University of Luzon Celebrates Collaborative Research Publication on Maternal and Fetal Well-being

The University of Luzon is proud to announce the publication of its first collaborative research study with Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu, Indonesia. This significant achievement marks a key milestone in the University’s commitment to international academic partnerships and impactful research.

The study, titled “Empowering Cadres in Optimizing Pregnant Women’s Nutrition and Monitoring Fetal Well-Being Through Maternal Neonatal Education Model Family Culturally Based,” has been officially published in the Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (DIKDIMAS). The research underscores the critical role of culturally tailored education in improving maternal nutrition and enhancing fetal monitoring within communities. It specifically focuses on empowering local health volunteers, known as cadres, to facilitate positive change in their respective areas.

Luzonians are encouraged to read the full article, which highlights innovative approaches to community health and education. The research team, led by Nur Elly, Rahma Annisa, Dwi Wulandari, and Dr. Jordan Llego from the University of Luzon, merits commendation for their dedication and contribution to this vital field. The publication date for the study was June 26, 2025.

This research aligns directly with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, by addressing maternal health and infant care, and SDG 4: Quality Education, through its emphasis on culturally sensitive educational models for health volunteers. Furthermore, it contributes to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by exemplifying successful international academic collaboration in addressing global health challenges.