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Promiscuity among teenagers is an increasingly worrying issue, especially in high school environments. This service aims to provide education and outreach regarding the dangers of promiscuity to students at SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan. This activity was carried out through a seminar involving 30 students as representatives from each class and teachers. This seminar presented speakers from STAIN Madina lecturers who discussed the negative impacts of promiscuity and solutions to prevent it. The results of this seminar show an increase in students' understanding of the dangers of promiscuity and their awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. Therefore, collaboration is needed between schools, teachers and parents in providing guidance to students.

The lack of knowledge, attitudes, and actions among children regarding dental and oral health care is due to the lack of health education. One way to improve this is through education using videos and mentoring. Most adolescents in Gentan Village have dental and oral health problems, with the target of dental and oral health in adolescents only reaching 70%, indicating relatively low dental and oral health levels. This service aims to provide education through audiovisual media and mentoring to adolescents about dental and oral health care, increase knowledge, and provide an understanding of the parts of the teeth, as well as how to properly brush teeth, including brushing the front, sides, chewing surfaces, deep parts, and tongue. This community service is carried out by providing health education using audiovisual media and mentoring. Through this activity, it is hoped that adolescents will become more aware of the importance of maintaining dental and oral hygiene and can properly perform the correct brushing technique to prevent dental caries and toothaches. At the end of the service, there was an increase in understanding and a change in attitudes from negative to positive in preventing dental caries. The results of this activity showed an increase in knowledge and a positive attitude toward dental and oral care. Therefore, this education and mentoring are important to increase children's awareness of the importance of brushing their teeth for better health.

Background: Early detection of cervical cancer includes an IVA examination or Pap smear. This test is used to identify cervical cancer and in Islam it is also recommended to maintain (hifdz an-nafsa), namely maintaining reproductive health related to offspring (hifdz an-nasl). The aim of this research is to determine the effect of sharia-based audiovisual education on knowledge, behavior and attitudes towards preventing cervical cancer. Purpose: to determine the effect of sharia-based audiovisual education on knowledge, behavior and attitudes towards preventing cervical cancer. Method: This type of research uses quantitative with a quasi-experimental research design in the form of one-group without control and this research uses an accidental sampling technique with 41 respondents. Data was taken before and after the intervention was given and then analyzed statistically using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The results of the Wilcoxon test research showed that z knowledge calculation was -5.667, behavior -4.583, and attitude calculation -5.831 with an asym.sig value of 0.000. This shows that the p value <0.05 was a difference after the pre-test and post-test of providing audiovisual education. Conclision : There is an influence of providing audiovisual education on knowledge, behavior, attitudes, prevention of cervical cancer with early detection in the working area of ​​the Tlogosari Kulon Health Center, Semarang.

Excessive consumption of carbonated drinks and lack of water intake are risk factors that can cause impaired kidney function, characterized by increased excretion of albumin in the urine and thickening of the renal medulla. Therefore, effective education is needed for elementary school children, one of which is through animated video media to increase their understanding and awareness in preventing consumption of carbonated drinks and maintaining kidney health from an early age. The aim of this activity is to measure the effectiveness of animated videos in increasing SDN 84 Kendari's knowledge of the dangers of carbonated drinks to prevent kidney failure. The sample in this study was 105, with a p-value of knowledge (0.000) < alpha (0.05), the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks T-test results showed an increase in knowledge after exposure to the animated video to students at SDN 84 Kendari.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that is influenced by various factors, such as socio-economic conditions, the mother's nutritional status during pregnancy, and lack of nutritional intake for babies. One of the main causes of stunting is inadequate nutrition. Health education related to stunting prevention (scoring) plays a significant role in increasing teenagers' knowledge and attitudes to prevent stunting, ensuring nutritious food intake, and promoting clean lifestyles by maintaining environmental sanitation and cleanliness to address the stunting issue. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the stunting risk alert health education package (scoring) on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes in preventing stunting in SMA Negeri 1 Mranggen. Method: This research used a quasi-experimental method with a control group using a pre-test, intervention, post-test design. The sample consisted of teenagers from SMA Negeri 1 Mranggen, with a total of 48 respondents who were divided into a control group and an intervention group using simple random sampling. Data were obtained by having the respondents complete a questionnaire before and after the intervention, and then analyzed using bivariate and univariate sample tests. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in the level of adolescent knowledge about stunting disease and adolescents' attitudes toward stunting before and after the intervention. There was also a noticeable difference between the intervention group and the control group. Conclusion: The stunting risk alert health education package (scoring) has a significant effect on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes in preventing stunting.

Menstruation was a natural process experienced by females who have entered puberty. In Islam, maintaining cleanliness during menstruation was not only essential for physical health but also has spiritual significance. Family support, especially from parents, plays a crucial role in shaping adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about personal hygiene during menstruation. Based on the tests conducted, there is a significant relationship between family support and knowledge (p < 0.05), attitude (p < 0.05), and behavior (p < 0.05) concerning Islamic personal hygiene during menstruation. Respondents who received high family support tended to have better knowledge, attitudes, and hygiene practices. There is a correlation between family support and knowledge, gesture, and behaviors regarding Islamic personal hygiene during menstruation among female adolescents in junior high schools in Semarang.

Maintaining personal hygiene during menstruation is crucial to prevent infections in the reproductive system. Many young women still have limited knowledge regarding proper hygiene practices during menstruation. This lack of awareness can lead to health issues, such as infections in the reproductive tract and other complications. An effective educational approach is needed to enhance the understanding of young women, one of which could be through animated video content. Animated videos as an educational tool have the advantage of delivering information in a visually engaging, simple, and easy-to-understand manner, making them more effective in improving knowledge about personal hygiene during menstruation. This study aims to assess the impact of animated video education on female students' knowledge of personal hygiene during menstruation. The research follows a quantitative approach with a One Group Pre-Test and Post-Test pre-experimental design. The study sample consisted of 32 seventh-grade female students, selected through the total sampling technique. Data analysis included both univariate and bivariate analysis. For bivariate analysis, a normality test was performed using the Wilcoxon test with a significance level (α) ≤ 0.05. The study results showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of animated video education on the knowledge of personal menstrual hygiene among female students.  

Eating patterns and anxiety are two interrelated aspects, especially among students. This anxiety can affect various aspects of students' lives, including their eating patterns. A healthy diet is very important for college students because it contributes to their physical and mental health. However, many students have difficulty maintaining a balanced diet. Several factors that influence students' eating patterns include limited time, irregular eating habits. On the other hand, high levels of anxiety among college students are often related to academic pressure, social problems, and mental health. The aim of this research is to determine the description of eating patterns and anxiety levels among students at the Faculty of Nursing, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang. This type of research is quantitative with a quantitative descriptive design, data collection carried out by this researcher using consecutive sampling, on a sample of 244 respondents. From the results of the 244 research respondents, the majority of respondents were 19 years old, 73 students (29.9%), female, 197 students (80.7%), the majority of respondents were 3rd semester students, totaling 96 students (39.3%). The results of this research show that the eating patterns of some students, 205 students (84.0%) have good eating patterns and the anxiety level of students in the moderate category is 144 students (59.0%). From these results it can be concluded that there is a picture of eating patterns and anxiety levels in students at the Faculty of Nursing, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang.

Training Posyandu cadres is one of the strategic steps in increasing the capacity of human resources at the community level to support public health programmes. Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) is one of the efforts that can be done in increasing awareness of clean living and maintaining the health of the community. Hand sanitizer is only used as an alternative when there is no water or soap when travelling or doing activities outside the home. This article aims to improve the understanding of adolescents and posyandu cadres about phbs and hand sanitizer as a substitute for hand washing for disease prevention. The results of the activity showed that counselling on sanitation and environmental hygiene and the provision of hand sanitisers had a positive impact on increasing public awareness, especially posyandu cadres and adolescents in preventing the spread of diseases.

Environmental issues in Bumi Ayu Subdistrict are characterized by a low level of public awareness and understanding of the impacts of environmentally unfriendly behaviors, including the use of single-use plastics, water pollution, and waste burning. This condition presents a significant challenge to the implementation of sustainable development at the community level, particularly in maintaining environmental quality and public health. This community service activity aims to enhance community participation in environmental conservation and to strengthen social awareness of sustainable development through a participatory and educative approach. The methods employed include interactive presentations, group discussions, and the development of informational media as accessible and effective educational tools for various community groups. The results indicate an improvement in community understanding of the relationship between daily behaviors and environmental degradation, accompanied by the emergence of collective awareness and active participation in environmental conservation initiatives such as waste management, waste sorting, and greening programs. Overall, this activity contributes to encouraging behavioral change toward environmentally responsible practices, fostering shared responsibility, and supporting sustainable social and environmental development in the local community.

Hypertension is one of the health disorders that can be fatal and is a leading cause of death worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. In Indonesia, hypertension ranks among the top ten causes of death, contributing 5.3%. According to the 2021 Riskesdas, the prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is 34.1%, with 8.8% diagnosed and 13.3% undiagnosed. Health screening (MCU) results from workers at PT. X in 2023 showed that 13% of 138 workers had hypertension, and in May 2024, the prevalence increased to 20% among 120 workers. Although the increase is not significant, hypertension remains the second most common disease in the top ten list at PT. X in 2024. This study aims to identify factors associated with the occurrence of hypertension among office workers at PT. X in 2024. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The sample size used in this study is 90 workers, selected using a system random sampling technique. Data collection was performed using secondary data obtained from the MCU results in 2024. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, which showed a significant relationship between age (p=0.000), family history (p=0.000), body mass index (BMI) (p=0.000), and stress (p=0.000) with the incidence of hypertension among office workers at PT. X. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the company strengthen its health education efforts for all workers, especially those with a family history of hypertension, and enhance prevention programs by educating healthy lifestyle practices, maintaining an ideal weight according to BMI, and conducting monthly blood pressure checks.

Degenerative diseases such as diabetes mellitus are related to eye health. This is because the blood vessels in the retina can be an indication when someone is experiencing a pathological abnormality. Zeaxanthine as a type of phytochemical which is included in the carotenoid group or derivative has a role in preventing eye damage, especially to the retina and several degenerative diseases. This research uses a literature review method by retrieving scientific articles online on trusted pages such as PubMed, Science Direct and Crossmark. The aim of this research is to determine the effect and benefits of consuming zeaxanthin either in the form of consuming food sources of zeaxanthin directly or through supplements on eye health and degenerative diseases. The results of this study show the positive role of zeaxanthin in maintaining eye health and preventing nearsightedness, retinal damage and cataracts. Meanwhile, the relationship between zeaxanthin intake and the prevention of degenerative diseases has been explained in all scientific articles used in this research. 

Health education in early childhood is an important step to establish a healthy lifestyle from a young age. One simple habit that needs to be taught is washing hands properly, especially before eating. This activity was carried out at Wadi Fatimah Kindergarten, Cirebon, to introduce and educate children about the importance of maintaining personal hygiene. The habit of washing hands properly is an effective step in preventing the spread of diseases, such as diarrhea and respiratory infections.This counseling teaches the steps of proper handwashing, such as wetting the hands, rubbing the palms and backs of the hands, cleaning between the fingers, rubbing the nails, cleaning the thumbs, and rinsing the hands thoroughly. To make it more interesting, the methods used include educational games and interactive videos, making it easier for children to understand and remember.The activities are designed to be child-friendly with simple language and interesting illustrations. Children are given the opportunity to practice directly, while parents and teachers are involved so that this habit can be applied at home and school. With this counseling, it is hoped to create a generation that is aware of the importance of hygiene, so that the overall health of the community can improve.

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life is an important practice that supports child growth and development. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between internal maternal factors and breastfeeding patterns. The study was conducted using a cross sectional study design. The study was conducted at Puskesmas Putat Jaya Surabaya with a sample of 63 mothers with infants <6 months who provide direct breastfeeding to their babies. Data were obtained from questionnaires, weight measurement using digital scales and height using microtoice. Data were processed using chi square test. The test results showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge with proper colostrum feeding (p = 0.002), parity with breastfeeding frequency (p = 0.002) and maternal nutritional status with breastfeeding frequency (p = 0.001). While other variables in this study showed no significant relationship. It can be concluded that there is a relationship between maternal knowledge and proper colostrum feeding and there is a significant relationship between parity and nutritional status with the frequency of breastfeeding. Suggestions for the need for education as an increase in knowledge and maintaining a diet to increase the success of breastfeeding.

Diabetes mellitus triggers complications that can cause nerve damage, kidney damage, vision problems, diabetic wounds and cardiovascular problems. Healthy eating patterns, exercise, and family support are several strategies for controlling diabetes mellitus and maintaining blood sugar levels in diabetes sufferers within normal limits. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus and diet compliance, physical activity and family support. Purposive sampling, cross-sectional techniques, and analytical observation were used in this study, which involved 119 participants. Based on this research, there was good family support (84.9%), moderate physical activity (63.9%), and high dietary compliance (84.9%). Analysis using the chi square test obtained a p value of 0.001 (<0.05) which shows that there is a significant relationship between diet compliance, physical activity and family support with blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus patients at the Bangetayu Health Center, Semarang.

Adolescents are an age group that is vulnerable to various health problems, including a lack of understanding about reproductive health and the dangers of narcotics (narcotics, psychotropics, and addictive substances). Lack of education in these two aspects can lead to risky behavior, such as premarital sex, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and drug abuse which have negative impacts on physical, mental, and social health. This community service activity aims to provide education about reproductive health and the dangers of drugs to adolescents in RW 01 Sukaraja Village, Bogor Regency as a preventive measure in building awareness and healthy living behavior in adolescents. The method used in this program is an educational approach through interactive discussions, and counseling based on visual and digital media delivered to adolescent groups in schools and communities. Evaluation was carried out by comparing the level of understanding of participants before and after the activity through pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the importance of maintaining reproductive health and avoiding drug abuse. In addition, participants showed high enthusiasm in the discussion and expressed readiness to apply the knowledge gained in everyday life. In conclusion, education on reproductive health and the dangers of narcotics is very important in forming healthy mindsets and behaviors among adolescents, especially adolescents in RW 01 Sukaraja Village, Bogor Regency. The sustainability of this education program needs to be supported by synergy between educators, health workers, parents, and the community so that the information provided can continue to be updated and implemented effectively

Islamic boarding schools are a place to gain knowledge, not only religious and formal knowledge but also the students are taught various things, one example is learning to be aware of maintaining cleanliness. The background to this research is the results of observations that show that the girls' dormitory environment is less clean, resulting in health problems such as skin diseases and poor personal hygiene among students. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the behavioral operant conditioning approach in forming clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) in students at the Nashrus Sunnah Islamic Boarding School in Banjarejo Village, Madiun City. This research uses a qualitative method with a naturalistic approach, involving observation, interviews and documentation as data collection techniques, and data analysis is carried out inductively with triangulation of data sources for validity. The research results show that through the operant conditioning approach implemented by the health task force and academics, students show an increase in clean and healthy living behavior. Habits such as throwing rubbish in its place, maintaining personal hygiene, and cleaning the dormitory environment have become new habits that are implemented in a disciplined manner. This approach is also followed by giving rewards and punishments as a form of reinforcement to maintain the consistency of the new habit. In conclusion, the behavioral operant conditioning approach is effective in increasing PHBS in Islamic boarding school environments, showing significant changes in the behavior and motivation of students in maintaining cleanliness and health.

Clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) is a crucial strategy for enhancing health status, as many diseases can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. School-aged children are particularly vulnerable to health issues because they spend a significant amount of time outside the home and away from parental supervision. This counseling activity on clean and healthy living behaviors aimed to educate children at Wadi Fatimah Kindergarten, helping them to practice daily habits such as maintaining personal hygiene (including proper bathing techniques). The activity utilized a counseling method, supported by tools such as laptops, projectors, door prizes, PowerPoint presentations, and bathing props. A total of 76 children, aged 5-6 years, participated in the program. The counseling session was successful, with the children showing great enthusiasm while watching educational videos on bathing and actively engaging in discussions. They demonstrated an understanding of the PHBS concept and knew how to apply it in their daily lives. The discussion results revealed that 80% of the children were capable of bathing themselves, while 20% were still assisted by their parents

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the ten diseases that most frequently causes death worldwide. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and lasts a long time. Indonesia ranks third in the world in terms of the number of people suffering from tuberculosis, behind India, China and India. In East Nusa Tenggara, the most cases of tuberculosis are found in Kupang City, and Oesapa Village is one of the places where cases are still quite high. With so many TB cases still occurring, public knowledge about the symptoms, transmission and treatment of the disease is still lacking. It is hoped that empowering teenagers as health drivers will increase public awareness, especially teenagers, about prevention, symptom monitoring, and discovery and treatment of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis education can help teenagers understand the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy lifestyle to reduce TB transmission (1). This community service activity aims to increase youth knowledge and attitudes about pulmonary TB through comprehensive counseling, structured information, and youth empowerment. They also monitor communities for TB symptoms, especially children(2) The results of the activity show that the level of understanding among teenagers about TB disease has increased from 35 percent to 85 percent. There were no TB symptoms at the monitoring stage in the community, especially teenagers, and everyone was in good health. It is hoped that peer cadres (adolescents) can adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle and become pioneers in monitoring the symptoms of tuberculosis in the community to make it easier to find, handle and treat. Peer cadres can transfer information about pulmonary TB to the community, especially teenagers, by implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior

Early childhood dental health is a crucial issue that requires serious attention, given the high prevalence of dental caries which is influenced by various factors, including inadequate brushing habits and excessive consumption of sugary foods. This Community Service aims to analyze in depth the correlation between the level of parental knowledge about dental health, brushing practices in children, and sweet food consumption patterns to the incidence of dental caries in Wadi Fatimah Kindergarten (TK). The Community Service Method applied is observational analysis with a cross-sectional design, involving 64 early childhood children as participants. The results of Community Service revealed that 62.5% of children have dental caries, an alarming number. Of these, 53.1% of children showed improper brushing habits, while another 54.7% of children often consumed sweet foods. Furthermore, this Community Service also highlights that only 39.1% of parents have a good understanding of dental health, while the rest still need more comprehensive education. It is important to remember that children's dental health is a shared responsibility between parents, educators, and the community. With a good understanding of the importance of maintaining dental health from an early age, as well as support from various parties, it is hoped that children can grow up with healthy and strong teeth, which will ultimately improve their overall quality of life.