Jurnal Empathy Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Jurnal Empathy Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, with registered number 2654-850X (print) and 2723-6188 (on line), is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta. It is in the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to community services. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of community services. This journal provides a forum for exchanging community services issues related to the world of health which include nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine (herbal), occupational therapy, prosthetic orthotics, speech therapy, public health, medicine, and health education. The submission process is open throughout the year. All texts submitted will be through multiple peer reviews and editorial reviews before being accepted for publication. Starting in March 2020, Jurnal Empathy uses an Open Journal System that requires all authors to register before they are allowed to upload the manuscript they write online. After that, editors, peer reviewers, and writers can monitor the processing of the manuscript. ACCREDITATION: RE-ACCREDITATION RESULT Start from June 2021, Based on Excerpts and Decrees of the Minister of Research and Technology / Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency, with Number: 105/E/KPT/2022, Jurnal Empathy Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat has accredited SINTA 4 (4rd Grade Journal). The Accreditation is valid until 2025.
Edukasi Ortotik-Prostetik untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Kesehatan dan Pengenalan Karier pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah
Background: Prosthetic Orthotic Education is the study that engaged in health services in the manufacture of artificial limbs (prosthetic) and supportive limb device (orthosis), while the Prosthetic Orthotic Profession is a health worker who works in the field of prosthetic orthotics. In Indonesia, many people do not know about Prosthetic Orthotic Education and the Prosthetic Orthotic Profession. So that it offers education to high school students who are considered effective to increase their knowledge. The study was conducted in April 2022. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education on Prosthetic Orthotic Education and Prosthetic Orthotic Profession on the knowledge of 11th grade high school students at SMAN 1 Ngemplak. Methods: This community service activity aimed to improve to examine the impact of orthotics and prosthetics education, on the knowledge and awareness of 11th-grade students at SMAN 1 Ngemplak. The activity involved 40 students and was carried out through material presentations, interactive discussions, and question and answer sessions that emphasized basic concepts, tool functions, and the role of professionals in rehabilitation. Results: The results showed a significant shift in knowledge: the proportion of students in the Good category increased from 35% (14/40) to 95% (38/40), while the Fair category decreased from 60% to 5% and the Poor category from 5% to 0%. The activity ran smoothly with active student participation and school support. Conclusion: Orthotic-prosthetic education at the secondary school level is effective in improving health literacy and career understanding; follow-up in the form of simple practical sessions or educational visits is recommended to deepen understanding.
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Pengaruh Edukasi Tentang Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) Melalui Media Leaflet terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Putri
Background: Early detection of breast cancer can be carried out through Breast Self-Examination (BSE), which helps identify any lumps or abnormalities in the breast. However, a lack of awareness about BSE among adolescents affects their ability to perform it correctly. Educating young women about BSE through leaflet media can significantly enhance their knowledge and attitudes toward it. This activity aims to provide SADARI education based on leaflets to young women in Polonharjo Village and to monitor changes in knowledge and attitudes through pre- and post-session assessments. Methods The SADARI education programme based on leaflets (±20 minutes) was given to 75 adolescent girls, with measurements of knowledge (structured questionnaire) and attitude (Likert scale) before and after the session. Data were summarised descriptively and analysed in pairs. Results: The results revealed a significant increase in the average knowledge score, which rose from 13.92 to 21.53 after the intervention. Similarly, the average attitude score increased from 43.61 to 62.63. The test indicated a significant improvement in knowledge post-intervention. Conclusion: Providing education about Breast Self-Examination (BSE) through leaflet media effectively enhances the knowledge and attitudes of young women in X Village regarding breast health.
Program Edukasi Memerah ASI terhadap Pengetahuan Ibu Nifas dalam Memerah ASI
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia has not yet reached 100%. One effective strategy to support successful breastfeeding is by educating mothers on how to express breast milk. Educating mothers on this practice is crucial to enhancing their knowledge and supporting the success of exclusive breastfeeding. This activity aims to implement a breast milk expression education programme for postpartum mothers at the Gantiwarno Community Health Centre and to monitor changes in knowledge through pre- and post-session. Methods: This community service was conducted in the working area of the Gantiwarno Community Health Centre, Klaten, in October 2022, targeting 23 postpartum mothers who were selected purposively. The intervention took the form of approximately 20 minutes of education on expressing breast milk using leaflets, preceded by a pre-test and followed by a post-test immediately after the session. Knowledge was measured using a structured questionnaire, and changes in pairs were analysed using the Wilcoxon test (α=0.05) after obtaining consent to participate. Results: The majority of participants were aged 20–35 years (73.9%), had a high school education (69.6%), were not formally employed (65.2%), and were multiparous (69.6%). Before the session, knowledge was predominantly in the ‘fair’ category (60.9%); after education, the ‘good’ category increased to 39.1%. Paired analysis showed a significant increase (p=0.03). Conclusion: Education on expressing breast milk positively affected the knowledge of postpartum mothers at the Gantiwarno Health Center. Therefore, it is important to provide such education to improve maternal knowledge, which can contribute to achieving the goal of exclusive breastfeeding.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Pencegahan Diare Melalui Edukasi dengan Menggunakan Media Audio Visual pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Background: Diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of death in children, making prevention and control efforts crucial. Health education, using media such as leaflets and audio-visual tools, plays a vital role in raising awareness. This activity aims to implement a school-based community service programme and evaluate the improvement in knowledge and attitudes towards diarrhoea prevention among fifth-grade students at SDN Temboro 1 after audiovisual-based health education. Methods: This school-based PkM programme presented audiovisual modules on diarrhoea prevention to 36 fifth-grade students and conducted pre- and post-tests to monitor their learning outcomes. Knowledge was measured using a structured questionnaire (multiple choice/true-false), and attitudes were measured using a 4-point Likert scale; both were administered immediately before and after the session. Results: Pre- and post-monitoring showed improvement in both approaches; the audiovisual group recorded an average knowledge score of 70.89 and an attitude score of 66.33 after the session. These findings confirm that audiovisual education is more effective in optimising understanding and attitudes towards diarrhoea prevention in the context of school-based PkM. Conclusion: Audio-visual health education proves to be an effective method in enhancing both knowledge and attitudes toward diarrhea prevention in elementary school students.
Interactive Storytelling as a Strategy for Improving the English Vocabulary of Young Children
Background: Community service is an integrated program that involves professionals with the community where community empowerment is directly applied from the beginning to the end of the program. This study aims to introduce early childhood to speak English by using story telling. This activity was carried out at TPQ Masjid Baitul Baasyir in Tohudan Village Colomadu Karanganyar. Methods: The activity was held at the TPQ Masjid Baitul Ba'asyir Karanganyar from February to May 2025 and was attended by 15 children and their parents. The implementation is divided into three stages: the preparation stage (story development and creation of supporting materials), the implementation stage (pre-test, introduction of storytelling concepts, storytelling sessions, and post-test), and the evaluation stage (comparison of pre-test and post-test results, as well as observation of children’s participation). Results: The results of the community service evaluation showed an increase in children's English language skills by 3.07, from a pre-test score of 7.13 to a post-test score of 10.2. This improvement included fluency in speaking, vocabulary mastery, and understanding of story structure. Children and parents also showed enthusiasm and active involvement during the storytelling sessions. Conclusion: The storytelling method has been proven to improve the English language skills of young children. This activity is recommended for wider implementation in non-formal educational institutions such as TPQ and PAUD, and developed through modules and thematic stories, as well as the involvement of parents to strengthen the English language learning process from an early age.
Community-based Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Prevention in the Elderly Using the CERDIK Method
Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are one of the main health challenges in Indonesia, especially for the elderly. To reduce the risk of NCDs, prevention efforts are needed through education and implementing a healthy lifestyle. The CERDIK program (regular health checks, get rid of cigarette smoke, be diligent in physical activity, have a healthy and balanced diet, get enough rest, manage stress) is an effective approach in supporting the prevention of NCDs. This outreach activity was carried out at Posyandu Kemuning RT 01 RW 08 Made Village with the aim of increasing the understanding and awareness of the elderly regarding the prevention of NCDs. Methods: This activity included interactive education, practical simulations, group discussions, and simple health checks. The activity was attended by the elderly from RT 01 RW 08 and involved posyandu cadres and village midwives. The community service activities were carried out in four stages, namely preparation, implementation of socialisation, mentoring and evaluation, and follow-up. Results: This activity showed an increase in participant knowledge, participant understanding in doing simple physical activities, and understanding of the importance of healthy eating and exercising. The mentoring and education program provided showed an average increase in scores of 42.4% in three main aspects: knowledge, understanding of physical activity, and motivation for healthy living. Conclusion: This activity emphasizes the importance of a community-based approach to support the sustainability of a healthy lifestyle. With ongoing mentoring and education, it is hoped that this program can have a long-term impact in reducing the prevalence of NCDs in the elderly.
Empowering the Role of Cadres in Stunting Prevention with Nutrition Counseling
Background: Stunting is a condition of growth failure in children that can be caused by chronic malnutrition so that children are too short for their age, which is at risk of increased morbidity and mortality, decreased immune system and increased risk of infection. The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia in 2023 is 15.8%, in East Java 13.8% and in Jember 29.7%. This community service activity aims to improve the ability of cadres as educators in reducing the incidence of stunting in organizing posyandu activities. Methods: The activities were carried out in Menampu Village in December 2024 targeting the posyandu cadres. This included the distribution of questionnaires, education on stunting, and practice in determining nutritional status. An evaluation was conducted to assess the improvement in the knowledge and skills of the cadres. Results: The results of the activity showed an increase in cadre knowledge related to stunting, most of which were in the good category (73.33%) and there was an increase in cadre skills in the correct category (100%) in determining nutritional status. Conclusion: Knowledge about stunting and skills to determine nutritional status improved after the counseling and training sessions. It is recommended to have periodic follow-ups and to expand the program to other villages for the prevention of stunting.
Building an Environmentally Aware Generation: Animated Video Based Waste Education for Children
Background: Efforts to protect the surrounding environment must start by oneself by doing small things. Education to students regarding environmental problems caused by landfills is needed to raise students' awareness so that they care more about the surrounding environment. Active participation of students can be carried out in the culture of disposing of waste in the appropriate place and according to the type of waste. This activity aims to increase environmental knowledge and awareness among children through video animation-based waste management education at the At-Taqwa Bulakan landfill. Methods: This community service activity utilised a pre-post test design to evaluate knowledge improvement. The target participants were students in grades 3–6 of elementary schools. Participants were selected using saturated sampling based on inclusion criteria, resulting in 18 children participating in the activity. Results: The results showed that there was an increase in participants' knowledge before being given the counseling with a p value of 0.032. The mean pre-test score of participants was 66.11 (SD 4.26) and the mean post-test score was 74.44 (SD 4.99). Conclusion: Counseling using animated video-based learning methods can be considered successful in increasing understanding and skills about the importance of maintaining the surrounding environment free from rubbish for children. Animated videos are recommended as an effective environmental education medium and should be integrated into children's education programmes to shape waste-conscious behaviour.
Together Prevent Anemia: Youth Empowerment in Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Campaigns
Background: Anemia remains a significant public health issue among adolescent girls in Samarinda, with a reported prevalence of 20.3%. The condition, often linked to iron deficiency, poses risks to physical development, cognitive performance, and overall well-being. Contributing factors include unbalanced dietary habits, menstruation, parasitic infections, and low awareness of nutritional needs. This activity aims to enhance the capacity of adolescents to prevent anemia through participatory and sustainable nutrition campaigns and healthy lifestyle practices. Methods: This community service initiative was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 and SMA Negeri 10 Samarinda from November 15-21, 2024, involving 40 female students. A participatory and educational approach was employed, including group discussions, health counseling, and the use of visual educational media such as booklets and PowerPoint presentations. Pre- and post-tests were administered to evaluate changes in knowledge. Results: The participants, predominantly aged 16 years, showed low baseline awareness about anemia. The intervention led to a 22% increase in knowledge regarding the causes, symptoms, and prevention of anemia. Interactive discussions and visual media effectively engaged students, promoting better understanding and proactive attitudes toward healthy lifestyles and iron intake. Conclusion: A participatory and visual-based approach is effective in promoting health knowledge and behavior change among adolescents, with potential long-term benefits for school and community health. Recommended activities include interactive nutrition education sessions, visual media campaigns, peer-led discussions, and community-based monitoring to sustain behavior change.
Ovitrap Training Improves Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Control
Background: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a significant and growing global public health challenge in subtropical regions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Ovitrap is an innovation aimed at effectively controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of diseases like DHF. The ovitrap training aims to enhance public understanding of dengue vector control and to develop skills in effectively using ovitraps to prevent the spread of disease. Methods: The activity began with an explanation and determination of the schedule in collaboration with partners. The implementation included a pre-test, the delivery of materials on mosquito vector control and ovitrap techniques, demonstrations, participant practice, and was concluded with a post-test to evaluate understanding. Results: The increase in the average knowledge score of participants from 7.86 to 9.00 after the activity was supported by the results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test with a significance value (p-value) of 0.006 (p<0.05) which means there is a significant difference between the average knowledge before and after the activity. Conclusion: The training on ovitrap techniques for DHF control succeeded in improving the community's understanding and skills in managing the risk of DHF disease spread. The community is advised to routinely use ovitraps to control mosquito populations and be accompanied by maintaining environmental hygiene.
The Role of Interactive Education in Improving Emotional Relationships between Children and Parents at Kindergarten
Background: Children aged 0-6 years undergo rapid development crucial for their future, with parents serving as primary educators shaping their behavior and emotions. Parental involvement in education fosters social-emotional development, including emotion management and relationship building. Educating children and parents on prevention through innovative strategies, the Tree of Life is essential to address this. This activity aims to increase awareness and knowledge about violence prevention and strengthen parental roles in supporting children’s social-emotional development. Methods: The study involved 33 large-class students and 18 parents, using educational modules, questionnaires, and tools like Tree of Life and Aircraft Quiz. The implementation method includes the preparation of modules, outreach to children and parents, the use of interactive media such as the Tree of Life and Aircraft Quiz, as well as pretest-post test evaluation. Results: The Tree of Life, resembling an artificial plant with colorful leaves, effectively illustrated life and positive behavior. The community service program at Bakti Sawahan Islamic Kindergarten significantly improved children's understanding of violence, with pretest scores of 95.6% and posttest scores of 98.3%. Parents' awareness of their role in preventing violence increased from 77.2% to 91.0%. Conclusion: The education program significantly improved knowledge of social-emotional violence among both children and parents. The program is recommended to continue and be integrated into the curriculum to enhance children's social-emotional development and ensure a safe environment. ers social-emotional development, including emotion management and relationship building. Educating children and parents on prevention through innovative strategies, the Tree of Life is essential to address this. This activity aims to increase awareness and knowledge about violence prevention and strengthen parental roles in supporting children’s social-emotional development. Methods: The study involved 33 large-class students and 18 parents, using educational modules, questionnaires, and tools like Tree of Life and Aircraft Quiz. The implementation method includes the preparation of modules, outreach to children and parents, the use of interactive media such as the Tree of Life and Aircraft Quiz, as well as pretest-post test evaluation. Results: The Tree of Life, resembling an artificial plant with colorful leaves, effectively illustrated life and positive behavior. The community service program at Bakti Sawahan Islamic Kindergarten significantly improved children's understanding of violence, with pretest scores of 95.6% and posttest scores of 98.3%. Parents' awareness of their role in preventing violence increased from 77.2% to 91.0%. Conclusion: The education program significantly improved knowledge of social-emotional violence among both children and parents. The program is recommended to continue and be integrated into the curriculum to enhance children's social-emotional development and ensure a safe environment.
Optimisation of Integrated Tuberculosis Screening by Health Cadres
Background: The strategy to increase TBC coverage and detection is through Active Case Finding (ACF) through TBC screening training for health cadres. Health cadres who are trained and understand the signs and symptoms of TBC are expected to help increase TBC findings in the community and reduce the stigma of TBC in the community. This community service activity aims to equip cadres with basic TBC screening skillsand equip cadres in implementing ILP Posyandu (Primary Service Integration) management. Methods: The implementation method consists of preparation stage, implementation, training, application of technology, and monitoring and evaluation. Training was given 2 times with assistance. Training on cadre understanding of TBC and TBC screening was attended by 24 cadres and training on ILP Posyandu management was attended by 15 cadres. Results: There was an increase in knowledge and understanding of cadres with lecture and module methods (p value <0.001) and there was an increase in scores before and after the intervention by an average of 3.79 points and there was an increase in cadre skills in implementing ILP Posyandu. In the implementation of integrated TBC screening, Posyandu ILP was enthusiastically attended by 114 community members consisting of 39 infants and toddlers and 75 adults and the elderly. Conclusion: Provision of health cadres will improve cadre knowledge and skills in conducting integrated TBC screening with Posyandu ILP. This activity is recommended to be carried out through continuous training for health cadres to enhance the capacity for integrated tuberculosis screening at the Posyandu ILP.
Pemberdayaan Kader Dalam Pemantauan Kejadian Hipertensi Pada Lansia di Masyarakat
Background: Hypertension in the elderly is a silent killer condition that occurs due to the aging process. This needs attention because many elderly people are not aware of the signs or symptoms that appear. This community service activity aims to improve cadres' knowledge, abilities, and skills in handling hypertension in the elderly through counselling and training activities. It will also increase the knowledge and understanding of the elderly regarding hypertension. The benefits of this activity are expected to be used as promotive and preventive activities in improving community empowerment programs in sustainable health. Methods: This community service uses counselling and training activities. Counselling and training were carried out at the Elderly Posyandu, Ngargorejo Village, Boyolali, Central Java, using the total sampling technique. The results of the understanding and skills of cadres and the elderly were evaluated using questionnaires before and after counselling. Results: There were changes in the knowledge and skills of cadres and the elderly in monitoring the occurrence of hypertension. The average level of expertise of cadres and the elderly before counselling was 8.73, and after counselling, 9.77. There was an increase in the average value of 1.04. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a ρ value of 0.001. Conclusion: The provision of training and counselling on the level of knowledge of cadres and the elderly about hypertension is an influence. It is hoped that posyandu cadres and the elderly can work together to prevent and control hypertension in the community.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Siswa Tentang Swamedikasi Diare Melalui Edukasi Interaktif
Background: The practice of self-medication for diarrhea remains irrationally performed by the community, including students. The lack of health education in schools contributes to students' lack of knowledge about self-medication of diarrhea. The purpose of this activity is to improve students' understanding of diarrhea self-medication through an interactive educational approach. Methods: This community service utilized a descriptive observational method, incorporating a pretest and posttest approach. Interventions were conducted through interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions. They are encouraging active student participation. Results: Before the intervention, only three students could correctly answer questions regarding self-medication for diarrhea. After interactive education, the level of understanding increased significantly to 80%. Conclusion: Interactive education has proven effective in enhancing students' knowledge of self-medication for diarrhea. This approach holds potential for sustainable implementation in school health education programs, aiming to raise students' awareness and understanding.
Penerapan Multidisciplinary Nursing Health Services (MNHS) dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Masyarakat Peduli Sehat Rohaniah dan Jasmaniah
Background: The service aims to increase community awareness of spiritual and physical health through the application of Multidisciplinary Nursing Health Services. This activity involves the collaboration of various disciplines in the field of nursing, namely medical-surgical nursing, basic nursing, maternity and pediatric nursing, and community mental nursing. In its implementation, the service team held educational activities, health checks, counselling, and healthy living skills training for the community. Methods: The methods used include direct counseling, interactive discussions, and field practices that involve the community directly. Results: The results of this activity show an increase in community knowledge and awareness of the importance of maintaining physical and mental health, as well as increased community involvement in supporting environmental health and healthy lifestyles. Conclusion: The application of multidisciplinary health services in nursing is effective in building a community that cares more about holistic health, both spiritually and physically.
Pemberdayaan Satuan Petugas Unit Kesehatan Sekolah Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja dalam Pemanfaatan Olahan Daun Kelor sebagai Langkah Preventif Anemia
Background: Anemia is a priority health problem for adolescents with a prevalence of 17% in Bukittinggi City in 2023, the highest case at the Rasimah Ahmad Health Center at 28.5%. Government programs, namely the provision of iron tablets and the existence of school health units, have not optimally reduced the prevalence of anaemia in adolescents. The iron content of moringa leaves increases haemoglobin. The formation of SHU ARH officers to prevent anaemia and training in processing moringa leaves aims to be an innovation in the School Health Service programme to serve reproductive health problems in overcoming anaemia to prevent the impact of non-compliance with iron tablet consumption. Methods: Collaboration partners are SMPN 03 Bukittinggi City and Rasimah Ahmad Health Center Bukittinggi City from June to September 2024. We collect data through interviews, observations, and documentation. Five methods are used: socialization, preliminary studies and advocacy; formation and training of the SHU ARH Task Force for adolescents; providing education, mentoring and providing processed moringa leaves; and evaluating the sustainability of the SHU ARH. Results: the achievement of the target: 1) The formation of the SHU ARH consisting of 18 people; 2) Of the 87 young women, 79% have high knowledge of anaemia and the benefits of processed moringa leaves, 78% apply processed moringa leaves at home, and cases of anaemia decreased by 20.66%. Conclusion: The sustainability of the programme by providing moringa leaf seeds and planting in schoolyards as a step to provide raw materials for processed moringa leaves.
Integrasi Upaya Kesehatan Bersumberdaya Masyarakat (UKBM) Sebagai Rintisan Posyandu Prima di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kartasura
Background: Integration of primary health services, which is part of primary health service transformation activities by forming Posyandu Prima. Posyandu prima is a forum for community empowerment that provides health services according to needs in an integrated manner in the village. Methods: Community service with the title Integration of UKBM as a pioneer of prima posyandu in Pabelan Village, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency, in March - September 2023. The stages carried out were preparation, implementation, evaluation, and reporting. Results: The implementation of UKBM integration went well by involving elements of the community (health workers, health cadres, community leaders, and cadets). Most respondents were female (67.2%; n = 41), and their high school education level was 59% (n = 36). Knowledge and practice after the implementation of activities are good (98.4%, n = 60). Conclusion: Increasing the knowledge and skills of adolescent health cadres in efforts to promote and prevent the risk of non-communicable diseases through efforts to detect simple diseases early, as well as the implementation of adolescent posyandu activities in the community in adolescent groups.
Memberdayakan Kader Kesehatan: Aromaterapi Lemon sebagai Solusi Non-Farmakologis untuk Mengatasi Emesis Gravidarum
Background: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, generally called emesis gravidarum. Emesis gravidarum is among the most common discomforts experienced during early pregnancy, and it is complained about by 50-70% of pregnant women within the first 16 weeks. The impact of unmanaged emesis gravidarum can lead to the mother's body becoming weak, a pale complexion, and a drastic decrease in urinary frequency. Health cadres, as key figures in society with knowledge and skills in assisting with the management of first-trimester maternal emesis gravidarum, are expected to provide support to pregnant mothers in addressing these complaints. Methods: This community service used a clinical approach of lectures, discussions, and demonstrations for 98 health cadres and pregnant women in the South Klaten Community Health Center area. Conducted from May to July 2023, the program consisted of four monthly sessions totalling 12 hours, incorporating a pre-and post-test design to assess knowledge improvement. Evaluations began from the second session onward. Results: After training on lemon aromatherapy to alleviate emesis gravidarum in first-trimester pregnant mothers, the knowledge of the health cadres increases. This improvement can be observed through pre- and post-test scores, where the average pre-test score was 5-7 and the post-test score increased to 8-10. The outcome of this community service project is a scientific publication in an accredited national community service journal. Conclusion: Training for health cadres effectively to enhance their knowledge of lemon aromatherapy for reducing emesis gravidarum in first-trimester pregnant mothers.
Edukasi Pemanfaatan TOGA dan Pembuatan Produk Disinfektan serta Balsam Stik Berbahan Dasar Lengkuas
Background: Batok Village has quite a large agricultural land with the commodity of agricultural products, Alpinia galanga, but the selling value of Alpinia galanga is very cheap. Therefore, the community service team aims to provide education on planting TOGA and making disinfected products and balsam sticks to increase their market value. Methods: Steps taken are observation, preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Results: In the observation, it was observed that Batok Village has agricultural land that is fertile enough for TOGA planting. The preparation process carried out is the manufacture of disinfectant products and balsam sticks with Alpinia galanga as the active ingredient. The Alpinia galanga disinfectant is shown to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and the resulting balsam stick is solid, easy to apply, produces a warm effect, and does not irritate. Conclusion: The participants were very enthusiastic in participating in the PkM activities, and the results of the evaluation analysis of the participants' knowledge level increased.
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Pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Lansia dengan Inkontinensia Urine
Background: Ageing that occurs in the elderly causes a decrease in pelvic floor muscle strength, which causes elderly people to become unable to control their urination activities, causing the elderly to suffer from urinary incontinence. Exercises to treat urinary incontinence include pelvic floor muscle exercises called Kegel exercises. A Kegel workout is a pelvic floor muscle exercise by contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercise to improve conditions resulting from decreased muscle function and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles Methods: Education about the quality of life of elderly people suffering from urinary incontinence. (2) Kegel exercise training and practice for health cadres; (3) Services by empowering community cadres to improve the quality of life of elderly sufferers of urinary incontinence. Results: There is an increase in the understanding and skills of health cadres in improving the quality of life of elderly people suffering from urinary incontinence and improving the quality of public health. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence with Kegel exercises has been proven to increase pelvic floor muscle strength and reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence in the elderly. The quality of life of the elderly increases and the frequency of daily urination decreases after Kegel exercises are given regularly. Health education activities and Kegel exercises must be carried out regularly so that they can provide health and preventive benefits for the elderly, both those who have or have not experienced urinary incontinence problems.
Penguatan Pemahaman dan Persepsi Positif Perawat dalam Melaksanakan Dokumentasi Asuhan Keperawatan sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Mutu Layanan Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit
Background: Problems related to the documentation of nursing care are still a global problem in hospitals. Various factors, such as knowledge, attitudes, skills, and different perceptions between nurses when carrying out nursing documentation, also become obstacles. Methods: The design applied in the service refers to qualitative discrimination, with activities carried out to socialize research results, followed by FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with an interview guide consisting of nine statements to 10 nurses representing the treatment room as participants. Results: There was a change in understanding and shared positive perceptions among participants regarding the implementation of nursing documentation, starting with assessment, data analysis, formulation of nursing diagnoses, and evaluation. Conclusion: increasing nurses' understanding and positive perceptions regarding nursing documentation can be done through FGDs, training, and workshops, as well as ongoing assessment.
Efektivitas Program 3P (Peel, Prepare, Protect) untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Duta Generasi Berencana Kota Bukittinggi Tahun 2023 Mengenai Perilaku Seks Pranikah
Background: Premarital sexual behavior is very common in adolescents and young adults. Their lack of knowledge is one of the causes of this happening. The negative consequences caused by this premarital sexual behavior make various prevention efforts necessary. As an effort towards this, the researchers launched the 3P (Peal, Prepare, Protect) program for Duta Generasi Berencana Kota Bukittinggi 2023. The reason to choose Duta Generasi Berencana (GenRe) as a participant is because they are icons and role models for adolescents, and later they can provide insights to adolescents about premarital sex behavior as part of their duties. Methods: The method in this service is to provide psychoeducation as a workshop about premarital sexual behavior. The analysis in the study was carried out by comparing the data before and after the intervention. Results: The result of this program showed that there was an increase in knowledge of Duta Genre Bukittinggi 2023 based on the result of a statistical test (sig. 0,000). Conclusion: In order to increase knowledge about premarital sexual behavior and to raise awareness of the negative consequences, the 3P program has been done for Duta Generasi Berencana Kota Bukittinggi 2023. It is hoped that this program will continue to be implemented so that it can be as effective as possible in preventing cases of premarital sex.
Optimalisasi Peran Tenaga Kesehatan Dalam Meningkatkan Patient Center Care Sebagai Upaya Pelayanan Terintegrasi
Background: Health services provided to patients should be integrated so as to ensure patient safety. The paradigm of health services is currently undergoing a change where it no longer prioritizes one profession as the core of service but instead requires the integration of various professions in providing health services. Patient-centered care (PCC) is a patient-focused service that can be carried out through interprofessional communication. The purpose of this service activity is to increase knowledge and optimize the competence of health workers to increase PCC through the implementation of interprofessional communication. Methods: The dedication method used in this activity is through a webinar using the Zoom meeting application. One of the private hospitals in Bali is a partner in this activity. This service activity consists of three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Results: The results of the activity show that health workers are able to carry out interprofessional communication and improve PCC as an integrated health service. Conclusion: Health workers are able to carry out interprofessional communication in improving PCC as an integrated health service. The community service process went according to plan and all health workers involved played an active role during the activities. It is hoped that health workers will always be able to apply interprofessional communication to improve PCC.
Program Kemitraan Masyarakat Bagi Kelompok Kader Kesehatan Ibu Hamil Dalam Implementasi Program Pendampingan Kehamilan
Background: Pregnancy in a woman is a physiological process, but there is a risk of experiencing pregnancy complications. Many influencing factors, both direct and indirect, can cause maternal death. In 2021, pregnancies with risks at the Arjowinangun Community Health Center were 335 (43.96%). One of the programs carried out to overcome maternal mortality is "assistance for pregnant women based on community empowerment". This mentoring activity is carried out by involving health cadres by implementing motivational, educational, and reporting functions. Methods: The activity implementation method consists of: preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. The implementation phase consists of: cadre training activities, and three times assisting pregnant women in the Arjowinangun Community Health Center area, Malang. The number of accompanying cadre participants was 28 cadres, with the supervision of 4 regional midwives. Knowledge before and after training averaged 81.00 and 88.30. Meanwhile, cadre skills in mentoring activities before and after training were 74.30 and 87.50. Results: The results of the assistance attended by pregnant women with an average age of 20-35 years (75%), gravida secundi (39.29%), with a high risk of pregnancy (78.57%) by looking at the pre-test and post-test scores the mentoring test is 75.50 and 87.80, for the knowledge indicator. At the end of pregnancy and postpartum period, there were no complications both mothers and babies (100%). Conclusion: refreshing material for cadres, as well as assistance by trained personnel to health cadres in the pregnancy assistance program is needed for optimal assistance results for pregnant women.
Edukasi Tentang Gender Dan Seksualitas Melalui Program Pendampingan Remaja Untuk Recare (Remaja Care)
Background: Teenagers have a high level of curiosity and will look for something new about sexuality, but they do not understand sexuality and gender issues. The incidence of gender inequality in adolescents is due to unhealthy associations (toxic relationships) and a negative understanding of sexuality, which is still lacking, as evidenced by the number of pregnancies outside of marriage. The purpose of this study is to increase adolescents' understanding and knowledge about gender and sexuality. Methods: The method in this service is to establish Recare (adolescent care), after which assistance is provided in the form of education, discussion, and evaluation. This activity is carried out by teenagers who care about other teenagers and want to help them overcome their problems regarding gender and sexuality. The analysis in the study was carried out by giving treatment and then evaluating it before and after being given education. Results: The results of the evaluation showed that there was an increase in the knowledge of adolescents at SMU Plus Miftahul Ulum based on the results of statistical tests (p-value = 0.000). Thus, it can be concluded that the indicators of the success of this community service program have been achieved and proven by a change in the participant's level of knowledge. Conclusion: Similar activities need to be carried out regularly and continuously in order to minimize problems in the lives of adolescents in the future, especially in efforts to prepare family life for adolescents.
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Pelatihan Akupresur Untuk Meningkatkan Daya Tahan Tubuh Masyarakat
Background: One of the complementary modalities that can be done independently by everyone to increase endurance is acupressure. Doing acupressure on certain acupuncture points on the body will activate the circulation of vital energy thereby increasing the body's natural immunity. This community service activity aims to increase knowledge about how to increase endurance and skills in performing acupressure using fingers, or other body parts, or blunt-tipped tools. Method: Activities are carried out by means of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and simulations. The sample in this Community Service is 30 PKK mothers from RT 3 RW 9 Purbayan, Baki, Sukoharjo. The training was held from 15.30-17.00 WIB. Participants did 2x each acupuncture point. Knowledge data was collected using a questionnaire in the form of 15 closed questions to find out the participants' knowledge before and after the activity and a checklist on how to do acupressure at 5 points to measure skills in doing acupressure. Results: an increase in the average value of participants' knowledge was obtained from 58.26 to 88.56. The results of observations on how to do acupressure at 5 points were carried out using a checklist with the result that 90% of participants were able to do acupressure according to Standard Operating Procedures(SPO). Conclusion: Community Service Activities have a positive effect on increasing knowledge about body resistance and acupressure skills in participants. The results of this activity are expected to help participants and their families improve their immune system.
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Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dengan Pelatihan Pembuatan Puding Kelor Sebagai Peningkat Kadar Hemoglobin Remaja
Background: The national prevalence of anemia in Indonesia, based on Riskesdas (2018), reached 21.7%. Biologically, every month women experience menstruation. This iron expenditure must be balanced with good nutritional intake. The biggest cause of anemia in women is iron deficiency. About 30% of women in the world experience anemia caused by iron deficiency. Moringa oleifera (Moringa) leaves are a good source of nutrition because they are rich in iron and other vitamins. Because Moringa leaves contain high levels of antioxidants, they are widely used in innovative complementary herbal therapies that benefit health. Methods: Community service activities will be held on August 21–28, 2021, from 08.00–16.00 WIB. The sample for this study was all adolescents in Bedoyo Village, Ponjong Gunungkidul District, totaling 17 teenagers. The community service team conducted a demonstration of making moringa pudding, and representatives of the participants conducted a red demonstration. Participants were given a booklet for making moringa pudding so they could practice at their respective homes for at least 7 days and repeat HB measurements. Evaluation of activities by conducting a pre-test and post-test of Hb levels for all participants. Results: After a demonstration of making Moringa pudding, all participants were able to make it independently by utilizing Moringa leaves in the Bedoyo village environment. The result was an increase in Hb levels before and after consuming Moringa pudding for 7 days, with an average increase in Hb levels of 2.8 g/%. Conclusion: Pudding kelor can effectively increase hemoglobin levels in adolescents.
Abdominal Stretching Training Improves Knowledge Of Dysmenorrhea Prevention In Adolescents
Background: Menstruation is a physiological thing that happens to all young women. However, many women experience menstrual problems, including menstrual pain and dysmenorrhea. Most menstrual pain occurs during adolescence and is related to limited physical activity and absence from school or work. Therefore, attention should be paid to adolescent dysmenorrhea and appropriate nonpharmacological treatment. This program aims to educate young women about dysmenorrhea by providing appropriate nonpharmacological interventions, especially for abdominal distension. Methods: The location of this activity is Man1 Sumenep. The number of participants in this activity was 36. This education and abdominal stretching exercise are done only once with the lecture and question and answer method for 90 minutes. The post-test was carried out at the end of the event after education and training were carried out using a questionnaire. The P value was obtained based on data analysis using the Wilcoxon signed rank test, namely: 0.001. Results: There was a significant difference in the proportion of pain intensity after intervention in the intervention group. Abdominal stretching exercise is one of the non-pharmacological management methods that are safe to do and has been widely used to reduce the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: It can be concluded that education and abdominal stretching exercises effectively increase knowledge of dysmenorrhea prevention in young women. It is hoped that young women will be able to manage their dysmenorrhea so that they remain active and carry out their daily activities at school or home.
Health Education As A Strategy For Early Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Background: In 2021, 203 cases of HIV infection, or 58% of the estimated 350 people, were found in Sigi District. Commitment and collaboration from every sector continue to be carried out to achieve "three zero" HIV by 2030. IEC is the right strategy to prevent HIV at all levels of society, and effective communication strategies are used to deliver messages. This activity aims to increase the knowledge of school-age children related to HIV. Methods: This activity was carried out with the concept of socialization using the educational method for 2x45 minutes with 63 middle school-age students in the Palolo District, Sigi Regency. Measuring the knowledge of respondents was carried out by interviewing them using a questionnaire. By comparing the pre-test score with the post-test score for each question item, the higher the post-test score, the better the level of success achieved. Results: The results obtained indicate that the majority of students easily accept and understand HIV-related material about the meaning, transmission, risks, and prevention of HIV. Informational and educational communication through appropriate animation media can make it easier for students to learn about HIV and provide them with a good understanding of the virus. Conclusion: This activity concludes that students already have good knowledge about HIV after participating in socialization activities with educational methods using visual aids and media.
Optimization Of The Role Of Cadres In Germas Management
Background: Malnutrition that causes stunting, which is a global problem today, requires very serious and comprehensive treatment. One of the efforts made by the government is to launch a Community Movement for Healthy Living (Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat "Germas") program through a cadre system to improve community empowerment programs. The purpose of this community service activity is to optimize the role of cadres in the Germas application. Methods: Using a total sampling technique (33 cadres), counseling methods using power points and leaflets. The evaluation was carried out by comparing the results of the pre-extension questionnaire (mean = 6.24; post-extension, mean = 7.45). Results: A different test was carried out using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, the Z value was (-5.096b). Conclusion: There is an effect of providing counseling using power points and leaflets on the level of knowledge of cadres about optimizing the role of cadres in embodying Germas.