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This study emphasizes the importance of mental health among students in Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren), who often face various academic and social pressures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as a state in which individuals feel happy and healthy, are capable of facing life's challenges, and maintain a positive attitude towards themselves and others. The objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of stress management-based education on the mental health of students at Pesantren X. A quantitative pre-experimental design was employed, involving 28 students selected through purposive sampling. The DASS-42 questionnaire was utilized to assess mental health before and after the intervention. Results indicated that post-education, 64.3% of students exhibited normal levels of depression, 53.6% showed normal anxiety, and 67.9% reported normal stress levels. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effectiveness of the educational program. The findings affirm that mental health education through stress management is effective in enhancing both the mental health and knowledge of students. Therefore, it is recommended that Islamic boarding schools incorporate this program into their curriculum to support the psychological well-being of their students.

Introduction Anxiety in chemotherapy patients who have just undergone chemotherapy has high anxiety due to ignorance and the side effects of chemotherapy that will be carried out and lack of knowledge. In this case, an Adaptive coping mechanism is needed to reduce the level of Anxiety in chemotherapy patients. The purpose of this study was to see the relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy. The research method uses a cross-sectional method design. The sample in this study uses a purposive sampling technique of 90 people. The measuring instrument uses the Ways of Coping questionnaire and the Halmilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). The results showes that the coping mechanisms in respondents were more maladaptive coping mechanisms 66 people (73.3%), and severe anxiety levels 58 people (64.4%). Statistical test of the relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy using the Spearman rank test obtains a p value = 0.001, meaning that there is a relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy with a correlation coefficient value of -0.0841, a negative pattern relationship with very strong strength. Conclusion The researcher hopes that patients undergoing chemotherapy will get more sources of information related to their current illness, so that patients do not feel too anxious about their current illness.

Background: First aid is the initial action provided to an individual who experiences an injury or emergency condition before receiving further medical assistance. Adequate first aid knowledge is crucial in preventing further injuries and even death. According to WHO data (2018), accidents are the leading cause of injury and death among school-aged children. SMA Santo Thomas 1 Medan has a School Health Unit (UKS), yet many students still have limited knowledge of first aid. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of the audiovisual method in improving students' first aid knowledge. Objective: This study aims to examine the difference in first aid knowledge levels before and after receiving health education using the audiovisual method among 11th-grade students at SMA Santo Thomas 1 Medan in 2024. Results: This research employed a quantitative descriptive method with a pre-post test design without a control group. The sample consisted of 81 randomly selected students. Before receiving health education, 93.8% of students had good knowledge, while 6.2% had sufficient knowledge. After the intervention using the audiovisual method, all students (100%) demonstrated good knowledge. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the audiovisual method is effective in enhancing students' first aid knowledge. Therefore, it is recommended to incorporate this method into school health education programs to improve students' preparedness in handling emergency situations.  

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a simple, inexpensive, and effective method for cervical cancer screening. However, the interest of women of reproductive age (WRA) in undergoing VIA tests remains low. It is believed that knowledge and attitude significantly influence their interest in undergoing VIA screening. This study aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge and attitude of women of reproductive age and their interest in undergoing VIA tests in the working area of Mensiku Public Health Center, Binjai Hulu District, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province, in 2024. The study employed a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach, with a sample of WRA selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using chi-square statistical tests. The results showed a significant relationship between knowledge level, attitude, and the interest in undergoing VIA tests. Women with good knowledge and positive attitudes had a higher interest in undergoing VIA screening compared to those with poor knowledge and negative attitudes. Therefore, improving knowledge and fostering positive attitudes toward VIA tests are essential to increase the interest of WRA in undergoing this screening, which could serve as an initial step in preventing cervical cancer.

Adolescence is a transition period from child to adult. Problems that often arise as a result of physical changes, emotional changes and social changes in adolescents are free sexual behavior, early pregnancy, and contracting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Early pregnancy can have a detrimental impact, especially on young women, both physically, psychologically and socially. Physically, a teenage mother faces a higher risk of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24 years, and babies of teenage mothers face a higher risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and severe neonatal conditions. Objective: to determine the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy. This type of research is a case study using descriptive research with a sample size of 5 people. Results: characteristics of respondents aged 14-19 years. With an average education level of middle school and high school. Most of the knowledge of young women who do not understand about early pregnancy is 80% and those who already understand it is 20%. Conclusion: knowing the knowledge and attitudes of young women regarding early pregnancy where the majority of young women have insufficient knowledge and unsupportive attitudes.

The frequency of floods in Central Java is the highest with 54 incidents. This study aims to analyze what factors are associated with flood disaster mitigation knowledge of students with special needs in SLB X in Semarang City. This research design uses cross sectional. The population in this study amounted to 32 respondents with total sampling technique so that the number of samples in this study was 32 respondents. The results showed that age (p=0.02) and education level (p=0.004) were related to the level of flood mitigation knowledge. 

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

This community service project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about health among the elderly through the GERKASA-LASAKIT program (Movement for Healthy and Disease-Aware Seniors) in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang Regency. This initiative is driven by the high prevalence of degenerative diseases and the lack of accurate information regarding the prevention and management of these diseases among seniors. Through comprehensive health education, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and gaining a better understanding of common illnesses they may face. The methods used in this project include health education sessions, practical training on early disease detection, and physical activities tailored to the physical condition of the elderly. Health education is provided by medical professionals and public health experts. Additionally, individual consultation sessions are held to offer more personalized care for each participant. The results of this activity show an increase in health knowledge and awareness among the elderly, as evidenced by high participation and enthusiasm in each session. Seniors involved in this program have also begun adopting healthier lifestyles, such as engaging in regular light exercise and having routine health check-ups. This project has successfully built a support network among the elderly, their families, and the local community, creating a more caring and health-conscious environment. Thus, the GERKASA-LASAKIT program makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the elderly in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village. The sustainability of this program is expected to serve as a model for other villages in efforts to enhance the welfare and health of the elderly at the local level

Labor pain during the first stage of active phase is visceral, arising from uterine contractions and cervical dilation, processed through sympathetic efferent nerve fibers. One therapy that can be used to reduce this pain is the administration of red ginger extract, which is known to have the highest oleoresin content compared to other types of ginger. This study aims to assess the factors influencing the knowledge of third-trimester pregnant women about the benefits of red ginger drink as a pain reliever during the first stage of active labor at the RSUD Daerah Perdagangan. The study used an analytic cross-sectional design involving 66 respondents who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that education, age, received information, and culture influenced pregnant women’s knowledge about the benefits of red ginger. Based on statistical tests, it was found that education, age, information, and culture have a significant impact on the level of knowledge among pregnant women. This study is expected to contribute to increasing pregnant women’s knowledge of alternative pain relief methods using red ginger and to enrich awareness of the importance of health information during pregnancy.

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.

This study aims to analyze the effect of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) on teaching readiness of prospective Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) students at Prof. Dr. Hamka Muhammadiyah University (UHAMKA). This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method to PPG students at UHAMKA. the population in this study were PPG Teacher Candidate Class 2 students in 2024 at Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka University. For this reason, the sample taken from the population must be truly representative (representative). Researchers conducted research with 2 classes at UHAMKA, namely PGSD 06 and PGSD 05 classes. Based on the test results above, it can be concluded that the results show the value of F count = 14,974 with a significance level of 0.000 <0.05, so there is an influence of the PCK variable (X) on Teaching Readiness (Y). Based on the results of the constant (a) of 66.056 indicates that if PCK is 0 then, the level of teaching readiness is 66.056 while the PCK coefficient is 0.417 positive value. These results can be interpreted that every time there is an increase in PCK by 1 time, the level of teaching readiness increases by 0.417.Based on the test results above, the R correlation value is 0.441 while the R square is 0.195 x 100% = 19.5%. This shows that Teaching Readiness can be influenced by 19.5% by the independent variable, namely Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). While the remaining 80.5% of teacher professionalism is influenced by other variables outside the research model used in this study.

Women who experience anxiety during pregnancy will experience more abnormal labor and can even be complicated by maternal and fetal death. Psychological conditions with anxiety and depression in pregnant women will affect the emergence of diseases and complications of pregnancy and childbirth, both in the mother and the baby. Anxiety in pregnancy has been proven to be reduced through physical exercise. One of the recommended physical exercises is yoga because it is low cost, easy to do and very beneficial for physical and psychological fitness. Yoga in pregnancy is more effective in reducing anxiety and depression, because in yoga in addition to doing physical exercise, pregnant women are equipped with positive affirmations so that mothers can accept physiological changes during pregnancy and childbirth.The general objective of this activity is that pregnant women at PMB Sri Rejeki DH Jabung Tanon Plupuh Sragen understand and can do prenatal yoga independently. The method of this activity is carried out by lecture, namely the method used as an introduction to provide knowledge about prenatal yoga for pregnant women in Trimester III and with discussion and questions and answers, as well as practice or demonstration of prenatal yoga for pregnant women. The media used is a poster of prenatal yoga for pregnant women in Trimester III. The conclusion of the community service activity is that pregnant women have understood about prenatal yoga to reduce anxiety levels in facing the labor process. This can be seen from the results of the pre-test and post-test, where before the counseling and practice of prenatal yoga, pregnant women did not understand several things about prenatal yoga by 40%. However, after the counseling, pregnant women became more knowledgeable about prenatal yoga, namely 90%. The results of this community service activity are that pregnant women can do prenatal yoga independently at home, where before the prenatal yoga training, pregnant women were not able to do prenatal yoga independently. Some pregnant women have reduced their anxiety after doing prenatal yoga with several independent implementations at home, with the help of prenatal yoga videos.

This community service project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about health among the elderly through the GERKASA-LASAKIT program (Movement for Healthy and Disease-Aware Seniors) in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang Regency. This initiative is driven by the high prevalence of degenerative diseases and the lack of accurate information regarding the prevention and management of these diseases among seniors. Through comprehensive health education, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and gaining a better understanding of common illnesses they may face. The methods used in this project include health education sessions, practical training on early disease detection, and physical activities tailored to the physical condition of the elderly. Health education is provided by medical professionals and public health experts. Additionally, individual consultation sessions are held to offer more personalized care for each participant. The results of this activity show an increase in health knowledge and awareness among the elderly, as evidenced by high participation and enthusiasm in each session. Seniors involved in this program have also begun adopting healthier lifestyles, such as engaging in regular light exercise and having routine health check-ups. This project has successfully built a support network among the elderly, their families, and the local community, creating a more caring and health-conscious environment. Thus, the GERKASA-LASAKIT program makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the elderly in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village. The sustainability of this program is expected to serve as a model for other villages in efforts to enhance the welfare and health of the elderly at the local level.

The objective of this training program is to enhance the knowledge and skills of 11th-grade students in the Fashion Design Program at SMKS Pangeran Antasari Deli Serdang in creating digital fashion designs using CorelDRAW. The training aims to improve students’ ability to design fashion digitally, assess the skills they have acquired, and evaluate their satisfaction with the learning process using CorelDRAW software. The training was attended by 36 students from the 11th grade of the Fashion Design Program. The activities were conducted through material presentations, discussions, guided assignments, and program evaluations. Through this training, students gained a better understanding of digital fashion design and improved their ability to create proportionate body sketches and digital fashion illustrations using CorelDRAW software.The results of the training indicate that the objectives were successfully achieved. A total of 90% of participants expressed that they were "very satisfied" with the training, while 10% rated it as "satisfying." Additionally, 95% of the participants gave a score of 3, indicating a high level of satisfaction, and 2% rated it as "satisfying." Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the digital fashion design training using CorelDRAW was highly beneficial and provided significant advantages for students, teachers, and the school as a whole.

Smoking can cause socio-economic problems, health issues, and even death. The activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of UKS mentor teachers about the importance of smoke-free areas (KTR) and smoking cessation efforts in schools, as well as follow-up on the implementation of KTR in schools with the Public Health Center. The intervention was carried out through a one-day training with lecture and question-and-answer discussion methods. The target of this activity was UKS mentor teachers at the junior high school level and PTM officers from the Public Health Center as many as 32 participants. The results of the activity: 1. Increased knowledge and awareness of teachers about the negative impacts of smoking on health, as well as creating a smoke-free environment in schools. 2. Changes in attitudes and behavior with a commitment from teachers not to smoke and strengthening the smoke-free policy program. 3. Increased student involvement in peer support programs for anti-smoking campaigns in the school environment. 4. Establishing cooperation between schools, parents, communities, and health agencies to create an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle. 5. The existence of a monitoring and evaluation system for student development in avoiding smoking and the impact of the UBM program in the school environment. 6. Improved health and quality of life by reducing the number of students and teachers who smoke, thereby creating a healthier and more conducive school environment for learning. These impacts are expected to contribute to efforts to improve health and well-being in the school environment and build a healthy living culture among students and staff.

Unsafe action is an action that does not comply with established procedures and rules which can cause work accidents. Unsafe action occurs for two reasons, such as unintentional errors and active errors or rule violations. Factor affecting unsafe action is internal and external factors. This research aims to examine the relationship between attitudes and knowledge towards unsafe action on section workers veneer setting at PT Abhirama Kresna. This research is a quantitative research using a cross sectional study design. The population in this study was 128 workers with 97 sample respondents. The variables in this study were knowledge, attitudes and unsafe actions. Bivariate analysis uses the chi square statistical test with a confidence level of 95%.  This research shows that knowledge does not have a significant relationship with unsafe action (p-value = 0.985; PR (CI 95%) = 0.288–3.391). On the other hand, attitude has a significant relationship with unsafe action (p-value = 0.022; PR (CI 95%) = 0.099–0.868).

Immunization Completeness base is an immunization that must be given to children from birth so that their bodies are protected from dangerous diseases. Complete basic immunization coverage in Suka Raya Village, Pancur Batu District reached 80.7%: the low coverage of basic immunization is related to the knowledge and attitudes of mothers. This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes and the completeness of basic immunization in infants. Data collection from primary and secondary data, data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level. This type of research is analytical with a Cross Sectional approach , the population in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 9-12 months who visited Suka Raya Village, namely 42 people. The sampling technique is Total Sampling. Collection data For about complete basic immunization data analysis with Chi Square statistical test . The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes with the completeness of basic immunization with a p value for the knowledge variable of 0.003 and a p value for the attitude variable of 0.000. Then, maternal knowledge and attitudes influenced the completeness of basic immunization in infants, mothers with good knowledge and positive attitudes were more likely to complete their infants' basic immunization according to the specified schedule. It is recommended for Pancur Batu Village to further improve the provision of counseling to mothers about complete basic immunization and for health workers in Pancur Batu Village to improve maternal knowledge about the completeness of basic immunization

The maternal mortality is an obstacle in efforts to develop human resources because it can reduce the level of maternal health and community welfare. Cases of maternal deaths in Tanjungpinang City in 2023 have increased compared to 2022, bringing the total to six deaths. Problem in the health sector cannot be separated from the affairs of the regional government, in this case through the Tanjungpinang City Health, Population Control, and Family Planning Service. This research aims to analyse the strategies carried out by the Tanjungpinang City Government in efforts to reduce maternal mortality using Strategy Theory by Geoff Mulgan. The research method used was a qualitative research method with a case study approach was and a total of 11 informants. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and documentation and analysed by data collection, data reduction, and data presentation. The research results show that the Tanjungpinang City Government in 2023 has carried out activities related to efforts to reduce maternal mortality in accordance with its vision and mission. This activity involves the Community Health Centre and parties in the field to ensure that pregnant women are monitored and follow the directions given. The challenges faced by the Tanjungpinang City Government with the high maternal mortality in 2023 are the lack of knowledge of pregnant women regarding pregnancy, the low level of delivery which is not carried put in health facilities, and the lack of empowerment of families and communities regarding the KIA Book. Overall, the strategy implemented by the government must be supported by the role of the community as the recipient of the strategy so that the high maternal mortality rate in Tanjungpinang City in 2023 means that the reduction has not been optimal due to a lack of knowledge and community awareness.

Globally, at least 100 million girls are at risk of female circumcision each year or almost 6,000 children every day. Female circumcision in Indonesia is generally based on traditions or cultures that are passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Peer Education Model on the level of knowledge of mothers and babies about the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. The research method is Quasi Experiment with one group pretest and posttest without control design. The sample size is 50 people according to the inclusion criteria. data with the T statistical test (paired t test). Research results The level of knowledge of the intervention group before the intervention Most have poor knowledge of 12 respondents (48%) and After the intervention, almost Most have good knowledge of 17 respondents (68%). The level of knowledge of the control group before the intervention Most have poor knowledge of 14 respondents (56%) and after the intervention Most have poor knowledge of 14 respondents (56%). It is expected that health workers provide health education and always carry out monitoring and evaluation at the Health Center or other health service centers to conduct continuous home visits.

Antenatal Care (ANC) examination is a series of activities carried out from conception until before the labor process begins, which is aimed at all pregnant women. Coverage of antenatal care visits is still low, which can increase maternal and neonatal complications as well as maternal and child deaths caused by high-risk pregnancies that are not immediately treated. In 2023, the highest birth assistance process by traditional midwives was in Gayo Lues Regency at 4.42 percent and Southeast Aceh Regency at 4.32 percent. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women and the frequency of antenatal care visits at BPM Syukriah, Langsa City, Aceh Province in 2024. This study used a Cross Sectional design, the research time was May-June 2024, with a population and sample of 34 people. The sampling technique used total sampling, the analysis test used the Chi Square Test. The majority of respondents who had poor knowledge and had an incomplete history of antenatal care visits were 16 people (47.1%), while the majority of respondents who had good knowledge and had a complete history of antenatal care visits were 9 people (26.5%). There is a significant relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women with antenatal care visits at BPM Syukhriah, Langsa City, Aceh Province with a p value <0.05 (0.001).