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This article discusses a literature review on the benefits of probiotic-containing foods for health. Fermented foods are food products processed with the help of microorganisms or enzymes, producing components beneficial to human health. In Indonesia, fermented foods such as tempeh, tapai, green tea, pickled vegetables, and bekasam are known for their high health value and potential to gain international recognition. This literature study aims to analyze the benefits of probiotics in fermented foods, particularly regarding digestive health, immunity, and disease prevention.  Probiotics such as Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus curvatus, and Lactobacillus GG, as well as indigenous yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida tropicalis, play a crucial role in the fermentation of traditional Indonesian foods. These microorganisms help improve gut microbiota balance, inhibit the growth of pathogenic microbes, and produce beneficial bioactive compounds. Research indicates that probiotics can enhance immune responses, reduce inflammation, and improve glucose metabolism and lipid profiles.  The findings of this study underscore the importance of fermented foods as a public health strategy, considering their contributions to supporting digestive function, strengthening immunity, and preventing various diseases. Traditional Indonesian fermented foods not only hold cultural value but also have significant potential as functional foods to improve quality of life.

Peer Support Groups have a meaningful role in the life of an ODHIV. ODHIV who received a peer support had a significant effect on changes in HIV identity, HIV knowledge, access to HIV services, HIV prevention behaviors and positive activities compared to ODHIV who did not receive peer support. The purpose of this study is to find out the process of peer support group program activities. This study was carried out using descriptive qualitative research methods, using data collection with interview, observation and documentation techniques. The results of the study show that this peer support group program has been running and implemented optimally and the ODHIV members have shown an increase in self-change through activities that have been planned according to the needs of the ODHIV, namely family groups, socialization, counseling, self-help groups, capacity building and also mobile visiting.

The phenomenon of sibling rivalry and its impacts encourage the need for efforts to prevent it. The purpose of the study was to describe the characteristics of pregnant women, the level of knowledge of pregnant women about sibling rivalry, the level of behaviour of pregnant women in preventing sibling rivalry, and analyze the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women and behaviour in preventing sibling rivalry. The research method used a quantitative approach with a correlational type. The population was pregnant women who had children aged a maximum of 3 years and checked their pregnancy at the Kagok Semarang Health Center. The number of samples was 63 people. The side technique used total sampling. Data were obtained using a questionnaire and then analyzed with descriptive statistics and the Fisher exact test, a statistical test used to determine if there are nonrandom associations between two categorical variables. The results of the study were the characteristics of pregnant women, the majority aged 20-35 years, parity less than or equal to 3 births, high school education, working and family income according to the UMR. The level of knowledge of pregnant women about sibling rivalry tended to be less good, and the level of behaviour of pregnant women in preventing sibling rivalry tended to be quite good. There was a very significant relationship between knowledge of pregnant women and behaviour in preventing sibling rivalry (chi-square = 49.810 and p <0.05). The conclusion is that pregnant women's knowledge is a factor in preventing sibling rivalry behaviour.

Child abuse in Indonesia, particularly in Bintan, shows a concerning upward trend. This study aims to analyze the efforts of the Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning Agency (DP3KB) in preventing and addressing cases of violence against children. The research method employed is empirical research, collecting primary data through interviews and observations, as well as secondary data from relevant literature. Findings indicate that DP3KB has implemented prevention programs that include socialization of children's rights and campaigns for reporting violence, although it still faces challenges such as limited resources and lack of inter-agency coordination. The implications of this research highlight the importance of cross-sector collaboration and increased community awareness to protect children from violence. By understanding the steps taken by DP3KB, it is hoped that this can contribute to child protection efforts and the handling of violence cases in Bintan Regency.

Cholesterol is a lipid compound produced by the body and obtained from food, functioning to build cell membranes, produce certain hormones, and support metabolic processes in the body. Excessive cholesterol levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This Community Service initiative aims to enhance the understanding and awareness of staff and employees at St. Yoseph High School, Cakung, regarding the risks of high cholesterol and preventive measures through routine screenings and health education. The program follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, encompassing planning for education and screenings, conducting information sessions and cholesterol measurements, evaluating program effectiveness, and implementing follow-up actions for continuous improvement. Education on a healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet, physical activity, and avoidance of alcohol and smoking, plays a vital role in maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Routine screenings are also essential for the early detection of high cholesterol risks. This initiative is expected to promote healthy behaviors and support improved workplace health by raising awareness about the importance of cholesterol prevention in the work environment.

The system that aims to protect the rights and welfare of children including the protection of minors. Children under age are often exposed to various types of violence, exploitation and discrimination. Therefore, various rules and regulations have been made to provide comprehensive protection. Law number 35 of 2014 concerning amendments to Law number 23 of 2002 concerning child protection regulates child protection in Indonesia. This law shows how important it is to protect children's rights, including the right to live, develop and be protected from violence. In addition, to deal with the problems faced by children, prevention and rehabilitation efforts are also very important. The game violates the law on child protection requires cooperation between the government, society, and non-governmental organizations. It is hoped that children can grow and develop in a safe and secure environment with strict supervision and law enforcement.

Child molestation remains a serious issue in Indonesia, requiring strong legal protection and effective prevention efforts. This study aims to analyze the legal framework for child protection, the implementation of legal protection for victims, prevention efforts, and challenges in law enforcement related to child molestation in Indonesia. Using a literature review method, this research examines various current literature sources. The results show that although Indonesia has a comprehensive legal framework, its implementation still faces challenges such as child-unfriendly judicial processes and limited resources. Prevention efforts involve comprehensive sexual education and active community participation. This study recommends strengthening legal sanctions, improving law enforcement capacity, developing child-friendly justice systems, and intensifying community education programs to enhance protection and prevention of child molestation in Indonesia.

The research examines: (i) the ideal form of preventing corruption through an integrated education system; and (ii) projected obstacles to implementing the corruption prevention model through an integrated education system. The background to the existence of criminal acts of corruption is proven by Indonesia's position at rank 96 out of 180 countries with a score of 38 out of a perfect score of 100 at the beginning of 2023, below the global nominal of 43. Data proves that efforts to eradicate corruption by optimizing the penal system have not been effective in preventing the rate of corruption cases. Non-penal steps are needed, one of which is through anti-corruption education by instilling awareness of the impact of corruption in the younger generation. The research uses a conceptual approach, then combined with legal material and qualitative thinking analysis. The research results show that there are three ideal forms of preventing corruption through an integrated education system, namely: (i) providing basic level anti-corruption education; (ii) preparation of an anti-corruption education curriculum; and (iii) preparation of anti-corruption educational learning schemes. Meanwhile, obstacles include: (i) there is no anti-corruption education curriculum; (ii) implementation instructions and technical instructions for implementing integrated anti-corruption education are not yet available; and (iii) Anti-corruption education is facultative.

This study aims to analyze the comparison between unlawful acts (PMH) in criminal law and civil law in Indonesia, focusing on the differences in definitions and the elements that constitute unlawful acts in both legal systems, as well as the implications of the application of PMH in each field of law. The research method used is normative juridical, with legislative and conceptual approaches to examine the provisions in the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the Civil Code (KUHPer). This study identifies fundamental differences in objectives, sanctions, and legal subjects involved, as well as their impact on individual and societal interests. The research findings show that although there are similarities in the basic principles regulating PMH, significant differences lie in the nature of the sanctions imposed, where criminal law emphasizes prevention and punishment, while civil law focuses on compensation and recovery of losses. This research provides insights into how these two legal systems complement each other in maintaining justice and order in Indonesia.

Health is a state of health, both physically, mentally, spiritually and socially that allows everyone to live productively socially and economically. Health is based on legal provisions, including health law. The development of criminal acts in the field of health sciences One of the crimes in health law that is rampant is the crime in the field of pharmacy, one of which is circulating pharmaceutical preparations of drugs without a distribution permit. Drugs without a distribution permit cannot be freely traded to the public. This is not without reason, unlicensed drugs must be consumed in the right dosage so as not to endanger the health of the public or the people who consume the drug. This research is a normative juridical research using secondary data through literature studies, namely by using research on various sources of books, laws and regulations related to the crime of producing and distributing pharmaceutical preparations without a distribution permit. From the research conducted, it can be concluded that the application of criminal sanctions against criminal offenders who circulate pharmaceutical preparations without a distribution permit is contained in several laws and regulations, namely, Law No. 17 of 2023 concerning Health and Law No. 36 of 2009 concerning Health as a means of crime prevention. The implementation of this law is expected to ensnare the perpetrators of the crime of distributing pharmaceutical preparations without a distribution permit.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the main causes of morbidity and death in developing countries. Diabetes mellitus in adolescents is increasing from year to year, causing serious complications such as heart disease, kidney disease and other metabolic disorders. It is very important to prevent diabetes mellitus through education, because providing the public with understanding about healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. This community service aims to increase knowledge and understanding about Diabetes Mellitus as well as education about routine health checks at Panti Aisyiyah Jakarta. This intervention was carried out by measuring changes in knowledge through a pre-test and post-test used to evaluate changes in respondents' knowledge. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge about diabetes mellitus and the importance of routine health checks. Pre-test and post-test are used to evaluate respondents' knowledge, by calculating the mean and variation values ​​for each condition. The N-Gain Score is used to evaluate the increase in adolescent knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus education and routine health check education. The success of this intervention is proven by the N-Gain Score of 0.70 which is in the medium category and an effectiveness value of 69.83, meaning that the method used is quite effective. These results show that the health education provided can increase teenagers' awareness and understanding of diabetes mellitus, so it is hoped that it can help in preventing and controlling this disease among teenagers.

This article discusses efforts to empower Female Sex Workers (PSP) carried out by the Batang Empowerment Communication Forum (FKPB) through health education and economic training. Counseling in the form of education about HIV/AIDS prevention aims to increase PSP's understanding of the importance of maintaining reproductive health and preventing the spread of disease. Apart from that, economic empowerment is realized through ecoprint batik making workshops, which provide new skills and open up independent business opportunities for PSP. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through interviews and direct observation of the activities carried out. The research results show that this combination of health education and economic empowerment not only contributes to increasing PSP's knowledge about health, but also provides opportunities for them to develop more sustainable economic potential. FKPB has succeeded in creating an integrated empowerment model, which integrates health and economic aspects to provide a long-term positive impact on the lives of PSP.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has a serious impact on child development. This study aims to gain a deep understanding of the perceptions, knowledge, and practices of the community in Timbang Lawan Village regarding nutritional intake and stunting prevention. Through a qualitative approach using participatory observation and in-depth interviews, this study reveals the factors influencing feeding practices for toddlers, the challenges faced, and effective strategies to improve nutritional intake. The results show that low knowledge about nutrition, limited access to nutritious food, and socio-cultural factors are the main challenges in stunting prevention efforts.

According to WHO, 13 million toddlers in the world die every year and most of these deaths occur in developing countries. Riskesdas data (2018), the prevalence of ARI in Indonesia ranks first as a disease with the highest number of cases of 60,126 people. ARI prevention efforts can be done by providing health education about ARI to mothers who have toddlers at the integrated health post. Uses a one group pre-test post-test design. The intervention of this study was through health education with animated video media. This study was conducted at the integrated health post in Melur Loa Janan Ilir. Respondents in this study were 30 mothers who had toddlers who were confused with the total sampling technique. Data collection was done by filling out questionnaires. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. This study shows that there is an effect of knowledge after being given the Wilcoxon test intervention p-value 0.000. and attitudes after being given test intervention p-value 0.001. There is a significant effect on the knowledge and attitudes of respondents between before and after being given the research intervention using animated video media.

Stunting is a serious health problem that affects the growth and development of children, especially in Cikaso Village, Banjaranyar District, Ciamis Regency. This article discusses the socialization of handling and prevention of stunting carried out in the village. Through a series of socialization activities to the community by providing an understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to prevent stunting. The results of the socialization showed an increase in public awareness of the impact of stunting and active participation in nutrition programs. In addition, the nutritional assistance program and nutritious cooking training also succeeded in increasing family nutritional intake. This discussion emphasizes the importance of the involvement of all parties in efforts to prevent stunting to create a healthy and productive generation in the future. Thus, effective socialization can contribute significantly to reducing the prevalence of stunting in Cikaso Village.

Elderly is the final stage of adulthood where a person will enter the age of 60 and above. In the elderly, osteoarthritis occurs more often in the knee joints (knee osteoarthritis) than in other areas, such as the joints of the hands and hips. The most common clinical symptoms are pain that arises gradually and worsens over time, stiffness, crepitus, and joint motion restrictions. The purpose of this study was to educate the elderly about the meaning of knee osteoarthritis, risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention efforts, and exercises that can be done at home. The method used was to provide counseling in the form of health promotion about knee osteoarthritis to the elderly with leaflets as a medium for counseling. Pre-test and post-test were given to measure the effectiveness of counseling. The conclusion of this study was that the activity went smoothly, was well realized, and received enthusiasm from the participants. The results obtained based on the evaluation were an increase in the knowledge and understanding of the elderly community in Tulusrejo Village regarding knee osteoarthritis.

Low back pain (LBP) is a musculoskeletal disorder that is most often found in work activities (Anggraika et al., n.d.). The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) reports that the prevalence of Low Back Pain (LBP) in Indonesia is 18%. This figure is based on patient visits from several hospitals, and around 3-17% of all LBP complaints occur in Indonesia (Hasby et al., n.d.). This outreach aims to increase the knowledge of Dinoyo ceramic workers about low back pain. This outreach activity includes explanation of the definition, causes, signs and symptoms, prevention, and exercises for LBP. The method of physiotherapy activities used is providing health promotion outreach and physiotherapy exercises carried out independently regarding low back pain. From the results of observations and interviews, several workers complained of lower back pain. It is hoped that this outreach activity can increase workers' knowledge regarding low back pain. The hope is that all ceramic industry workers in Malang City will gain knowledge and prevention about low back pain.

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women is a major nutritional challenge in Indonesia, including in Bukittinggi. Despite proper health service utilization, the burden of CED is relatively high and has a non-economic component that includes cultural and family social support.  The influence of the husband on the nutritional status of pregnant women is frequently overlooked by prevention and control strategies. This study sought to investigate husbands' thoughts and roles in the prevention of  CED  in pregnant women in  Bukittinggi.  The present study employed a qualitative phenomenological research design including 15 husbands of pregnant women (experienced and non-experienced  CED)  and  5–7  triangulation informants  (pregnant women and health workers).  Semi-structured interviews and non-participatory observations provided the data, while  NVivo  12  was employed for thematic analysis. Source triangulation and member checking validate the data. The results indicate that the majority of husbands do not understand CED scientifically and view their support solely as financial assistance. Although emotional and informational motivations can affect positive nutritional behaviors, they are still regarded as weaknesses. Among the external barriers are costs, long hours of work, and a patriarchal culture that severely restricts husbands' ability to be involved in their wives' nutritional problems. However, some informants have indicated a value shift that prioritizes emotional involvement over intellectual focus.  The  intervention strategies for future implementation should be family-based with a primary focus on couples' nutrition education, emotional  strengthening,  and  the  inclusion  of  males  in  maternal  health  programs  (e.g.,  paternity-readiness sessions  

The reproductive health problem of couples of childbearing age remains a significant challenge in Indonesian public health, with interventions that tend to be fragmented and less systematic. This study aims to develop and evaluate a comprehensive reproductive health prevention model based on the WHO Stepwise approach for couples of childbearing age in Makassar City, South Sulawesi. The research design used mixed methods sequential exploratory, starting with a qualitative method through focus group discussion and in-depth interviews with 48 participants to explore contextual factors, then continued with a quasi-experimental design on 320 couples in the intervention and control groups. WHO's Stepwise approach includes three phases: assessment, development, and implementation & evaluation. The thematic analysis identified seven major barriers and five supporting factors in reproductive health. The developed model integrates five components: comprehensive education, youth-friendly services, peer education empowerment, family and community engagement, and policy advocacy. Quasi-experimental results showed significant improvements in knowledge (67.3%), positive attitudes (54.8%), and safe reproductive health practices (43.6%) in the intervention group compared to the control (pfeasibility of the WHO Stepwise-based model as a systematic, evidence-based, and multisectoral framework that can be replicated for sustainable reproductive health prevention programs).

Fear of crime is closely linked to various factors such as education, income, race, age, and especially gender. Many studies have shown that women tend to experience higher levels of anxiety than men, thus limiting their participation in utilizing urban outdoor spaces. This condition emphasizes the need for crime prevention efforts to be integrated into urban planning, emphasizing the fulfillment of a sense of security not only physically but also psychologically. If the city fails to provide an adequate sense of security, it will lead to increased anxiety, discomfort, and ultimately limit community involvement in the use of public spaces. This study aims to identify design factors that influence women's sense of security and psychological safety in downtown areas. The research paradigm used is post-positivism with a quantitative approach, reinforced by walkthrough analysis techniques to produce more accurate findings. The results show that control factors are the most dominant aspect in influencing women's psychological security and safety, while sub-factors such as lighting, diversity of activities, availability of open spaces, and road conditions have also been shown to play a significant role in reducing women's anxiety when accessing public spaces. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of city center design that is not only oriented towards physical function alone, but also pays attention to psychological aspects in order to create a safe, inclusive, and gender-friendly urban environment so that women can feel more protected and free to participate in urban life.