyze factors related to the implementation of the Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening program. 

Method: This study uses an observational analytical method with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample size studied was 30 postpartum mothers who met the inclusion criteria. The sampling technique was total sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using the fisher-exact test. 

Results: The study showed that most respondents had a good level of knowledge regarding SHK (p = 0.532), most respondents had a negative attitude towards SHK (p = 0.602), most respondents had close access to health services (p = 1.000) and most respondents had BPJS Kesehatan (p = 0.004).

Conclusion: Factors that related to the implementation of the Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening program are ownership of BPJS Health.