Jurnal Layanan Masyarakat (Journal of Public Services)

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT, THE FOOT SOAKING APPLICATION WARM WATER AND FOOT MASSAGE TO HELP RELIEVE SYMPTOMPS OF PREECLAMPSIA

2024-11-13T14:04:52+07:00

The prevalence of preeclampsia in Indonesia ranges from approximately 3.8% to 8.5%, it causes 24% of people's deaths. So far Pregnant women with preeclampsia have been treated pharmacologically which has adverse effects. The foot by warm water effect mentions a decrease in blood pressure in third-trimester pregnant women who have hypertension in the Kahuripan public health Area. The Related research also shows that providing non-pharmacological therapy in the form of soaking the feet by warm water and massaging the feet over 2 weeks period, it can reduce blood pressure in pregnant women who suffer preeclampsia. The goal of community empowerment is to improve people's knowledge about preeclampsia and to know how to soak non-pharmacologically by warm water and foot massage using health education methods. This therapy has been proven to reduce blood pressure on preeclampsia. The knowledge and skill improvement of people in Kuta Makmur in public health Tirtajaya area. The result of health education is concluded that significant, it is around 83,3% and 93,3% this skills can be done by themselves.

BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING ETHICS AND COURTESY IN HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION AT SIDOARJO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

2024-09-13T06:59:57+07:00

Healthcare providers at community health centers frequently interact with patients and their families from diverse backgrounds. This diversity presents distinct challenges, particularly when communicating about the healthcare services offered by the centers while maintaining ethical standards and courtesy toward both patients and their families. This study, therefore, aims to explore the barriers to implementing ethics and courtesy in healthcare communication following specialized communication training, particularly within Sidoarjo’s community health centers. The communication training was a full-day event organized by the Department of Communication at Universitas Airlangga and included ten representatives from various community health centers across Sidoarjo as participants. Following the training, participants received five days of supervised practice in health communication at their respective centers, concluding with questionnaire responses and in-depth interviews to assess obstacles to implementing ethics and courtesy in healthcare communication. The study findings indicate that factors such as negative perceptions, limited openness, and inadequate emotional support significantly hinder the implementation of ethical and courteous communication within healthcare services in Sidoarjo.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING FOR HEALTH WORKERS TO IMPROVE SERVICES OF PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER AT SIDOARJO

2025-01-07T14:12:46+07:00

The effective communication is crucial for providing good service at the Community Health Center (Puskesmas). One major issue that can lead to patient dissatisfaction is the communication skills of health workers. When these workers struggle to communicate well, patients may feel poorly served and find it hard to understand their health conditions and care instructions. To address this problem, the Communication Department of FISIP UNAIR organized a training called "Communication Skills Training for Health Workers to Improve Puskesmas Services at the Sidoarjo Regency." The aim of the training was to minimize communication errors between doctors and patients and enhance the community’s view of services at the Puskesmas. The training included various sessions for health workers. They had the chance to share their thoughts, understand patient backgrounds, and practice listening skills. They also learned how to use facial expressions, gestures, and polite language when communicating with patients through role-play exercises. The results of the training were positive. Participants could explain the material through role-play and improved their active listening skills. They managed their facial expressions, gestures, and voice tone better, and applied polite communication with patients from different backgrounds. A final survey showed a 25% increase in communication skills, improving from 55% to 80%. In summary, the community service team concluded that the training was well received and effectively implemented by participants at their health centers.

EMPOWERING STUNTING PREVENTION: INTEGRATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE BASED ON THE LOCAL WISDOM OF TENGGER TRIBE

2025-01-15T07:16:54+07:00

Wonokitri Village is a traditional village for the Tengger Tribe, located in the Tosari District of Pasuruan Regency. The village faces several health issues, including a high prevalence of stunted children (23.8%), 21% of mothers not providing colostrum to infants, and 60% of mothers not exclusively breastfeeding because they have introduce complementary foods before the baby reaches six months old. Other health problems include infants with low birth weight, short birth length, and a high rate of premature birth (66%). Therefore, the goal of community service was to prevent stunting through an integrative and collaborative movement based on local wisdom in Wonokitri Village, involving prospective brides, pregnant women, and parents of toddlers as the main targets. The activities begin with coordination with the Village Head and the Head of Community Empowerment. Subsequent activities include situational analysis, social mapping, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and in-depth interviews to obtain more detailed information about the local wisdom of the Tengger Tribe. Next,the Community Service Team conducts various educational and training activities to enhance the knowledge and skills of the target. Education was conducted using four modules: The Prevent Stunting in Toddler module targeting mothers of toddlers; Prevent Anemia targeting prospective female brides; Maternal Health targeting pregnant women; and Living Healthy Without Smoking targeting fathers of toddlers. In addition, mentoring and home visits were also conducted for pregnant women with Chronic Calorie Deficiency and stunted toddlers. The results of the activities showed an increase in knowledge levels regarding stunting, the dangers of smoking, anemia prevention, and maternal health before and after the education sessions.

PKM IMPLEMENTAION OF CATFISH CULTIVATION (BUDIKDAMBER) WITH PASSIVE CIRCULATION TECHNOLOGY AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY IN ORPHANAGES, WARU, SIDOARJO

2025-01-19T15:09:39+07:00

Catfish (Clarias sp.) is a leading fishery commodity in Indonesia, prized for its taste and disease resistance, making it an ideal choice for farming even in areas with limited water and land. The Insanul Kamil Al-Khaer Orphanage in Sidoarjo, as a social foundation, faces challenges in providing productive and educational activities for its residents. Currently, the orphanage offers only worship and basic school activities for the children. To address this, the Community Service Program implemented a solution based on science and technology that would provide additional income, improve nutrition, and offer valuable learning experiences. The Community Service Program introduced the Budikdamber (fish farming in buckets) system, which is simple to set up and does not require extensive land or water. The program was implemented in three stages: preparing the materials, conducting socialization and training, and providing ongoing assistance in managing the catfish cultivation system using Budikdamber with passive circulation technology. After completing one full cycle of cultivation, the Community Service Program showed that the Budikdamber system improved food security, provided a steady income from surplus fish and vegetables, and reduced reliance on external donations. The program also highlighted the educational benefits for the children involved in managing the system. These results confirm the potential of the Budikdamber system to enhance community empowerment and sustainability. The Community Service Program provides a model for replication in other orphanages and community-based institutions. Further Community Service Programs are needed to evaluate the long-term impact and scalability of this innovative approach.

CAPACITY BUILDING OF HEALTH CADRES IN 3T AREAS FOR DIGITAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION

2024-11-13T14:01:50+07:00

Increasing the capacity of health cadres in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas is a strategic step in supporting digital health transformation in Indonesia. Health cadres as the frontline in health services have an important role in improving access and quality of services in hard-to-reach areas. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge of health cadres about the benefits of digital health, especially telehealth. Efforts to increase knowledge are carried out through organizing workshops for health cadres related to digital health transformation and telehealth utilization as well as socialization and education activities related to the adaptation of digital health technology. Changes in knowledge levels were measured using questionnaires before and after the activity. The targets of the activity amounted to 31 health cadres. The results of the analysis showed an average level of positive change in knowledge with an increase in the knowledge of health cadres (93,5%) in workshop activities and (100%) in socialization and education activities. The results of this activity provide provisions for health cadres to increase their role in utilizing digital health with the knowledge that has been obtained during community service activities. In addition, through this community service activity it is also a reference for policy makers in equalizing digital health transformation and achieving health development targets.

MENSTRUAL EDUCATION TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE IN FEMALE ADOLESCENTS AGED 8–14 YEARS

2024-09-13T06:58:13+07:00

Vulnerable groups include several groups of individuals who experience obstacles or restrictions in achieving a decent standard of living. One of the groups included in the vulnerable group is girls living in orphanages. They have reproductive rights that must be fulfilled, for example getting education and information related to reproductive health. One of them is related to menstrual education. This activity was carried out at the LKSAM Bina Umat Orphanage on May 19, 2024.The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge of adolescent children in preparing for menstruation. The method of implementing community service is carried out by brainstorming which contains counseling on menarche, menstruation, dysmenorrhea and personal hygiene using educational media flipcharts and posters, as well as pre-test and post-test to evaluate the level of understanding of the material. The research method used was total sampling technique. This activity involved the sample students used, namely 15 children from the LKSAM Bina Umat orphanage with an age range of 8-14 years. The results of the activity are: of the 16 targeted participants, 15 participants or 93.75% attended the counseling activities; the average pre-test score was 81.25% and the post-test was 92.5%, it can be seen that there was an average increase of 11.25%. From this activity, it can be obtained that there has been an increase in understanding of menstrual readiness in children aged 8-14 years at Panti

OPTIMIZING SELF-MANAGEMENT FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DIABETES MELLITUS THROUGH SELF-MONITORING PRACTICES AND THE DIARY DM APPLICATION

2024-06-20T14:08:31+07:00

Diabetes mellitus self-management activities, according to the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, involve monitoring blood glucose and decreasing risk factors. These two activities can be supported by using the Diary DM application, which helps to record blood glucose levels and determine nutritional status to support the reduction of risk factors. The aim of this community service is to optimize self-management for the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus through self-monitoring practices and the Diary DM application. The methods of this community service include socializing, demonstrating, and direct practice on how to conduct blood glucose self-checks and utilize the Diary DM application. The total number of participants in this community service is 20, with an average productive age of 53.6 years. The results of the pre-test and post-test analysis showed an increase in participants' knowledge regarding DM self-examination, with an initial score of 63.88 (pre-test) rising to 86.25 (post-test). Positive attitudes were observed, reflecting participants' awareness and willingness to conduct blood glucose self-checks at home and implement the use of the Diary DM application. The majority of the community service's evaluations indicated "good" and "very good" ratings regarding the speakers, the topics, and the implementation of community service aspects.

STRENGTHENING STEM LEARNING AT SD KANISIUS BEJI THROUGH ROBOT TRAINING AS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA

2025-02-12T09:54:20+07:00

This project aims to bring STEM education to life at SD Kanisius Beji by integrating robotics as an engaging and interactive learning tool. Recognizing the importance of STEM in preparing students for the future, the program focuses on hands-on experiences in robotics, programming, and engineering—empowering both teachers and students with practical skills. Through structured workshops and immersive activities, participants explored fundamental robotics concepts in a fun and accessible way, making STEM subjects more approachable while igniting students’ curiosity about technology. The impact was clear: student involvement in STEM activities increased by 30%, and their understanding of robotics and programming improved by 40%. Teachers also felt the benefits, with 90% gaining more confidence in using technology in their lessons. By adopting a hands-on, project-based approach, robotics not only enhanced classroom learning but also encouraged students to engage deeply with engineering challenges. This initiative highlights the power of community-driven education, showing that even elementary schools can successfully integrate advanced STEM learning with the right support. It serves as a model for modernizing traditional teaching methods, ensuring that young learners develop essential problem-solving and critical-thinking skills for the future.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION: STRENGTHENING ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROGRAMS THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS IN EMPOWERING SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM CADRES AND PEER TUTORS

2024-11-21T09:11:08+07:00

This study focuses on the importance of reproductive health education for adolescents as an effort to improve knowledge and attitudes in facing puberty and mental health. Adolescents, aged 10-19 years according to WHO and 10-18 years according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, are in a critical transition period that affects their physical, mental and social health. Lack of knowledge about puberty and how to deal with it can have a negative impact on reproductive health, including the risk of anemia, obesity, and mental health problems experienced by more than a third of adolescents in Indonesia. As a solution, Adolescent Posyandu was implemented at SMP Negeri 57 Surabaya by involving Student Health Unit (UKS) cadres as peer tutors. This activity is a collaboration between the Midwife Professional Education Study Program of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Siwalankerto Health Center and the University of Brunei Darussalam, was carried out on November 8, 2024 and attended by 26 students. The program consisted of five stages of service: registration, health checks (blood pressure, weight, height, upper arm circumference (LiLA), abdominal circumference (LP)), recording, nutrition in health education, and counseling. In addition, counseling on puberty, nutrition, and mental health was delivered through educational games to improve the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects of adolescents. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding of physical changes during puberty, the importance of nutrition, and the important role of peers in supporting mental health through educational games. UKS cadres are expected to act as pioneers in disseminating the information and knowledge gained to their peers, thus creating a school environment that supports adolescent health. The long-term positive impact is expected to contribute to the achievement of the 3rd Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all ages by 2030. The implementation of the program went smoothly with the support of the Puskesmas and the school, demonstrating the effectiveness of the peer education approach in improving adolescent health status.

ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON ANIMAL PROTEIN IN KARANGJENGKOL VILLAGE PURBALINGGA DISTRICT

2024-10-21T11:11:23+07:00

Food insecurity is a condition of inadequate food and nutrition experienced by people in certain areas, which has an impact on the inhibition of physiological growth and public health. Generally, food insecurity occurs in villages that are far from urban access, even though the natural potential in villages is greater than in cities. This is also experienced by the people of KarangJengkol Village, Purbalingga Regency, Central Java. Karangjengkol Village has great natural potential due to its location on the slopes of Mount Slamet, but many of its people live below the poverty line, resulting in food insecurity. The real form of effort to improve the food security of the Karangjengkol Village community is to provide education about the importance of animal protein consumption. Professional rabbit farming was chosen because rabbit meat contains animal protein which is quite high compared to other meats. In addition, the temperature of Karangjengkol Village is suitable for rabbit farming. This service activity is carried out through four stages, namely 1) planning, 2) implementation, 3) evaluation, and 4) independent sustainability. Overall, this service activity went well and smoothly. The data from the results of this service activity show that 68.18% of the Karangjengkol Village community has a monthly expenditure allocation below Rp. 600,000 per person, which means that the fulfillment of animal protein tends to be low. Therefore, after this activity, it is hoped that the Karangjengkol Village community will be able to improve food security and economy through rabbit farming independently, professionally, and sustainably.

IMPROVING THE COMPETENCY OF MOLECULAR GENETICS FOR MGMP BIOLOGY TEACHERS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN SURABAYA

2025-02-11T15:00:21+07:00

Molecular Genetics is a compulsory subject in grade 12 of senior high school, covering discussions on Genetic Substances (DNA and RNA), Heredity, Protein Synthesis, Mutations and Biotechnology. Many seniors high school students have difficulty understanding this course, so their report book scores are below the KKM. One of the problems is no practicum to apply this subject because it is constrained by tools, materials, and the skills of the teaching staff at each school. Teachers are a very strategic intermediate target because they will explain directly to their students. The purpose of this community service activity is to improve the competence of teachers who are members of the MGMP Biology in Surabaya, especially in the molecular field. This activity was carried out on Saturday, June 30, 2024, attended by 24 participants coordinated by the Head of the MGMP Biology Surabaya, located at the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University. During the training, participants were given courses and practicums such as the use of micropipettes, the DNA isolation process, the PCR method and the DNA electrophoresis process. The results of the training showed an increase in teachers' understanding as seen from the comparison of achievement scores between the pre-test (highest score = 50, range of score 10 – 20 = 45.83%) and post-test (highest score = 80, range of score 10 – 20 = 29.17%); the enthusiasm of participants during the delivery of the courses, practicums and discussions; and the satisfaction index value (above 95%) given by participants. It can be concluded that the Molecular Genetics technique training activities using the PCR and Electrophoresis methods can improve the competence and skills of MGMP Biology Surabaya teachers as an effort to support the learning process in senior high schools. From these results, it is hoped that teachers can be clearer when explaining Molecular Genetics material to their students so that students can understand the material more easily.

ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION OF BONE CANCER FOR ADOLESCENT IN INDONESIA

2024-11-01T08:28:20+07:00

Despite much-advanced therapy developed for bone cancer, prevention of the disease remains the most favorable and low-cost management approach. Bone cancer prevention and education should be initiated with adolescents. Adolescents are the right group to receive bone cancer education, as they are in an active learning phase and have the potential to develop risky behaviors that can increase vulnerability to cancer, as they are in a stage of active learning but also face the development of risky and unhealthy behaviors. This study aims to assess the knowledge of bone cancer among adolescents in Indonesia. It is a cross-sectional study that uses a questionnaire to evaluate the participants' knowledge of bone cancer. A total of 39 questions regarding family history and general knowledge of cancer are given to the students in a pre-test and post-test format. Between the tests, a group of orthopedic specialists provided a short lecture to the students about the basic knowledge and prevention of bone cancer. The study involved 564 students from junior and senior high schools in Indonesia, with an overall mean age of 14.79 years. Bone cancer was mentioned in the family history of only 0.4% of the participants, but 21.5% to 23.5% were unsure about their own family cancer status. The study found a significant statistical result, indicating that the short lectures given by the orthopedic specialists were effective in enhancing the students' knowledge about bone cancer. The findings suggest that adolescents in Indonesia are still uncertain about their family cancer status and often misinformed about the symptoms of bone cancer. However, an educational lecture or discussion led by an expert in the field has proven to be an effective way to improve the students' knowledge about bone cancer.

COUNSELING ON REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS MANAGEMENT IN FEMALE BEEF CATTLE LIVESTOCK GROUPS IN DALEGAN VILLAGE, PANCENG DISTRICT, GRESIK REGENCY

2024-12-04T18:16:51+07:00

Management of reproductive disorders in female beef cattle (Bos taurus) is a vital step in enhancing livestock productivity and animal welfare. This educational activity was conducted in Dalegan Village, Panceng District, Gresik Regency, aiming to assist farmers in improving cattle reproductive performance through feed technology and supporting the development of modern farming practices. The methods applied included counseling, practical field demonstrations, and interactive discussions with participants, presented in a qualitative descriptive format. The results indicated an improvement in farmers' knowledge of the causes, clinical signs, and management steps for reproductive disorders such as anestrus, dystocia, and endometritis, as evaluated through pre-test and post-test assessments. Additionally, the activity provided guidance on the importance of feed management, cattle reproductive health, and modern farm management. In conclusion, this counseling successfully increased farmers' awareness of cattle reproductive health, which is expected to support the productivity of beef cattle farming in the region.

SENSORY GARDEN ACTIVITIES: A WELL-BEING PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY WITH RISK OF DEMENTIA IN WONOREJO URBAN VILLAGE, SURABAYA

2024-06-20T16:28:55+07:00

This article discusses a community service initiative in partnership with the Sapto Argo Elderly Community Health Post in Wonorejo District, Surabaya, targeting 17 elderly individuals at risk of dementia who enjoy gardening. Conducted from August to September 2023, this program introduced a recreational therapy-based sensory garden activity. Given that mental health programs focusing on elderly well-being are rarely implemented, this activity aimed to address that gap. Evaluation used a one-group posttest-only design, incorporating interviews and observations, and followed the Bradford Well-Being Profile to assess elderly well-being indicators. The evaluation revealed that the sensory garden activities had a positive impact on participants' well-being, enhancing their sense of purpose, positive emotions, and social interactions. Overall, the program successfully supported the mental health of the elderly at risk of dementia through meaningful and engaging activities.