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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.

Adolescent mental health is an important issue in the world. In Indonesia, the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents is still high, but awareness of prevention and treatment is relatively low. This research aims to analyze the influence of knowledge on behavior to prevent mental disorders in students at SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Yogyakarta. The research uses quantitative methods with a pre-test and post-test design without a control group (one group pre-test post-test design). Education is provided in the form of counseling, followed by measuring the level of knowledge and behavior before and after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS software. The results showed a significant increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test (significant value = 0.011). Effective education increases students' awareness and preventive behavior towards mental disorders. Therefore, mental health education programs need to be implemented on an ongoing basis to create a mentally and emotionally healthy generation.

This study aims to analyze the factors that cause smoking behavior in class XI students at SMP X Surakarta. Smoking behavior among teenagers, especially in school environments, is a significant problem, because it can affect students' physical and mental health. This research uses observation and interview methods with students who are involved in smoking behavior. The results of the research show that the main factors influencing students' smoking behavior are the influence of peers, boredom during class, and the emotional pressure or stress felt by students. Apart from that, family factors also play a role in smoking habits, such as the presence of family members who smoke. Smoking intensity varied between students, with the most frequently chosen smoking areas being hidden areas at school and home. The impacts of this behavior include serious health risks and reduced quality of life. Therefore, this research suggests increasing health education in schools, providing education to parents, strict supervision in the school environment, and providing alternative positive activities for students. It is hoped that this research will provide insight into efforts to prevent smoking among teenagers and create a healthier environment.

The development of adolescence is a period of achieving mental, emotional, social, physical maturity, which is also a transition period from childhood to adulthood. This condition certainly requires adaptation in adolescents, 40% of adolescents admit to feeling more easily offended or angry, but 36% of them feel anxious or nervous. Another 36% feel tired or exhausted during class and 31% show feelings of stress. The purpose of implementing this community service activity is to teach adolescents about emotional mental health, so that adolescents can avoid the dangers caused by trying to prevent the incidence of mental disorders in adolescents. This community service activity was carried out in the youth group by providing education. The activity was attended by 28 adolescents. The activity was carried out well. Based on the results of the evaluation carried out using a questionnaire, it was found that adolescents who had a good level of knowledge during the pretest were 5 adolescents (18%) and increased to 23 adolescents (82%) during the posttest. With the increasing understanding of the concept of emotional mental disorders, forms of disorders, causative factors, and emotional mental measurements, it is hoped that adolescents will be able to apply the knowledge and abilities of adolescents to handle emotional mental health problems such as stress and anxiety that occur in everyday life.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in shaping the character of students in Indonesia, especially at higher health education institutions such as STIKES Griya Husada Sumbawa. This article aims to explore the role of PAI learning in building student character and identify the challenges faced in its implementation. This research used a qualitative method with a field study approach, involving 30 students from the Nursing, Public Health and Midwifery Study Programs. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and analyzed using triangulation to ensure validity. The research results show that the majority of students consider PAI learning to be very important, although there are challenges related to the relevance of the material and teaching methods used. PAI learning is proven to have a positive impact on student character, however the application of these values ​​in everyday life still faces obstacles. These findings emphasize the importance of improvements in the PAI curriculum and teaching methods to increase its effectiveness in forming superior student character and integrity.

This study examines the relationship between education level and understanding of insulin therapy among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients undergoing insulin therapy at RSUD dr. M. Soewandhi Surabaya. Using a descriptive observational method with a cross-sectional design, data were collected from interviews and medical record observations from 100 patients aged 15-64. The findings reveal that most patients had low educational backgrounds, with 27% never attending school and 39% only completing high school. Regarding insulin therapy comprehension, 10% demonstrated good understanding, 55% moderate, and 35% poor. The highest comprehension was insulin usage rules, while the lowest was injection techniques. The study underscores the need for tailored health education to improve patient understanding, particularly for low-education groups. Limitations of the study include the single-site setting and potential response biases from interviews. Future research should expand to include diverse populations and examine non-educational factors influencing therapy comprehension, such as cultural and economic conditions.

Instant Noodle Consumption Education Among University Students is a program aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of excessive instant noodle consumption and the importance of a balanced diet. A situational analysis using a questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) provided foundational information on students' perceptions of instant noodles, serving as the basis for developing educational media. Next, a combination of poster and educational video media was used to encourage students to limit their instant noodle consumption. Educational content was shared through the social media platform Instagram to reach a larger student audience, leveraging this platform's capacity for rapid and widespread information dissemination. The results showed an increase in students' awareness about balanced nutrition and the health impacts of instant noodles. Ongoing education is expected to help foster healthier eating habits among students.

The level of knowledge of the patient's family in the Stroke Unit at RSUD dr. Soediran Mangun Soemarso regarding "Prevention of Decubitus in Bedrest Patients in the Stroke Unit of Dr. Soediran Mangun Sumarso Wonogiri Hospital" is still quite low. Therefore, the group carried out PKM health education regarding the prevention of decubitus ulcers in bedrest patients in order to increase the knowledge of the patient's family in the Stroke Unit of RSUD dr. Soediran Mangun Soemarso Wonogiri. The activity target to be achieved from this activity is 100% of patient families in the Stroke Unit of RSUD dr. Soediran Mangun Soemarso Wonogiri who attended the event knew and understood how to prevent decubitus ulcers in bed rest patients.

Background: This study highlights the importance of knowledge and information access regarding reproductive health in adolescents, as adolescence is a transitional period susceptible to significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Survey data indicate that the level of reproductive health knowledge among Indonesian adolescents remains low, and access to information is very limited, especially from educational institutions. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between adolescent knowledge levels and access to reproductive health information at SMA Negeri Colomadu. Methods: This study utilizes a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consists of 72 respondents who meet the inclusion criteria with urposive sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring demographic characteristics, knowledge levels, and access to reproductive health information. A pre-post test data collection technique was applied to assess changes in knowledge following a health information intervention. Results: Bivariate analysis results showed a moderate positive correlation between access to information and reproductive health knowledge, with a Pearson coefficient of 0.550 (p < 0.01). Conclusion: This study demonstrates a significant relationship between information access and reproductive health knowledge among adolescents, where better information access supports improved understanding of reproductive health.

This study aims to evaluate effectiveness of health education on public perception and knowledge regarding the use of garlic extract to reduce cholesterol in Suco Seloi Malere Aldeia Namanei Posto Administrativo Aileu Municipiu Aileu in 2024. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach. Data was collected from the community in Suco Seloi Malere Aldeia Namanei Posto Administrativo Aileu Municipiu Aileu in 2024 through questionnaires before and after being given health education.  Before education, 62% of respondents had moderate knowledge; After education, 64% of respondents had high knowledge about the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol. Before education, 60% of respondents had a moderate perception; After education, 62% of respondents showed an increase in perception to high perception. Before education, 38% of respondents had little experience, after education, 98% of respondents had good experience regarding the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol. Before education, the majority of respondents (60%) had a secondary education level. After education, the proportion of respondents with a secondary education level remained stable at 60%. Before education, 40% of respondents felt a high cultural influence regarding the use of garlic extract. After education, this figure increases to 70%.  The health education provided is effective in increasing public knowledge and perception regarding the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol.

The threat of disease for people in the world is cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that worries women. The Indonesian government prioritizes the management of breast cancer without neglecting the treatment of other types of cancer. One of the efforts to detect breast cancer is by doing breast self-examination (BSE). The BSE examination is most appropriate to be carried out routinely, at least once every month, to be precise on the 7-10th day after menstruation because at this time the breasts feel soft. The purpose of being aware of it regularly is to feel and get to know the curves of the breasts, so that if there is a change it can be detected immediately. Based on the problems found, the methods used in this community service activity are: 1) Counseling on breast self-examination (BSE), 2) Demonstration of BSE examination. Community service activities carried out in face-to-face events and counseling regarding Health Education Regarding Breast Self-Examination (Sadari) at SMP Paba Sampali are in accordance with the planning and are well implemented. Activities carried out face to face with the lecture method (counseling). This counseling will be held on Saturday, November 20 th from 15.00 to 16.00 WIB. There were 23 participants in the activity.. The results of the implementation of the activity showed that 70% of the participants were correct in answering the pre-test questions distributed. While the results of the post test showed an increase to 90% of participants answered correctly, so it can be concluded that this activity was successfully carried out.

Excess sugar consumption, particularly from ultra-processed foods is a significant health issue for the community. This community service program aims to raise awareness about the health risks posed by excessive sugar consumption, with a focus on mothers in Hapakat Kindergarten, Bagendang Hilir Village. Through collaboration with the village Health Post, this activity was carried out with an educational approach in the form of socialization and interactive discussions. The methods used included material presentation, interactive discussion, questions and answers, and simulation of calculating daily sugar intake. The results of this activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and preventive measures that can be applied in everyday life. This program is expected to contribute to government policies regarding preventive health education and regulation of sugar consumption in packaged food and beverage products.

Background:Supplemental Feeding (PMT) is an activity of providing food in the form of safe and quality snacks along with other supporting activities by considering aspects of food quality and safety. There are two types of supplementary feeding, namely supplementary recovery feeding and supplementary counseling (PMT). Supplemental feeding (PMT) of local food is one of the strategies for handling nutritional problems in toddlers. The PMT activity needs to be accompanied by nutrition and health education for behavioral change, for example with support for breastfeeding, education and counseling on feeding, cleanliness and sanitation for families. Nutritional status is a state of the body as a result of food consumption and use of nutrients, where nutrients are needed by the body as a source of energy, growth and maintenance of body tissues, and regulators of body processes. Nutritional status is greatly influenced by nutritional intake. Objective: To determine the effect of providing local supplementary feeding (PMT) on the nutritional status of toddlers aged 12-59 months. Method: This type of research uses quantitative research using a pre-experimental design pretest-posttest research design. Results: Based on the results of the study, it was shown that a p-value of 0.41 (> 0.05) was obtained. Conclusion: Provision of Local Supplementary Food (PMT) Has No Relationship with Toddler Nutritional Status at UPTD Siriwini Health Center. Suggestion: It is expected that mothers who have toddlers pay more attention to the growth and development of toddlers.

Background: Hypertension in pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death due to preeclampsia in pregnancy. Preeclampsia screening in the maternal and child health (MCH) book can be done by cadres. The eradication program involving cadres has not run optimally this is because there are still few cases of pregnancy with preeclampsia detected by Health cadres. Good knowledge is expected to increase cadre action in order to conduct early detection of preeclampsia. Data from the Banyudono Health Center showed that the detection rate of high risk by the community in December 2023 was 10.9%, still far from the target of 20%. Puskesmas Banyudono consists of 6 villages where the village with the most high-risk pregnancies is Kuwiran Village, namely 107 (32.7%) pregnant women in 2023. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of health education with leaflet media on knowledge about preeclampsia in health cadres in Kuwiran Village, Banyudono Boyolali District. This research design is a pre-experiment with a one group pre-test post-test design. The population of this study were all health cadres in Kuwiran Village, Banyudono Boyolali District in June 2024, totaling 31 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study was total sampling, the research instrument used SAP, leaflets and questionnaires. Data analysis with Wilcoxon. Research results: The age of most cadres is more than 35 years, namely 25 respondents (80.6%), the education is mostly secondary, namely 22 respondents (71.0%), the majority are working, namely 23 respondents (73.2%), the knowledge of health cadres before The majority of health education had sufficient knowledge, namely 16 respondents (51.6%), after health education was in the good category, 20 respondents (64.5%). Statistical test results with Wilcoxon p-value 0.000 <0.05. Conclusion: There is an influence of health education using leaflet media on knowledge about early detection of preeclampsia among health cadres in Kuwiran Village, Banyudono Boyolali District.

This community service is themed "Counseling and Early Detection of Stunting as an Effort to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers". The purpose of this community service is expected that mothers who have babies can learn about Early Detection of Stunting as an Effort to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers. Stunting is a major public health problem related to nutrition globally, especially in most developing countries including Indonesia. The prevalence of stunted toddlers in Indonesia reaches 21.6% with 16 provinces still below the average stunting rate in Indonesia, one of which is Aceh at 31.2%. Stunting creates obstacles in the formation, growth and development of organs in the short term which can cause death, morbidity or disability. Furthermore, in the long term, stunting has a negative impact on the size of a person's body as an adult, intellectual ability, economic productivity, reproductive ability, diseases related to metabolism and blood vessels. Toddlers with stunting have a fourfold risk of experiencing respiratory tract infections. This community service will be carried out offline and integrated into the Neonatal Care for Babies, Toddlers and Children course. The target of this service is: Mothers who have babies and toddlers. The expected output from the implementation of this community service is the publication of scientific journals. The implementation of this activity is planned in three stages, namely preparation, implementation, and the final stage. The preparation stage includes a series of activities from problem assessment and preparation of proposals. The implementation stage of the activity is to provide Health Education related to early detection of stunting. The preparation stage is carried out by preparing a report based on the activities that have been carried out.

Post-operative is a condition after surgery and medical treatment to treat or repair damaged tissue or organs starting when the client is moved to the operating room and ending in the recovery room. Surgery is a medical procedure that uses invasive techniques by opening or displaying body tissue that will be treated through incisions and ending with wound suturing. This health education aims to improve the knowledge and skills of patients and families regarding the prevention of post-operative infections. This health education was conducted on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30 in the Teratai room using a material delivery method using leaflet media, demonstrating how to wash hands properly and wound care, and evaluating the results of the pre and post tests during the health education activities. After the health education activities were carried out, the results showed that the enthusiasm of the participants when participating in the health education activities was very high, seen from the material presentation session, the participants were seen paying attention to the material presented. During the activity, participants were active in asking questions and were able to answer questions and wanted to know more about the material that had been presented. The ability of participants in answering pretest and posttest questions also showed an increase because the audience when working on the pretest questions, an average of did not know the material to be presented with a total of 13 questions. Then, when working on the posttest questions, an average of had increased knowledge after the presentation of the material presented with the same number of questions. Early symptoms that appear when an infection occurs in a postoperative wound are open wounds/open stitches and there are signs of infection: Redness, Swelling, Pain, Decreased function of the infected organ, Pus, Fever. SSI is an infection that occurs in the wound area after surgery, surgical wound infections are divided into, internal, and organs. SSI is caused by various factors, namely the patient himself, health workers, the surgical process, the environment and surgical equipment. The correct hand washing process according to WHO includes wetting the hands, applying soap or hand sanitizer, rubbing the entire surface of the hands for at least 20 seconds, rinsing with water (if using soap), and drying the hands. 6-step hand washing is an effective hand washing method to remove germs, viruses, and bacteria from the hands. This step is designed to ensure that every part of the hand is properly cleaned.

Mosques play an important role in the social life of Muslims, more than just a place of worship. In recent decades, mosques have begun to be seen as potential venues for carrying out a variety of activities that can support community well-being, one of which is in the area of health. The purpose of this article is to provide a more in-depth understanding of how places of worship, such as mosques, can play a significant role in improving the overall well-being and health of communities. involving qualitative methods. using several data collection methods that are qualitative in nature, including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. In-depth interviews were conducted with mosque administrators, medical personnel, and worshipers to explore their understanding of various aspects of the health program implemented at the mosque. The interviews were semi-structured, where the researcher used flexible interview guidelines to allow informants to explain their experiences more freely. research results This article examines how mosques can function as health centers that not only provide medical services, but also play a role in health education and counseling to worshipers. The research includes an analysis of mosques that have run health programs, such as free health check-ups, counseling on healthy lifestyles, and raising awareness of the importance of health.

Continuity of care (COC) or sustainable care is the care provided by a midwife to clients or patients from pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium, newborn care, and family planning. This study aimed to provide continuity of midwifery care for a primigravida pregnant woman, Mrs. D, at a midwife practice. A case study method was used. The subject was Mrs. D, G1P0A0. Data collection was carried out from September to December 2023. The results showed that during pregnancy Mrs. D complained of sleep difficulties, during childbirth there was bloody show, in the puerperium period milk production was insufficient, the baby had diaper rash, and for family planning she wanted to use the pill. Interventions provided were health education on third trimester discomforts, normal childbirth management with 60 steps of APN, oxytocin massage, and olive oil for the baby. In conclusion, continuity of midwifery care was provided for Mrs. D with oxytocin massage and olive oil interventions. Milk production increased and the baby's diaper rash reduced.

Hand hygiene is an important aspect in maintaining individual health and preventing the spread of disease, an effective practice for maintaining hand hygiene is washing hands regularly. Health education is an application of educational concepts in a learning process, namely health education using animated videos. This research aims to determine the effect of health education using animated videos on hand and nail hygiene in elementary school children at SDN Sekarputih 01 Bondowoso. The method in this research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test approach. The population was 90 student respondents at SDN Sekarputih 01 Bondowoso, 73 samples studied were taken using purposive sampling. Data collection includes editing, coding, scoring, and tabulating. The instruments used are Animation Videos, SOPs, and Modules. The data obtained from this research was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test. The results of this research showed that the cleanliness of hands and nails before being given health education using animated videos was mostly poor 31 (42.5%), after health education using animated videos was mostly very good 52 (71.2%), from the test results The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test shows a value of p = 0.000 with ? = <0.05 (p = 0.000 with ? = <0.05) p is smaller than ?, then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, it can be concluded that there is an influence of health education using animated videos on hand hygiene and nails. It is hoped that respondents who has lack knowledge about washing hands and cutting nails can apply health education using animated videos very effective because animated videos have interesting advantages and can make respondents focus on their interest in the images displayed.

Cholesterol is a lipid compound produced by the body and obtained from food, functioning to build cell membranes, produce certain hormones, and support metabolic processes in the body. Excessive cholesterol levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This Community Service initiative aims to enhance the understanding and awareness of staff and employees at St. Yoseph High School, Cakung, regarding the risks of high cholesterol and preventive measures through routine screenings and health education. The program follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, encompassing planning for education and screenings, conducting information sessions and cholesterol measurements, evaluating program effectiveness, and implementing follow-up actions for continuous improvement. Education on a healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet, physical activity, and avoidance of alcohol and smoking, plays a vital role in maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Routine screenings are also essential for the early detection of high cholesterol risks. This initiative is expected to promote healthy behaviors and support improved workplace health by raising awareness about the importance of cholesterol prevention in the work environment.