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Elderly people have a high risk of suffering from degenerative diseases, one of which is metabolic disorders. This is more widely recognized by the elderly when they are already in severe condition and with complications so that it has an impact on various aspects including increasing morbidity and mortality rates, as well as decreasing quality of life of the elderly and decreasing ability of the elderly to carry out daily activities. Metabolic disorders are caused by increased blood glucose levels in the body known as Diabetes Mellitus (DM) which is one of the health problems of the ten diseases that cause death and disability globally. The implementation of community service activities for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus through several stages, namely the survey and field observation stages and counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus counseling is carried out for approximately 90 minutes, as well as evaluations in the form of pre-tests and post-tests. The provision of education was carried out on Wednesday, November 14, 2024 at the Antara Health Center, the number of participants was 32 people. Based on the results of the knowledge of the elderly before and after the counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, it was found that 15 elderly people had sufficient knowledge and 17 elderly people had insufficient knowledge. After conducting counseling on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, the results obtained were a sufficient increase of 30 and less than 2 elderly. This means that community service on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus is very effective in the elderly in order to prevent an increase in glucose levels. Counseling on preventive efforts for the elderly in diabetes regarding these degenerative diseases is very necessary so that the elderly maintain their health better. The elderly are expected to be able to understand about efforts to prevent and treat degenerative diseases in the elderly with diabetes. Hopefully this community service can be a reference for researchers and further community service, as well as the community.

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of fever cases in children reaches 62%. Management of fever can be in the form of non-pharmacological therapy. One non-pharmacological therapy for fever is to apply a compress using aloe vera. Aloe vera contains lignin and saponin which can vasodilate the skin and reduce body temperature. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of information and actions on giving aloe vera compresses on reducing body temperature in children with fever at the Nassau Kec.Nassau Kab.Toba Tahun 2024. This research is a type of quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test design without control with subjects of 30 children aged 3 – 6 years who had a fever at the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024. Community Health Center. The sampling technique in this research is total sampling, namely a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. The intervention carried out was applying compressaloe vera to the forehead for 15 minutes. Temperature measurement using a digital thermometer. The data analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis. The test used is the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. The results of this research, namely the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test stated that giving aloe vera compresses had an effect on changes in body temperature in fever sufferers with a p value = 0.002 (α < 0.005) with a temperature decrease of 0.486 ºC. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant influence on the results of measuring body temperature before and after giving aloe vera compresses to children who have fever at  the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024.

Hypertension is a disorder characterized by elevated blood pressure originating from abnormalities in blood vessels, leading to impaired delivery of oxygen and nutrients to essential body tissues. Family involvement in assisting relatives afflicted with hypertension constitutes a supportive mechanism to facilitate effective self-care management of the condition.This study aimed to investigate the correlation between familial support and self-care management in hypertensive patients at Tuminting Health Center. Cross-sectional methods. The study sample comprised 49 individuals selected by purposive sampling. A questionnaire was employed as the study instrument. The gathered data was analyzed with the SPSS 16.0 software employing the Chi Square statistical test at a significance level (α) of <0.05. The results indicated that the predominant age group was 56-65 years, including 27 respondents, which represents 55.1%. The majority of respondents were female, totaling 39 individuals, accounting for 79.6%. The most common educational attainment was high school, with 22 respondents, corresponding to 44.9%. The statistical test yielded a P value of 0.0001, which is less than the alpha value (α) of ≤0.05. This study concludes that a correlation exists between family support and self-care management in hypertension patients at Tuminting Health Center. The findings of this study are anticipated to serve as a resource for individuals with hypertension, emphasizing the importance of self-care management to prevent problems and facilitate recovery.

Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease induced by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can attack human organs, especially the lungs. The entry of this antigen causes the release of various pro-inflammatory cytokines which cause liver cells to synthesize acute phase proteins such as C-Reactive Protein (CRP). C-Reactive Protein is a type of alpha globulin protein that appears in the blood in response to inflammation in the body. The aim of this study was to determine the description of CRP in pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Naibonat Community Health Center. The method used is descriptive with a cross sectional study design method. This research was carried out at the Naibonat Health Center Laboratory, Kupang Regency from February to April 2024. The examination method used was the qualitative latex agglutination method. The results of CRP examination on pulmonary TB patients from a total of 23 respondents obtained reactive results for 8 samples (35%) and non-reactive results for 15 samples (65%). Based on the results of reactive CRP, the highest number was found in males, 6 people (26%), while the highest number was found in the age range 12-25 years, 4 patients (Teenagers) (17%), with the highest length of treatment at 0 -2 months (intensive stage) as many as 6 patients (35%), with the highest patient status being new TB as many as 8 patients (35%), with the highest treatment status being non-resistant as many as 6 patients (26%).

Background. City Ambon is Mother city province Maluku Which consists of from 5 sub-district, and has a population that is increasing day by day Which not balanced with the area. The density of motorized vehicles is increasing also increased with the presence of various vehicles. This will potentially increase the level of pollution air Which caused by by a number of pollutant Which produced from disposal smoke motorized. Objective. For know quality air ambient at Mardika terminal Ambon city. Methods. Type study This is study descriptive that is study about inspection level nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) at the terminal Mardika city Ambon, with study direct to field For to obtain sample Which Then done examination at the Environmental Health Technology Center (BTKL) Laboratory, Ambon. Results. Measurement temperature at the terminal Mardika Ambon Sunday First 39.9 ºC, Sunday second -34.4 ºC, Sunday third 34.2 ºC, Sunday fourth 29.4 ºC. Measurement speed wind in terminal Mardika Ambon on Sunday First 0.3-1.7 m/sec, Sunday second 1.8 m/s, Sunday third 0.3-1.7 m/sec, Sunday fourth 1.2-3.9 m/sec. Measurement level NO 2 in terminal Mardika Ambon that is Sunday First <5.22 µg/Mm³, Sunday second <5.22 µg/Nm³, Sunday third <5.22 µg/Nm³, Sunday fourth <5.22 µg/Nm³. Conclusion. Measurement Temperature, Speed Wind and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ) all results measurement fulfil standard.

Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) are facilities established to implement promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health services by the government, local authorities, and the community. The system of drug planning and procurement plays a pivotal role in determining drug availability and the budget allocation required. This study aims to evaluate the process of drug planning and procurement using a combination of the ABC-VEN and Reorder Point (ROP) methods at the Belik Community Health Center, Pemalang Regency. This research is a descriptive analysis employing a retrospective case study design with data collection from January to December 2023 and supported by interviews. The results show that the ABC-VEN combination analysis identified: AV group (1 item; 0.29%; cost IDR 4,662,000), AE (45 items; 12.86%; IDR 271,578,813), AN (7 items; 2.00%; IDR 65,272,502), BV (7 items; 2.00%; IDR 7,825,526), BE (53 items; 15.14%; IDR 70,352,382), BN (11 items; 3.14%; IDR 15,283,936), CV (19 items; 5.43%; IDR 3,687,488), CE (194 items; 55.43%; IDR 42,690,036), and CN (13 items; 3.71%; IDR 2,779,589). Drugs in groups AN, BN, and CN (Additional group) should be prioritized for reduction; AE, BE, and CE (Main group) are second priority; while AV, BV, and CV (Priority group) must always be available. The highest Reorder Point (ROP) was for Dexamethasone at 64,067 tablets, while the lowest was Betason skin ointment with 0 tubes.

According to World Health Organization data in 2015, maternal deaths were 216 per 100,000 live births due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. While in developing countries the maternal mortality rate jumped 20 times higher than in developed countries, reaching 239 per 100,000 live births. Keywords: Husband's support, Mother's attitude, Infant immunization. The time of the study was April to July at the Negeri Lama Health Center in 2022. The sample in this study who were planning to give birth in the month (TTP) at the time of the study from May to June 2022 at the Negeri Lama Health Center were 15 pregnant women in the control group and 15 pregnant women in the intervention group. After the normality test was carried out and the results were normally distributed, a paired t-test could be carried out. The results of the t-test, namely the results of the paired test-test showed p = 0.011 (p <0.05) and t count = 11,768> from t table = 9,200 which proves that there is an effect of giving deep back massage on the level of labor pain in mothers who are giving birth to reduce labor pain.

Midwives are one of the health workers in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates by providing continuous midwifery services, promotion through partnerships and empowering communities with other health workers. The sample in this study was 24 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters consisting of 12 respondents for the control group and 12 respondents for the intervention group. The time of the study was May to June at the Negri Lama Health Center in 2022. The time of the study was May to June at the Negri Lama Health Center in 2022. The results of the bivariate analysis test using Mann Whitney showed a P-Value of 0.022 (P <0.05) so Ho was rejected, which means that there is a significant effect of giving dates on increasing hemoglobin in pregnant women in the second trimester. Pregnant women, especially pregnant women who experience anemia, are expected to routinely consume iron tablets and dates because if consumed properly, dates have many benefits, especially for pregnant women and dates do not have side effects on the fetus or mother so that they can meet the nutritional needs required by the body and can maximize iron absorption.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Indonesia is ranked 2nd in the country with the highest burden of pulmonary TB. In February 2024, the Ministry of Health recorded that TB cases in Indonesia reached 1,060,000 cases and became the highest number ever before. In April 2024 until now, TB ranked 2nd out of 10 most visits to the Health Center, and 95 new cases of pulmonary TB were found throughout January - June 2024. The purpose of this activity is to increase public understanding of TB, risk factors and prevention of TB, cough etiquette, hand washing steps, and proper use of masks in the Health Center work area. Based on the results of initial observations, lifestyle factors play a role in the high number of TB. The results of the intervention showed that 22 participants (88%) obtained a post-test score. ≥70 points and there was an increase in the average pre-test and post-test scores of 52.9%, and 3 random participants were able to practice all three demonstrations correctly. It can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge about TB, risk factors and prevention of TB, cough etiquette, hand washing steps, and proper use of masks so that it is expected to reduce TB cases in the work area of ​​the Health Center.

The higher the awareness regarding health, the higher the human need for health services. As a health service center, hospitals have the task of providing complete individual health services, providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. Social security provided by the Indonesian state is implemented by the Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) to ensure the certainty of equitable health services. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with an observational method to determine the description of satisfaction of BPJS outpatients regarding pharmaceutical services at Bekasi Hospital using Proportional Random Sampling sampling techniques with sample criteria of BPJS patients aged 17 - 65 years, who receive pharmaceutical services from the Pharmacy Installation Hospital at least 2 times. Based on the data provided, the highest overall satisfaction category is "Satisfied" while the lowest category is "Not Satisfied". These results show that the majority of patients feel a very high level of satisfaction with the services they receive. Based on the results of research conducted at the Bekasi Hospital Pharmacy Installation with 3 hospitals as research objects, it can be concluded that 51% of respondents feel satisfied with the pharmacy services at the hospital.

The problem of under-five nutrition, especially stunting, is still the focus of the government. Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on physical, mental and emotional development, as well as brain development. Children who suffer from stunting, as adults, will be more susceptible to diseases, both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Jambi Province's stunting prevalence of 13.5% in 2023 has not yet reached the reduction target. Based on SSGI in 2021, the stunting prevalence rate in Jambi City is 14.0%. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. This study is a quasi-experimental study (pre- test and post-test), the respondents were mothers of toddlers in Pinang Merah Village, Jambi City. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were an increase in knowledge seen from the results of the pre- test and post-test which statistically proved a significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.001). It is concluded that there is an effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. It is hoped that local health centers will often carry out counseling or educational activities to the community to increase knowledge, attitudes and behavior so as to increase the degree of public health.

The high birth rate in Indonesia is one of the major problems and requires special attention in handling it. One form of special attention from the government in overcoming the high birth rate is implementing comprehensive family planning. The national family planning movement is prepared to build optimal human resources, characterized by increasing community participation in meeting the needs to be able to build prosperous families in the context of family planning services. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between family support and the participation of Women of Childbearing Age in the Family Planning Program at the Aramo Health Center, Aramo District, South Nias in 2023. The results of the cross-tabulation study showed a relationship between family support and the participation of women of childbearing age in the family planning program at the Aroma Health Center, South Nias in 2023 with a P value of 0.000 (P value <0.005), so Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. Suggestions for midwifery services to provide education to increase family support with the participation of women of childbearing age.

The background in this research was that the use of Operational Assistance Funds program must be taken into consideration for accountable and transparent financial governance. The research aimed to determine the accountability and transparency of the management of health operational assistance funds at the Watubaing Public Healt Center in Talibura subdistrict, Sikka regency. The research method employed descriptive qualitative while the analysis tool was carried out through data collection using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The research findings indicated that the implementation of accountability and transparency principles had been well implemented, as seen from the reporting mechanism according to the Operational Assistance Funds Technical Guidelines. The principle of transparency was quite open which can be seen from the initial planning openness of MINILOK and POA drafting system which involves all staff at the Watubaing Health Center and the cross-sector community.

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. To reduce the risk of hypertension, what needs to be done is hypertension treatment as an effort to control hypertension, one of which is non-pharmacological treatment, usually carried out by implementing the use of pandan wangi plants. Pandan wangi is a plant whose leaves are often used as a food additive. The purpose of implementing Community Service activities in Lorong Putri is to increase public awareness, especially the elderly, about Hypertension and the treatment of Hypertension with traditional medicine. Using the method of providing education and question and answer discussions related to dangerous conditions and efforts to prevent hypertension, participants in this activity were carried out on October 7, 2024 at Lorong Putri, Air Besar Health Center Work Area. totaling 20 people. During the Education Process, participants listened carefully and provided good feedback, in the form of benefits and how to consume boiled pandan leaf water, and whether it can be boiled together with drinking water at home, and all questions from participants can be answered well. With questions and answers from participants, participants can better understand hypertension and how to treat it with traditional medicine.

This research aims to: (1) determine the description of employee performance, work environment and organizational culture; (2) analyze the influence of the work environment and work experience on employee performance both partially and simultaneously. The population in this study were employees at UPTD. Habibola Community Health Center, numbering 30 people. Because the population is limited, this research was conducted by census or saturated sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing is carried out through the F test and t test. The results of the descriptive analysis show that the employee performance variables, work environment and organizational culture are categorized as good. The statistical results of the t test show that partially the Work Environment and Organizational Culture variables have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The statistical results of the F test show that simultaneously the Work Environment and Organizational Culture variables have a significant effect on employee performance. The results of the determination analysis show that the two independent variables in this study are able to explain variations in the ups and downs of employee performance at UPTD. Habibola Community Health Center was 31.5%.

Exclusive breastfeeding for newborns is an effort to prevent infectious diseases, malnutrition and death in babies and toddlers. The achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is still low, indicating that there are factors preventing mothers from giving exclusive breastfeeding for six months to their babies. The low number of breastfeeding mothers is motivated by the lack of awareness among mothers regarding the importance of breast milk for the growth and development of their children. This study aims to determine the characteristics of mothers who do not provide exclusive breastfeeding at the Bajeng Community Health Center, Gowa Regency. The method used in this research is a descriptive design which is a type of analytical and observational research design with a total sample of 30 people selected using total sampling techniques. The results of the research showed that of the 30 respondents, 24 respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding with the age of 20-35 years and the highest number of domestic workers were 18 respondents or (100%), while in terms of family support the highest number of respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were 12 respondents or (66.7%). In terms of education, the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were high school/vocational school education with 17 respondents or (56.7%) and the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were primigravida mothers with 8 respondents.

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which many elderly suffer from, are a significant problem in Indonesia because they pose a risk of serious complications and even death. At the Olak Kemang Community Health Center, the incidence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the elderly has increased. However, the scope of elderly people's active participation in various hypertension and diabetes mellitus management programs is still low. Based on the results of the team's research and initial observations, it is known that the main cause of this problem is a lack of family support and limited knowledge about the efforts that families must make in managing illnesses in the elderly. This situation indicates weak family functioning which has an impact on health. This community service activity aims to strengthen family functions and self-care behavior for elderly people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the work area of the Olak Kemang Community Health Center through the implementation of Posdaya (Family Empowerment Post). Posdaya activities include counseling about family functions, developing family skills to manage hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the elderly, as well as assisting families to be able to access various application-based health services for the elderly and families. The activity was attended by 20 elderly people and their families. The results of the activity showed that 80% of participants experienced increased knowledge. In addition, participants provided statements of attitude to improve family function and implement self-care behavior for elderly people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Lower back pain is a complaint that often occurs in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters. Back pain occurs due to changes in pregnancy hormones which increase levels of the hormone relaxin, this affects the flexibility of the ligament tissue which ultimately increases joint mobility in the pelvis and will have an impact on spinal and pelvic instability and cause discomfort. Based on a preliminary study at the Sumarorong Community Health Center, it was found that the number of pregnant women in the second trimester was 72 and 70 in the third trimester in the working area of ​​the Sumarorong Community Health Center, Mamasa Regency. From this data, there were 22 (30%) pregnant women in the second trimester who experienced back pain, and there were 35 (30%) pregnant women in the second trimester. 50%) third trimester pregnant women experience back pain. Researchers are interested in conducting research on the factors that cause lower back pain in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters in the work area of ​​the Sumarorong Community Health Center, Mamasa Regency in 2024. The research method used is a cross-sectional study. Conducted at the Sumarorong Community Health Center, Mamasa Regency in July – August 2024. The population in this study was all 138 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters at the Sumarorong Community Health Center with a total sample of 57 pregnant women. The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between age, education, occupation and gestational age with back pain with each p value = 0.000.

Community empowerment is a very important service activity and must be carried out in an effort to free society from various adversities, disadvantages and underdevelopment. Villages as centers of social and economic life have great potential which has not been fully exploited optimally. The community empowerment program implemented in this village aims to improve the welfare of residents through skills training and business development based on local potential, namely by using Moringa leaves as a natural facial mask. Community service activities carried out include providing education on the importance of Moringa leaves for health, providing scientific insight into the use of Moringa leaves as a natural face mask and providing training on how to make Moringa leaf masks as well as packaging and marketing products to village communities. The results obtained from the community service activities that have been carried out are that the community is enthusiastic about gaining new knowledge and can process the village's potential into useful innovative products.

The maternal and child mortality rate in Indonesia is still quite high, where one of the main causes of death is in the neonatal period. The postpartum mother is one of the people closest to the newborn and who must take care of the baby's health. This community service activity is carried out in the form of educational activities or health counseling regarding newborn health care for prenatal and postpartum mothers at Arjawinangun Hospital, Cirebon Regency, with the provision of lies and direct counseling for the effectiveness of activities. Based on the health counseling activity, it was found that there was an increase in the knowledge of prenatal and postpartum mothers about newborn health care after the activity was carried out. The follow-up plan for the implementation of this activity will be carried out in collaboration with the Health Center to carry out assistance in the practice of newborn health care for newborn mothers. Conclusion: there is an increase in prenatal and postpartum maternal knowledge about newborn care.