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Handwashing with soap (HWWS) is one of the simplest, most effective, and cost-efficient behaviors for preventing infectious diseases. However, its practice remains suboptimal at the household level in Indonesia. This research aims to analyze HWWS behavior using community questionnaire data as a basis for developing health promotion strategies through the Problem Solving Cycle (PSC) approach. This descriptive quantitative study was conducted among 50 respondents using a closed-ended questionnaire covering the knowledge, attitude, and practice dimensions of HWWS. The results showed that although respondents had high awareness and positive attitudes toward HWWS, their practices remained inconsistent due to habitual and infrastructural barriers. These findings highlight the need for integrated interventions combining direct education, social media campaigns, and improved access to handwashing facilities. This study contributes to evidence-based, participatory, and contextually adapted health promotion strategies aimed at achieving sustainable behavioral change.

This research aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and find out the marketing strategies that can be carried out by Ibnu Sina Islamic Hospital Simpang Empat. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews with hospital management and staff, and documentation studies. The results of the SWOT analysis showed that Ibn Sina Simpang Empat Islamic Hospital has a strategic location, and has been accredited with 5-star plenary twice. Weaknesses found include not having a complete permanent doctor, not being able to refuse policies from the Regional Government, limited hospital land making it difficult to develop, difficult to make strategic policies related to human resources and finance. medical services that are not updated and others. Opportunities that can be utilized include the many opportunities for cooperation with other companies, the only private general hospital in West Pasaman, a strategic location in the government area, the population of the West Pasaman community of around 441,773, a fairly good community economy, the UHC (Universal Health Coverage) system from the government, and Yarsi branding. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, this study recommends several strategies to improve the competitiveness of the Ibn Sina Simpang Empat Islamic Hospital, namely with aggressive strategies such as improving financial management, strengthening promotion and marketing, developing the competitiveness of the hospital.

Mental health issues among adolescents have become an increasingly critical concern, particularly regarding the low level of mental health literacy among the younger generation. This study aims to analyze the role of Instagram as a health promotion medium in improving mental health literacy among adolescents aged 15–18 years. A descriptive quantitative method was employed using the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire (MHLQ), which was distributed online to 70 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between the frequency of interaction with mental health promotion content on Instagram and adolescents' mental health literacy levels (ρ = 0.449; p < 0.05). Most respondents demonstrated moderate to high levels of mental health literacy, suggesting that Instagram has the potential to be an effective tool for enhancing adolescents' understanding and awareness of mental health issues. This study provides evidence that social media can serve as a non-formal intervention tool to support efforts in increasing mental health literacy among Indonesian adolescents.

Introduction: Sport has a significant influence on human life and provides various benefits. First, these activities allow individuals to make productive use of their free time, while also developing skills. However, during matches or training, players are at risk of injury. These injuries can occur due to lack of warm-up, technical errors, physical impacts, excessive training, or inadequate facilities and infrastructure conditions. Purpouse: The purpose of this educational activity is to provide a good overview of training to avoid injuries and correct initial handling in the event of an injury. Method: The method provided in community physiotherapy activities is to provide counseling on the definition, causes, risk factors of injury, types of injuries, first treatment of injuries, and muscle strengthening for badminton players/athletes using posters as promotional media. Result: The counseling process went smoothly, Ciptomulyo Health Center employees further understood sports injuries and the proper first treatment of sports injuries, with the aim of getting employee understanding from 0% to 100% after counseling was carried out. So that there is a decrease in the risk of sports injuries experienced by employees after knowing how to prevent injuries. Counseling activities that have been carried out at the Ciptomulyo Health Center, Malang can increase employees' knowledge and insight about sports injuries and the proper first treatment of sports injuries.

This study aims to analyze the availability of data centers and regional promotion needs in supporting e-government implementation through the Family Information System Application (SIGA) at BKKBN Gorontalo Province. It also assesses how SIGA and its integrated dialog features contribute to public services. The findings indicate that data input in SIGA has reached 100%, covering family planning services, field supervision, and families at risk of stunting, both in monthly and annual reports. However, this completeness does not fully reflect field realities, particularly regarding youth groups outside formal education who remain underdocumented. Despite this, SIGA data has become a reference for regional health information policy development. Overall, SIGA has improved public service efficiency through fast, accurate, and timely data delivery. Yet, the system remains limited in providing interactive, two-way communication between government and citizens. This study recommends enhancing SIGA’s dialog function and engaging underrepresented community groups to support inclusive and responsive public services.

Batik Tanah Liek is one form of Minangkabau cultural heritage that has a unique coloring process that uses natural materials in the form of clay. This study aims to analyze the business planning of Batik Tanah Liek from two main aspects, namely marketing and finance. The method used is a descriptive approach with secondary data and a five-year financial projection simulation. The marketing strategy is focused on cost-based pricing and digital promotion through social media, participation in cultural events, and partnerships with local business actors. Financial analysis includes profit and loss projections, cash flow, and break-even point (BEP) analysis. The results show that the strategy developed is able to provide significant profit growth potential and healthy cash flow. These findings indicate that Batik Tanah Liek has the potential to develop as a competitive and sustainable local fashion brand.

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies implemented by non-BPJS private hospitals in increasing revenue and competitiveness amidst the dominance of BPJS services in Indonesia. Private hospitals face challenges in attracting patients due to the perception of high service costs and limited public access. However, they have advantages in speed of service, modern facilities, and direct access to specialists. This study uses a literature review method with a content analysis approach to various secondary sources such as scientific journals, industry reports, and policy documents. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of a marketing strategy based on the 7P marketing mix concept (product, price, place, promotion, people, process, physical evidence), digital marketing, and customer relationship management through Customer Relationship Management (CRM) are key to increasing patient attraction and loyalty. Collaboration with private insurance also provides added value through ease of payment and access to premium health services. This study provides recommendations for hospitals in developing adaptive, holistic, and patient satisfaction-oriented marketing strategies.

Sexual violence is a serious problem that has long-term impacts, especially for teenagers. This community service activity aims to increase high school students knowledge and awareness of sexual violence thorugh interactive counseling, educational videos, and group discussions. The results showed an increase in understanding, courage to voice opinions, and participants’ awareness of the risk of violence, Community education has provento be effective as a strategy to prevent sexual violence in teenagers.

Occupational Health and Safety (K3) is an effort to provide safety guarantees and improve the health status of workers/laborers by preventing work-related accidents and diseases, controlling  workplace hazards,  health  promotion, treatment and  rehabilitation. Occupational Health and Safety efforts include workforce, work methods/methods, work tools, work processes and work environment. In the PTM room at the West Baktiya Health Center, the space is quite narrow due to the large number of patients visiting, so there is untidiness in the room even though the AC and windows are used. However, having 2 tables in the room makes the room increasingly narrow and difficult to work comfortably. This research aims to find out an overview of the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health in the PTM room. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with a case study design. The subjects of this research were 3 officers in the PTM room. The object of this research is the implementation of K3 and PTM rooms at the West Baktiya Community Health Center. Data was collected by participant observation and semi-structured interviews with informants. The risk factors for the PTM room at the West Baktiya Health Center, seen from occupational safety and health factors, are that it is quite clean, no animals were found that cause disease transmission such as cockroaches, rats and others. There are no occupational safety and health signs and standard operational procedures related to occupational safety and health, while fire prevention in the PTM room at the West Baktiya Public Health Center and the West Baktiya Community Health Center itself is quite good with APAR. There needs to be signs regarding occupational safety and health and SOPs regarding occupational safety and health, especially in the PTM room.

Nutrition is very important in human development and growth. The 2021 edition of UNICEF-WHO-WORLD BANK states that 148.2 million children aged 0-5 years worldwide are stunted, 38.9 million are overweight, and 45.4 million are severely wasted. Nutritional problems often occur at the age of 6-24 months due to inadequate nutrition because of lack of mother's knowledge, therefore it is necessary to carry out interventions to increase mother's knowledge regarding balanced nutrition of children under two. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health promotion media on changes in the nutritional status of children under two years in Paloh Punti Village, Muara Satu District, Lhokseumawe. This research method used quasi-experimental quantitative research with a one group pretest-posttest design and involved 51 children under two years. The data collection technique used was purposive random sampling. The data collected is primary data in the form of body weight which is limited to nutritional status based on body weight/age. The results showed that the nutritional status of children under two years was 92.1% in the good nutritional status category after the intervention. The change in nutritional status from malnutrition to normal nutrition from the results of the prostest compared to the pretest was 27.4%. The use of health promotion media has an effect on malnutrition status based on the Wilcoxon test with a p-value of 0.029. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of health promotion media on the nutritional status of children under two years in Paloh Punti Village, Muara Satu District, Lhokseumawe.

The increasing intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation due to global warming poses serious risks to skin health and has led to a rising market demand for natural-based skincare products. Jabiras Body Scrub is an innovative body care product formulated from guava and brown rice to protect and nourish the skin from UV exposure. This program aims to produce an organic-based skincare product while empowering local farmers as raw material suppliers. The target market includes men and women aged 17 and above across Indonesia, including visiting tourists. Laboratory tests show that each 50-gram package of Jabiras contains 3% vitamin C and 1% antioxidants, which are effective in improving skin condition within two weeks. The product is registered with a Business Identification Number (NIB) and has obtained Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for its brand and promotional flyer. Marketing strategies are carried out digitally via social media and e-commerce, as well as conventionally through entrepreneurship expos and word of mouth. This initiative has reached its break-even point, with a total of 250 units sold from May to September, generating IDR 9,750,000 in revenue. This activity not only achieved its sales targets but also strengthened the foundation for a sustainable business model that supports local farmers.

Hypertension is a common non-communicable disease with a high prevalence and a significant risk of severe complications if not detected and managed early. In Dusun 02, Tanjung Baru Village, under the jurisdiction of the Tanjung Baru Health Center in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, many residents are unaware of their blood pressure status and lack knowledge about risk factors and prevention. This community service activity aimed to increase public awareness through health education and conduct blood pressure screening for early detection of hypertension. The methods included educational sessions on hypertension, healthy lifestyle promotion, and on-site blood pressure checks for targeted residents. The results demonstrated an increase in participants’ understanding of hypertension and identified several individuals with elevated blood pressure who had not been previously diagnosed. In conclusion, educational intervention combined with direct screening is an effective approach to raise awareness and enable early detection of hypertension in rural communities.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the serious public health problems in Indonesia, including in Rada Mata Village. DHF prevention is highly dependent on community behavior, especially housewives, who play an important role in maintaining environmental cleanliness. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitude with maternal actions regarding DHF prevention in Rada Mata Village. Method: This study used an analytical study design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 100 mothers selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that measured the level of knowledge, attitude, and DHF prevention actions. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and DHF prevention actions (p = 0.002), as well as between attitude and DHF prevention actions (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The level of knowledge and attitude of mothers is closely related to DHF prevention actions. Efforts are needed to improve education and health promotion for housewives to reduce the incidence of DHF in Rada Mata Village.    

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023 estimates that currently the global prevalence of hypertension is 43% of the total world population. Meanwhile, the hypertension report at the Pelawan Health Center in 2021 was 301 cases, in 2022 there were 324 cases, in 2023 there were 397 cases. The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors that influence medication compliance in elderly people with hypertension in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area. The research design used Analytical Survey method with Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were all elderly hypertensive patients in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area, namely 73 patients who were all made into research samples with total population techniques. Data analysis using univariate analysis, bivariate with chi-square test. The results showed that there was an effect of motivation p = 0.006, family support p = 0.004 and health worker support p = 0.031. The conclusion of this study is that there is an influence of motivation, family support, health worker support. The dominant factor, namely family support, influences compliance with taking medication in elderly people with hypertension in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area. It is suggested that the Pelawan Sarolangun Community Health Center is expected to be taken into consideration and input for the health center to be active in field counseling activities and use social media as a promotional medium to increase the acceleration of healing of hypertension in the elderly, so as to improve health status in the elderly.

The coverage of exclusive breastfeeding at the Sikan Community Health Center from 2018-2019 decreased from 50.8% to 28%. Lack of knowledge and the intensive promotion of formula milk are among the causes of the low exclusive breastfeeding rate. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the level of maternal knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding in the Tokorondo Community Health Center Work Area. This study used an analytical method with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 46 mothers with toddlers aged 6-12 months in the Sikan Community Health Center work area. The sample in this study was 36 people, the sampling technique was consecutive sampling. The results showed that exclusive breastfeeding was more common in mothers with low education (60%), unemployed mothers (23.5%), high income (50%), and well-informed (100%). Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding (p<0.001), while education (p=0.217), occupation (p=1.000), and income (p=0.436) have no relationship with exclusive breastfeeding. It is hoped that health workers can be a source of information about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for babies up to 6 months of age and after six months of age. After six months, it is continued with the provision of complementary foods while continuing to provide breast milk until the age of 2 years and there is support from the family, especially the husband, as an effort to increase the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding.

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is a neglected tropical disease, still found in more than 120 countries, with more than 200,000 new cases reported each year.. The purpose of this research is to characterize leprosy patients in Lhokseumawe City and to describe the Multi Drug Therapy therapy. Information about the therapy, including the kind of leprosy, age, gender, employment, and the precise period of treatment, is evaluated in this research. Instruments for measurement were derived using data collected from medical records in this cross-sectional observational investigation. A whole sampling population was used in the sampling procedure, with 42 respondents making up the sample. Based on these findings, MB leprosy is the most frequent form of the disease (90.5% of cases), men make up the majority (64.3%) of leprosy patients, and the majority of leprosy patients are adults (88.1%). Results from the MDT treatment protocol indicated that 76.2% of patients were considered to have finished therapy (RFT), with the biggest occupational category being patients who did not work, accounting for 50% of the total. It is imperative that leprosy officers work to promote health promotion in order to raise awareness, decrease negative stigma, and speed up the discovery of leprosy cases

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders encountered in the work environment and is categorized as a disease caused by work activities. Methods: This study used health promotion counseling method on stretching exercise for low back pain (LBP). The counseling was held on March 15, 2025 at Bening's Clinic Pamekasan which is located on Jl. Trunojoyo no. 325-327, Pocok, Laden, Kec. Pamekasan, Pamekasan Regency, East Java. A total of 21 workers participated in this counseling. The promotional media used in this activity was a leaflet, and pre-test and post-test were applied as instruments to measure the effectiveness of the counseling. Results: The results of the evaluation of 21 participants showed that their understanding of Low Back Pain (LBP) and stretching exercise increased to 100%. Conclusion: Based on the results evaluation results, the counseling conducted at Bening's Clinic Pamekasan successfully increased participants' understanding of stretching exercise for low back pain (LBP).

The fast-paced modern lifestyle has led teenagers to favor fast food over healthier home-cooked meals. This study aims to analyze the effects of fast food consumption on obesity risk among adolescents through a review of 20 relevant studies. The findings indicate that excessive consumption of fast food, along with low physical activity and social influences, significantly contributes to the increasing rates of adolescent obesity in Indonesia. Key factors include easy access, affordability, aggressive marketing, sedentary lifestyles, and a lack of nutritional education. As a result, there is a heightened risk of degenerative diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, as well as psychological issues related to low self-esteem. To address the rising trend of adolescent obesity, comprehensive interventions are necessary, including nutrition education, dietary regulation, and the promotion of active lifestyles.

Pets and livestock play an important role in everyday life, both economically and socially. However, both require optimal care and health to ensure their well-being and prevent potential health risks to humans. Annajah Vet Care, Pet & Poultry Shop comes as a veterinary clinic that provides comprehensive health services, such as vaccinations, hospitalization, grooming, and provision of feed for livestock and pets. Despite operating for two years, the clinic does not yet have a strong and consistent visual identity, as evidenced by the use of two similar logos that do not reflect the brand image. Promotion is also still limited to physical media and conventional methods such as word of mouth, with no utilization of social media. Surveys show that the majority of people recognize Annajah Vet Care as an animal health service provider, but brand awareness of its role as a pet shop is still low. To overcome this challenge, concept design was conducted as a strategic effort to strengthen brand identity through the application of a consistent and representative visual identity. In addition, the use of social media was optimized to reach a wider audience and support effective promotional efforts. Rebranding is expected to increase brand awareness, improve public perception of the services offered. With the right branding approach, Annajah Vet Care is expected to be able to compete in the market.

Nevus pigmentosus is a benign skin lesion that originates from the proliferation of melanocytes and has the potential to develop into melanoma, one of the most dangerous skin cancers. This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of the people of Ngaliyan District regarding nevus pigmentosus. The design of this research is descriptive observational with a quantitative approach. Data was collected through questionnaires from 40 respondents using techniques convenience sampling. The results showed that 50% of respondents had good knowledge, 55% had a positive attitude, but only 47.5% had good behavior towards preventing and treating nevus pigmentosus. No significant relationship was found between age and gender on behavior, as well as between knowledge and attitudes on behavior. These findings indicate the need for increased education and health promotion to encourage better preventive actions in society.