Sociality: Journal of Public Health Service

Mangrove Planting as a Natural Protection Measure Coastal Environment Risk Vulnerability

Gunawan Rasyidi, Apolinus Silalahi, Imam Rodhianto, Andi Ade Ulasaswini — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:16 +0000

Mangroves are widely known for their role as natural protection against various environmental risks such as storms, tsunamis, waves and coastal erosion by being the first line of defense in protecting coastlines. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, mangrove forests have been lost due to the pressures of urban development, the rapid expansion of aquaculture and agriculture, mining, overexploitation of timber, and increasing environmental risks. This activity aims to assess mangrove planting as a natural protection measure for the risk vulnerability of the coastal environment. The target of this service activity is the coastal area of Tongo Village. The results of service activities show that the mangroves planted on the coast of Tongo Village, namely Rhizophora Sp and Ceriops Sp grow well. It will take at least another five years to assess its effectiveness in mitigating coastal erosion. Planting mangroves in coastal areas is very important in an effort to protect the natural risk vulnerability of the coastal environment. This is important to do as soon as possible because the growth of mangrove plants requires a long time to get maximum benefits.

Evaluation of Understanding of Clean Living Behavior in Diarrhea Prevention Efforts in Elementary School Students

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:40 +0000

Diarrhea remains a public health problem in Indonesia due to its high morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 100,000 Indonesian children die from diarrhea each year. Therefore, community service is very important to improve knowledge about hand washing behavior in school children. The purpose of this service is to evaluate knowledge about PHBS among elementary school students as an effort to prevent diarrhea. The targets were 33 students of Elementary Scholl (SD) of Inpres Kanreapia in Balanglohe Hamlet, Tombolopao District. This service method uses a combination of material delivery with PowerPoint, poster installation, and hand washing practice. Evaluation of counseling was carried out using post-test I and post-test II questionnaires to measure knowledge after 8 months of counseling, which was analyzed using the Friedman test. The results of statistical analysis showed a significant value of 0.050 (p>0.05), indicating that there was no statistically significant difference in knowledge regarding diarrhea prevention counseling with PHBS between the period before and after 8 months of counseling. Suggestions given during the implementation of the program have been implemented by SD Inpres Kanreapia, such as the provision of hand washing stations.

Measuring the Effectiveness of Hypertension Education: Health Evaluation Study of A Village

Emmi Bujawati, Zahratul Jannah, Firdha Darmayanti, Nur Hasanah Arfah — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:44 +0000

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide with 1.28 billion adults affected, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. This community service program aims to assess the effectiveness of an extension program related to risk factors, screening, and the impact of hypertension conducted in Bontolebang Hamlet, Kec. Tombolo Pao, Kab. Gowa. This activity involved 30 households with a post-test questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Fredman Test and showed a significant increase (p=0.000) in respondents' knowledge of hypertension. The study results showed there was a difference in the mean score of knowledge level of hypertension counseling after 8 months of counseling. This study recommends that efforts should be made to increase access to health services for routine blood pressure measurement in the community to reduce the prevalence of hypertension in a sustainable manner.

Socialization of “Fill My Plate” to Elementary School Children in Liukang Loe Island, Bulukumba Regency

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:48 +0000

Eating habits in school children are formed from an early age and form the basis of children's nutritional intake patterns at a later age. The aim of this service is to increase school children's knowledge about balanced nutrition and children's skills in choosing balanced nutritious food through the socialization of “fill my plate” (in Indonesia: “isi piringku”). The target participants of this service activity are 50 elementary school children on Liukang Loe Island, Bulukumba Regency. The knowledge of the target group was assessed through pre and post-tests distributed before and after socialization. Pre-test and post test data were then analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results of data analysis showed that in the initial condition, the target group with sufficient knowledge of 44% increased to 68% in the condition after socialization. The Wilcoxon test results showed that there was a significant difference in knowledge level between before and after the target group received the "fill of my plate" socialization (p=0.004 <0.05). The target group of elementary school children was very enthusiastic in participating in the socialization and became a good alternative in increasing students' knowledge related to portion intake and food variations.

Survey of Malaria Vectors in the Rainy Season in Inalipue Village, Wajo District, South Sulawesi

Naswir Naswir, Erlina Hamzah, Muhammad Syukur, Muhammad Saleh — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Climate change will affect the physical and biological environment that supports the development of various infectious diseases, including malaria. Wajo District, particularly Inalipue Village in Tanasitolo Sub-district, faces a major challenge in controlling the malaria vector, the Anopheles mosquito. The main objective of this survey was to identify and understand the environmental factors that contribute to Anopheles mosquito population density in Inalipue Village. Data were obtained by capturing adult mosquitoes using the Human Landing Collection (HLC) method as well as surveying Anopheles mosquito larval breeding sites. Mosquito trapping was conducted inside and outside the house and around livestock pens. Anopheles barbirostris was the most dominant species, found in all capture methods with the highest Man Biting Rate (MBR) of 1.00 for outdoor capture. Anopheles nigerrimus and Anopheles vagus were also found, although in smaller numbers. Of the 17 breeding habitat sites, 5 showed positive larval results. Water temperature, pH, and the presence of flora and fauna in these habitats varied, but most had ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Anopheles barbirostris shows high adaptation to a wide range of habitats, making it the main vector. These findings provide a strong basis for local governments and health agencies to plan and implement more effective and integrated malaria control programs.

Education on the Halal Certification Process of Food and Beverage Products at Village-Owned Enterprises

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:56 +0000

Halal certification is an important issue for business actors, because in the future every food and beverage product must have a halal certificate. Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdes) is a business entity owned by the village and aims to develop various business products based on the existing resources in the village. Mattabulu Village, Lalabata District, Soppeng Regency, is one of the villages that has an active and accomplished Bumdes. Unfortunately, most of the food and beverage products produced by Bumdes do not have halal certificates. This service is carried out to increase the knowledge and skills of Bumdes Pada Ati members in Mattabulu Village to administer halal certificates for the food and beverage products they produce. This service is carried out using the education and training method, which begins with observing the needs of the target partners. The training was carried out effectively to increase participants' knowledge about halal certification in the good category, from 45% to 95%. As well as receiving good testimonials from participants as well as village officials and partners. It is hoped that the halal certificate will increase the competitiveness of food and beverage products produced by target partners.

Education on Knowledge and Attitudes about Smoking Behavior among Adolescent Boys in Junior High School

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:44:59 +0000

Tobacco is a threat to the health of the world's population, with approximately 8 million people dying from tobacco-related causes. Every year, more than 7 million people die from direct tobacco consumption and about 1.2 million people die from second-hand smoke and exposure to tobacco smoke. The purpose of this service is to increase the level of knowledge and attitudes of young men about smoking behavior at SMPN 3 Gowa. The method used is the lecture method and providing posters containing smoking behavior. The target of this activity is young men of SMPN 3 Gowa Regency as many as 30 students. The results of the service showed an increase in the level of knowledge and attitudes of students about smoking behavior It is hoped that the school will have an educational program such as a seminar where students actively participate to exchange opinions or ask directly about smoking behavior. In addition, conduct anti-smoking campaigns in the school environment, put up posters about smoking behavior and involve the role of parents in supervising students.

Processing and Utilization of Inorganic Waste into Economically Valuable Products

Elva Elfira, Surahmawati Surahmawati, Munawir Amansyah, Alwiyah Nur Syarif — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:45:02 +0000

Waste management is a complex challenge faced globally, including Indonesia. This is due to the imbalance between waste production and processing. Waste production in Indonesia reaches around 23.1 million tons of waste every year. With high inorganic waste production, effective waste handling and processing efforts are needed to reduce excess waste volume. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the counseling and training program for processing inorganic waste into crafts by measuring the increase in knowledge of SD Negeri Kanreapia students about processing inorganic waste into crafts and assessing the sustainability of processing inorganic waste into crafts. The type of evaluation conducted is using a mixed methods research approach, which is an approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods with a total of 31 respondents. The quantitative method uses a questionnaire as a research instrument, while qualitative is done by observation and in-depth interviews. The evaluation results based on the Friedman test showed that there was a significant difference (p-value = 0.000 <0.05) in respondents' knowledge before, after training, and after 8 months of intervention with sufficient knowledge of 70.9% or 22 respondents. The results of the activity showed a significant difference in respondents' knowledge related to inorganic waste processing before the intervention, after the intervention, and after 8 months of intervention.

Education and Action: Changing Community Sanitation Behavior in Soreang Jipang Village

Westy Tenriawi — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:07:44 +0000

One of the main challenges in improving access to safe sanitation is the low level of public awareness of the health risks posed by dirty water catchment basins. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and awareness of the importance of environmental sanitation, particularly in the construction and maintenance of healthy foul and rainwater harvesting basins. The methods used included lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and hands-on demonstrations involving active community participation. The results of this activity showed a significant increase in community knowledge, skills, and behavior related to environmental sanitation. The community not only understands the importance of healthy water reservoirs, but is also skilled in making and maintaining them. This activity emphasizes the importance of community empowerment as a form of providing information in terms of maintaining the living environment for environmental health and quality of life.

Empowering Women Farmers through the Moengko Nursery House Program in Poso District

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:08:12 +0000

The farmer mother’s empowerment program is a very important and strategic initiative in an effort to improve the welfare of rural communities. This program aims to empower farmer mothers in Poso through the implementation of the Moengko Nursery House Program, a collaborative initiative between PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Poso and the local community. The program is focused on improving the skills and capacity of farmer mothers in crop cultivation, particularly through the development of sustainable nursery houses. The methods used in this program include technical training, field assistance, cooperative system education, and the Moengko healthy kitchen program. The location of the Moengko Nursery House Program activities is located in Poso Terminal Fuel operational area. The target of this program is the Citra Bersatu Women Farmers Group, which consists of 12 people in Moengko Village. The results of this activity showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of farm women in cultivation techniques, including the selection of superior seeds, seeding techniques, and plant care. In addition, the program also succeeded in establishing a cooperative system that encourages the sustainability of farmer group businesses, as well as the promotion of the Moengko Healthy Kitchen Program. The program evaluation showed a positive impact on the independence of farmer mothers in procuring vegetables independently, the cooperative system of vegetable cultivation, and the processing of healthy food ingredients for the family.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sexuality Volunteer Cadre Training in Junior High School in Tombolo Pao, Gowa

Berlian Berlian, Irma Susan Paramita, Sukfitrianty Syahrir, Tri Addya Karini — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia is still a country with a large number of early marriage cases. The high number of cases shows that sexual education in preventing early marriage and improving adolescent reproductive health needs to be implemented. The training of volunteer sexuality cadres at SMPN 2 Tombolo Pao aims to increase students' knowledge and awareness of reproductive health and the dangers of early marriage. This program evaluation uses quantitative evaluation methods through pre and post-tests, observations, and interviews. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in the knowledge of the cadres after the training. Interviews with the cadres indicated that this activity went well and that the cadres were able to educate their peers about the dangers of early marriage. However, the formation of an official cadre structure did not take place due to the constraints of preparing for exams and scout competitions. Observations showed that the physical intervention of installing posters at two strategic points was hampered by school renovations, so the posters were temporarily removed and will be reinstalled after the renovations are completed. The findings suggest that the sexuality volunteer cadre training is effective in increasing knowledge and information dissemination among students, although improvements are needed in the structural implementation and placement of educational materials in the school environment.