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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as Diabetes Mellitus and Gout pose a serious threat to the health of the elderly due to their often asymptomatic nature. Cost barriers hinder the elderly community from accessing laboratory services. This community service activity aims to improve health standards and early detection of NCDs through monitoring blood glucose and uric acid levels in the Generasi Kaleb community of the JKI Injil Kerajaan Church, Semarang. The Participatory Health Screening and Education method used includes health education, screening using the Point of Care Testing (POCT) tool, and personal consultation on the results. The service subjects were 50 elderly respondents. The examination results showed a prevalence of abnormal random blood glucose (GDS) of 8%, 32%, had high uric acid levels with a maximum value of 10.3 mg/dL. This activity successfully transformed the elderly's awareness from subjective perception to awareness based on objective data, and encouraged community independence in managing a healthy lifestyle to prevent further NCD complications. .

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM) merupakan penyebab utama kematian secara global dan menunjukkan peningkatan pada kelompok remaja. Rendahnya pengetahuan terkait faktor risiko PTM menjadi salah satu penyebab munculnya perilaku tidak sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang pencegahan faktor risiko PTM melalui edukasi kesehatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-experimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest pada santri di pondok pesantren Harun Assyafi’i Bantul. Intervensi dilakukan melalui ceramah interaktif dan media visual. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner sebelum dan sesudah edukasi. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata skor pengetahuan dari 51,36 menjadi 79,73. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi kesehatan efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja terkait pencegahan PTM. Program edukasi kesehatan perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan di lingkungan sekolah untuk mendorong perubahan perilaku jangka panjang. Studi ini juga mendukung penerapan teori perilaku seperti Model Keyakinan Kesehatan dan PRECEDE-PROCEED dalam merancang intervensi yang efektif.

Hypertension is a major non-communicable disease burden in rural Acehnese communities. Family support plays a critical role in long-term blood pressure control; however, the lived experiences of families caring for hypertensive members in Posbindu PTM settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to explore the meaning and forms of family role and social support in hypertension management among Posbindu PTM participants in Meunasah Timu Village, Aceh. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design using Colaizzi's method was employed. Twelve family members of hypertensive patients were recruited purposively from Posbindu PTM, Desa Meunasah Timu. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted until data saturation. Trustworthiness was ensured through member checking, peer debriefing, and audit trail. Results: Three themes emerged: (1) Emotional and instrumental family support as a cornerstone of hypertension control; (2) Cultural and religious values as mediators of caregiving behavior; and (3) Barriers to consistent family involvement including knowledge deficits and caregiving fatigue. Conclusion: Family support is multidimensional and culturally embedded in hypertension management. Community health nurses and Posbindu PTM programs should integrate family-centered interventions that address knowledge gaps and caregiver well-being to optimize blood pressure control outcomes.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic health conditions that affect not only physical but also psychological well-being, including increased anxiety. Untreated anxiety can reduce quality of life and treatment adherence. Acupressure, as a form of complementary therapy, offers a safe and non-invasive approach to managing anxiety. This narrative review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in reducing anxiety among patients with NCDs. Articles were searched using Google Scholar with keywords such as "acupressure", "anxiety", and various chronic diseases. Six studies with experimental and quasi-experimental designs were selected based on inclusion criteria, involving patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, and osteoarthritis. The findings consistently demonstrated that acupressure reduced anxiety levels, whether performed by a therapist or self-administered, with commonly used points including ST36, LI4, and PC6. This review concludes that acupressure is an effective complementary therapy that can be incorporated into holistic care strategies for anxiety management in patients with NCDs.

This study aims to examine K.H. Ahmad Dahlan's thoughts on the integration of Islam and science and its application at Muhammadiyah University Malang. The background of this study is the challenge of modern Islamic education, where religious and general knowledge are often separated, while Ahmad Dahlan emphasizes the need for synergy between the two to shape a generation of Muslims who are faithful, knowledgeable, and moral. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method, utilizing primary and secondary literature as well as UMM academic documents. Descriptive-analytical analysis was conducted to understand Ahmad Dahlan's philosophical foundations and to examine their implementation through the curriculum, AIK courses, and academic and non-academic activities. The results of the study show that Ahmad Dahlan's thinking forms a solid foundation for the integration of religious and general knowledge, while its implementation at UMM is reflected in the strengthening of Islamic values throughout the academic process. In conclusion, the integration of Islam and science at PTM shapes individuals who are balanced between faith, knowledge, and deeds, and serves as a model of Islamic education that is adaptive to the demands of modern times.