Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements

FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL MARKETING LITERACY TRAINING TO INCREASE ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTENTION IN MALANG KNITTING COMMUNITY

Ajeng Rachma Pertiwi — 2024-12-04

Background: Malang Knitting Community (KRM) is a community of knitting women in Malang City, Indonesia which is facing a problem of a lack of financial literacy, especially regarding how to prepare financial statements and digital marketing of each community member. Objective: This activity aims to provide financial literacy and digital marketing training for KRM members to increase interest in starting a business. Method: This community service provided in-class offline training on the topics of financial literacy and digital marketing and followed by coaching in preparing financial reports. The impact evaluation was conducted through discussions with KRM members regarding the success of the program. Results: After training and coaching, the number of respondents interested in starting a business increased from 30% to 100% and they understood and were able to prepare a simple financial statement. Conclusion: The training and coaching activities on the topics of financial literacy and digital marketing provide positive benefits to KRM members. Similar activities are still very relevant to be carried out in various communities.

INCREASING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BODY RESILIENCE IN FACING DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE ELDERLY COMMUNITY RW 7 WONOKROMO VILLAGE

Effendi — 2024-12-04

Background: Surabaya is in 9th place among the top 10 places with diabetes in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 6.8. The elderly community in RW 07 Wonokromo Village is a community whose members experience degenerative diseases, such as diabetes. Therefore, there is a need for activities to empower the elderly community to become independent elderly people. Objective: This activity aims to increase knowledge about the body's resilience in preventing diabetes in old age. Method: This activity was held in the form of counseling and joint exercise activities which were participated in by the elderly community of RW 07, Wonokromo Village. The evaluation of this activity used a pre-test and post-test, and then discussion session. All data were analyzed using paired-T tests with α =5%. Results: This activity had a positive impact as evidenced by an increase in participants' knowledge from an average pretest score of 63.8% to a post-test of 85.8%. The results of the paired-T test showed that there was a difference in the level of knowledge before and after the education was provided (p=0.000). Conclusion: This activity was able to increase participants' knowledge in maintaining body resilience in preventing diabetes in old age.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH BIOPORE CREATION TRAINING AND USING RAPEL APPLICATION

Khoiriyah Isni — 2024-12-04

Background: The amount of garbage in Yogyakarta annually experiences consistent growth. Some inhabitants have not adopted autonomous garbage sorting and depend on police to handle waste management. Yet, the lack of daily garbage collection by officials has led to a buildup of domestic garbage in the Dusun Karangbendo. Knowledge in managing both organic and non-organic garbage may be significantly increased through education, making it one of the most crucial waste reduction measures. Objective: This activity aims to enhance the community's understanding and proficiency in biopores and the implementation of RAPEL as an environmentally friendly approach to trash reduction in Dusun Karangbendo, Banguntapan, Bantul. Method: The approach employed involves providing education and training to the residents of Dusun Karangbendo. Of 18 individuals underwent training to create biopore holes and utilise the RAPEL application to recycle non-organic garbage. Results: A significant rise in knowledge regarding trash management and a strong dedication to using the acquired techniques has been seen (p-value = 0.000). Conclusion: Such measures not only mitigate the adverse environmental effects of garbage but also yield supplementary economic advantages for the community. Anticipated is that this effort will serve as a paradigm for other areas inefficiently and durably handling trash.

DIVERSIFICATION OF LIVELIHOOD SOURCES OF THE SOUTHERN SLOPE OF MOUNT SLAMET COMMUNITY THROUGH RABBIT CULTIVATION

Azka Thoriq Ash-shiddiqi — 2024-12-04

Background: Kemutug Lor Village is located on the slopes of Mount Slamet which has natural resource potential, but its people live below the poverty line. Rabbit farming is one alternative solution to diversify the income of the people of Kemutug Lor Village. Objective: This activity aims to transfer knowledge and skills through education on rabbit farming. Method: This activity used a participatory method from determining the problem's urgency, and selecting alternative strategies by utilizing local potential, and education/counseling activities. The participants were the Wana Karya Lestari LMDH and the Kemutug Lor village community. The tools and materials used are cameras, stationery, materials, and rabbits. Results: The participants actively discussed during the activity. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed that there was an increase in score post-test. So it can be said that after the counseling activity, the participants' knowledge and understanding of rabbit farming increased. Conclusion: The implementation of community service activities as a whole is beneficial to the community and LMDH Wana Karya Lestari. Therefore, it is expected to be carried out sustainably.

EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN THE TANGERANG CITY HOSPITAL

Devia Nurdiyanti — 2024-12-04

Background: Breast milk is an important food for newborns. Exclusive breastfeeding can reduce the risk of diarrhea, the risk of pneumonia, and can provide immunity for babies. Objective: This activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of postpartum mothers regarding how to breastfeed their newborns. Method: This activity started with education, then practicing latching on to the baby’s mouth. Participants in this activity were postpartum mothers at Tangerang City Hospital. Participants were given a pre-test and post-test, discussion, and were given the opportunity to practice giving exclusive breastfeeding directly to their babies. Results: There was an increase in mothers' knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding, from 20% to 100%. All participants actively participated in discussions during counseling and practice demonstrations on how to latch on to a baby's mouth correctly. Conclusion: Education can increase mothers' knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding and practice how breastfeed correctly can help mothers undergo exclusive breastfeeding

HEALTH EDUCATION ABOUT FREE SEX FOR ADOLESCENTS AT SMK SETYA BHAKTI 2 AND SMK 16 EAST JAKARTA

Suryani Hartati — 2024-12-04

Background: Adolescence is an important transitional period due to excessive curiosity. Adolescents' curiosity about sexual life is increasing along with the information on social media. The problem of premarital sexual behavior in adolescents is very important to prevent because it can lead to early pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Objective: This activity aims to increase knowledge about the impact of premarital sexual behavior and its prevention on students of SMK Setya Bhakti 2 and SMK 16 East Jakarta. Method: Community service activities began with data collection at schools in the East Jakarta area, then providing direct education to grade XII students. All participants were given a pre-test and post-test as an evaluation. Results: The activity was held on February 16 2024, attended by 38 students of SMK Setya Bhakti 2 and 40 students of SMK 16 East Jakarta. The average age of participants was 17-18 years. More than fifty percent participants had poor knowledge regarding free sex (61.5%), then increased to be good knowledge by 77.0%. Conclusion: Premarital sexual education for grade XII students can increase their knowledge so that adolescents can avoid the dangers of free sexual behavior.

INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IOT TECHNOLOGY FOR GEOTHERMAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN PACITAN

Retna Apsari — 2024-12-04

Background: Pacitan Regency, located between hills, mountains, and waters, boasts abundant natural resources, including geothermal potential and renewable energy. However, its remote location, far from the capital of East Java, has led to underutilization of these resources, particularly in the tourism sector. Objective: This initiative aims to develop eco-friendly tourist destinations integrated with IoT technology to enhance Pacitan's branding and recognition. Method: The project involves planning through Forum Group Discussions (FGD) and socialization, followed by technical implementation, publicity, recruitment of local cadres, and signing of integrity pacts. Subsequent steps include strengthening local identity, implementation, and program monitoring and evaluation. Results: The partnership has effectively addressed challenges related to infrastructure and planning for renewable energy and IoT-based geothermal tourism while adhering to sustainable development principles. Conclusion: The activity was successfully executed, receiving strong support from regional figures. The material delivery was precise, the target participant numbers were met, and there was significant collaboration with local communities and universities. The project has not only helped local partners but also contributed to Pacitan's potential for sustainable tourism development.

OPTIMIZING ELDERLY HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING EFFORTS AND EARLY DETECTION

Rindayati — 2024-12-04

Background: Elderly are susceptible to various health problems, where one aspect that greatly influences the health of the elderly is the fulfillment of proper nutritional needs. Objective: This activity aims to increase knowledge about optimizing the health of the elderly through nutritional counseling and early detection status. Method: The method used is to provide counseling through lectures and then discussion sessions. The evaluation of this activity using a pre-test and post-test were carried out 10 questions with a score of 10 for each question. The total score was averaged to obtain the mean score. Early detection through measuring body weight, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and uric acid to determine the health problems of the elderly. Results: The results of the activity were that the elderly who attended 76 people experienced an increase in knowledge about nutrients, from the answers to questions given to 15 counseling participants. Health checks found values above normal, namely 7 people's weight, 9 people's blood pressure, 6 people's blood sugar, 8 people's cholesterol, and 5 people's uric acid, while values below normal were 4 people's weight. This activity also increased participants' knowledge from an average pretest score of 56 to a post-test of 85. Conclusion: Nutrition counseling and health checks have the potential to have a positive impact on the health and quality of life of the elderly. The importance of nutritional education and early detection of elderly health problems so that the quality of life of the elderly is maintained.

ARCHIVE LAYOUT AND ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT IN THE SUB-DISTRICT OFFICE OF BABAT, LAMONGAN REGENCY

Tiara Kusumaningtiyas — 2024-12-04

Background: Archives in the Sub-district include various archives from each field as well as report archives from the village. Archives, as valuable organizational assets for institutions, must be managed based on archival science principles by paying attention to the archive storage system and procedures in order to maintain and facilitate archive retrieval. Objective: This study aims to describe the spatial layout and management of archives in the Babat Sub-district Office, Lamongan Regency. Method: Data sources were obtained from oral sources told by informants and direct review of conditions in the Archives Room of the Babat Sub-district Office, Lamongan Regency. In addition, archive arrangement activities were carried out for one month. Results: The results of this study are that archive storage in the Babat Sub-district Office, Lamongan Regency is carried out in a room which is specifically for archive management. However, in the archive layout there are still some inconsistencies with the procedures that can affect the quality of archive storage. Conclusion: in the Babat District Office, archive arrangement and archive management have been carried out, but there are still inconsistencies with the procedures for managing and storing archives.

LASERPUNCTURE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BURJA GOATS AFTER FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

Miyayu Soneta Sofyan — 2024-12-04

Background: The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) pandemic that hit throughout 2021-2022 had an impact on the decline in health and weight loss of livestock farmers in Lawang who are members of the Burja Goat Edu Farm by more than 50%. Objective: Knowing the benefits of giving routine Laser Puncture to the Burja Goat acupuncture points to increase their weight and health status. Method: Observation and administration of Laserpuncture on 20 goats in one observation pen. The use of Laser puncture to increase body weight in Burja goats is carried out periodically for 2 months with frequency of twice a week. Observating, counseling, and recording of weight gain and health status of Burja goats. Results: Observation and recording of the provision of Laserpuncture showed an increase in body weight of 0.5 kg per week in 1 month it could reach 4 kg. Counseling, coaching and mentoring from students were carried out to record the health status of burja goats by routinely providing vitamins according to the dosage needed at each stage of their growth and development. Conclusion: Laserpuncture administration on Burja goats provides an increase in body weight of 1 kg in 2 weeks and health quality of Burja goats.

IMPLEMENTATION OF HAND MASSAGE ON REDUCING ANXIETY IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION

Miftaqul Bilka Subiantoro — 2024-12-04

Background: Hand massage is a massage technique on the hands that is done to relax
the mind and reduce or eliminate pain. Anxiety is a person's condition caused by several
factors, so that it can cause fear and worry. Objective: This activity aims to know the
effectiveness of hand massage on reducing anxiety in elderly people with hypertension.
Method: Community service includes 1) Pre test; 2) implementation of activities; 3)
Post test. The method used is a combination of counseling using poster media and
demonstration of hand massage to people with hypertension. This activity was carried
out on May 16, 2024 at the Mental Love Nursing Home located in Turi Village, Turi District,
Lamongan Regency, with 27 elderly people. Results: There was a significant reduction
in anxiety and blood pressure levels in the elderly after hand massage. Conclusion: This
activity has a significant positive impact on the physical and mental health of elderly
people with hypertension. The hand massage techniques provided are anticipated to be
utilized by the elderly in various nursing homes or senior communities, hence extending
their benefits

MAKEBELIEFSCOMIX.COM WEB TRAINING TO CREATE FUN-LEARNING MEDIA IN KB-RA MUSLIMAT SURABAYA

Elda Yulia Ryandini — 2024-12-04

Background: Learning media is a component which takes place in the learning process for the education level. With the development of sophisticated technology, everyone in the education field is demanded to be able to apply the use of digital technology media for the learning process because of the unseparated use of technology in education. Objective: This activity aims to give a short course about making cartoon learning media using the makebeliefscomix.com web for learning activities for KB-RA Muslimat students. Method: This activity was carried out at KB-RA Muslimat Surabaya for 2 days to 8 teachers. The team provided material and created learning media using makebeliefscomix.com web and continued with material about marketing used as a theme in making cartoons. Results: The difficulties in creating learning media are in operating laptops, signing up, using email, determining topics, and incompatibility of material topics. However, all participants were able to complete the media creation well and enthusiastically and stated that this media is useful. Conclusion: All teacher participants were able to follow the instructions well, use and create interesting dialogue on the topic of marketing a product using Makebeliefscomix media even though they experienced several obstacles at the beginning of production.

STRENGTHENING FOOD SECURITY THROUGH THE USE OF YARDS DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC

Fitriyani Yuliawati — 2024-12-04

Background: This activity was carried out to follow up on the problems and potential that exist in Sukajaya Hamlet, Tanjungjaya Village, the results of field observations found problems during the Covid 19 pandemic regarding the remoteness of Sukajaya Village area to the shopping centers, making it difficult for people to get access to food. Objective: This activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the community in order to utilize the potential that exists today, namely that almost every house where the Head of the Family lives has a yard that is large enough and can be used for planting vegetables. Method: This activity was carried out through outreach activities and training on the importance of using yard land as a family living shop (planting vegetables). Partners of this activity were Paguyuban Silih Asih 1 and 2, totaling 40 people. Results: The result showed all participants experienced an increase in knowledge and skills in using home yard land. Conclusion: Partners felt very helped by this yard land utilization training. After the activities were carried out, partners felt helped in meeting their food needs and their knowledge about food security increased.

TRAINING ON HOW TO PROVIDE COMPLEMENTARY FOODS FOR BABIES IN GEMPOLPADING VILLAGE, PUCUK, LAMONGAN

Rukanah — 2024-12-04

Background: Babies aged 6 months to 24 months is a very important period for the growth and development of children. Therefore, health workers have an important role in helping families to achieve it from complementary foods. Good foods can make their growth optimal. Complementary foods start from mashed and soft. Objective: This activity aims to provide education to mothers about the nutritional status of toddlers, complementary feeding, and motor development. Method: This activity was counseling and training on how to provide complementary foods. Participants of this activity were mothers who have children aged > 6 months to 24 months. Results: It shows an increase in knowledge about the importance of correct and proper complementary foods for babies which improves baby's appetite, baby's motor development, and how to monitor baby's growth. Breastfeeding mothers are motivated to implement the correct and age-appropriate complementary feeding. Conclusion: The participants who took part in this training looked very enthusiastic. It was evidenced by the participants' listening comprehension and understanding.

COMMUNITY-BASED ECO-ENZYMES PRODUCTION: A STEP TOWARD A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

Arshy Prodyanatasari — 2024-12-04

Background: This community service activity focuses on the issue of processing household organic waste into valuable products, namely eco-enzyme. Waste can have an impact on human health, including a medium for transmission of diseases such as diarrhea and leptospirosis, decreased air quality. Objective: This activity aims to reduce the volume of household organic waste to reduce environmental pollution and improve the quality of life of the community and create valuable products. Method: The method used in this activity is Participatory Action Research (PAR) where the activity is divided into 2 sessions, namely counseling and demonstration activities. The activities were carried out on March 16 - July 20, 2024 and the targets of the activities were residents of Pojok Village, Kediri City as many as 45 people. Activities were carried out in partnership with Bank Sampah Sri Wilis. Results: In this activity, it was found that there was an increase in participant’s knowledge about household organic waste processing, especially in making eco-enzymes. This is known from the results of pretest and post-test scores which have increased significantly. Conclusion: Training activities on making eco-enzymes can be an alternative in processing organic waste into useful product innovations, reducing environmental pollution, and improving the quality of human life.