Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat: Humanity and Medicine

Penerapan etika batuk dalam mencegah ISPA pada masyarakat di Kelurahan Sukamaju, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:06:42 +0000

Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a disease that is easily transmitted through the air and can be inhaled into the airway. Individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe or recurrent URTI. Increased incidence and severity of URTI in patients can significantly affect their productivity, while in children, it can hinder their growth and development. Cough ethics are generally well practiced by health workers in professional settings. However, among the public, cough etiquette is often ignored, so airborne diseases such as URTI can easily spread. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct counseling on proper cough etiquette practices to prevent the spread of URTIs, especially in Sukamaju subdistrict, Palembang. In this counseling activity, which was attended by around 200 participants, it was revealed that previously, 90% of them did not have an understanding of proper cough etiquette. After the counseling and simulation of cough etiquette, 100% of the participants have understood and applied cough etiquette correctly. Through this community service, it is hoped that the community will continue to apply proper cough etiquette, so as to form a sustainable positive habit in preventing disease transmission, as well as improving the health and welfare of the local community.

Deteksi dini kanker serviks dengan metode pulasan papsmear pada wanita aktif secara seksual di Kecamatan Gandus

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:07:01 +0000

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women around the world after breast cancer. Persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections, especially types 16 and 18, are known to be the main cause of cervical cancer. Currently, preventive programs such as papsmear reviews are prioritized to reduce the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. This community service activity aims to screen cervical cancer in sexually active women and increase public awareness about the importance of papsmear screening. This activity was located at Gandus Hospital, South Sumatra, involving as many as 31 participants, with the results of the examination obtained normal in 10 respondents (32.2%), atrophic smear in 2 respondents (6.4%), chronic cervicitis in 18 respondents (58.1%) and LGSIL in 1 respondent (3.2%). The characteristics of the respondents in this activity include, women under 40 years old with a general educational background of college or equivalent. The age of marriage or the age of the respondent's first sexual activity and the age of giving birth to the first child at the age of 16-25 years. The number of the most respondent children was less than or equal to 2 children. The use of contraceptives used by the most respondents was spiral contraception. The results of the screening examination found 1 respondent with LGSIL, so proper medical treatment was needed and the precancerous lesion did not continue to become cervical cancer.

Penyuluhan keliling mengenai pencegahan stunting di Desa Burai, Ogan Ilir, Indonesia

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Stunting is still a complex problem that cannot be resolved in Indonesia. Based on the results of the 2022 Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI), it was found that 21.6% of Indonesian toddlers were stunted. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) stunting is defined as impaired growth and development of children due to chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections which are characterized by a child's height being below two standard deviations from the WHO median standard. Stunting is not only a nutritional problem caused by food intake but is also closely related to economic problems, sanitation, access to health services, and parenting factors. Kampung Pandai Indralaya Season II is an mothers and children mobile counseling services regarding stunting prevention, personal hygiene, dental health and learning English. During the activity, a stunting survey was carried out to measure parents' knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding stunting prevention by giving questionnaires and distributing leaflets. The results of the survey were analyzed using a data processing application to see the average value of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of families towards stunting prevention with a sample of 70 respondents. The results showed 42 respondents with good knowledge about stunting prevention (60.0%), 43 respondents (61.4%) with positive attitudes and 39 respondents (55.7%) with good behavior regarding stunting prevention. The majority of respondents have understood the important role of the family in supporting the growth and development of children and reducing the prevalence of stunting.

Peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat terkait dengan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) untuk pencegahan stunting

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:17:47 +0000

The prevalence of stunting toddlers in East Kalimantan based on the national stunting prevalence is at 37.2%. East Kalimantan has a proportion of stunting toddlers in 2021 of 26.7%, and which are classified as short about 18.3% and also are very short about 8.4%. This community development aims to improve PHBS as a solution to health problems related to stunting issues, plan and implement intervention programs to prevent stunting in the RT 03 and RT 07 work areas, Rawa Makmur Village, Palaran District, Samarinda City. This activity was carried out using the theory of Dignan and Carr with the CARL method. The results of the activity obtained the problem of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior as an issue of stunting problems in the target area. The results of this activity have been carried out 2 intervention programs in the RT 03 and RT 07 Rawa Makmur areas which are indicators of PHBS including training on breastfeeding and MP-ASI as well as eating fruits and vegetables, and training on washing hands with soap. The conclusion of this activities is increasing significantly of the knowledge mean after the training (p value 0,001). Sustainability programs are needed to increase behavioral determinants related to reducing the risk of stunting.

Edukasi penyakit HIV pada masyarakat di Kelurahan Sukamaju, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan

Harun Hudari, Nelda Aprilia Salim, Alif Fathurrachman, Mega Permata — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:52:10 +0000

. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a disease caused by the HIV virus and transmitted through sexual contact. The spread of HIV in the community continues to occur. Palembang is the highest city in South Sumatra for HIV cases. From January to July 2022, there were 185 HIV cases in Palembang. Many people still do not know about HIV disease and its transmission. There is a lot of confusing news about HIV disease, which can lead to misunderstanding in the community. Good and appropriate education can be a means for people to understand the dangers and transmission. Therefore, it is necessary to increase public knowledge about HIV and its transmission, in order to reduce the incidence of HIV disease and avoid the risk of transmission in the community. Through community service activities by educating the community about HIV, which is done with material presentations and face-to-face meetings and discussions. Measuring the level of knowledge of participants through questionnaires before and after counseling, an increase in understanding of HIV was obtained, with a mean score before 45, and a mean score after 85. This activity increases the understanding score of the prevention and transmission of HIV disease.

Penerapan respiratory fit test pada kader tuberkulosis dalam pencegahan penularan tuberkulosis di Palembang

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:33:03 +0000

According to the 2023 world tuberculosis (TB) report, Indonesia ranks 2nd in the world with an estimated 1,060,000 cases. Transmission of TB germs through droplets that enter the airways. TB cadres play an important role in assisting TB patients undergoing treatment, especially drug-resistant TB. TB cadres also play a role in providing health information to TB patients to achieve optimal treatment and achieve treatment success. During their roles, TB cadres who are in contact with active pulmonary TB patients are very vulnerable to infection. The implementation of respiratory fit tests for TB cadres in Palembang is needed, so that TB cadres in Palembang do not contract TB germs. Through the TB cadre organization, namely the Sriwijaya Healthy Society, 15 TB cadres were given counseling on the proper use of respirators and in accordance with conducting a fit test first. Through individual simulations with respirator fit tests, appropriate application was obtained for all TB cadres in using appropriate respirators. Through this activity, it is hoped that TB cadres in the city of Palembang will be able to carry out their duties safely and comfortably.