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Empowering student health unit (UKS) cadres in the areas of eye health and entrepreneurship is crucial for preventing visual impairment and fostering a smart and productive generation. This activity aims to improve the quality of life and future of students through health education, eye health services used in learning, vision care, and entrepreneurship. The benefits of this educational activity include increased understanding of health, particularly regarding visual impairment and its management, preventing visual impairment, and enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. This community service activity utilizes a participatory educational method, prioritizing a needs-based approach for the target partners, namely junior high school students and, in particular, the UKS cadres. The activity was conducted in stages and divided into several main phases to ensure effective and sustainable transfer of knowledge and skills. The activity was conducted in several main sessions involving all 440 students in grades 7 and 8, including 27 UKS staff. The results of this community service program include increased knowledge of junior high school students about healthy vision, awareness of maintaining near and far vision within normal limits through healthy behaviors in using the sense of sight. Students' understanding of entrepreneurship from outside sources is also enhanced, as students have already received entrepreneurship lessons. However, information provided by outside sources will further strengthen and inspire them to create opportunities that align with their interests and talents. The skills of the Health Unit (UKS) cadres in conducting visual acuity checks independently and with peers are expected to be conducted periodically and routinely every three months, and incidentally if needed or if someone needs it due to complaints of decreased vision. The eye health and entrepreneurship education model can serve as a reference for other schools. It needs to be implemented continuously and in stages, in line with technological developments and the latest health policies.  

Empowering student health unit (UKS) cadres in the areas of eye health and entrepreneurship is crucial for preventing visual impairment and fostering a smart and productive generation. This activity aims to improve the quality of life and future of students through health education, eye health services used in learning, vision care, and entrepreneurship. The benefits of this educational activity include increased understanding of health, particularly regarding visual impairment and its management, preventing visual impairment, and enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. This community service activity utilizes a participatory educational method, prioritizing a needs-based approach for the target partners, namely junior high school students and, in particular, the UKS cadres. The activity was conducted in stages and divided into several main phases to ensure effective and sustainable transfer of knowledge and skills. The activity was conducted in several main sessions involving all 440 students in grades 7 and 8, including 27 UKS staff. The results of this community service program include increased knowledge of junior high school students about healthy vision, awareness of maintaining near and far vision within normal limits through healthy behaviors in using the sense of sight. Students' understanding of entrepreneurship from outside sources is also enhanced, as students have already received entrepreneurship lessons. However, information provided by outside sources will further strengthen and inspire them to create opportunities that align with their interests and talents. The skills of the Health Unit (UKS) cadres in conducting visual acuity checks independently and with peers are expected to be conducted periodically and routinely every three months, and incidentally if needed or if someone needs it due to complaints of decreased vision. The eye health and entrepreneurship education model can serve as a reference for other schools. It needs to be implemented continuously and in stages, in line with technological developments and the latest health policies.  

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors continue to increase in Indonesia. Riskesdas 2018 showed an increase in the main indicators of NCDs, such as hypertension, obesity, and smoking habits. The low knowledge of health workers, patients, and the community about NCDs is often the cause of the difficulty in controlling the disease, especially blood pressure. Knowledge can be increased by several factors, including age and understanding of mindset. This study aims to identify the impact of education on increasing the knowledge of health cadres. The method used is quantitative with a pre-experimental design, using a one group pre-test and post-test approach. A sample of 10 individuals was selected using the total sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires before and after providing education about Posbindu NCDs and non-communicable diseases of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The analysis was carried out univariately, and after the normality test showed that the pre-test and post-test data were normally distributed, the Paired sample t-test was carried out. The results showed that almost half of the respondents were between 41-50 years old (50%), and more than half of the respondents had a senior high school education level (80%). The Paired sample t-test produced p-value of 0.001 which is smaller than 0.05. In conclusion, there is a significant effect of providing education on increasing the knowledge of health cadres. Further training is needed to improve the understanding and skills of health cadres.

Sambofuar Village in Samofa District, Biak Numfor Regency, faces various maternal health challenges due to limited access to healthcare services, low socioeconomic conditions, and inadequate capacity of posyandu cadres in supporting pregnant women with high-risk conditions. With a population of 954 people and 228 households, only 64% of pregnant women received antenatal care during the second trimester, while 18% did not undergo any pregnancy check-up. To address these issues, the Student Creativity Program was implemented using a community-based cadre empowerment approach. The program was carried out from October 11 to December 9, 2024, involving five posyandu cadres, most of whom were 50–59 years old, had an elementary school education, and had more than five years of experience. The intensive training provided resulted in a significant increase in knowledge, where pre-test scores ranging from 30–50 improved to 70–90 in the post-test. Mentoring activities at the posyandu also showed that all cadres (100%) were able to perform their duties effectively, including providing health education and independently assisting high-risk pregnant women. This program has contributed positively by improving cadre competency, strengthening maternal health literacy, and potentially reducing the risk of pregnancy complications. Overall, cadre empowerment through training and education has proven effective and should be continued to strengthen the maternal health system in Sambofuar Village.

Diabetes mellitus adalah penyakit metabolik kronis yang ditandai oleh peningkatankadar glukosa darah (hiperglikemia) akibat gangguan sekresi atau kerja insulin. Di Indonesia,diabetes mellitus menjadi perhatian serius dengan jumlah penderita yang diprediksi meningkatdari 19,5 juta pada 2021 menjadi 28,6 juta pada 2045. Penyuluhan ini mengenai pemanfaatan Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Tanaman Herbal Untuk Pengobatan Diabetes Mellitus DalamMeningkatkan Pengetahuan Kader Posyandu 2 JURAI: Jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia - VOLUME 1, NO. 2, Juni 2023tanaman herbal sebagai alternatif pengobatan diabetes mellitus dilakukan di Desa Gununglurah,Kecamatan Cilongok, Kabupaten Banyumas. Tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kaderposyandu dan masyarakat. Metode penelitian dalam program penyuluhan ini menggunakan duapendekatan utama, yaitu penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan dini.Kegiatan ini meliputi penyuluhantentang etiologi, gejala, pencegahan, dan pengobatan diabetes menggunakan tanaman herbal,serta pemeriksaan kesehatan gratis untuk mengecek kadar gula darah dan tekanan darah. Hasildari 25 peserta yang diperiksa, 15 menunjukkan hasil normal, 8 pra-diabetes, dan 2 terindikasidiabetes. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi dari peserta, yang diharapkan dapatmengubah pola hidup sehat dan meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pengelolaan diabetes.

Angka kematian ibu (AKI) di Indonesia masih tinggi, salah satunya dipicu oleh komplikasi kehamilan akibat kekurangan gizi. Rendahnya literasi nutrisi pada ibu hamil berkontribusi terhadap meningkatnya risiko preeklamsia, anemia, dan bayi berat lahir rendah. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi nutrisi ibu hamil melalui pendampingan berbasis media kalender makanan sebagai alat bantu edukasi sederhana dan aplikatif. Pengabdian dilaksanakan di Kantor Desa Bungaejaya, Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan, dengan melibatkan 10 orang ibu hamil. Kegiatan ini juga dihadiri oleh kepala desa, bidan desa, kader kesehatan, dan mitra Dompet Dhuafa. Metode kegiatan mencakup penyuluhan nutrisi kehamilan, pelatihan penggunaan kalender makanan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai kebutuhan gizi selama kehamilan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa edukasi visual berbasis komunitas efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran nutrisi pada ibu hamil serta meningkatkan kemampuan ibu dalam mengidentifikasi nutrisi tepat sehari-hari selama hamil.

Latar Belakang: Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan utama di Indonesia yang berdampak besar terhadap kualitas hidup masyarakat, termasuk mereka yang tinggal di wilayah pedesaan. Upaya pencegahan dan peningkatan kesadaran dini melalui pemeriksaan kesehatan rutin menjadi strategi dalam menurunkan risiko PTM pada berbagai kelompok usia. Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan guna mendeteksi faktor risiko PTM melalui pengukuran kadar asam urat, kolesterol, glukosa darah, tekanan darah, serta pengukuran antropometrik (berat badan dan tinggi badan). Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui kolaborasi antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan, Jawa Tengah pada bulan Juli-September 2024. Pemeriksaan dilakukan terhadap tekanan darah, kadar glukosa, asam urat, kolesterol, berat, dan tinggi badan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk memetakan risiko PTM pada kelompok usia produktif dan lanjut usia. Hasil: Sebanyak 70 warga mengikuti pemeriksaan, terdiri atas 59% usia lanjut dan 41% usia produktif, dengan mayoritas perempuan (90%). Sebagian besar kadar asam urat dan glukosa normal, namun ditemukan kolesterol tinggi pada usia produktif (45%) dan lanjut usia (67%), serta hipertensi pada kedua kelompok (66% dan 59%). Kesimpulan: Kegiatan kolaboratif antara kampus dan Posbindu di Desa Ngrawan menunjukkan partisipasi masyarakat yang tinggi serta mengungkap potensi risiko hipertensi dan kolesterol tinggi. Sinergi ini menegaskan kebutuhan penguatan kader dan keberlanjutan Posbindu dalam deteksi dini dan pencegahan PTM di pedesaan.

Penurunan kognitif berkorelasi kuat dengan penurunan kualitas hidup secara keseluruhan, meningkatkan risiko isolasi sosial, depresi, dan ketergantungan sehingga perlu adanya Upaya pencegahan penurunan fungsi kognitif. Hasil wawancara dengan Kepala Puskesmas Sekaran menyampaikan bahwa dari 5 Kelurahan yang dibina oleh Puskesmas Sekaran, Kelurahan Sukorejo termasuk wilayah yang memiliki masalah kesehatan yang kompleks. Masalah kesehatan terkait lansia perlu mendapatkan perhatian yang tidak kalah penting juga. Kesehatan lansia yang di bawah pengelolaan posyandu lansia di daerah Kelurahan Sukerejo Deliksari telah berjalan dengan baik. Hanya saja wilayah tersebut terkait penanganan masalah kesehatan kognitif lansia masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian yang lebih. Salah satu gangguan fungsi kognitif pada lansia adalah demensia. Penanganan kesehatan terkait demensia di wilayah tersebut tidak ada, hal ini dikarenakan kader posyandu lansia menganggap masalah demensia atau pikun meruapakan yang wajar dan normal bagi lansia. Maka diperlukan upaya promotif dan pencegahan dengan diadakannya pengabdian masyarakat terkait peran kader dalam deteksi dini lansia dengan demensia. Setelah diberikan pendidikan kesehatan Lansia mengatakan bahwa perlu melakukan kegiatan untuk tetap menjaga daya ingat diusia senja.

Posyandu, as a form of community-based health efforts, plays a crucial role in improving maternal and child health. However, its implementation in the Mutiara Community Health Center (Puskesmas Mutiara) in Asahan Regency still faces various challenges, such as low cadre capacity, suboptimal service quality, and limited community participation. This community service activity aims to strengthen cadre capacity through Posyandu revitalization as an effort to improve the quality of basic health services. A total of 63 Posyandu cadres participated in the activities, which were implemented through counseling, education, and coaching using revised service standard guidelines. This program was implemented through four stages: preparation, implementation, analysis of results, and evaluation. Improvement in cadre knowledge was measured using pretests and posttests. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the level of knowledge of cadres, as seen in the change in assessment categories from the majority being in the "poor" category during the pretest to "sufficient" and "good" in the posttest. This indicates that the education and coaching provided were effective in improving cadres' understanding and skills. Increasing cadre capacity is expected to improve the quality of Posyandu services, increase public trust, and support efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality in the Mutiara Community Health Center's work area. Cross-sector collaboration and ongoing mentoring are needed to maintain the sustainability of Posyandu revitalization.

Stunting masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang berdampak pada pertumbuhan fisik, perkembangan kognitif, dan kualitas sumber daya manusia, khususnya di wilayah pedesaan. Upaya pencegahan stunting memerlukan pendekatan berbasis masyarakat yang mudah diakses dan berkelanjutan, salah satunya melalui Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis upaya pencegahan stunting berbasis Posyandu melalui kegiatan sosialisasi gizi dan Pemberian Makanan Tambahan (PMT) di Desa Parumaan. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan dalam rangka kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN), meliputi sosialisasi gizi kepada ibu balita dan keluarga, distribusi PMT kepada balita sasaran, pemantauan pertumbuhan melalui pengukuran berat dan tinggi badan, serta pencatatan hasil kegiatan oleh kader Posyandu. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman ibu balita mengenai pentingnya gizi seimbang, terlaksananya distribusi PMT secara terstruktur, serta meningkatnya partisipasi kader dan masyarakat dalam kegiatan Posyandu. Pemantauan pertumbuhan balita menunjukkan adanya perbaikan perilaku kesehatan keluarga dan peningkatan kesadaran untuk melakukan pemantauan rutin. Program ini terbukti efektif sebagai upaya pencegahan stunting berbasis masyarakat, memberikan manfaat nyata bagi keluarga balita, serta berpotensi untuk direplikasi dan dikembangkan sebagai model intervensi kesehatan berbasis Posyandu di desa lain.

The Village health cadres play a vital role in the success of the Posyandu (Integrated Health Service Post) program as the frontline of community-based health services. However, challenges such as limited managerial capacity, insufficient resource support, and lack of continuous mentoring often hinder the effectiveness of the program’s implementation. This article aims to describe the process and outcomes of mentoring village health cadre organizations in improving their program management skills at the Posyandu. The research employs a qualitative approach using content analysis from activity reports, interviews, and field documentation. The results show that structured, participatory, and continuous mentoring significantly enhances cadres’ skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating Posyandu activities. Moreover, mentoring improves cadres’ motivation and sense of responsibility toward program sustainability. Support from village governments, local health centers (puskesmas), and communities plays a crucial role in maintaining the effectiveness of mentoring. Therefore, a collaborative mentoring model is an effective strategy to strengthen the capacity of village health cadres in managing Posyandu programs at the village level.

Early detection of kidney disease is measured in terms of positive aspects where patient care can be given at the right time, improving a person's quality of life, and intervention can be given at an early stage of kidney disease, thus saving medical costs. The purpose of this activity is to provide education to health cadres to understand early detection and prevention of kidney disease so that the community understands and has knowledge about kidney disease. The stages of the implementation method, namely the socialization and training methods, aim to provide education to the community about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease. Health cadres who participated in PKM before being given education on prevention and early detection of kidney disease were 70% with a low level of knowledge, after being given education on prevention and early detection of kidney disease, it increased to 90% with a good level of knowledge. This proves that health education can be understood by health cadres. It is important to provide education on how to increase family support to help prevent and detect kidney disease early.

In 2025, cadre groups in the working area of Puskesmas Martapura Timur have mostly never been involved in education about health issues including the problem of anemia in pregnant women. This community service expects cadre groups to increase knowledge and skills about Anemia Prevention during pregnancy. The method used is to identify health problems, train health cadres to provide health education about anemia in pregnant women, healthy and nutritionally balanced foods to prevent anemia, self-care during pregnancy, and recognition of signs of anemia in pregnant women with a peer educator approach suitable for the field of health promotion to change knowledge, attitudes, and healthy living behavior. The results of community service showed an increase in knowledge and skills to 90%.

This community service program was implemented to strengthen the digital literacy and competencies of health cadres in Simogirang Village, Prambon Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency, particularly in the recording and management of Posyandu (integrated health service post) data. The initiative responded to ongoing issues stemming from manual documentation methods, which were prone to human error, inefficiency, and lack of integration with regional health information systems. To address these challenges, the program delivered an IT-based training module using a combination of direct instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations. The training emphasized the use of accessible and cost-effective tools such as Google Forms and Google Sheets, designed in alignment with the principles of adult learning (andragogy) and Kurt Lewin’s change management model to facilitate behavioral adaptation and technology acceptance among the participants. A total of 25 health cadres participated in the program. Pre- and post-training evaluations demonstrated significant improvement in digital skills, with 80% of participants achieving a minimum of 85% accuracy in completing digital forms and managing records. In addition, a prototype digital system based on Google Workspace was successfully piloted in two Posyandu locations. This system enhanced the timeliness, accuracy, and integration of health data reporting to local health centers (Puskesmas), offering a scalable and sustainable solution for grassroots healthcare data management. Despite the positive outcomes, the program also identified key challenges, notably limited internet infrastructure and varying levels of prior digital exposure among cadres. These findings underscore the need for continuous mentoring, support from local government stakeholders, and potential investment in digital infrastructure. Overall, the initiative contributes to Indonesia’s broader goals of digital transformation in public health, particularly at the village level.

KDRT atau domestic violence merupakan kekerasan berbasis gender yang terjadi di ranah personal. Kekerasan ini banyak terjadi dalam hubungan relasi personal, dimana pelaku adalah orang yang dikenal baik dan dekat oleh korban, misalnya tindak kekerasan yang dilakukan suami terhadap istri, ayah terhadap anak, paman terhadap keponakan, kakek terhadap cucu. Dampak bagi korban adalah mengalami sakit fisik, tekanan mental, menurunnya rasa percaya diri dan harga diri, merasa tidak berdaya, merasa ketergantungan pada suami meski telah disiksa, stres pascatrauma, depresi, bahkan keinginan untuk bunuh diri.  Pengabdian Masyarakat ini berupa edukasi kepada warga terutama kader Kesehatan tentang KDRT dan dampaknya serta upaya pencegahan dan deteksi dini KDRT di lingkungan keluarga. Kader juga harus mengsosialisasikan upaya pemerintah dalam mengatasi kasus KDRT. Kegiatan edukasi ini membantu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran bagi warga, dan keluarga dalam penangganan terhadap kasus KDRT serta dampaknya.

Stunting prevention requires a comprehensive approach by involving various aspects such as mental health and effective communication. This article was prepared to find out more about the importance of mental health and effective communication with media-based counseling for health cadres as an effort to overcome Stunting. This media-based counseling activity was conducted on June 28-29, 2024, at the Community Welfare Empowerment Room or called PKK Bangsalsari Village Office. This article explains that the use of media as a counseling tool is considered effective in conveying information because the presentation is more interesting and easy to understand. After the activity, it can be concluded that the integration of mental health in Stunting prevention programs and the optimization of media-based communication are important strategies that need to be developed.

The most basic right for WBP is to receive adequate health services. Various health efforts are carried out through prevention, healing and improving health services at the Balige Class IIB Detention Center. In order to overcome obstacles related to health services in detention centers, a WBP health cadre was formed at the Balige Class IIB Detention Center. The aim is to overcome the problems of handling and reporting the health of WBPs to improve health services for WBPs themselves. This research was carried out using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques were carried out through observations carried out during KKN, as well as secondary data carried out using documentation studies and field recording.  From the research results, it is known that the program to form health cadres for inaan residents at the Balige Class IIB Detention Center has shown positive results. The implementation of this program has succeeded in improving the quality and accessibility of health services at the Class IIB Balige Detention Center.

The golden period or Golden age period is the initial stage where the child's brain experiences growth and develops rapidly and quickly absorbs the information provided. This golden period is the most important in the early cycle of a child's life. The golden period in children is the most important period in which the child's brain or intelligence develops very rapidly. monitoring a child's Golden Age Period occurs in the first thousand days of life which is calculated from the age in the womb until the child is three years old. The purpose of community service activities is to provide knowledge to the community: health cadres, mothers of babies/toddlers, and families about the importance of the golden age growth. Community service activities carried out by the method of transferring knowledge through counseling and training to health cadres "Golden Age Period for Golden Generation". The results obtained from this community service activity are an increase in knowledge, understanding, and awareness about the golden period of children

The Primaku application was introduced and launched by the Indonesian Pediatric Association to facilitate early and continuous monitoring of children's growth and development. However, there are still many people who do not understand how to use this technology-based Primaku application. The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of the community, especially Posyandu cadres and mothers of toddlers, in monitoring the growth and development of infants and young children to prevent stunting. The problem-solving method is carried out by providing training on how to use the Primaku application and demonstrating how to assess children's growth and development using the Primaku application. Based on the results of the activity, it shows that the participants have good knowledge in understanding and using the Primaku application as a tool to monitor children's growth and development. with this activity, Posyandu cadres and mothers toddler can continue to update the latest information on children's growth and development.

The "Kader Cilik" program in Kelurahan Melebung is an initiative aimed at improving community-based health services. This program focuses on training children to become young health leaders with basic skills to promote health and engage in preventive and promotive efforts within their communities. The children are expected to become change agents who can educate their families, peers, and local communities on the importance of maintaining clean and healthy living behaviors. The success of the program will be measured by changes in community health behaviors, a reduction in preventable diseases, and an overall improvement in the quality of life. By involving children as "Kader Cilik," the program aims to create long-term change starting with the younger generation, building a more health-conscious community from an early age.