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This research aims to evaluate the use of organic waste as biowash by PKK members in the village and to find factors that support and hinder the implementation of the program. This research was conducted qualitatively with a descriptive case study approach. Data was collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document study. Research shows that the success of the program is greatly influenced by the level of knowledge of PKK cadres regarding organic waste management. While limited tools and lack of community awareness are obstacles that need to be overcome, an effective training process and support from the village government are the main supporting factors. This research found that this program not only benefits the environment, but can also improve the local economy. The results also show that this program can be used as a model for other villages.

Pekan Imunisasi Nasional or The Polio Immunization Week (PIN) program is an important government initiative to eliminate polio in Indonesia. Posyandu cadres play a key role in the implementation of this program, especially in terms of health promotion and increasing immunization coverage. In Lengkong Kulon Village, Pagedangan Sub-district, Tangerang Regency-Banten, health promotion efforts are also carried out by Posyandu Melati 6 cadres to invite the community to participate in the Polio PIN held on 27 May and 16 August 2024, so as to achieve optimal immunization coverage targets. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with Posyandu Melati 6 cadres, community members and local health officials. Observation and analysis of related documents were also conducted to complement the information obtained. The findings show that Posyandu Melati 6 cadres in Lengkong Kulon village have been active in disseminating information about the importance of polio immunization and organizing health education activities. However, there were some challenges, including limited resources, lack of training, and communication barriers with the community. Nonetheless, the proactive involvement of Posyandu cadres and support from village officials, community leaders, village midwives, and the surrounding community, contributed to the increase in immunization coverage.

Pekan Imunisasi Nasional or The Polio Immunization Week (PIN) program is an important government initiative to eliminate polio in Indonesia. Posyandu cadres play a key role in the implementation of this program, especially in terms of health promotion and increasing immunization coverage. In Lengkong Kulon Village, Pagedangan Sub-district, Tangerang Regency-Banten, health promotion efforts are also carried out by Posyandu Melati 6 cadres to invite the community to participate in the Polio PIN held on 27 May and 16 August 2024, so as to achieve optimal immunization coverage targets. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with Posyandu Melati 6 cadres, community members and local health officials. Observation and analysis of related documents were also conducted to complement the information obtained. The findings show that Posyandu Melati 6 cadres in Lengkong Kulon village have been active in disseminating information about the importance of polio immunization and organizing health education activities. However, there were some challenges, including limited resources, lack of training, and communication barriers with the community. Nonetheless, the proactive involvement of Posyandu cadres and support from village officials, community leaders, village midwives, and the surrounding community, contributed to the increase in immunization coverage.

Ngadi Asih Posyandu is one of the Posyandu in the Joglo Village area, Banjarsari District, Surakarta City and is included in the UPT Targeted Area of ​​the Gambirsari Health Center, Surakarta. Ngadi Asih Posyandu activities are routinely held every month on the first Saturday of the week. The number of babies and toddlers in the posyandu is approximately 50 children, and the number of cadres on duty is 20 people. The priority problem found at Posyandu Ngadi Asih Surakarta is that early detection of Mental Health Disorders in children has not been carried out due to limited knowledge and skills of cadres. Apart from that, cadres do not understand Mental Health Disorders in children, and do not have an early detection instrument, the Behavioral and Emotional Problems Questionnaire (KMPE). The focus of this program is training cadres on early detection of Mental Health Disorders or mental emotional and behavioral problems using the Behavioral and Emotional Problems Questionnaire (KMPE), counseling cadres about Mental Health Disorders in children, as well as providing assistance to cadres in post-training posyandu activities. The method used consists of 6 stages, namely Preparation, Apperception, Training, Post-training assistance, Evaluation and Termination of activity results. The results of cadre assistance activities in early detection of mental health disorders in children at the Ngadi Asih Posyandu went well. There was an increase in cadre knowledge by 35% and cadre skills in the good category by 60%. Cadres are committed to carrying out and implementing the results of activities in each posyandu agenda. The PkM team is also willing to provide consultations at any time if cadres need advice or assistance.

This research is motivated by observation data that shows the problems that exist in the TPA Al-Iman mosque, Pagar Jati village, many students who are not right in reading the verses of the Qur'an but are still allowed to continue to a higher level of study. and another problem is the lack of teaching staff for students at TPA Hidayatul Istiqomah 2. This study aims to obtain prospective candidates or potential cadres from existing students and a description of the implementation of cadre-based learning at the TPA Al-Iman mosque, Pagar Jati village, Semidang Lagan District, Central Bengkulu. Cadre formation itself is a form of sustainable leadership in order to continue future leadership. The function of this cadre formation is to prepare prospective leaders in the future. Based on the results of the community service that has been carried out, it was found that there were 12 prospective cadres who were selected and would receive guidance from the devotees whose knowledge would be channeled back to other students. And seen from the end of the service activities and the absence of mentoring from the devotees, they gave a response that they had high enthusiasm to become the successors of the previous teachers so that the prospective cadres who had been determined and mentored still continued their religious study activities at the TPA even after the devotion activities of the devotees were finished.

The frequency of strokes is increasing, with World Health Organization (WHO) data showing that around 15 million people suffer strokes every year. From the increase in the incidence of stroke above, death and disability due to stroke are still the biggest problems from year to year. Stroke can be prevented by early detection of stroke. This research aims to determine the effect of early stroke detection training using the fast method for cadres in Nania Village, Baguala District, Ambon City.This type of research is quantitative research. This research uses a quasi-experiment research design with a pre-post test control group design. Researchers provided an explanation to respondents about the FAST Act for early detection of signs of stroke. The sample in this study was 30 health cadres in the working area of ​​the Nania Community Health Center.The research results of the Pre Test knowledge scores were (10, 12 and 13) out of the highest total score of 20, the lowest score was 8 for 1 person (3.3%) and the highest score was 15 for 1 person (3.3%). Meanwhile, the Post Test Knowledge (17 and 18) of the highest total score was 20. The lowest score was 14, amounting to 1 person (3.3%), and the highest score was 20, amounting to 4 people (13.3%).The conclusion is that there is an influence of early stroke detection training using fast methods for cadres at the Nania Community Health Center, Baguala District, Ambon City. It is hoped that the research results will provide additional knowledge for medical personnel about the importance of preventing complications in diabetes sufferers, so that as much as possible we can help reduce the rate of death or disability in stroke patients.

Stunting adalah masalah kurang gizi kronis yang disebabkan oleh kurangnya asupan gizi dalam waktu yang cukup lama, sehingga dapat menyebabkan gangguan pertumbuhan pada anak yakni tinggi badan anak lebih pendek (kerdil) dari standar tinggi badan anak seusianya. Dalam upaya menekan angka stunting yang ada di Kabupaten Jember, pemerintah daerah setempat bersama dengan beberapa Perguruan Tinggi mengadakan sebuah program Kuliah Kerja Nyata Kolaboratif Periode III tahun 2024. Dengan mengusung tema “Peran Perguruan Tinggi dalam Mewujudkan Ketahanan Pangan di Kabupaten Jember”. Salah satu program kerja yang dilaksanakan oleh mahasiswa kelompok 036 adalah sosialisasi yang berfokus pada pembuatan makanan tambahan sebagai upaya untuk menekan angka stunting yang ada di Desa Ambulu. Metode yang digunakan yaitu melalui tahap persiapan dan pelaksanaan sosialisasi. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan memberikan hasil positif yaitu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan inovasi para kader tentang pemberian makanan tambahan (PMT) untuk mencegah stunting dengan memanfaatkan olahan makanan dengan bahan yang mudah dijumpai sebagai penambah asupan gizi.

.Quality of life impairment, eye complications, and total vision loss are complications if cataracts are not detected or detected too late. Early vision problems detection can prevent these complications. “Posbindu” is the first line of health services in the community in Indonesian country, that place could be used to early detection of visual impairment. The community health worker could do early detection cataract if they have this knowledge and skills. The training community health worker have been done with Cataract Early Detection Module. This module contains: knowledge about cataracts, cataracts early detecetion using the "LIHAT" technique, and pre-post cataract surgery care. The training have been done in Gemahsari, Suradadi subdistrict, Tegal district.

Community-based childbirth assistance (MPPBM) is an important approach in efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. Health cadres have a strategic role in assisting pregnant women and facilitating referrals to health facilities. This study aims to explore the knowledge and meaning of health cadres related to community-based childbirth assistance. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive phenomenological design involving 8 cadres in the Baloi Permai Health Center work area. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using the Colaizzi phenomenological analysis method. The results showed five main themes that describe the knowledge and meaning of assistance according to cadres: Assistance as a form of social concern, Knowledge of pregnancy danger signs and referrals, Assistance as a form of spiritual and emotional service, Challenges in carrying out the role as a companion, and Expectations for health system support. These findings can be used to improve the quality of cadre training and strengthen community-based assistance policies.

Pregnant will experience an increase in blood volume and this causes iron requirements to increase. Iron needs can be met by food consumed daily with the addition of iron supplements and if iron needs are not met it can cause anemia. Anemia in pregnant can increase the risk of premature birth, maternal and child death, and infectious diseases. Anemia can affect the growth and development of the fetus or baby during pregnancy or after. The government's efforts to prevent anemia include improving the quality of health services, financing health insurance, providing 90 blood supplement tablets during pregnancy, and health education about nutrition and preventing anemia. Increasing knowledge is urgently needed to strengthen awareness in increasing knowledge and behavior in preventing anemia in pregnant. One of the efforts made is health education activities regarding the prevention and early detection of anemia in pregnant. The result of this community service activity is that there is an increase in knowledge about anemia in pregnant before and after being given health education

The JUMANTIK (Mosquito Larvae Monitoring Cadre) activity is an effort to prevent and control dengue fever through the inspection and monitoring of mosquito larvae in residential areas. This program is a collaboration between students of the Community Service Program (KKN) from UPNVJT and the Surabaya Hebat Cadres (KSH) of Klampis Ngasem RW01. The aim of this program is to raise awareness and community participation in maintaining environmental health and preventing the spread of dengue fever in Surabaya. Through this activity, it is expected that the community will become more active in maintaining environmental cleanliness and regularly monitoring the presence of mosquito larvae. The results of this program show an increase in public awareness and a decrease in the number of dengue fever cases in the monitored areas.

The Healthy Indonesia Program through a family approach seeks to encourage community independence to live a healthy life. This effort requires the involvement of various parties, including health cadres as intermediaries/liaisons between the community and health workers. Health cadres are community members who are selected and provided with health skills through training by health service facilities or local health centers. Health cadres also need to be given training on fatigue management because every individual can experience fatigue which will be a source of health problems for both individuals and families. Fatigue is a common symptom of many mild to serious medical conditions, even leading to death. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide fatigue management training to health cadres. The specific target of this PKM activity is the implementation of health education and training on fatigue management for health cadres in RW 13 Beringin Village. The method used is training, including providing health education on fatigue management, training cadres to carry out non-pharmacological fatigue therapy and assistance in the application of non-pharmacological fatigue therapy, evaluation of activities carried out by giving pre and posttest questionnaires on fatigue management. The results of community service most of the participants, 60%, have good knowledge, participants are able to demonstrate autogenic relaxation correctly and apply it in everyday life and inform residents during posbindu activities.

Posyandu plays a crucial role in improving community welfare in various regions, and the presence of health cadres as the spearhead of Posyandu implementation. The purpose of this activity is to enhance the ability of Posyandu cadres in providing services through effective communication skills improvement. The methods used in this activity include lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, as well as pre-tests and post-tests. The results of this activity show a significant increase in the effective communication skills of Posyandu cadres. This increase can be seen from the gain score values that improve the effective communication skills of Posyandu cadres. Participant S achieved the highest gain score value of 0.9 and a percentage increase of 90.0%.

This study analyzes the effect of atmospheric drag perturbation at two different magnetic index  (active and severe storm) conditions, on the motion of NOAA 15 weather satellite, the Celestial Mechanics software results were plotted with the assistance of the MATLAB program. From the results it is noticed that for short period of time the effect of atmospheric suppression disturbance at different geomagnetic activity had the same effect on the orbital elements and orbital motion components ,  for a long period there is a slight variation in the effect of the perturbation at two different geomagnetic activities, which can be seen in the orbit's inclination as well as its size and shape. The results demonstrated that motion components were significantly impacted by geomagnetic activity over relatively extended time scales.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that impacts the growth and development of children, posing a serious challenge to public health in Indonesia. One strategic approach to addressing this issue is through intensive training of health cadres. Health cadres play a crucial role in educating the community about the importance of balanced nutrition and good health practices, especially for pregnant women and young children. Structured and continuous intensive training for health cadres is expected to enhance their knowledge and skills in early detection of stunting cases, providing nutritional education, and implementing appropriate interventions. This training program covers various topics such as healthy eating patterns, infant and young child feeding (IYCF), and prevention of diseases contributing to stunting. Additionally, the training includes simulations and field practices that allow health cadres to apply their acquired knowledge in real-life situations. Results from this training show significant improvements in the competencies of health cadres and a reduction in stunting prevalence in the intervention areas. Therefore, intensive training of health cadres has proven to be an effective strategy for stunting prevention and needs to be widely implemented in various regions of Indonesia.

Background: Sukoharjo is an area in Central Java that experiencing drought due to the recent hot weather. Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency shows the average temperature in Sukoharjo between 37-390C with air humidity around 30-50% during the day. This includes Banmati sub-district. Central Statistics Agency also shows rainfall between May-August: 0mm. Extreme hot weather can have a negative impact on skin health. It makes the skin scaly, itchy, dry and cracked due to dehydration. Increased production of oil and sweat due to heat can cause acne and sweat pools by clogging pores. The aim of this service is to provide skills to PKK cadres in Banmati Village, Sukoharjo District, Sukoharjo Regency in making cracked foot cream using natural ingredients, aloe vera. This is done to prevent cracked foot skin disease. Method: The activity began with counseling about skin diseases and the use of natural ingredients to make cream, then continued with practice of making cracked foot cream from Aloe vera. Cadres succeeded in producing cracked foot cream products. Evaluation of service activities is carried out through pre and post-test assessments by each participant to see the increase of cadres' knowledge of skin diseases and the use of aloe vera to make cream. Results: The average pre-test score was 80.86 and post-test was 89.43. There was a significant increase in cadre knowledge after implementing the extension activities (p value 0.000). Conclusions: With the increasing knowledge and ability to make cream, it is hoped that the cadres can provide training to their respective neighborhood circles.

Program implementation is a series of activities carried out by individuals or groups in the form of implementing activities supported by policies, procedures, and resources intended to bring results to achieve predetermined goals and objectives. This study aims to determine and explain the implementation of the stunting program through the Empowerment of Family Welfare (PKK) in Stunting Prevention and explain the obstacles to the implementation of the program through the Empowerment of Family Welfare (PKK) in Stunting Prevention in Gedong Village. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, data collection by means of interviews, observation and documentation and the determination of informants using non-probability. The parties used as research subjects are administrators and members of the Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) in Gedong village and the object of research is the implementation of the stunting program for toddlers and mothers. The results of this study are evidenced by the existence of children with stunting getting better after the implementation of programs from the government, such as food intake with balanced nutrition monitoring height and weight in these toddlers every month. PKK cadres in Gedong Village in implementing programs to improve social welfare need to be carried out because the stages of implementing the stunting program have a positive impact on the beneficiaries of social services.

Pendampingan dan edukasi Program Penurunan Stunting Berbasis Masyarakat di Kelurahan  Ngadirgo   melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat bertujuan  melaksanakan edukasi  keluarga dalam pemahaman kelas ibu hamil, sosialisasi penerapan MP-ASI, penjaringan balita stunting,  pemberian makanan  tambahan  digelorakan di  masyarakat melalui pengembangan swadaya masyarakat serta pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan dan Posyandu ditingkat rukun warga dan kelurahan agar dimasa mendatang semakin baik.

Health and fitness for the elderly is important in maintaining their quality of life and independence. This community service activity aimed to increase cadres' knowledge about health and fitness for the elderly at Posyandu Lansia. Posyandu cadres are important in providing information and health services for the elderly. Through structured training and education, it is hoped that cadres better understand and implement optimal health practices for the elderly. The methods used counselling sessions, material discussions, assisting cadres in providing physical exercise to improve physical fitness, assisting cadres in carrying out elderly fitness checks using the six-minute walking test (6MWT), as well as pre-post tests to determine the success of cadres' understanding, about the material that has been given. The activity results showed a significant increase in cadres' knowledge regarding the fitness and health aspects of the elderly, with the average score on the pre-test being 65,625 to 90 on the post-test. In addition, cadres reported increased confidence in providing physical exercise education to the elderly and measuring physical fitness with the 6MWT. In conclusion, this training program effectively increases the knowledge and capacity of cadres, which can contribute to improving the quality of life of elderly people in elderly communities. This service activity recommends implementing similar programs in other posyandu to improve the fitness and health of the elderly at large.

The nutritional status of children under the age of five is an important indicator of health, as young children are a vulnerable group to nutritional health. The growth process is very rapid, namely physical growth and psychomotor, mental and social development, so it is necessary to obtain nutrition from daily food in proper quantities and good quality. The village of Tanjung Kamuning is one of the villages that are in Tarogong Community Health Center work area in Garut district. The unrecorded problems in the village are the results of a structured weighing of the newspapers carried out by the posyandu (integrated service post) cadres that were used as reporting material for the puskesmas. Innovation tool that serves as a monitoring media and a system that acts as a container for storing and managing news data connected to the Internet for ease of access is the application "Saga Sehat." The purpose of public dedication is to improve the knowledge of caders related to the use of the application “Saga Sehat” related to growth monitoring efforts in news. Implementation methods are designation and practice of use of application “Saga Sehat.”. Activities are carried out on caders. Caders played a very active role in this activity