MIKM Students Share Voices of Indonesian Mothers on National Radio in Health Promotion Assignment

• By Admin
• Senin, 22 Desember 2025

Four students from the Master of Public Health (MIKM) Program, specialization in Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health (MCH–RH), took part in a live radio broadcast on RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) on 22 December 2025, in commemoration of Mother’s Day. The broadcast was conducted under the theme “Indonesian Mothers: Every Mother Has a Story” and hosted by RRI broadcaster Larasati.

The participating students were: Bdn. Ni Putu Wahyu Widyarini, S.Tr.Keb; Ni Putu Sri Ekawati, S.KM; Bdn. Ni Nyoman Wariyanti, S.ST.Keb; and Putu Yunita, S.KM. Their participation was part of an academic assignment for the Health Promotion course, designed to strengthen students’ practical communication skills and their ability to translate public health concepts into messages accessible to the wider community.

During the broadcast, the students shared personal and reflective stories about balancing their roles as mothers, professionals, and graduate students. They discussed managing time between academic responsibilities, professional duties, family life, and cultural obligations, emphasizing the importance of role-sharing and mutual support within the family. The discussion highlighted that motherhood is a long and diverse journey—each mother’s path is unique—and that pursuing education and personal aspirations does not diminish one’s role as a mother.

The students also reflected on how studying in the MIKM Program has strengthened their perspectives. Exposure to classmates from diverse professional backgrounds has enriched their learning experience, fostered strong peer support, and created a close sense of academic community, particularly within the MCH–RH specialization. They emphasized the importance of evidence-based communication, noting that public health messages must be grounded in data and updated knowledge. Through their studies, they have gained skills in program evaluation, content development, and health promotion tools—competencies directly applicable to their roles as health promoters in the workplace.

An important topic addressed during the broadcast was the common societal belief that a “good mother” must sacrifice her dreams for her family. The students collectively challenged this notion, stressing that with appropriate timing, clear communication, and spousal support, mothers can pursue education and personal growth without compromising their children’s well-being. They shared practical strategies such as alternating responsibilities with their partners, fostering independence in children, and maintaining mutual respect within the family.

This activity demonstrates how the MIKM Program integrates academic learning with real-world public engagement. Through this radio broadcast, students applied health promotion theories in a practical setting, strengthened their communication skills, and contributed to public discourse on maternal well-being, gender equity, and mental health.

For the program, the activity reflects a learning approach that is relevant, contextual, and closely aligned with professional practice. It also illustrates how coursework supports students not only academically, but also personally and socially—preparing them to become reflective, empathetic, and competent public health professionals. The experience reinforces the program’s commitment to community-oriented learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of graduates who are capable of promoting health through evidence-based, culturally sensitive communication.