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Sambofuar Village in Samofa District, Biak Numfor Regency, faces various maternal health challenges due to limited access to healthcare services, low socioeconomic conditions, and inadequate capacity of posyandu cadres in supporting pregnant women with high-risk conditions. With a population of 954 people and 228 households, only 64% of pregnant women received antenatal care during the second trimester, while 18% did not undergo any pregnancy check-up. To address these issues, the Student Creativity Program was implemented using a community-based cadre empowerment approach. The program was carried out from October 11 to December 9, 2024, involving five posyandu cadres, most of whom were 50–59 years old, had an elementary school education, and had more than five years of experience. The intensive training provided resulted in a significant increase in knowledge, where pre-test scores ranging from 30–50 improved to 70–90 in the post-test. Mentoring activities at the posyandu also showed that all cadres (100%) were able to perform their duties effectively, including providing health education and independently assisting high-risk pregnant women. This program has contributed positively by improving cadre competency, strengthening maternal health literacy, and potentially reducing the risk of pregnancy complications. Overall, cadre empowerment through training and education has proven effective and should be continued to strengthen the maternal health system in Sambofuar Village.

Diabetes mellitus adalah penyakit metabolik kronis yang ditandai oleh peningkatankadar glukosa darah (hiperglikemia) akibat gangguan sekresi atau kerja insulin. Di Indonesia,diabetes mellitus menjadi perhatian serius dengan jumlah penderita yang diprediksi meningkatdari 19,5 juta pada 2021 menjadi 28,6 juta pada 2045. Penyuluhan ini mengenai pemanfaatan Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Tanaman Herbal Untuk Pengobatan Diabetes Mellitus DalamMeningkatkan Pengetahuan Kader Posyandu 2 JURAI: Jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia - VOLUME 1, NO. 2, Juni 2023tanaman herbal sebagai alternatif pengobatan diabetes mellitus dilakukan di Desa Gununglurah,Kecamatan Cilongok, Kabupaten Banyumas. Tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kaderposyandu dan masyarakat. Metode penelitian dalam program penyuluhan ini menggunakan duapendekatan utama, yaitu penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan dini.Kegiatan ini meliputi penyuluhantentang etiologi, gejala, pencegahan, dan pengobatan diabetes menggunakan tanaman herbal,serta pemeriksaan kesehatan gratis untuk mengecek kadar gula darah dan tekanan darah. Hasildari 25 peserta yang diperiksa, 15 menunjukkan hasil normal, 8 pra-diabetes, dan 2 terindikasidiabetes. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi dari peserta, yang diharapkan dapatmengubah pola hidup sehat dan meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pengelolaan diabetes.

Exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is not optimal, the main problem is the low level of public awareness. Support from trained cadres helps in the success of exclusive breastfeeding activities for mothers. This activity aims to re-establish the role of breastfeeding cadres in mentoring pregnant women's classes so as to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding. This community service program uses methods and media in the form of structured counseling, focus group discussions and practice of exclusive breastfeeding education techniques, breastfeeding techniques, breast milk pumping techniques and exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. The implementation of the activity was carried out in 32 breastfeeding cadres in 2 villages in the Arjasa Health Center working area. The results of the activity were an increase in cadre understanding of lactation management with a pre-test value of 31% and a post-test of 60%. During the mentoring of breastfeeding cadres, observations were made of cadres when providing education to pregnant women regarding lactation preparation and an average practice value of 63% was obtained. The revitalization of breastfeeding cadres was followed up with the commitment of the Arjasa Health Center to continue the activities that had been running with breastfeeding assistance from pregnancy to breastfeeding.

Penurunan kognitif berkorelasi kuat dengan penurunan kualitas hidup secara keseluruhan, meningkatkan risiko isolasi sosial, depresi, dan ketergantungan sehingga perlu adanya Upaya pencegahan penurunan fungsi kognitif. Hasil wawancara dengan Kepala Puskesmas Sekaran menyampaikan bahwa dari 5 Kelurahan yang dibina oleh Puskesmas Sekaran, Kelurahan Sukorejo termasuk wilayah yang memiliki masalah kesehatan yang kompleks. Masalah kesehatan terkait lansia perlu mendapatkan perhatian yang tidak kalah penting juga. Kesehatan lansia yang di bawah pengelolaan posyandu lansia di daerah Kelurahan Sukerejo Deliksari telah berjalan dengan baik. Hanya saja wilayah tersebut terkait penanganan masalah kesehatan kognitif lansia masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian yang lebih. Salah satu gangguan fungsi kognitif pada lansia adalah demensia. Penanganan kesehatan terkait demensia di wilayah tersebut tidak ada, hal ini dikarenakan kader posyandu lansia menganggap masalah demensia atau pikun meruapakan yang wajar dan normal bagi lansia. Maka diperlukan upaya promotif dan pencegahan dengan diadakannya pengabdian masyarakat terkait peran kader dalam deteksi dini lansia dengan demensia. Setelah diberikan pendidikan kesehatan Lansia mengatakan bahwa perlu melakukan kegiatan untuk tetap menjaga daya ingat diusia senja.

Latar Belakang: Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan utama di Indonesia yang berdampak besar terhadap kualitas hidup masyarakat, termasuk mereka yang tinggal di wilayah pedesaan. Upaya pencegahan dan peningkatan kesadaran dini melalui pemeriksaan kesehatan rutin menjadi strategi dalam menurunkan risiko PTM pada berbagai kelompok usia. Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan guna mendeteksi faktor risiko PTM melalui pengukuran kadar asam urat, kolesterol, glukosa darah, tekanan darah, serta pengukuran antropometrik (berat badan dan tinggi badan). Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui kolaborasi antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan, Jawa Tengah pada bulan Juli-September 2024. Pemeriksaan dilakukan terhadap tekanan darah, kadar glukosa, asam urat, kolesterol, berat, dan tinggi badan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk memetakan risiko PTM pada kelompok usia produktif dan lanjut usia. Hasil: Sebanyak 70 warga mengikuti pemeriksaan, terdiri atas 59% usia lanjut dan 41% usia produktif, dengan mayoritas perempuan (90%). Sebagian besar kadar asam urat dan glukosa normal, namun ditemukan kolesterol tinggi pada usia produktif (45%) dan lanjut usia (67%), serta hipertensi pada kedua kelompok (66% dan 59%). Kesimpulan: Kegiatan kolaboratif antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan menunjukkan partisipasi masyarakat yang tinggi serta mengungkap potensi risiko hipertensi dan kolesterol tinggi. Sinergi ini menegaskan kebutuhan penguatan kader dan keberlanjutan Posbindu dalam deteksi dini dan pencegahan PTM di pedesaan.

Angka kematian ibu (AKI) di Indonesia masih tinggi, salah satunya dipicu oleh komplikasi kehamilan akibat kekurangan gizi. Rendahnya literasi nutrisi pada ibu hamil berkontribusi terhadap meningkatnya risiko preeklamsia, anemia, dan bayi berat lahir rendah. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi nutrisi ibu hamil melalui pendampingan berbasis media kalender makanan sebagai alat bantu edukasi sederhana dan aplikatif. Pengabdian dilaksanakan di Kantor Desa Bungaejaya, Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan, dengan melibatkan 10 orang ibu hamil. Kegiatan ini juga dihadiri oleh kepala desa, bidan desa, kader kesehatan, dan mitra Dompet Dhuafa. Metode kegiatan mencakup penyuluhan nutrisi kehamilan, pelatihan penggunaan kalender makanan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai kebutuhan gizi selama kehamilan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa edukasi visual berbasis komunitas efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran nutrisi pada ibu hamil serta meningkatkan kemampuan ibu dalam mengidentifikasi nutrisi tepat sehari-hari selama hamil.

rogram pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan memperkuat peran orang tua dalam mencegah perilaku bullying pada remaja di Kelurahan Jatibarang, Mijen, Kota Semarang melalui edukasi berbasis pendekatan partisipatif. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan model Participatory Action Research (PAR) yang melibatkan para orang tua, kader atau masyarakat dalam proses pemetaan masalah, edukasi, diskusi, serta evaluasi. Intervensi berupa sesi edukasi parenting, role-play, dan diskusi kasus lokal. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan kemampuan orang tua dalam mendeteksi serta menangani perilaku bullying, disertai terbentuknya jejaring dukungan komunitas untuk keberlanjutan program. Program ini menegaskan pentingnya kolaborasi komunitas dalam membangun lingkungan aman bagi remaja dan mendorong penguatan fungsi keluarga dalam pencegahan bullying.

Posyandu, as a form of community-based health efforts, plays a crucial role in improving maternal and child health. However, its implementation in the Mutiara Community Health Center (Puskesmas Mutiara) in Asahan Regency still faces various challenges, such as low cadre capacity, suboptimal service quality, and limited community participation. This community service activity aims to strengthen cadre capacity through Posyandu revitalization as an effort to improve the quality of basic health services. A total of 63 Posyandu cadres participated in the activities, which were implemented through counseling, education, and coaching using revised service standard guidelines. This program was implemented through four stages: preparation, implementation, analysis of results, and evaluation. Improvement in cadre knowledge was measured using pretests and posttests. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the level of knowledge of cadres, as seen in the change in assessment categories from the majority being in the "poor" category during the pretest to "sufficient" and "good" in the posttest. This indicates that the education and coaching provided were effective in improving cadres' understanding and skills. Increasing cadre capacity is expected to improve the quality of Posyandu services, increase public trust, and support efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality in the Mutiara Community Health Center's work area. Cross-sector collaboration and ongoing mentoring are needed to maintain the sustainability of Posyandu revitalization.

Kejadian balita stunting di kelurahan Bulakan masih sangat tinggi yaitu sekitar 11%. Penyebab stunting salah satu adalah kurangnya asupan gizi. Tanaman kelor adalah salah satu tanaman bernilai gizi tinggi yang dapat digunakan untuk mencegah stunting. Namun masyarakat belum memanfaatkan tanaman tersebut secara optimal. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk memberdayakan masyarakat kelurahan Bulakan dalam pencegahan stunting melalui produksi olahan makanan berbasis kelor dan budidayanya. Metode pengabdian berupa penyuluhan serta pelatihan pembuatan olahan makanan berbasis daun kelor dan budidaya tanaman kelor. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah budidaya tanaman kelor, pembuatan produk olahan makanan berbasis daun kelor pada kader PKK Kelurahan Bulakan serta pemberian makanan berbasis kelor pada balita stunting. Hasil survei yang dilakukan bahwa mitra puas terhadap kegiatan dan ada peningkatan pengetahuan.

The Village health cadres play a vital role in the success of the Posyandu (Integrated Health Service Post) program as the frontline of community-based health services. However, challenges such as limited managerial capacity, insufficient resource support, and lack of continuous mentoring often hinder the effectiveness of the program’s implementation. This article aims to describe the process and outcomes of mentoring village health cadre organizations in improving their program management skills at the Posyandu. The research employs a qualitative approach using content analysis from activity reports, interviews, and field documentation. The results show that structured, participatory, and continuous mentoring significantly enhances cadres’ skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating Posyandu activities. Moreover, mentoring improves cadres’ motivation and sense of responsibility toward program sustainability. Support from village governments, local health centers (puskesmas), and communities plays a crucial role in maintaining the effectiveness of mentoring. Therefore, a collaborative mentoring model is an effective strategy to strengthen the capacity of village health cadres in managing Posyandu programs at the village level.

Improving the accessibility of higher education for students is an important issue in facing the challenges of globalization and the current development of information technology. This community service aims to illustrate the role of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) cadres in encouraging the accessibility of NU tertiary institutions for students. In this context, NU cadres act as a liaison between students in the community and NU universities. This community service was carried out in the Bonorowo sub-district, Kebumen Regency in April 2023. The service involved 30 participants using the counseling method. From the results of the service, it was found that the knowledge of the counseling participants related to information on NU higher education including registration procedures, types of scholarships available, available majors, and knowledge about campus life increased. The service team suggested that counseling about the accessibility of NU higher education for students be carried out continuously. It is hoped that continuous counseling will provide more accurate information to prospective students so that it will increase the interest of the santri community to study.

Posyandu plays a crucial role in improving community health, particularly in monitoring the growth and development of children during the golden age. However, limitations in the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres are still frequently found, especially regarding anthropometric measurement of toddlers. This study aims to examine the effect of the flipped classroom educational method on the knowledge improvement of Posyandu cadres in anthropometric measurement of toddlers in Bumiharjo Village. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 38 respondents were recruited and divided into two groups: the intervention group, which received education using the flipped classroom method, and the control group, which did not receive the same treatment. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Mann Whitney U Test, and ANCOVA to control for baseline differences. The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge in the intervention group after treatment (p=0.000), with the proportion of respondents in the “good” knowledge category increasing from 5.3% to 36.8%. In the control group, improvement was observed but limited (p=0.003), with no respondents reaching the “good” category. The Mann Whitney test indicated significant differences in posttest scores between the groups (p=0.000). Furthermore, ANCOVA analysis confirmed that after controlling for pretest scores, posttest scores remained significantly different (F=6.771; p=0.013). In conclusion, the flipped classroom method effectively improves the knowledge of Posyandu cadres regarding toddler anthropometric measurement. This strategy can serve as an innovative and sustainable alternative for cadre training, ultimately enhancing Posyandu service quality in addressing nutritional and health issues among toddlers.

Isu keterbatasan lahan di wilayah perkotaan mendorong perlunya solusi alternatif untuk mendukung ketahanan pangan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini berfokus pada pengembangan urban farming di Kelurahan Bukit Duri dengan melibatkan kader TP PKK sebagai mitra utama. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan teknis, keterampilan, serta kemandirian warga dalam memanfaatkan ruang mikro melalui sistem hidroponik dan pemanfaatan lahan vertikal maupun horizontal. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pelatihan, workshop, praktik instalasi hidroponik, penyemaian, hingga panen dan pengelolaan pasca panen. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan peningkatan kapasitas kader PKK dalam praktik urban farming, terbentuknya kebun percontohan yang aktif dirawat, serta pemanfaatan hasil panen untuk konsumsi rumah tangga dan pengembangan produk melalui branding sederhana. Program ini memberikan manfaat multidimensi: sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan, serta mendorong keberlanjutan pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis komunitas.

Early detection of kidney disease is measured in terms of positive aspects where patient care can be given at the right time, improving a person's quality of life, and intervention can be given at an early stage of kidney disease, thus saving medical costs. The purpose of this activity is to provide education to health cadres to understand early detection and prevention of kidney disease so that the community understands and has knowledge about kidney disease. The stages of the implementation method, namely the socialization and training methods, aim to provide education to the community about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease. Health cadres who participated in PKM before being given education on prevention and early detection of kidney disease were 70% with a low level of knowledge, after being given education on prevention and early detection of kidney disease, it increased to 90% with a good level of knowledge. This proves that health education can be understood by health cadres. It is important to provide education on how to increase family support to help prevent and detect kidney disease early.

In 2025, cadre groups in the working area of Puskesmas Martapura Timur have mostly never been involved in education about health issues including the problem of anemia in pregnant women. This community service expects cadre groups to increase knowledge and skills about Anemia Prevention during pregnancy. The method used is to identify health problems, train health cadres to provide health education about anemia in pregnant women, healthy and nutritionally balanced foods to prevent anemia, self-care during pregnancy, and recognition of signs of anemia in pregnant women with a peer educator approach suitable for the field of health promotion to change knowledge, attitudes, and healthy living behavior. The results of community service showed an increase in knowledge and skills to 90%.

Integrated Health Service Posts (Posyandu) are a means for active community participation in the health sector. Through Posyandu, the role of cadres as the spearhead of environmental health is crucial, especially in educating the community regarding prevention efforts and early detection of various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). Bekasi City is experiencing an increase in TB cases, so it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of Posyandu cadres to be more responsive and empowered in dealing with this situation. This community service program aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in early detection and prevention of TB. The activity was carried out at Posyandu Bangau, West Bekasi, involving 22 active cadres. The implementation method used a participatory and interactive approach, through health education that emphasized the identification of TB symptoms, transmission methods, and community-based prevention strategies. Evaluations were conducted before and after the education to measure the effectiveness of the activity. The evaluation results showed an 80% increase in cadre knowledge after attending the education. This achievement demonstrates that the delivery of accurate and communicative information is very effective in increasing Posyandu cadre awareness. Capacity building for cadres is not only crucial as an initial step in TB prevention, but also as a sustainable effort to build collective community awareness. With the active involvement of cadres and support from health workers, TB risk detection and prevention can be carried out more optimally and comprehensively.

This community service program was implemented to strengthen the digital literacy and competencies of health cadres in Simogirang Village, Prambon Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency, particularly in the recording and management of Posyandu (integrated health service post) data. The initiative responded to ongoing issues stemming from manual documentation methods, which were prone to human error, inefficiency, and lack of integration with regional health information systems. To address these challenges, the program delivered an IT-based training module using a combination of direct instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations. The training emphasized the use of accessible and cost-effective tools such as Google Forms and Google Sheets, designed in alignment with the principles of adult learning (andragogy) and Kurt Lewin’s change management model to facilitate behavioral adaptation and technology acceptance among the participants. A total of 25 health cadres participated in the program. Pre- and post-training evaluations demonstrated significant improvement in digital skills, with 80% of participants achieving a minimum of 85% accuracy in completing digital forms and managing records. In addition, a prototype digital system based on Google Workspace was successfully piloted in two Posyandu locations. This system enhanced the timeliness, accuracy, and integration of health data reporting to local health centers (Puskesmas), offering a scalable and sustainable solution for grassroots healthcare data management. Despite the positive outcomes, the program also identified key challenges, notably limited internet infrastructure and varying levels of prior digital exposure among cadres. These findings underscore the need for continuous mentoring, support from local government stakeholders, and potential investment in digital infrastructure. Overall, the initiative contributes to Indonesia’s broader goals of digital transformation in public health, particularly at the village level.

The postpartum period is a critical period for mothers and babies because a other does not only focus on herself,, but also on caring for her baby. Problems arise in postpartum service visits results in minimal information on ppostpartum vare. Community empowerment through improving the skills of cadres as companions for postpartum mothers is expected to solve problems in postpartum mothers. Community service activities will be carried out for 3 face to face meetings in Bandengan Village involving 6 active Posyandu with 21 people attending. Improving the knowledge and skills of cadres is carried out using a case study approach, group discussions, lectures and simulations. Assistance will be carried out by scheduling visits to postpartum mothers and conducting evaluations. There has been an increase in the knowledge and skills of cadres in assisting postpartum mothers. It is hoped that healthy cadres can become an extension of health workers in monitoring postpartum mothers and their babies, so that problems can be reduced.

This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to enhance the leadership capacity and organizational management skills of cadres of the Islamic Student Association (HMI) Dumai Branch through the strengthening of Islamic values and the application of modern organizational management principles. The program was implemented as part of the Intermediate Training (Latihan Kader II/LK 2), which serves as a strategic forum for developing future organizational leaders. The activities were conducted using a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, case-based learning, and leadership simulations designed to encourage critical thinking and active participation. A participatory approach was employed to ensure that participants were directly involved in the learning process and could relate the material to real organizational challenges. The results of the program indicate a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of transformational leadership, collective–collegial leadership, and effective organizational planning and management skills. In addition, the program increased participants’ awareness of the importance of integrating Islamic values as an ethical and moral foundation in student organizational leadership practices. Overall, this PKM contributes to the development of qualified HMI cadres who possess integrity, adaptability, strong leadership competence, and a sustained commitment to community service and organizational development.

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>This study aims to analyze the synergy between posyandu cadres and environmental sanitation in reducing stunting rates in Tanjung Mas Sub-District, Semarang City. Using a qualitative approach and data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation over the past two years (2023–2024), the research found that community-based interventions through active posyandu cadres, along with improved environmental sanitation, significantly impacted the decline in stunting prevalence in the area. This research adopts the public policy implementation theory of Sabatier & Mazmanian (2022) as well as the cross-sector collaboration theory, and Van Meter and Horns policy implementation theory. Findings indicate that the stunting rate in Tanjung Mas Sub-District decreased from 18.5% in 2022 to 11.2% by the end of 2024. The study recommends strengthening inter-agency coordination, providing ongoing training for posyandu cadres, and improving sanitation infrastructure.</em></p>