Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Edukasi Indonesia

Education and health examination for the elderly

2024-04-15T02:53:22+00:00

The elderly are one of the population groups that are vulnerable to various health problems. Proper education and health screenings can improve quality of life and prevent diseases that often occur in old age. This service activity aims to identify effective educational approaches and types of health checks that are important for the elderly. Service activities are carried out in the form of free examinations and health counseling to provide information and education about health for the elderly. For counseling activities using the lecture method and focus group discussion. Results show that an integrated educational approach, including information on healthy lifestyles, chronic disease management, and the importance of active socialisation, has a positive impact on elderly health knowledge and behaviours. risk of complications. It can be concluded that education and medical examination are two important aspects of caring for the elderly. An integrated, holistic educational approach can improve the elderly's health knowledge and behaviours, while regular health checkups can help detect health problems early and reduce the risk of complications.

Community empowerment efforts in improving environmental health

2024-04-15T02:57:14+00:00

Community empowerment efforts are a crucial strategy in improving environmental health in the midst of global challenges such as pollution, climate change, and ecosystem damage. Methods such as education, training, active participation, and collaboration between related parties, communities can gain the knowledge, skills, and awareness needed to maintain a healthy environment. The results of these empowerment activities include increased community participation in environmental decision-making, behavior change towards sustainable practices, development of environmentally friendly communities, and broader collaboration in solving environmental problems. In conclusion, community empowerment efforts not only provide benefits in improving environmental health, but also strengthen community capacity in contributing to overall sustainable development. Synergy between various parties is the key to achieving significant and sustainable changes in maintaining environmental health for a sustainable future.

Community empowerment in an effort towards quality health

2024-04-15T03:04:28+00:00

Community empowerment in the context of health has become a significant focus of efforts to improve overall public health. Increasing public knowledge and health awareness is this empowerment's primary goal. Through various methods such as health education, active community participation, use of information technology, resource support, and continuous evaluation, empowerment efforts aim to create an environment where people are more aware of the importance of health and have sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their health. The results of this empowerment include improved healthy living behaviours, reduced health disparities, increased access to equitable health services, and the development of more independent and empowered communities. By strengthening community empowerment, it can be expected that overall public health will improve, and creating a society that is more health-conscious and able to contribute to maintaining health together can create an environment where people are more health-conscious, have enough knowledge to make good decisions regarding their health, and actively contribute to maintaining health together

Promotive and preventive education of non-communicable diseases for the community

2024-04-24T03:48:12+00:00

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are global health challenges that require a holistic approach to their prevention and management. Promotive and preventive education has been recognized as an effective strategy for increasing public health awareness and reducing the incidence of non-communicable diseases. This service activity can improve health awareness in the community, primarily related to promotive and preventive education. Measures such as education campaigns, education in schools, collaboration with communities, and the use of technology have been discussed as effective strategies for achieving this goal. In conclusion, the joint efforts of different parties and diverse methods are crucial to creating an environment that supports high health awareness. Implementing the right strategy is expected to increase public understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of non-communicable diseases and produce positive behavioral change in the long term. Joint efforts from different sectors and diverse methods can help increase health awareness in the community, realize a healthy lifestyle, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases significantly. Health awareness includes an understanding of a healthy lifestyle and the ability to implement that knowledge in everyday life.

Increased knowledge about clean and healthy living behavior in an effort to prevent diarrhea

2024-04-24T03:52:52+00:00

Diarrhea is one of the common public health issues, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unhealthy lifestyles. Preventive efforts against diarrhea involve not only medical interventions but also the importance of education on PHBS (Clean and Healthy Living Behavior). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of increasing knowledge about PHBS in preventing diarrhea. The research method used is experimental with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The subjects consist of two groups: the intervention group receiving PHBS education and the control group without education. Data collection was done through knowledge questionnaires before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge about PHBS in the intervention group after receiving education, compared to the control group. This indicates that PHBS education is effective in improving the knowledge and understanding of the community in preventing diarrhea. The conclusion of this research emphasizes the importance of PHBS education in preventing diarrhea in the community. Structured and comprehensive education programs can be an effective strategy to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and improve public health overall.

Free ultrasound examination (ultrasound) with the theme "optimize pregnancy examination to guard a healthy pregnancy."

2024-08-19T03:35:55+00:00

The health of pregnant women is one of the key factors in creating a healthy and quality next generation. To increase awareness and access of pregnant women to health services, especially pregnancy examinations. This activity aims to provide ultrasound services to pregnant women, so that they can monitor fetal development more optimally and detect early the possibility of abnormalities or complications during pregnancy. The implementation of this activity involves medical professionals who are experienced in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Pregnant women who take part in this activity receive a thorough ultrasound examination, accompanied by consultation related to the results of the examination and education about the importance of health monitoring during pregnancy. The results of this activity show the high enthusiasm and need of the community for pregnancy health services, especially in areas that have limited access to health facilities. This activity is expected to be the first step in efforts to improve the quality of maternal and child health in the future. Community Service activities have been successfully carried out with a significant impact on the participants. The program not only provides pregnant women with wider access to quality pregnancy screenings, but also improves their understanding of the importance of health monitoring during pregnancy.