Community-Based Knowledge Systems and Energy-Aware Empowerment in Breast Cancer Prevention: A Case Study from Bontang, Indonesia

This study presents a quantitative analysis of breast cancer awareness in relation to energy and ICT infrastructure in Bontang City, Indonesia.Using a structured survey and statistical modeling, the research evaluates how access to electricity, mobile internet, and communication tools affects health knowledge dissemination.A sample of 23 participants including health cadres, survivors, and community members was assessed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), Chi-Square tests, and Pearson correlation to determine key factors influencing preventive behavior.Results reveal that infrastructure access, awareness engagement, and source credibility significantly enhance breast cancer knowledge dissemination, while social resistance and misinformation pose substantial barriers.The findings underscore the importance of integrated energy and health communication strategies, suggesting that reliable infrastructure is essential not only for physical well-being but also for supporting preventive healthcare education.This research contributes a replicable quantitative framework to support community-based health planning in energy-constrained regions.