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Immunization is a strategic and cost-effective effort to reduce the morbidity and mortality of children in the world. Immunization saves around 2 to 3 million lives each year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, immunization coverage has declined dramatically. The number of children with incomplete immunization status has increased. This community service is expected to increase the knowledge of posyandu cadres about Tracking Children with Zero Dose and Missed Dose Immunization. The training provided by implementing modules and animated videos prepared by the Ministry of Health is effective in increasing the knowledge of posyandu cadres in the Alas Health Center Work Area, Sumbawa Regency. This shows that modules and videos are good media in conveying information to training participants. Increased knowledge of posyandu cadres after receiving the training materials provided, Knowledge of health cadres increased, a significant increase before training only 10% of posyandu cadres had high knowledge of immunization, while after training it increased to 90%.  

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with an increasing prevalence and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In Cikabuyutan Timur, Hegarsari Subdistrict, hypertension is a significant health problem, primarily caused by unhealthy dietary habits. As a community-based effort to control hypertension, the GEMILANG (Educational Movement and Utilization of Butterfly Pea Innovation) program was implemented through a community empowerment approach. This program includes hypertension education, training on processing butterfly pea flowers into herbal tea, and a Training of Trainer (ToT) for the Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) on butterfly pea cultivation techniques. The evaluation results from pre-test and post-test assessments indicated an increase in participants’ understanding of hypertension and the benefits of butterfly pea flowers, with the average pre-test score rising from 83.33 to 93.89 in the post-test. The Wilcoxon test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test results (p-value = 0.007). This program successfully enhanced community knowledge and skills in managing hypertension naturally. It is expected that this initiative will be sustainable through the active involvement of KWT and health cadres in promoting a healthy lifestyle based on herbal plants.

This community service activity is motivated by the low level of workers’ awareness and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) implementation in the printing and binding industry in Gedangan, Sidoarjo. The purpose of this program is to optimize OSH implementation through participatory education to improve workers’ knowledge and safe work behavior. The method used is a participatory approach involving problem identification, focus group discussions (FGD), interactive education, technical training, as well as mentoring and evaluation through pre-test and post-test. The results show a significant increase in workers’ understanding, with average scores rising from 56.25% to 83.75% (an increase of 27.5%). In addition, behavioral changes were observed, including improved compliance in using personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to identify workplace hazards. The program also resulted in the formation of OSH cadres as local change agents. Therefore, participatory education has proven effective in improving OSH implementation and fostering a sustainable safety culture.

The training of Community Sports Cadres on Organizing Safe and Healthy Matches is motivated by the increasing number of sporting events which often ignore safety and health aspects. This activity involved 40 participants from the local community and the South Jayapura district youth organization. The aim of the activity is to increase understanding and skills in organizing matches in accordance with safe and healthy standards.  The training method applied includes several steps, namely a pretest to measure participants' initial knowledge, followed by an education and training session that includes theory and practice, then ending with an evaluation. After the session, a posttest was carried out to assess the increase in participants' understanding. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge; The percentage of participants who understood the material rose from 67% of participants who understood and 33% of participants who did not understand during the pretest to 93% of participants who understood and the remaining 7% who did not understand after education and training. The conclusion of this activity shows that the training succeeded in achieving its goal of increasing the capacity of safe and healthy sports cadres. The resulting suggestion is the need to carry out similar training on a regular basis to continue to educate and empower the public in the safety and health aspects of organizing sports.

The golden period or Golden age period is the initial stage where the child's brain experiences growth and develops rapidly and quickly absorbs the information provided. This golden period is the most important in the early cycle of a child's life. The golden period in children is the most important period in which the child's brain or intelligence develops very rapidly. monitoring a child's Golden Age Period occurs in the first thousand days of life which is calculated from the age in the womb until the child is three years old. The purpose of community service activities is to provide knowledge to the community: health cadres, mothers of babies/toddlers, and families about the importance of the golden age growth. Community service activities carried out by the method of transferring knowledge through counseling and training to health cadres "Golden Age Period for Golden Generation". The results obtained from this community service activity are an increase in knowledge, understanding, and awareness about the golden period of children

Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure is abnormally high with systolic and diastolic numbers showing numbers higher than 140/90 mmHg. As a form of concern for public health, development and training for KWT members, cadres, and hypertension sufferers in RW 03, Cigadung Hamlet, Karyamukti Village were carried out. The community empowerment effort carried out is by planting and processing cucumbers and celery. The method used was participatory-based which involved health education through lectures, questions and answers, as well as filling out pre-test and post-test to measure the increase in knowledge. In addition, joint exercises designed to support a healthy lifestyle were conducted. The result of this community empowerment activity is the difference in knowledge level before and after the intervention with a p-value: 0.000 <0.05.

The Primaku application was introduced and launched by the Indonesian Pediatric Association to facilitate early and continuous monitoring of children's growth and development. However, there are still many people who do not understand how to use this technology-based Primaku application. The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of the community, especially Posyandu cadres and mothers of toddlers, in monitoring the growth and development of infants and young children to prevent stunting. The problem-solving method is carried out by providing training on how to use the Primaku application and demonstrating how to assess children's growth and development using the Primaku application. Based on the results of the activity, it shows that the participants have good knowledge in understanding and using the Primaku application as a tool to monitor children's growth and development. with this activity, Posyandu cadres and mothers toddler can continue to update the latest information on children's growth and development.

the role of Posyandu (Integrated Service Post) in Hamlet III Sei Glugur Village in supporting community health programs, especially for mothers and children. Posyandu provides various activities such as immunizations, health education, and monitoring children's growth and development, which facilitates community access to basic health services. Even though there is enthusiasm and positive benefits felt by the community, especially young mothers, the main challenge faced is the lack of public awareness. This research recommends improving facilities, cadre training, and support from the government and community to increase Posyandu participation and effectiveness.

The "Kader Cilik" program in Kelurahan Melebung is an initiative aimed at improving community-based health services. This program focuses on training children to become young health leaders with basic skills to promote health and engage in preventive and promotive efforts within their communities. The children are expected to become change agents who can educate their families, peers, and local communities on the importance of maintaining clean and healthy living behaviors. The success of the program will be measured by changes in community health behaviors, a reduction in preventable diseases, and an overall improvement in the quality of life. By involving children as "Kader Cilik," the program aims to create long-term change starting with the younger generation, building a more health-conscious community from an early age.

Shortness of breath or dispnea is one of the respiratory emergencies that is often encountered in society, including in the school environment. Students need to know first aid for shortness of breath so they can handle it well in the pre-hospital phase. The aim of this community service activity is to form a cadre of students who are able to educate themselves on first aid for shortness of breath through simulations and for service participants to know first aid for shortness of breath. The method of implementing this activity was carried out through lecture and simulation methods involving 4 cadres and 21 student participants from Hasanuddin Pare Vocational School. This activity was carried out on 10 - 12 October 2024. The service activities were carried out in 2 sessions where the first session was cadre empowerment through cadre training activities regarding first aid for shortness of breath and the second session was the presentation of material by trained cadres which was delivered to community service participants. The results of this community service activity were that trained cadres were able to deliver the material well and there was an increase in participants' knowledge and ability to provide first aid for shortness of breath after simulation education was carried out by trained cadres. Education using a simulation approach can increase students' understanding of the management of aid for shortness of breath so that they are able to provide first aid appropriately. The educational method with a simulation approach can be used as a medium for delivering information in pre-hospital first aid for cases of shortness of breath in students.

Background: Hypertension is one of the causes of premature death because it is associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease. In Indonesia itself, the prevalence of hypertension is quite high, reaching 34.11% in the population over 18 years of age because it is related to the poor lifestyle of Indonesian people, such as eating daily food, rarely consuming fruits and vegetables that are rich in nutritional deficiencies, rarely exercising, smoking from an early age, frequently drinking alcoholic beverages, frequently experiencing severe stress, or hypertension sufferers who do not regularly take medication. Purpose : this training is an intervention effort towards self-care and quality of life for cadres in Cepaka Village with the hope of improving the quality of life for the elderly. Method : will be carried out face to face for one month in four meetings. The meeting consists of assessment activities before (pre test), lecture, video screening, distribution of booklets and assessment after (post test). Results: based on the pre-test results, the average was 67 and after the post-test the average participant score was 85, so that there was an increase in knowledge and an increase in the optimization of cadets in Cepaka Village. Conclusion: This PKM has been implemented by providing education through the delivery of material, and understanding of the material followed by participants. Participants consisted of elderly cadres from Cepaka Village.

Background: Malnutrition, particularly among pregnant women and toddlers, remains a significant issue in Indonesia. One approach to reducing wasting rates involves direct counseling and empowering mothers of toddlers with the skills to prepare balanced menus using local food for their families, especially for toddlers suffering from wasting. Enhance mothers’ knowledge in preparing balanced menus for toddlers, increasing the benefits of the menu for the growth and development of toddlers. This training activity was carried out over 4 meetings, at the PKM Sukarami Hall, via an online WA group, a menu competition was held at the PKM Sukarami Hall and at the Posyandu, and evaluation monitoring through weighing at the Posyandu. There were 30 participants consisting of 10 posyandu cadres and 20 mothers of toddlers from the Sukarami Health Center working area, Palembang city. Method used in the training is first a pre-test, lecture, question and answer discussion, and post-test, practical demonstration of menu processing and menu competition. Monitoring and evaluation looks at the growth and development of toddlers through weighing. The success of organizing this community service can be seen from the enthusiasm of the group of participants who attended.  Results :  the mothers' knowledge met the initial score criteria of 37% to 60% with an increase of 23%, skills in providing a healthy, balanced nutritional menu. Conclusion: there were 20 toddlers showed weight increases ranging from 100 grams to 260 grams.

Background: WHO and UNICEF recommend that newborns receive exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in early life until the age of two years. The low level of exclusive breastfeeding in the community is caused by various challenges such as the assumption that the supply of breast milk is insufficient and the lack of knowledge about natural methods to increase breast milk production. Community service is carried out in RW II, Siwalankerto, Surabaya. Method: Using a natural approach, educational workshops and direct training in preparing soy milk, aimed at mothers, pregnant women, and posyandu cadres. This program focuses on the use of soy-based products, especially "SAKESI" (Soy Milk), as a natural method to increase lactation. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to assess changes in knowledge and behavior regarding exclusive breastfeeding and the use of soy products. The study findings showed significant improvements in both knowledge and practical application of these methods, indicating the effectiveness of the program in promoting breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: The project highlights the potential of an affordable local resource such as soybeans to address public health challenges related to maternal and child nutrition and also the importance of ongoing community education and support to sustain these improvements.

Integrated Service Post for the Elderly or Posyandu Lansia is a form of health service organized by the community with support from the government, which aims to improve the quality of life of the elderly. Posyandu cadres become partners in this service facing the following problems; (1) Posyandu cadres have not been trained in managing Posyandu Lansia activities (2) Incomplete supporting equipment such as tensiometers, scales and other simple health check-up tools at Posyandu Lansia. The solutions are: (1) Training of Posyandu cadres in managing the administration and program activities of Posyandu Lansia, (2) Provision of supporting tools for Posyandu Lansia activities in Borisallo Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency. The activity will be carried out for 4 months with funding sources from the UMI Waqf Foundation. Results of the implementation of PKM activities (1) Training of Posyandu Lansia cadres for 6 Posyandu Lansia cadres in Borisallo Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency. (2) Provision and explanation of the use of supporting tools for Elderly Posyandu activities such as scales, microtoists and thermometers. It is recommended that (1) Elderly Posyandu cadres motivate the Elderly to diligently come to the Posyandu every month so that they can have regular health checks (2) to anticipate Elderly who are lazy to go to the Elderly Posyandu.

School Health Business is one way to foster and develop healthy lifestyles in schools. This type of research is qualitative using observational. The research was conducted in March-April at SDN Inpres Liwutung 2, Pasan District. The research informants were school principals, school health business advisors (UKS), community health center officers. Data analysis used by means of in-depth interviews, was carried out inductively and continued continuously until completion, so that the data was complete. Analysis consists of three activity streams that occur simultaneously, namely: data reduction, data presentation and data drawing conclusions/verification. The results of this research show that UKS funding comes from BOS funds which are regulated for school activities and needs, one of which is for UKS, but these funds are not sufficient for UKS room needs. For training, Puskesmas officers have not yet facilitated training for UKS supervisors and UKS cadres, because the puskesmas has not received training and orders from the health service to carry out supervisor training. UKS and UKS Cadres. The school's UKS infrastructure is not yet good, the UKS is not spacious enough and there are limited beds, examination tables, folding stretchers, blankets, scales, student health records, thermometers and blood pressure meters.

Stunting is a health problem that is still a challenge in Indonesia, especially in areas with low economic conditions. One of the contributing factors is less than ideal parenting due to limited knowledge in managing household income to meet children's nutritional needs. This community service activity aims to improve housewives' understanding of financial management and the selection of nutritious food at low cost to support stunting prevention. This activity was carried out in Wera Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency, involving seven families with stunted children, integrated health post cadres, and community leaders. The method used was practice-based training that included lectures, group discussions, household budget preparation simulations, and demonstrations of selecting nutritious food at low cost. Evaluation was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests, participatory observations, and activity documentation. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in participants' understanding by 75.7%, with an average score increasing from 45.8 to 80.5. The indicator with the highest increase was the ability to prepare a simple family budget (87.5%), followed by an understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition (70.0%) and the selection of nutritious food at low cost (70.8%). The response of the participants was very positive, shown by enthusiasm in the discussion and active involvement in the practice of preparing a budget and demonstration of selecting food ingredients. This activity succeeded in increasing household financial literacy and awareness of the importance of nutrition in the family. The practice-based approach has proven effective in improving participants' understanding and skills. For the sustainability of the program, further assistance and collaboration with posyandu cadres and the village government are needed to ensure sustainable implementation in preventing stunting.  

Stunting is a condition of toddlers that has a negative impact on growth and development when compared to age. The incidence of stunting is a major nutritional problem facing Indonesia, and stunting is a topic that needs attention from all quarters given its impact. Lack of information about stunting can lead to quite a lot of misconceptions in the community, including the assumption that stunting is a normal condition for less height, even some parents do not know about stunting This study is a qualitative research. Initial informants were determined using purposive sampling technique. This study aims to help toddlers achieve optimal physical growth according to their age, improve cognitive development of toddlers through nutritious nutritional intake, and conduct early detection of stunting cases through regular growth monitoring at the puskesmas. There are five villages targeted by this program, namely ie masen kaye adang village with 13 stunting toddlers, lamgugob village with 6 toddlers, kopelma village with 12 toddlers, rukoh village with 20 toddlers, and dayah raya village with 17 toddlers. The implementation of the PMT program in August has been done carefully. One important preparation was the training given to cadres in each village. These cadres will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the program, including in terms of preparing the food menu that will be given to stunted children.

Posyandu Ngadi Asih has a cadre of 20 people and has implemented 5 posyandu service tables but it is not yet optimal. The initial survey at Posyandu Ngadi Asih Surakarta found children who indicated mental and emotional problems such as impulsive tantrums (fussing with shouting and throwing objects) when their wishes were not met, anger when restricted in using gadgets, hitting their peers, and being reluctant to go to school because they were afraid. The problem found at Posyandu Ngadi Asih was that early detection examinations for mental, emotional and behavioral health had not been carried out. This is due to the limited knowledge and skills of cadres. The root of the problem is that there is no instrument for early detection of mental, emotional and behavioral problems, so that so far at Posyandu Ngadi Asih there has been no recap of data on children who experience mental, emotional and behavioral problems. The solution offered by this program is the Implementation of the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO). Implementation method with 6 (six) stages, namely preparation, apperception, training, mentoring, evaluation and termination. The results of the program for implementing the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO) at Posyandu Ngadi Asih have gone well. There was an increase in cadre skills after the activities were carried out, although not completely. Some cadres still need assistance from skilled cadres. The implementation of the Emotional Mental Problems Information System (SIEMPRO) is ready to be implemented at the Ngadi Asih posyandu. The cadres are committed to implementing and applying the results of this program in every posyandu activity and when providing support for Toddler Family Development

Stunting remains a chronic nutritional issue in Indonesia, particularly among children under five, affecting cognitive development, physical growth, and the productivity of the younger generation (Ministry of Health, 2023). This community service aims to enhance the role of public administration in promoting policies and programs to combat stunting through education, training, and direct assistance. Activities were conducted in coordination with government officials, health cadres, and local leaders, utilizing local media to raise awareness about nutrition. The results showed a significant increase in community knowledge about stunting and balanced nutrition, with active participation from both officials and residents in the reduction programs. This approach underscores the importance of public administration in fostering sustainable community health initiatives. In parallel, this program also focuses on enhancing community care for orphans through strategies like empathetic communication and social management. Using a participatory and qualitative approach, both the community and orphans were involved in every stage of the activity. The results indicated improved social interactions between the community and orphans, with the children showing positive emotional responses such as comfort and acceptance. The community demonstrated increased participation and responsibility. By integrating empathetic communication with social management, the program successfully enhanced the emotional well-being of orphans and strengthened community solidarity, suggesting a sustainable model for future social care initiatives.

Background: Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on children's health and intelligence in the future, such as the body's resistance to infections or viruses and decreased academic performance. Objective: to train posyandu cadres in improving anthropometric measurement skills in toddlers. Method: The method used in this activity is providing materials, training and simulation of anthropometric measurements. The targets for this activity are posyandu cadres from RW 03, Pulo Gebang Village. This community service activity will be carried out in August 2024 at the RW 03 hall, Pulo Gebang Village. Results: the implementation of this community service resulted in an increase in posyandu cadres' understanding of stunting and anthropometric measurement methods with good understanding from 2% to 76%. Cadres with sufficient understanding are 24%. Conclusion: Improving the skills of posyandu and KIE cadres regarding stunting can improve stunting prevention efforts.