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Interest in sepak takraw sports in Kolok Nan Tuo Village, Sawahlunto, has decreased significantly, especially among the younger generation. One factor that influences this is the lack of adequate facilities. This article highlights the importance of reviving the sepak takraw field in the village as a step to increase community interest in sports. Sepak takraw, as a traditional sport, has the potential to strengthen social relationships, improve discipline, and have a positive impact on physical and mental health. This article also discusses several efforts that can be made to revive the sepak takraw field, including community mutual cooperation, holding tournaments, and involving youth and community leaders. It is hoped that through these efforts, Kolok Nan Tuo Village can create a more active community in takraw sports. Reviving the sepak takraw field is not only about improving facilities, but also rebuilding the spirit of sports as an integral part of everyday life.  

Anemia remains one of the leading public health issues among adolescent girls in Indonesia, including in Pidie District. Insufficient iron intake and low awareness and knowledge of anemia are major contributors to its high prevalence. Health education is recognized as an effective strategy to improve adolescents’ understanding of anemia.Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of health education on increasing knowledge about anemia among adolescent girls at MTsN VI Pidie, Pidie District.Methods: A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design (one-group pretest-posttest) was employed. A total of 30 first-grade female students from MTsN VI Pidie were selected through purposive sampling. The intervention involved the delivery of health education on anemia via an educational video. Knowledge levels were measured before and after the intervention using pretest and posttest questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and paired t-test.Results: The analysis showed a statistically significant improvement in the participants’ knowledge following the intervention. The average posttest scores were notably higher than the pretest scores, indicating a positive effect of the health education intervention (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Digital media-based health education is effective in enhancing knowledge about anemia among adolescent girls. This approach is recommended for broader implementation in adolescent health promotion programs, particularly in the prevention of anemia

Puskesmas are the spearhead of the government in providing basic health services to the community in Indonesia. Puskesmas are required to provide excellent quality services to the community, but these expectations have not been met. Government efforts are then made through independent financial management of the Regional Public Service Agency (BLUD). Karang Rejo Health Centre is one of the Health Centres that successfully received a designation by the Government of Tarakan City, North Kalimantan Province as one of the Independent Health Centres with BLUD management. This study aims to analyse the role & interaction between political actors or leaders in Puskesmas in improving the quality of excellent service at Karang Rejo Puskesmas. The research informants are 1). Head of Puskesmas, 2). The Head of Section and Head of Administration. Visitors include patients who come for treatment and take care of health certificates. The research used descriptive qualitative research in order to explore in-depth information about the excellent service of Karang Rejo Health Centre. The results showed that first the Head of Puskesmas is a professional doctor, as a political actor has a very important role, especially when conducting vertical interactions and horizontal interactions. Vertical interaction with the leaders above him (head of department, regent) and horizontal interaction with the leaders below him (head of section & head of administration), causing Karang Rejo Health Centre to become independent with BLUD management. Secondly, in the dimensions of public service quality at Puskesmas Karang Rejo, West Tarakan Sub-district, Tarakan City, North Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, which has been running optimally with an achievement of 85% is the reliability dimension, the responsiveness dimension and the guarantee dimension. These dimensions can be optimal due to changes in the Puskesmas institution which was previously not independent in terms of its finances, turning into independent with BLUD management. Meanwhile, the dimensions of public service quality that have not run optimally and require improved management, amounting to 15%, namely the dimensions of physical evidence and empathy.

The increasing number of elderly people in Yogyakarta City demands the provision of an inclusive environment that supports the welfare of the elderly. This study aims to assess the suitability of Yogyakarta City for the concept of an elderly-friendly city based on seven main variables: green open space, public transportation, pedestrian facilities, health services, social support, elderly-friendly intergenerational interactions, and advocacy for the basic rights of the elderly. The research used a quantitative approach with observation and questionnaire methods to elderly people in all sub-districts in Yogyakarta City. The data were analyzed using a Guttman scale to determine the level of suitability of each variable. The results showed that overall Yogyakarta City is classified as “suitable” for the concept of an elderly-friendly city, with a total score of 5.32 out of a maximum scale of 6.80. Four variables meet the suitability criteria, namely public transportation, health services, social support, and intergenerational interaction. Meanwhile, the other three variables are still not fully suitable and require improvement. This study recommends improvements in these three aspects so that the implementation of the concept of an elderly-friendly city in Yogyakarta City can be more optimal and sustainable.

Household waste management is an important part of maintaining environmental quality. This article is a literature review that aims to identify and analyze the relationship between household waste management and its impact on environmental quality. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the extent to which household waste management behaviors and systems can affect environmental conditions and public health. The method used is a systematic literature review of various scientific journals, research reports, and policy documents published in the last ten years. Data sources were taken from academic databases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed, with a focus on studies discussing aspects of waste management, sanitation, and health impacts in residential environments. The results of the study show that poor urban waste management, such as littering and open burning, is associated with an increase in environmental diseases. Conversely, good management systems, such as regular sorting and transportation, have a positive impact on the cleanliness and health of the residential environment. Conclusion Good household waste management plays an important role in maintaining a healthy living environment. Organized and participatory practices can reduce the risk of disease and create a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for communities. 

Complete basic immunization, including DPT-HB 1,2,3, plays a vital role in reducing infant morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, immunization coverage remains suboptimal, partly influenced by maternal knowledge and attitudes. This study aims to determine the relationship between mothers’ knowledge and attitudes and the provision of DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization at Mersip Public Health Center in 2023. This quantitative research used a descriptive analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. The study involved 134 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test showed a significant relationship between mothers' knowledge (p = 0.000) and attitudes (p = 0.008) with the administration of DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization. The study concludes that better maternal knowledge and positive attitudes are associated with a higher likelihood of complete DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization for their babies. These findings highlight the need for enhanced health promotion by healthcare providers targeting mothers in the Mersip area.

The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Indonesia is still high and is a major challenge in the health system, especially in the labor phase. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the BPJS patient labor referral system in reducing MMR at the Gunung Tinggi Health Center. The study used a qualitative method with a case study approach to health workers at the Gunung Tinggi Health Center. The results of the study showed that the availability of competent health workers, adequate facilities and infrastructure, and a referral system integrated with BPJS have made a positive contribution to labor services. However, challenges were still found in the form of late responses from referral hospitals, geographical constraints, and low public health literacy regarding the importance of referrals. This study concludes that strengthening the coordination system between facilities and educating the community is very important in increasing the effectiveness of the referral system and reducing maternal mortality.  

Pulmonary function disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain major public health challenges, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Kapuk, Cengkareng, which are characterized by high exposure to air pollution and smoking habits. Early detection using spirometry is a crucial preventive strategy to identify respiratory dysfunction before the onset of clinical symptoms. This community engagement program aimed to conduct lung function screening using spirometric evaluation, focusing on the FEV1/FVC ratio (FEV1%) as a primary indicator. The program was conducted in Kapuk, Cengkareng, involving 64 participants from the public. Spirometry was used to measure Vital Capacity (VC), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Activities began with community outreach, participant registration, brief anamnesis, and standardized spirometry procedures performed by trained health professionals. The results were immediately shared with participants along with individualized health education. Most participants were female (68.7%), with a mean age of 41.86 years. The average VC was 2.62 L, FVC 2.36 L, and FEV1 2.10 L. The mean FEV1/FVC ratio (FEV1%) was 91.66% (SD = 8.07), indicating that all participants (100%) had normal pulmonary function. These findings demonstrate that spirometry effectively provides an objective overview of respiratory health status and serves as a preventive monitoring tool. Spirometry-based pulmonary screening represents an effective preventive intervention to increase community awareness of respiratory health. The FEV1% value has been proven to be a vital parameter for early assessment of lung function. This program offers a replicable model for community-based early detection strategies in other high-risk urban areas. Keywords: Spirometry, FEV1%, Lung Function, Early Detection, Community Service

Adequate skin hydration is essential for maintaining skin elasticity, softness, and overall barrier function. Insufficient hydration can lead to various skin health issues, one of the most common being dry skin. This condition is more prone to irritation, itching, and cracking, which can increase the risk of infection. The Community Service Program (PKM) conducted in Tanjung Duren Selatan aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of maintaining skin moisture through educational activities and hydration level screening using a skin analyzer. This program was carried out using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, including skin hydration assessments and education on risk factors, the impact of skin dehydration, and appropriate skincare strategies. Of the 104 participants, 68 individuals (65.38%) were found to have low skin oil levels, and 82 individuals (78.85%) had low skin water content, indicating dry skin conditions. These results highlight the importance of skin hydration screening as an early detection tool for skin health risks and as a foundational step to promote preventive skincare awareness in support of overall health and quality of life.

This study focuses on the production of herbal tea made from avocado leaves (Persea americana Mill.) and explores its potential as a health-promoting beverage. Avocado leaves are known to contain various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, which have antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antihypertensive properties. The production process involves selecting healthy leaves, washing, drying using a low-temperature oven (50–60°C), and grinding the dried leaves into powder. The final tea product was tested organoleptically to assess its taste, aroma, and color, and phytochemically to confirm the presence of bioactive compounds. The organoleptic test results showed that the tea has an acceptable flavor and aroma, while phytochemical tests confirmed the presence of beneficial compounds. Consumption of avocado leaf tea demonstrates potential as a functional beverage that may contribute to lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels, as well as providing a calming effect. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a reference for the development of value-added herbal products derived from local raw materials. Such products could support efforts to improve public health and encourage the diversification of functional beverages within the community, providing both health and economic benefits for local populations.

Background: Smoking among adolescents in Pidie, Aceh, is a growing public health concern, marked by increasing prevalence and significant household expenditure despite known health risks. This behavior persists due to cultural and social influences and a lack of motivation to quit, with adolescents' perceptions of risk, though crucial, not fully understood. Method : This analytical cross-sectional survey of 303 male high school students in Pidie used Partial Least Squares (PLS) to examine the relationship between Health Belief Model (HBM) factors and smoking cessation efforts. Result : The findings revealed that perceived barriers (t-statistic = 4.284 > t-table = 1.96), perceived susceptibility (t-statistic = 2.050 > t-table = 1.96), and perceived benefits (t-statistic = 4.082 > t-table = 1.96) had a direct significant relationship with cessation attempts, while perceived severity did not. Conclution: This study concluded that perceived barriers actually motivate quitting, with negative experiences like health problems for themselves or family acting as triggers. Therefore, understanding both the benefits and barriers is key to increasing smoking cessation motivation among adolescent males.

Public service advertisement (PSA) is one of the mass communication strategies used to convey social messages to the public. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of PSA on changes in people's social behavior, especially in environmental and health issues. The results of the study showed that PSA has a significant influence on increasing awareness and changing people's behavior, especially in terms of disposing of waste in its place and reducing the use of single-use plastic.

The digitalization of healthcare services has emerged as a pivotal catalyst in modernizing Indonesia’s health system, delivering enhanced efficiency, accessibility, and integrated service quality. This study employs a qualitative literature review approach to explore the implementation of digital transformation strategies in hospitals, with a particular emphasis on ethical challenges and patient data security. The findings reveal that the adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and telemedicine accelerates service delivery and broadens medical outreach, especially in remote areas. Nevertheless, critical issues arise concerning the vulnerability of health data to breaches, misuse, and cyber threats, exacerbated by uneven digital infrastructure and limited technological literacy among healthcare professionals. Proposed strategies include strengthening data protection regulations, improving human resource capacity, and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to establish a secure and ethical digital healthcare ecosystem. Through comprehensive management of these challenges, healthcare digitalization is expected to expedite the achievement of SDG 3 and bolster public trust in the national health system.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a major public health concern in Pidie Regency, Indonesia. Although digital surveillance systems such as SKDR have been introduced, the effectiveness of dengue control still largely depends on the role and capacity of surveillance officers. This study aimed to explore the experiences of dengue surveillance personnel in Pidie Regency, focusing on their knowledge, reporting mechanisms, encountered challenges, and expectations regarding the surveillance system. A qualitative method with a phenomenological design was employed, involving 11 purposively selected informants. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman framework, encompassing data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The analysis revealed six main themes: officers' knowledge and understanding of dengue, sources of data and case collection methods, the use of digital applications for reporting and analysis, implementation challenges in the field, cross-sectoral roles and support from village governments, and officers' expectations for improvement. The findings highlight that limited resources, technical issues, and insufficient intersectoral collaboration hinder effective surveillance. Strengthening the surveillance system requires responsive strategies that consider on-the-ground challenges. A deeper understanding of surveillance officers’ field experiences is crucial for developing adaptive and sustainable public health interventions for dengue control.

Health financing is a subfield of health economics, where it refers to the amount provided by people at the individual, family, and community levels from public and private sources. The public and non-public sectors that work together to fund health care initiatives are all committed to improving health services and society as a whole. From the source of health financing, its implementation is directed at several main things, namely eliminating cost barriers to obtaining health services, equity in access to services, increasing efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation (resources) and adequate and acceptable service quality for service users. By making the implementation of the Social Health Insurance program and other private programs, health financing is more efficient and affordable for the community.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the endemic diseases that is still a public health challenge in Indonesia. Although the government has launched various programs, such as 3M Plus and fogging, the number of DHF cases still shows significant variations each year. This study aims to evaluate the community's contribution to controlling DHF by emphasizing the extent to which awareness is applied in real action. The method used is a literature study of 30 scientific articles on DHF published between 2015 and 2024. The results of the analysis show that although adolescents' knowledge of DHF is quite good, the implementation of preventive measures such as cleaning the environment, draining water reservoirs, and eradicating mosquito nests has not been carried out consistently. Several inhibiting factors include low community participation, lack of environmental supervision, and limited support from local governments. Therefore, a more comprehensive approach is needed, including ongoing education, strengthening the role of health cadres, and community-based supervision to increase the effectiveness of DHF control efforts.

Stunting is a growth and development disorder in children caused by chronic malnutrition, repeated infections, and lack of psychosocial stimulation. It remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, which ranks second in Southeast Asia for stunting prevalence among toddlers. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the prevalence was 31.8% in 2020. Although declining, the national prevalence remained high: 30.8% in 2018, 27.7% in 2019, 24.4% in 2021, and 21.6% in 2022. These figures still exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) maximum threshold of 20%. The Indonesian government aims to reduce the prevalence to 14% by 2024.One key intervention to address stunting is balanced nutrition education for children and their caregivers. This educational approach targets mothers and local health cadres to increase awareness of adequate and quality nutrition for child development. Community empowerment plays a vital role in this effort, particularly in enabling early detection and response to stunting risks.To support this, a Community Service initiative was implemented through a program by the Midwifery Department at Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III. The team developed and provided educational media to assist communities in understanding and applying good nutrition practices, thereby contributing to stunting prevention at the grassroots level.

The community service activity was carried out in Lima Puluh Subdistrict, Batu Bara Regency. The partner in this activity was the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency. The main problem faced by the partner is the absence of an official slaughterhouse building in Batu Bara Regency. Until now, only independently managed slaughterhouses owned by the community have been used as animal slaughtering facilities. However, these slaughterhouses can only accommodate a limited number of slaughters. Moreover, issues related to poor meat hygiene and cross-contamination during slaughtering and packaging processes for consumer distribution are still frequently encountered. The solution to this problem is to establish an official slaughterhouse in Batu Bara Regency that meets both administrative and technical requirements. The purpose of this activity is to provide understanding to the community and stakeholders regarding the utilization of an official slaughterhouse and the importance of having a standardized slaughterhouse. The expected outcomes of this community service activity are: (1) to increase public knowledge in Batu Bara Regency regarding the importance of RPH utilization, (2) to enhance awareness of providing meat that is Safe, Healthy, Whole, and Halal (ASUH), and (3) to provide recommendations to the local government regarding the planning and development of an official slaughterhouse.

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. It remains a serious public health issue in various endemic regions, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to identify the factors associated with malaria incidence and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and control programs that have been implemented. A quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational research design was used, involving secondary data from the Health Office reports and primary data collected through field surveys in the endemic area of PT. Tandan Sawita Papua, Keerom Regency. The results showed that malaria incidence is associated with the use of mosquito nets and the use of mosquito repellents. The study concludes that an integrated approach to malaria control is essential, including community education, environmental improvements, and sustainable health policy support.

Social media has proven to be an effective tool for health promotion, particularly in rapidly and widely disseminating information and encouraging behavioral changes. This study is a literature review aiming to evaluate the role of social media in digital-based health promotion interventions over the past five years (2019–2024). Articles were collected from Google Scholar, PubMed, and Garuda databases, focusing on interventions conducted in Indonesia or those with global relevance. The review of nine articles revealed that platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook are effective in improving health knowledge and behaviors, especially among adolescents and mothers. Strategies involving visual and interactive content, along with collaborations with digital influencers, significantly increased audience engagement. However, key challenges identified include low digital literacy, the spread of invalid information, and a lack of standardized evaluation for intervention effectiveness. This study recommends enhancing healthcare professionals' capacity in utilizing social media and strengthening public digital literacy to support sustainable health promotion efforts.