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World Health Organization (WHO) approximates 1.28 billion individual suffers hypertension, with 46% of them does not realize it, and only 1 of 5 hypertensive individual has their blood pressure controlled. Hypertension prevalence is still relatively high in the elderly population who live in nursing home. This is one of the main health adversities that often happens and should not be underestimated due to its risk of complications. Uncontrolled blood pressure is one of the main risk factor to the global disease burden and total of global death, contributing up to 9,4 millions of deaths (8,5% of the global total) annually. This activity aims to increase the knowledge of the community about hypertension in elderly who lives in nursing home to increase the quality of life and reducing the cost burden of therapies and treatments. We use PDCA activity method to ensure the program could run smoothly and efficiently. This activity included 34 elderly respondents of the St Fransiscus Community with the mean age of 4 (11,8%) years. We found that 4 (11,8%) of the respondents have uncontrolled blood pressure. With the implementation of this program, it is hoped that the public awareness of elderly hypertension and its prevention is increased, so that there will be increase of quality of life for the elderly in the future and relieving the economical burden.

Coronavirus is an acute pneumonia infection. COVID-19 has spread widely in the world. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO), around 215 countries have been infected with COVID-19, including Indonesia. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all countries in the world are trying to implement social distancing to prevent the risk of transmission of the virus. Having good knowledge about COVID-19 disease is very important so as not to cause an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 disease. The important thing to know about COVID-19 is how COVID-19 is transmitted, how to prevent it, treatment, and complications that can occur if someone is infected with COVID-19. Good knowledge and a positive attitude from pregnant women in facing the COVID-19 pandemic can make pregnant women take real action to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 so that risks related to decreased immunity and health problems for the baby and mother are not disturbed. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in RW 02, Sambiroto Village, Semarang regarding the risk of transmitting COVID-19. The research design used was descriptive correlation with a cross sectional approach, with a sample size of 25 respondents selected using the consecutive sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi Square test. The output of this research is publication in an International Journal.

Introduction: Combined injection contraception can be an option for all women of reproductive age who have poor adherence. Most acceptors often complain that after using 2 months of injectable birth control they feel that they have gained weight. Many have switched to other birth control methods because of weight gain. Objective: to determine the factors that influence weight gain in 2-month injection family planning acceptors (Gestin F2) in the Working Area of the Purwoyoso Health Center, Semarang. Methods: The research method used was an analytic survey with a cross-sectional approach. Sample: The population in this study were 45 people who were in the Working Area of the Purwoyoso Health Center Semarang with a sample of 44 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. Data analysis used is Chi-square analysis. Results: that physical activity had an effect on weight gain, while husband's support, duration of use of family planning, diet, age, history of use of family planning had no significant relationship with weight gain in respondents who accepted the 2-month injection of family planning (Gestin F2) in the Purwoyoso Public Health Center, Semarang.

The spread of the Covid-19 virus and the emergence of various variants became a global pandemic in just a matter of minutes.  The Indonesian government swiftly implemented several policies to prevent the spread of the virus.  In the pandemic phase which requires social distancing for the community.  The government does not stop urging the public to always obey health regulations and protocols.  Moreover, the role of regional governments is very central in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, even though they limit direct contact with the community, thanks to advances in science and technology, central or regional leaders can use social media to convey texts or videos in the form of appeals to the public.  After passing through the pandemic phase, the time has come to rebuild and overcome various problems that have arisen due to the impact of the pandemic.  Conditions after the Covid-19 pandemic have become the focus of attention of regional governments, including Regional Heads in Central Java.  This research uses a qualitative research approach.  The aim of qualitative research consists of describing the research object, expressing the meaning behind the phenomenon, and explaining the phenomenon that occurs.  The method used is descriptive and content analysis.  Data is obtained critically through speech discourse contained in content on social media and produces inferences regarding the use of spoken language as a form of speech act.  The results of this research show that in the speech video of the Central Java Regional Head, Ganjar Pranowo, there is macro structure (thematic) analysis, superstructure (schematic) analysis and micro structure analysis.  Macro structure analyzes discourse that influences thoughts, actions and implied ideologies.  Superstructure analysis understands the way speech discourse is structured and the appearance of its interactions.  Meanwhile, microstructural analysis reveals that the language conveyed by Ganjar Pranowo aims to achieve certain communications.

The Nutrition Care Center (NCC) is a teaching factory (TEFA) at the Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) which provides assessment and diagnostic services for nutritional problems, comprehensive nutritional assessments, diagnostic services, nutritional counseling, and customized diet plans for clients. Health services, including nutrition, require accurate medical records that include patient identification, examination, treatment, interventions, and other relevant information. However, NCC faces challenges, namely that the medical recording system is still manual paper-based. Medical record numbers do not comply with numbering regulations, age is still used instead of date of birth, the nutritional assessment section is not yet standardized and disease code classification does not yet exist. This manual system is susceptible to damage, loss, and requires dedicated storage time and space. Since it was inaugurated in November 2021, the number of NCC visits has continued to increase both from internal clients and external clients of Polije with initiations with several educational institutions, offices and elderly groups. The use of EMR which is made easier with QR Codes and the application of Whatsapp Bot is the main alternative to build or improve the management of assessment and diagnostic services for nutritional problems according to client needs. Socialization of assistance in implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with QR Code and WhatsApp Bot at NCC aims to make things easier for experts. nutrition to access the client's examination history, allergy history and previous therapy in one view and make it easier for clients to access medical record numbers without a card. This initiative is in line with the Department of Health Research Masterplan 2022 and the development of TEFA services. NCC recognized the need for a more efficient system and proposed implementing EMR with QR Codes and WhatsApp Bots to optimize patient care. This socialization was carried out at the Jember State Polytechnic NCC with the presence of participants from nutritionists, students, the community and administrators from NCC. This socialization obtained results in the form of increasing public understanding of nutritional care, especially in relation to the existence of NCC as a teaching factory at the Jember State Polytechnic, the use of EMR via QR codes and WhatsApp Bot as a solution implemented by NCC in optimizing patient care and increasing the empowerment of partners in using it. and implementation of EMR with QR codes and WhatsApp Bot in patient nutrition care at NCC.

Rossama Pratama Clinic is one of the health service providers for the community, which is located on Street Taman RT/RW 01/03 Sukajadi Village, East Prabumulih District, Prabumulih City, South Sumatra Province. The lack of information conveyed to the public has resulted in a lack of public knowledge about the Rossama Prabumulih Clinic Pratama Prabumulih because the information administration system carried out at this clinic is still manual, namely people who want to know about the latest information about the clinic must come directly so that it is more effective and efficient, because take a lot of time to arrive at the clinic. Therefore, the researcher will create a web informationsystem for the Rossama Pratama Clinic which will be accessed via a browser using the PHP programming language with the help of UML design to help design the system that will be created. The method of developing the system is using the Waterfall method. With this website, hopefully it will help people save time when they want to go to the clinic or seek treatment from home.

Based on data on the health profile of North Sumatra, coverage of complete postpartum maternal health services (KF3) in 2019 was 81.50%, this target has not yet reached the target set in the North Sumatra Provincial Health Service Strategic Plan for 2019, namely 84%. Where one of the districts/cities whose KF3 achievement in its area has not reached 84% as stated in the 2019 North Sumatra Provincial Health Service Strategic Plan target is North Labuhan Batu district, namely 80.02% (North Sumatra Health Service, 2019). This postpartum service aims to assess the status of the mother and newborn as well as to prevent, detect and treat problems that occur. Postpartum maternal visits are the behavior of postpartum mothers visiting health services to obtain health services. This behavior is influenced by knowledge and family support. The author aims to analyze the relationship between husband's knowledge and support and postpartum visits in the Tanjung Leidong health center work area in 2022. The type of research is correlational research with a quantitative approach carried out in March - June 2022. The population in this study is all postpartum mothers in the work area Tanjung Leidong Public Health Center, North Labuhan Batu Regency in 2022, there are 33 people. The sampling technique in this research is Consecutive sampling. The data analysis technique used is Spearman's Rho Correlation with a significance level of 5% (95% confidence level). The research results show that knowledge has a significant relationship with postpartum visits with a p value of 0.09 <0.05. Meanwhile, family support does not have a significant relationship with postpartum visits with a p value of 0.21>0.05. It is hoped that health workers will hold Communication, Information and Education (KIE) activities to increase the knowledge of postpartum mothers in carrying out postnatal examinations. With this activity, the knowledge, attitudes and motivation of postnatal mothers can increase in carrying out postnatal examinations so that it will improve the performance of midwives in postnatal examinations.

Aging of the skin that occurs in the elderly has an impact on skin moisture. There are various factors that can influence skin moisture, both unchangeable and changeable. Disturbed skin moisture can cause various skin problems and reduce the sufferer's quality of life. This makes it important to provide education and skin hydration screening to the public, especially the elderly. Education is carried out by conveying information about skin moisture, influencing factors, as well as ways to prevent and care for the skin. The increasing number of elderly people in Indonesia makes it important for us to pay attention to their health. Skin care that can be done to maintain skin hydration includes using moisturizers, humidifiers in rooms with low humidity, using soft soap without fragrance, avoiding long showers, using sunscreen, and clothing that is not too tight. It is hoped that education and screening can increase public awareness regarding the importance of maintaining skin hydration, especially for the elderly, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of public health in Indonesia.

Deli Serdang Regency Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2021 concerning Waste Management is a regional regulation which aims to create a Deli Serdang Regency that is clean, neat, cool and shady. Current human activities cannot be separated from producing organic and non-organic waste, which if not managed properly can cause visual disturbances, threats to public health, and environmental pollution. This research aims to analyze the extent of implementation of Deli Serdang Regency Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2021 concerning Waste Management. This research uses quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative methods were used to analyze data from questionnaires distributed to the public and cleaning staff. Qualitative methods were used to analyze data from observations made at several waste management locations in Deli Serdang Regency. The results of the research show that the implementation of the Deli Serdang Regency Regional Regulation, especially No. 4 of 2021 regarding waste management, can be said to have not been implemented optimally. This is because from observations made and also surveys through distributing questionnaires to the community, it was found that there are still many people in VIII Medan Estate hamlet, most of whom are still unaware of the existence of regulations governing waste management. As a result, local community participation decreases and the community may not be involved in activities such as socialization related to waste management.  

One way to maintain environmental comfort is to prioritize and prioritize the cleanliness of the environment where you live through cleanliness, especially waste management (Khairunnisa et al., 2019; Wati et al., 2021). Waste management is an inseparable part of environmental cleanliness, because waste is basically thrown away or dumped into the environment by humans, so it can have a negative impact on the environment. (Gelbert, Prihanto, & Suprihatin, 2010). Through good waste management, we can improve environmental quality and public health and convert waste into resources (Khairunnisa et al., 2019; Suryani, 2014). Improper handling of waste problems can endanger public health aspects due to environmental pollution and aesthetic problems.

Mothers who do not exclusively breastfeed their children will have a negative impact on public health, causing upper respiratory tract infections (ARI), diarrhea, the baby's immune system, affecting the level of intelligence of the brain after adulthood and can trigger allergies, obesity and disease. intestines in premature babies and can also put the mother at risk of breast cancer. The aim of the research is to determine the factors that cause the failure of exclusive breastfeeding in Tomuan Village, East Siantar District, Simalungun Regency in 2023.The research design used was cross sectional and analytical in nature. The population in this study were all mothers with babies 6-9 months living in Tomuan Village, totaling 208 people using accidental sampling technique.The results of the research on the relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding show a p value of 0.007, the relationship between education and failure to provide exclusive breastfeeding shows a p value of 0.000, the relationship between work and failure to provide exclusive breastfeeding shows a p value of 0.000.For health workers in Tomuan Village, it is hoped that they will provide more services and increase access that supports the exclusive breastfeeding movement for mothers of babies, such as lactation rooms in every public place and monitoring the implementation of breastfeeding programs for working mothers in particular.    

The growing awareness of public health and environmental sustainability has increased the demand for organic products, particularly vegetables. CV Reja Mayur, as a producer of organic vegetables, plays a crucial role in meeting the needs of the growing market. In the competitive organic vegetable industry, innovative and sustainable marketing strategies are crucial. Green marketing, focusing on environmental sustainability and social responsibility, can be a solution to enhance brand visibility and build relationships with consumers who are concerned about sustainability. Community service activities were conducted at CV Reja Mayur, located in Desa Claket and Mligi, Kecamatan Pacet, Kabupaten Mojokerto, using the method of green marketing socialization. The results of this activity indicate that green marketing can highlight the positive impact of CV Reja Mayur's organic vegetable products on the environment. CV Reja Mayur can implement measures such as strengthening transparency, involving consumers in sustainability initiatives, utilizing social media, obtaining organic certification, and innovating in products and business processes. After receiving green marketing socialization, it is expected that CV Reja Mayur can enter a more sustainable marketing era and capitalize on the potential market that increasingly values organic products and sustainability.

This community service project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about health among the elderly through the GERKASA-LASAKIT program (Movement for Healthy and Disease-Aware Seniors) in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang Regency. This initiative is driven by the high prevalence of degenerative diseases and the lack of accurate information regarding the prevention and management of these diseases among seniors. Through comprehensive health education, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and gaining a better understanding of common illnesses they may face. The methods used in this project include health education sessions, practical training on early disease detection, and physical activities tailored to the physical condition of the elderly. Health education is provided by medical professionals and public health experts. Additionally, individual consultation sessions are held to offer more personalized care for each participant. The results of this activity show an increase in health knowledge and awareness among the elderly, as evidenced by high participation and enthusiasm in each session. Seniors involved in this program have also begun adopting healthier lifestyles, such as engaging in regular light exercise and having routine health check-ups. This project has successfully built a support network among the elderly, their families, and the local community, creating a more caring and health-conscious environment. Thus, the GERKASA-LASAKIT program makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the elderly in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village. The sustainability of this program is expected to serve as a model for other villages in efforts to enhance the welfare and health of the elderly at the local level.

This research is an associative research that aims to determine the effect of the work environment on the morale of the employees of the Wawo Public Health Center, Bima Regency. This research was conducted at the Wawo Public Health Center, Bima Regency. The research instrument used was a questionnaire containing a number of statements with a Likert scale measurement. The population used was all employees of the Wawo Public Health Center, Bima Regency, with 119 employees. The sampling technique used random sampling with a total sample of 44 employees. Data collection techniques used in this research are observation, documentation, literature study. The data analysis technique used is validity test, reliability test, simple linear regression, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, t test. The results showed that the work environment had an effect on the morale of the employees of the Wawo Public Health Center, Bima Regency. The magnitude of the influence of the work environment on employee morale is 41.8%.

Health is a state of health, both physically, mentally, spiritually and socially, which enables everyone to live a productive life socially and economically. Public health is a condition that describes the level of health that occurs in society. Society is a group of individuals who live together, work together to obtain common interests and have an order of life, norms and customs that are adhered to in their environment. Public Health is a part of science that discusses and studies the prevention and treatment of disease in each individual. Physiotherapy as a health worker plays a very important role and must have the ability to maximize the potential for movement and function within the promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative scope. Therefore, it is proof that physiotherapy not only plays a curative and rehabilitative role but also plays a big preventive role. Nape pain or neck pain is generally not a serious condition that needs to be watched out for. This condition can heal in a few days or weeks without special treatment. However, neck pain can also occur due to certain diseases. Bending over, looking down for too long, often gritting your teeth, or reading in bed, using a cell phone for a long time can cause the neck muscles to become tense. Over time, this condition will cause Kornik's neck pain, which is a myofascial condition. Smartphones are a real manifestation of technological progress and are devices that work very complexly with access to the internet, social media and games. Excessive smartphone use can cause musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders associated with smartphone use cause neck muscle fatigue caused by poor posture. Using smartphones for a long time can cause muscle tension. Apart from using smartphones, household activities can also cause neck pain such as ironing and washing. Providing exercise therapy in the form of Free Active Movement can reduce complaints of neck pain.

One of the work activities usually carried out to maintain and repair public facilities in residential communities is the welding process. Of course, correct knowledge is needed regarding a good welding process in order to produce quality welding results so that the object being repaired can last a long time. In the welding process there are several potential dangers which have risks both for the welding worker himself in terms of health and risks for the environment in the form of fire. Education to the public regarding the welding process so that it produces quality results in general includes: ensuring the work area is clean and safe, then the tools and materials used are according to specifications and correct welding techniques are very helpful to the public. Apart from that, recognition of the potential dangers and risks that may arise from the welding process can increase awareness in the community of the importance of implementing occupational health and safety principles.

Stunting is a physical growth problem that causes children to not be able to grow as they should and causes a linear decrease in growth rate. One of the causes of stunting in Bungkuk Village is the upbringing and eating pattern taught by parents to their toddlers. In this study, we use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) strategy to show how changes in knowledge about stunting are influenced by health education. In conclusion, efforts to prevent and treat stunting in the community will include good knowledge as a provision. This community service approach using the ABCD method can increase public awareness about stunting. Supported by guidance and assistance provided by village health post midwives and posyandu cadres to ensure that anyone who may experience symptoms that result in stunting is immediately treated. The need for awareness and parental participation in preventing this is proven by the decline in the effectiveness of the stunting prevention work program and knowledge in Bungkuk Village.

Abortion, as an intentional act of terminating pregnancy, focuses on various reasons, including maternal health conditions, fetal abnormalities, pregnancies resulting from rape, and economic and social factors. Abortion is considered a significant public health issue, particularly due to its substantial impact on maternal morbidity and mortality. This study also highlights the importance of considering values and ethics in abortion decision-making, emphasizing the role of an axiological approach. The research method is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The findings indicate that abortion decisions are influenced by economic factors, marital status, and psychosocial aspects. An axiological approach is crucial for considering ethical and moral values in abortion decisions.

The target of this IbM program is the Partner Group in Gowa Regency (Pesantren Wihdatul Ulum Borisallo Gowa). The IbM program to be developed is the Making of Moringa Leaf Sticks using moringa leaves as raw materials along with other additional ingredients. The advantages of these Moringa Leaf Sticks are as a tasty and nutritious snack containing various vitamins and antioxidants. Moringa Leaf Sticks use raw materials such as wheat flour and moringa leaves, which are readily available. Moringa leaves are easy to cultivate, making them readily accessible. In addition, Moringa Leaf Sticks can be made with simple technology and basic equipment, making it easy to be developed by the Partner Group in Gowa Regency, turning it into a new entrepreneurial venture that can increase income and improve the community's economy. These Moringa Leaf Sticks have the potential to be marketed in stores as they are generally liked by the public and can contribute to improving public health

Due to the fetus's expansion in the uterus, the mother's pelvic joints are slightly more mobile, resulting in back pain. Additionally, the shoulders are pulled back and the lumbar spine is more curved, both of which increase spinal joint flexibility. To overcome back pain, one effort that can be done is pregnancy exercise. The goal of this volunteer project is to develop a unified strategy for preventing and treating pregnancy-related back pain by educating the public about the issue. Implementation in community service activities on October 3, 2023 at 09:00 - 12:00 WIB has been followed by pregnant women totaling 10 pregnant women, with the average results of knowledge before counseling amounting to 52.5 and after counseling amounting to 89.0 it is concluded that overall counseling participants with good knowledge. It is hoped that by raising awareness of pregnancy exercises, particularly among pregnant women, this event will help to reduce the number of back pain complaints in the community. Health Education is a topic that is explored in both theory and practice during these events. With this program, it is hoped that pregnant women can do pregnancy exercises so that complaints of back pain and other complaints can be reduced. These are some of the desired results from this endeavor; (1). Scientific publications in journals with ISSN / Proceedings; (2). Publication in PT repocitory; (3). Leaflet; (4). Activity Video; (5). Increased knowledge