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PENERAPAN SIAGA SEHAT MOBILE KIT DAN INSTALASI TEKNOLOGI AIR BERSIH DALAM PENANGGULANGAN KESEHATAN PASCA BENCANA BANJIR BANDANG

2026-05-05T04:58:22+00:00

Background: The flash floods (galodo) that occurred in South Batipuh District and X Koto District, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, had significant impacts on public health, health service systems, access to clean water, as well as sanitation and environmental conditions. Damage to infrastructure, disruption of health service access, and environmental degradation increased the risk of infectious and environmentally related diseases and exacerbated pre-existing non-communicable diseases among affected populations. Purpose: This Community Service Program aimed to describe and analyze the implementation of the Siaga Sehat Mobile Kit, the installation of clean water and sanitation technologies, and the safety environment for recovery approach as post-disaster health recovery interventions. Method: A participatory descriptive approach was employed through mobile health services, installation of emergency clean water facilities, distribution of hygiene supplies, health education, and capacity building for community health centers (puskesmas) and local communities. The activities were conducted from 19 to 21 December 2025 in several affected villages (nagari), involving lecturers from Universitas Prima Nusantara Bukittinggi, primary health care personnel, volunteers, and local government authorities. Results: The results demonstrated improved access to basic health services for vulnerable groups, enhanced availability and quality of clean water, and strengthened partner capacity in post-disaster health and sanitation management. Conclusion: The program contributed to strengthening the resilience of the local health system and shows potential for replication in other disaster-prone areas.

SKRINING KADAR HEMOGLOBIN DARAH SEBAGAI UPAYA DETEKSI DINI ANEMIA PADA SANTRIWATI PONDOK PESANTREN

2026-07-09T04:26:52+00:00

Anemia among adolescent girls remains a common health problem and may affect learning concentration, immunity, and reproductive health. One of the efforts for early detection of anemia is hemoglobin screening. This community service activity aimed to determine hemoglobin levels as an effort for early detection of anemia among female students at Zeinta Elharam Baraca Islamic Boarding School. The screening was conducted using an Easy Touch hemoglobin testing device on 30 participants. The results showed that the mean age of participants was 13.80 years, ranging from 12 to 17 years. Of the 30 students examined, 5 students (16.7%) had hemoglobin levels below normal, while 25 students (83.3%) had normal hemoglobin levels. These findings indicate that some students are still at risk of anemia and require follow-up actions such as nutrition education, periodic hemoglobin monitoring, and appropriate health interventions. Hemoglobin screening can serve as an effective initial step in the early detection of anemia among female students in Islamic boarding schools.

OPTIMALISASI PENGETAHUAN PEKERJA MELALUI EDUKASI POSISI ERGONOMI DI SATUAN PELAYANAN PEMENUHAN GIZI

2026-07-09T04:33:37+00:00

The main problem identified was that many workers still performed work activities using non-ergonomic postures, such as bending for prolonged periods, sitting in low positions, and rarely performing stretching exercises, which increased the risk of back pain and muscle fatigue. This community service activity aimed to improve workers’ knowledge regarding ergonomic working positions as an effort to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among 14 workers at the Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) Purin. The activity included observation, pre-test, ergonomic education using poster media, demonstrations of proper posture and stretching exercises, followed by post-test and evaluation.The results showed improved workers’ knowledge after the intervention. Before the intervention, most workers had a moderate level of knowledge (85.72%), while after the program, 64.29% of workers achieved a high level of knowledge and none remained in low category. Workers also reported a better understanding of proper working methods and the importance of maintaining correct body posture while working. Ergonomic education through poster media and demonstrations effectively increased worker’s knowledge and may help prevent musculoskeletal disorders while promoting occupational safety and productivity.

PEMBERDAYAAN KELUARGA MELALUI EDUKASI NUTRISI SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI DESA TIRTANADI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KORLEKO

2026-06-30T06:41:42+00:00

Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem and a major public health challenge in Indonesia, including in Tirtanadi Village, within the working area of Korleko Community Health Center, where cases of growth retardation among children are still found due to inadequate nutritional intake. One of the factors contributing to stunting is the limited knowledge of families regarding nutrition and appropriate parenting practices that support child growth and development. This community service activity aimed to improve family knowledge and awareness of the importance of adequate nutrition as an effort to prevent stunting. The method used was family-based nutrition education through health counseling, interactive discussions, and the distribution of educational materials to families with toddlers. The activity involved community health volunteers and local healthcare workers to strengthen participants’ understanding. The results showed an increase in family knowledge regarding balanced nutrition, the selection of nutritious foods, and the importance of the role of all family members in supporting child growth and development. Participants also demonstrated high enthusiasm throughout the activity and were able to explain the educational materials they had received. It can be concluded that family empowerment through nutrition education is an effective strategy for increasing community knowledge and awareness in preventing stunting in Tirtanadi Village.

OPTIMALISASI PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA PADA REMAJA PUTRI MELALUI KOMBINASI SUPLEMENTASI ZAT BESI DAN JUS LEMON

2026-05-20T08:01:43+00:00

Anemia among adolescent girls remains a common health problem caused by menstruation, inadequate iron intake, and low adherence to iron supplementation consumption. One effort to improve iron absorption is by combining iron supplementation with lemon juice containing vitamin C. This community service activity aimed to help improve hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls through the combination of iron supplementation and lemon juice administration. The methods included health education, hemoglobin level examination, administration of iron tablets combined with lemon juice, and consumption assistance involving 15 adolescent girls in Bandar Surabaya Village, Bandarjaya District, Central Lampung in 2025. Evaluation was carried out by measuring hemoglobin levels before and after the intervention during the activity. The results showed that the average hemoglobin level increased from 10.8 g/dL before the intervention to 12.4 g/dL after the administration of iron tablets combined with lemon juice. A total of 80.0% of participants experienced increased hemoglobin levels after the intervention. This activity demonstrates that the combination of iron supplementation and lemon juice can help improve hemoglobin levels and support anemia prevention efforts among adolescent girls

PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TENTANG DIABETES MELITUS PADA REMAJA MELALUI PENDEKATAN PEER EDUCATION

2026-07-09T04:30:42+00:00

Indonesia continues to face a double burden of disease, characterized by the persistence of infectious diseases alongside a rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Among these, diabetes mellitus represents an increasing global health threat. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, affecting both productive age groups and the elderly. The risk of developing diabetes in adolescents is exacerbated by the rising prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors, including central obesity, elevated blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and glucose dysregulation. However, a peer-to-peer approach is needed to provide counseling regarding prevention because it has been proven effective in increasing knowledge and changing behavior. This community service activity aimed to enhance adolescents' knowledge and understanding of diabetes mellitus through health education. The methods employed included lectures followed by question-and-answer sessions conducted by nurse students as part of a peer group with the assistance of the community service team. Evaluations and observations conducted after the program demonstrated that the health education effectively improved the knowledge and understanding of adolescents at SMAN 7 Mataram regarding diabetes mellitus risk factors.

INOVASI PANGAN LOKAL BERBASIS DAUN KELOR SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING PADA BALITA

2026-07-09T04:39:02+00:00

Stunting remains one of the chronic nutritional problems among toddlers that requires preventive efforts through the utilization of highly nutritious local food sources. Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) are a local food rich in protein, iron, calcium, vitamins, and antioxidants, making them potentially beneficial in supporting the nutritional needs of toddlers. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of mothers with toddlers through local food innovations based on moringa leaves in the form of moringa nuggets and moringa pudding as an effort to prevent stunting among toddlers in Tonasa Village, Gowa Regency. The activity methods included coordination with village authorities and health cadres, participant identification, implementation of a knowledge pre-test, education regarding stunting and the benefits of moringa leaves, demonstrations and training on moringa-based food processing, distribution of recipe leaflets, implementation of a post-test, and evaluation of the application of moringa-based foods

within toddlers’ families. A total of 15 participants were involved in the activity, comprising 10 mothers of toddlers and 5 Posyandu cadres. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge, where the proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 27% during the pre-test to 87% during the post-test. Participants’ skills in processing moringa leaves into nutritious food also improved, from 20% to 80% in the good category. In addition, most participants stated that their toddlers liked the moringa nugget and moringa pudding products provided during the training and had started to apply them as additional family meals. This local food innovation based on moringa leaves was considered effective, economical, easy to implement, and has the potential to support sustainable stunting prevention efforts among toddlers at the community level.

PENGARUH ACTIVE STRETCHING DAN HAND EXERCISE UNTUK MENCEGAH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS

2026-07-09T04:40:49+00:00

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that may lead to musculoskeletal complications, one of which is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Prolonged hyperglycemia can impair the median nerve, resulting in pain, tingling, numbness, and decreased hand function. This community service activity aimed to implement active stretching and hand exercises to reduce symptom severity and improve hand functional ability as a preventive measure against CTS in individuals with diabetes mellitus. The activity was conducted in Tanjung Village, North Lombok Regency, and involved 18 participants with diabetes mellitus. The intervention consisted of active stretching and hand exercises performed three times per week for two weeks, with a total of six sessions lasting 25 minutes each. The results showed reductions in symptom severity and hand functional impairment. Eight

participants demonstrated improved hand function, while ten participants had unchanged scores. Active stretching and hand exercises contributed to reducing symptom severity and improving hand functional ability among individuals with diabetes mellitus. These exercises can be implemented as simple, safe, and easily performed non-pharmacological interventions to help reduce the risk of CTS.

PENDAMPINGAN PADA IBU HAMIL UNTUK MENIGKATKAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA PADA MASA KEHAMILAN

2026-07-09T04:43:08+00:00

Anemia is one of the most common health problems affecting pregnant women and may lead to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. One of the government's strategies to prevent anemia is the provision of Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets; however, adherence to IFA tablet consumption among pregnant women remains low. This community service program aimed to improve adherence to IFA tablet consumption and increase hemoglobin levels among pregnant women with anemia through a mentoring program. The intervention was conducted through home visits over a two-week period, including pre- and post-intervention hemoglobin assessment, education on anemia and the importance of IFA supplementation, nutritional counseling, and monitoring of IFA tablet consumption using an adherence checklist. The program involved seven pregnant women diagnosed with anemia in Lembar Selatan Village, West Lombok Regency. The results showed that six of the seven participants experienced an increase in hemoglobin levels after the mentoring program, while one participant showed a decrease due to family-related problems that affected adherence to IFA tablet consumption and adequate nutritional intake. The mentoring program also improved participants' understanding of anemia and the importance of regular IFA tablet consumption. In conclusion, home-based mentoring through education, counseling, and adherence monitoring was effective in improving hemoglobin levels among most pregnant women with anemia. Family involvement was identified as an important supporting factor for the success of the intervention..

PENGENDALIAN HIPERTENSI DAN SENAM HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA

2026-07-09T04:51:23+00:00

Hypertension is a global health problem that poses a risk of cardiovascular complications such as myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke, as well as chronic kidney disease and blindness when it affects the kidneys. Older adults are at high risk for hypertension; therefore, education is needed regarding its definition, causes, risks, complications, and management, along with an introduction to hypertension exercises as a non-pharmacological method to lower blood pressure and improve quality of life. Methods: The program was conducted in the service area of the Penimbung Community Health Center using a step-by-step educational approach involving visual and verbal instruction, followed by training and guidance on performing hypertension exercises. Results: Interactive health education increased the elderly participants’ knowledge of hypertension by 85%, while regular hypertension exercise reduced average systolic blood pressure by 10 mmHg within three months. Discussion: A step-by-step educational approach using visual and verbal methods, combined with hypertension exercise, effectively improved understanding and lowered blood pressure among the elderly, making it a practical and sustainable model for non-pharmacological intervention in primary health care

EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN DAN PENANGANAN STUNTING PADA BALITA

2026-06-30T15:45:44+00:00

Background: Stunting remains a chronic nutritional issue requiring a multi-professional approach. The stunting prevalence in Pekalongan City is recorded at 18.7%, which is still above the national target of 14%. This community service activity aims to provide education on the prevention and management of stunting among children under five in the working area of the Jenggot Community Health Center (Puskesmas), Pekalongan City. Methods: This activity employed educational and mentoring methods utilizing an interprofessional collaborative approach during the planning stage. The target participants were five families with stunted children under five, selected based on recommendations from the community health center. Data were collected through family assessments, questionnaires regarding knowledge, parenting practices, and dietary habits, as well as anthropometric measurements and Z-score calculations. Interventions were implemented through interprofessional collaboration involving nurses, physicians, and nutritionists. Activities included education, demonstrations on preparing nutritious food, parenting guidance, and evaluation. Results:The average family knowledge score increased from 58 (pre-test) to 90 (post-test). Family parenting practices improved from the “sometimes” category to “often,” while children's dietary habits improved through increased dietary variety and animal protein intake. Conclusion: Education on stunting prevention and management improved family knowledge, parenting practices, and dietary habits. Interprofessional collaboration among health professionals facilitated more comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable interventions for preventing and managing stunting in children under five.

PEMBERDAYAAN KELUARGA DALAM PEMANTAUAN NUTRISI IBU HAMIL SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KEK DALAM KEHAMILAN

2026-07-25T03:41:50+00:00

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women remains a significant health problem that increases the risk of pregnancy complications, childbirth problems, and low birth weight infants. Family members, especially husbands, play an essential role in supporting the nutritional needs of pregnant women as an effort to prevent CED. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of families in monitoring maternal nutrition in the working area of Sengkol Public Health Center. The methods used included health education, interactive discussions, nutrition monitoring demonstrations, and the distribution of educational media such as leaflets and daily food intake monitoring sheets for pregnant women. The participants consisted of pregnant women and their family members. The results showed an improvement in family understanding regarding the definition, risk factors, impacts, and prevention of CED during pregnancy. Families also demonstrated increased skills in monitoring maternal dietary patterns and supporting the consumption of nutritious foods and iron supplementation tablets. This activity had a positive impact on family involvement in maintaining the nutritional status of pregnant women and is expected to become an effective strategy for preventing CED in the community. Continuous educational programs and assistance from health workers are needed to strengthen the role of families in supporting maternal health.

OPTIMALISASI LITERASI REMAJA MENGENAI GLOBAL WARMING MELALUI INOVASI MEDIA TAS EDUKASI KESEHATAN

2026-07-25T03:37:00+00:00

Background: Global warming is driven by increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, one of which originates from the widespread use of single-use polyethylene plastic bags that are difficult to decompose and release harmful emissions when burned. These environmental changes contribute to an increased risk of tropical infectious diseases, respiratory disorders, and waterborne diseases. Therefore, raising public awareness to adopt reusable environmentally friendly bags as an alternative to single-use plastic bags is essential.

Objective: This community engagement program aimed to train students to develop Health Education Totebag as an educational medium to promote plastic bag reduction campaigns while enhancing awareness of healthy lifestyles. Methods: The program involved 11 students from eight Health Vocational High Schools in Pontianak and Kubu Raya. The workshop began with educational sessions on global warming and waste management delivered by the Environmental Agency, followed by hands-on training in designing educational posters using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The completed poster designs were printed on canvas tote bags to serve as environmental education media. The program was evaluated by assessing the quality of the poster designs based on theme relevance, creativity, clarity of educational messages, and visual quality. Results: Participants demonstrated improved skills in designing educational posters using AI-based technology. The program also strengthened students' entrepreneurial competencies by introducing the potential commercialization of environmentally friendly educational tote bags. Conclusion: The Health Education Totebag is an effective educational medium and an environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags. It supports plastic reduction policies while promoting public awareness of sustainable Green Living practices.

Keywords: Educational tote bag, Health, School Health Unit (UKS), Eco-friendly

PEMBERDAYAAN IBU PKK MELALUI PENANAMAN TANAMAN OBAT KELUARGA DAN PEMBUATAN MINUMAN HERBAL PENDUKUNG PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN

2026-07-25T03:34:27+00:00

Family medicinal plants (TOGA) are natural resources with great potential to support community health independently. Lack of community knowledge about utilizing TOGA as herbal drinks is a problem that needs to be addressed. This community service activity aims to improve residents' knowledge and skills in planting TOGA and processing it into immunity-boosting herbal drinks based on ginger (Zingiber officinale), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), honey, and lime (Citrus aurantifolia). The methods used include counseling, live demonstrations, and planting practice as well as herbal drink preparation. The activity was carried out in Banyu Urip Village, Surabaya City, attended by 30 participants. The results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge from an average pre-test score of 52.3 to 83.7 on the post-test. All participants were able to independently practice planting TOGA and making herbal drinks. The conclusion of this activity is that the TOGA-based community service program has proven effective in increasing community knowledge and skills in utilizing herbal plants to maintain body immunity

EDUKASI NENEK UNTUK PENGUATAN PERAN DALAM PENCEGAHAN STUNTING

2026-07-09T04:23:36+00:00

Background: Grandmothers play a crucial role in supporting child growth and development, particularly in family contexts where they are primary caregivers during pregnancy and early childhood. Evidence indicates that although grandmothers significantly influence caregiving practices, their role is often limited by insufficient knowledge regarding balanced nutrition and appropriate infant feeding practices. Limited understanding of stunting, its determinants, and preventive strategies may contribute to suboptimal nutritional practices that increase children’s risk of growth faltering. Objective: This study aimed to enhance grandmothers’ knowledge of nutrition and caregiving practices and to improve their skills in processing local foods into healthy and nutritious meals. Methods: A community-based intervention was conducted using an educational approach combined with a practical cooking class involving 15 participants. Program effectiveness was evaluated through structured observation of cooking-class performance and measurement of knowledge using validated pre-test and post-test instruments. Results: The findings demonstrated a substantial improvement in participants’ knowledge scores, increasing from 64 ± 2.51 before the intervention to 89 ± 6.72 after the intervention, with a mean difference of 25 ± 3.74. Evaluation of the cooking-class activities indicated that participant performance was categorized as very good. Conclusion: The intervention effectively improved grandmothers’ knowledge regarding caregiving practices, exclusive breastfeeding, and infant and toddler nutrition, highlighting the importance of empowering extended family members as key agents in stunting prevention efforts.