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Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) mahasiswa Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Purwosari, Kecamatan Mijen, Kota Semarang pada tanggal 3 Januari hingga 1 Februari 2026. Program ini bertujuan mengatasi permasalahan masyarakat di bidang kesehatan, literasi, keselamatan lingkungan, dan kesejahteraan sosial melalui pendekatan partisipatif yang terintegrasi. Program yang dilaksanakan meliputi pembuatan Taman TOGA, pembagian buku bacaan bergambar ke sekolah dasar, pemasangan kaca cembung di titik blind spot, penyuluhan pencegahan stunting disertai pembagian makanan bergizi, kerja bakti, serta pendampingan Posyandu, PKK, dan PAUD. Hasil program menunjukkan manfaat nyata: taman TOGA fungsional terbangun di halaman kantor kelurahan, 180 buku tersalurkan ke SDN Purwosari 1 dan 2, 3 kaca cembung terpasang di titik rawan kecelakaan, dan 25 paket makanan bergizi terdistribusi kepada anak PAUD. Program-program ini berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran dan kapasitas masyarakat di bidang kesehatan, pendidikan, dan keselamatan lingkungan.

Anemia pada ibu hamil merupakan masalah kesehatan yang sering terjadi dan berisiko terhadap kesehatan ibu dan janin. Rendahnya pengetahuan serta kepatuhan dalam mengonsumsi tablet Fe menjadi salah satu penyebab tingginya kasus anemia selama kehamilan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu hamil tentang pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe sebagai upaya pencegahan anemia. Metode yang digunakan berupa pemeriksaan kadar hb, penyuluhan melalui ceramah, diskusi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 31 Januari 2026 di PMB Bidan Irma dengan peserta 13 ibu hamil. Hasil kegiatan menemukan 1 peserta ibu hamil yang terkena anemia, pentingnya peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu hamil mengenai bahaya anemia dan pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe secara rutin. Peserta memberikan respons positif dan berharap kegiatan serupa dapat dilakukan secara berkelanjutan. Edukasi ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe serta mencegah komplikasi selama kehamilan, persalinan, dan masa nifas.

Kenakalan remaja merupakan fenomena sosial yang semakin kompleks dan menjadi tantangan serius dalam kehidupan masyarakat, khususnya di lingkungan panti sosial pelayanan anak. Berbagai bentuk kenakalan remaja seperti pelanggaran tata tertib, pergaulan bebas, penyalahgunaan media digital, hingga tindakan yang berpotensi melanggar hukum menunjukkan pentingnya pembinaan karakter dan kesadaran hukum sejak dini. Kurangnya pemahaman tentang norma hukum, lemahnya kontrol diri, serta pengaruh lingkungan sosial menjadi faktor yang mendorong terjadinya perilaku menyimpang pada remaja. Kegiatan penyuluhan hukum yang dilaksanakan oleh Fakultas Hukum Universitas 17 Agustus (UNTAG) Semarang di Panti Sosial Pelayanan Anak Tawangmangu, Karanganyar bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran hukum, membangun karakter positif, serta memberikan pemahaman kepada remaja mengenai konsekuensi hukum dari setiap tindakan yang dilakukan. Metode yang digunakan berupa pendekatan edukatif dan partisipatif melalui penyampaian materi, diskusi interaktif, dan simulasi kasus sederhana yang dekat dengan kehidupan remaja. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa penyuluhan hukum mampu meningkatkan pemahaman remaja terhadap norma hukum dan sosial, menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya perilaku disiplin dan tanggung jawab, serta mendorong terbentuknya sikap preventif terhadap tindakan kenakalan. Dengan demikian, penyuluhan hukum menjadi salah satu strategi efektif dalam upaya pencegahan dan penanggulangan kenakalan remaja melalui pembinaan kesadaran hukum dan penguatan karakter sejak usia dini.

Hypertension in pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age remains a significant health problem in West Java Province. The prevalence of hypertension among pregnant women in West Java is approximately 10.57%, higher than the national rate of 6.18%, while the prevalence among WRA ranges from 25% to 30%. This study employed a pretest–posttest design with health counseling provided to 25 pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age in RW 05, Kertamaya Subdistrict, Bogor City. Data were collected using knowledge and attitude questionnaires before and after the counseling and analyzed using the Paired Sample T-test. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ average knowledge and attitude scores after the educational intervention (p < 0.05). Based on the Paired T-test, the intervention yielded a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and attitudes. These findings demonstrate that health education is effective in increasing knowledge and fostering positive attitudes regarding hypertension among pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age.

Bullying di lingkungan sekolah merupakan permasalahan yang berdampak pada kesehatan mental dan perkembangan psikososial anak. Tingginya kejadian bullying, baik secara fisik, verbal, maupun digital, menyebabkan siswa merasa tidak aman, mengalami kecemasan, serta penurunan interaksi sosial dan prestasi belajar. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran siswa mengenai bahaya bullying serta upaya pencegahannya. Metode  pengabdian  yang  dilakukan  berupa  pemberian  penyuluhan  kesehatan menggunakan participatory  action  research (PAR)  dengan  tema “Edukasi Kesehatan Tentang Bullying Pada Anak: “Berani Baik, Bukan Berani Membuli“. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman siswa tentang bentuk, dampak, dan cara mencegah bullying, serta meningkatnya sikap empati dan keberanian untuk melaporkan kejadian bullying. Selain itu, siswa menjadi lebih mampu mengenali perilaku bullying dan berpartisipasi dalam menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang aman. Kesimpulannya, kegiatan edukasi melalui pengabdian masyarakat efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan siswa terkait bullying, sehingga perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan sebagai upaya promotif dan preventif dalam menjaga kesehatan mental anak.

Gerakan Tutup Mulut (GTM), or “Refusal to Eat,” is a common nutritional problem among toddlers and contributes to reduced nutrient intake and an increased risk of malnutrition. Preliminary observations at Posyandu Aster 11 Way Kandis, Bandar Lampung, indicated that mothers had low levels of knowledge regarding the causes of GTM and limited exposure to responsive feeding education. This community service activity aimed to improve mothers’ understanding of the factors contributing to GTM and to introduce pisang barongko as an innovative, nutritious snack option to help prevent GTM. The methods utilized included educational sessions through leaflets, presentations, video demonstrations, and pretest–posttest evaluation using the Wilcoxon test. The activity involved 25 participants and resulted in an improvement in knowledge scores from an average of 66 to 94.8, demonstrating a significant increase of 28.80 (p < 0.05). High participant enthusiasm, effective material delivery, and the availability of educational outputs such as videos and leaflets supported the success of the program. These findings highlight the importance of nutrition education based on local food resources as a practical and sustainable strategy to prevent GTM in children.

Bullying is a psychosocial hazard that can occur in the school environment and may negatively affect students’ mental health, social interactions, and learning processes. Bullying can take various forms, including physical, verbal, and psychological actions that occur repeatedly and cause victims to experience emotional distress, decreased learning motivation, and feelings of insecurity at school. This Community Service Program (PKM) aimed to increase high school students’ knowledge and awareness regarding the dangers of bullying and its prevention through the principles of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The methods used in this activity included delivering educational materials through lectures, conducting question-and-answer sessions to assess students’ initial understanding, and facilitating interactive discussions to encourage active participation. Monitoring and evaluation were also conducted to assess the effectiveness of the activity. The results of the program indicated a significant improvement in students’ understanding and awareness of the forms, impacts, and prevention strategies related to bullying in the school environment. Students also demonstrated a more critical attitude toward bullying behavior and a greater awareness of the importance of creating a safe, healthy, and respectful school environment. The application of an OSH-based approach in bullying prevention is expected to strengthen the safety culture in schools and support the development of a conducive learning environment for all students.  

The phenomenon of adolescent suicide is a significant and increasing mental health problem in various countries, including Indonesia, influenced by complex social, psychological, and economic pressures. This study aims to analyze the relevance of Pancasila Education in efforts to prevent adolescent suicide cases. The method used is a literature review by analyzing and synthesizing national and international scientific articles published from 2021 to 2025. This study is not yet applied; it only aims to build a theoretical construct regarding the contribution of Pancasila values ​​to adolescent mental health. The results of the study indicate that Pancasila values, namely the values ​​of divinity, humanity, unity, deliberation, and social justice, can build spirituality, empathy, social bonds, communication skills, and a sense of justice in adolescents. The implementation of these values ​​in the character learning process can foster mental resilience, social awareness, and life expectancy, thus Pancasila Education has relevance as a preventive strategy in supporting the prevention of suicide cases in adolescents.

Lingkungan rumah yang memiliki tempat penampungan air tanpa pengelolaan yang baik berpotensi menjadi lokasi perkembangbiakan nyamuk vektor Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD). Salah satu upaya pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan adalah pemberantasan sarang nyamuk (PSN) melalui penerapan perilaku 3M serta penggunaan larvasida abate pada wadah air yang sulit untuk dikuras. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan pelaksanaan Program GEMA (Gerakan Bersama Hapus Jentik) yang mengintegrasikan edukasi 3M dan pemberian abate sebagai langkah pengendalian jentik nyamuk di Desa Sambung. Program dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19–21 Januari dengan metode edukatif partisipatif melalui kunjungan rumah ke rumah. Tahapan kegiatan meliputi pemeriksaan keberadaan jentik, pemberian abate pada tempat penampungan air tertentu, serta edukasi mengenai penggunaan abate dan penerapan 3M. Evaluasi observasional dilakukan pada 22 Januari. Kegiatan ini menjangkau 1.360 rumah di empat dusun. Hasil pemeriksaan awal menunjukkan lebih dari separuh rumah masih ditemukan jentik nyamuk. Setelah intervensi, persentase rumah yang berpotensi terdapat jentik mengalami penurunan yang signifikan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Program GEMA efektif dalam menekan potensi keberadaan jentik nyamuk serta meningkatkan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam upaya pencegahan DBD.

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence and is a major risk factor for serious complications such as stroke and heart disease. Low public awareness and limited capacity of health workers to provide education and early detection pose challenges in hypertension prevention efforts at the community level. The program “Capacity Building for Health Workers as an Effort to Prevent and Control Hypertension in Mandiangin Timur Village” was implemented by Field Learning Experience (PBL) Group 20 students in August 2025 in Mandiangin Timur Village, Karang Intan District, Banjar Regency. The intervention was carried out through interactive lectures, discussions, and the use of educational media in the form of posters, leaflets, and videos. The targets of the activity consisted of 17 cadres and 30 villagers. Knowledge evaluation using pre-tests and post-tests showed an increase in the average score of cadres from 95.28 to 96.46, while the community increased from 76 to 92.33. Blood pressure checks also showed that most participants were in stage 1–2 hypertension, emphasizing the need for ongoing education. This program proved effective in increasing the capacity of cadres and community knowledge about risk factors, prevention, and management of hypertension. In addition, this activity strengthened the role of cadres as agents of change in ongoing efforts to control hypertension at the village level.

Stunting merupakan kondisi pada balita yang ditandai dengan tinggi badan menurut usia berada di bawah standar. Kondisi ini terjadi akibat asupan zat gizi yang tidak adekuat dalam jangka waktu panjang. Salah satu tanaman yang berpotensi digunakan dalam upaya pencegahan stunting adalah daun kelor. Daun kelor dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan pangan untuk membantu mengatasi kekurangan gizi pada anak-anak sekaligus meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan demonstrasi pembuatan puding daun kelor di balai desa kopek dengan 15 peserta. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan memanfaatkan daun kelor sebagai bahan pangan yang bernilai gizi. Kegiatan sosialisasi dan demonstrasi pembuatan puding daun kelor diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan derajat kesehatan dan pemenuhan gizi seimbang masyarakat Desa Kopek.

Anemia in toddlers is a serious nutritional problem that impacts physical growth, cognitive development, and the child's immune system. This study aims to provide an overview of the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents in preventing anemia in toddlers. This quantitative study involved 50 respondents using a structured questionnaire instrument covering the domains of knowledge, attitudes, practices, and sources of health information. The results showed that respondents' knowledge was in the adequate category; although all respondents (100%) understood the negative impact of anemia on growth and intelligence, only 80% understood the technical definition and clinical symptoms accurately. In the attitude domain, respondents showed a very positive response (100%) to the importance of balanced nutrition and early prevention. Regarding the practical aspect, although regular visits to integrated health posts (Posyandu) reached 100%, the consistency of daily animal side dish intake remained at 80%. An interesting finding showed a shift in information sources, with social media (80%) dominating over direct exposure to information from health workers (40%). This study concluded that there is a gap between positive attitudes and consistent daily practices, and the need to optimize health education through digital media by medical personnel to reduce the incidence of anemia in toddlers.

Stunting remains a chronic nutrition problem that requires strengthening community-based interventions, particularly through optimizing the role of posyandu cadres. This article aims to describe nutrition education and child growth monitoring for cadres as a strategy to prevent stunting at Posyandu Delima. The method employed was a participatory community empowerment approach based on health education. The activities were conducted through several stages, including needs assessment, development and delivery of nutrition education, hands-on practice in child growth monitoring, cadre mentoring, and evaluation with reflective feedback. The results showed an improvement in cadres’ knowledge and skills in interpreting growth indicators, identifying early risks of nutritional problems, and delivering structured nutrition education to caregivers of under-five children. Strengthening cadre capacity contributed to better quality of child growth monitoring and reinforced the role of posyandu as a community-based primary health service. In conclusion, integrated nutrition education and child growth monitoring are effective in supporting stunting prevention efforts and are aligned with national policies on strengthening maternal and child health services.

Stunting remains a chronic nutrition problem that requires strengthening community-based interventions, particularly through optimizing the role of posyandu cadres. This article aims to describe nutrition education and child growth monitoring for cadres as a strategy to prevent stunting at Posyandu Delima. The method employed was a participatory community empowerment approach based on health education. The activities were conducted through several stages, including needs assessment, development and delivery of nutrition education, hands-on practice in child growth monitoring, cadre mentoring, and evaluation with reflective feedback. The results showed an improvement in cadres’ knowledge and skills in interpreting growth indicators, identifying early risks of nutritional problems, and delivering structured nutrition education to caregivers of under-five children. Strengthening cadre capacity contributed to better quality of child growth monitoring and reinforced the role of posyandu as a community-based primary health service. In conclusion, integrated nutrition education and child growth monitoring are effective in supporting stunting prevention efforts and are aligned with national policies on strengthening maternal and child health services.

The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is primarily caused by pregnancy complications that are actually preventable through early detection; however, maternal understanding of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook remains very low. This community service aims to empower pregnant women at Sarfina Primary Clinic, Medan, by enhancing their MCH Handbook literacy. The implementation utilized a Community-Based Participatory Action (CBPA) approach conducted over four weeks, involving 30 pregnant women. The activity stages included a pre-test, interactive education, self-assessment simulations, and a post-test. Evaluation results indicated a significant surge in health literacy; pregnant women's knowledge in the "Good" category drastically increased from 13.3% to 86.7%, while the "Poor" knowledge category was successfully eliminated from 50% to 0%. In conclusion, this educational and simulation intervention proved highly effective in transforming pregnant women's behavior, making them proactive individuals in the early detection of pregnancy danger signs which is expected to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and reduce maternal mortality rates.

Drug storage is not only carried out in health facilities but can also be done independently by the community that consumes drugs, either as an emergency supply or leftover medication from previous use. Drug storage is often done without paying attention to the condition after the packaging is opened or understanding the drug's usage limit/Beyond Use Date (BUD). The community generally only looks at the expiration date/Expired Date (ED) on the drug packaging as a reference for safe drug use, and does not understand the safe usage limit for drugs after the primary packaging is opened. The purpose of this community service is to evaluate the community's knowledge and practices regarding the implementation of BUD/ED, as well as to provide education. This community service was carried out with an educational approach involving 21 people in Rejosari Village. This activity was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the community about the knowledge and practice of BUD/ED daily, then continued with the delivery of education using posters. The results of this activity indicate that the community has good knowledge of ED and BUD, but has not yet implemented ED and BUD in the storage and use of drugs independently.

Forestry crimes remain a serious and recurring problem that threatens forest sustainability in Lampung Province and causes long-term environmental damage. The use of repressive penal approaches alone has been considered ineffective, as such measures tend to focus on punishment after violations occur rather than preventing crimes in advance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze non-penal efforts in preventing forestry crimes and to identify factors that hinder their effective implementation. The research used a normative juridical approach supported by an empirical approach through literature studies and interviews. The results show that non-penal strategies, including guidance, counseling, community empowerment, and conservation partnership programs implemented by the Tahura Wan Abdul Rachman KPHK UPTD, have contributed to reducing forestry crimes. Nevertheless, several obstacles continue to limit their effectiveness, such as overlapping regulations, limited numbers of law enforcement officers and supporting infrastructure, challenging socio-economic conditions of communities living around forest areas, and low levels of legal awareness and legal culture among local populations.

The increasing proportion of the elderly population in Indonesia has led to a rise in degenerative health problems, one of which is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly among elderly women. Low calcium intake, lack of physical activity, and limited knowledge regarding osteoporosis prevention are major contributing factors. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge of Aisyiyah women in Cirebon Regency regarding osteoporosis in the elderly, including its definition, risk factors, impacts, and prevention strategies through proper nutrition and regular physical activity. The activity was conducted from October to December at the Aisyiyah Study Hall in Cirebon Regency, targeting pre-elderly and elderly women. The methods used included health education through lectures and interactive question-and-answer sessions, supported by laptops, LCD projectors, and PowerPoint presentations. Evaluation of participants’ knowledge was carried out using oral pre-tests and post-tests related to the delivered material. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding of osteoporosis, the importance of adequate calcium intake, and the role of physical activity in maintaining bone health. This community service program is expected to contribute to increasing health awareness and reducing the risk and prevalence of osteoporosis among the elderly.

Stunting is a health issue that remains a concern for the government, particularly in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely the nutritional status of children under five. Stunting, or chronic malnutrition, causes children to fail to grow, which is influenced by mothers' knowledge of nutritional fulfillment in children, especially from the first 1,000 days of birth until the child is 2 years old. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education on parents in preventing stunting in Sumeith Pasinaro Village. The targets of this study were pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and parents who had children aged 1-5 years. This study used a One Group Pre-test-Post-test design with paired sample t-test analysis. There were 12 participants in the activity. Data were collected through a multiple-choice questionnaire administered before and after the socialization with the material “Prevent Stunting from the Heart.” The average pre-test score of the participants was 6.75 and then increased to 9.33 on the post-test, with a difference of 2.58. The paired sample t-test results showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.014 (< 0.05), indicating a significant increase in participants' knowledge after receiving education. Therefore, health education through socialization activities is effective in increasing mothers' knowledge about stunting prevention. Activities like this are important to continue as an effort to reduce the incidence of stunting in the community.

Introduction: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a serious disease transmitted by the aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and is still a public health problem. The high incidence of dengue fever is often caused by a lack of knowledge, attitudes, and actions of the community in carrying out appropriate prevention efforts. The goal is to identify the picture of community behavior in dengue prevention, including aspects of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. Method: was a quantitative descriptive with 100 respondents selected by random sampling in East Sidomulyo Village, Marpoyan Damai. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed univariately. Results: The variables of community behavior were obtained in the knowledge of most of the people who were low as many as 52 respondents (52%), most of the people's attitudes were obtained negative attitudes as many as 77 respondents (77%), the actions of the community mostly had less actions with the number of 59 respondents (59%), and the behavior of the community was relatively low. Conclusions and Suggestions: This study shows that the majority of the people of East Sidomulyo Village have lacking knowledge, attitudes, and actions in the prevention of dengue. Low preventive behavior is caused by a lack of knowledge and concern. Intensive, community based education is needed to raise awareness and preventive measures in an ongoing manner.