Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Wahana Usada

Edukasi dan Pelayanan Tapping Menurunkan Gejala Hipertensi pada Karyawan PT Tirta Investama

2024-06-21T15:27:35+08:00

Metabolic syndrome is a symptom of metabolic disorders suffered in conditions of prosperity, if you are obese (overweight) accompanied by hypertension and increased blood sugar levels as well as hypercholesterolemia and increased uric acid. PT Tirta Investama employees with increased welfare from 450 employees through medical check-ups at Siloam Hospital as a referral hospital, 200 of them experienced symptoms of hypertension and obesity. Of the 200 people, due to company policy, HRD decided to take 100 people. It is on this basis that community service is carried out which aims to provide knowledge about how to treat metabolic syndrome, carry out blood pressure checks, examine abdominal circumference and provide Tapping educational services. Tapping is a holistic, complementary nursing action to reduce emotions and stress. Complementary acupressure nursing services are also provided. The method of activity carried out is blood pressure screening, measuring body weight, height and measuring abdominal circumference. Then Tapping education is carried out and the application practice is carried out step by step until the participants can actually carry it out independently. After 2 weeks of activity, 100 participants were evaluated by repeating the Tapping procedure independently. The community service participants were able to do it correctly, and said that the symptoms of headaches, ringing in the ears had decreased and they felt calmer and emotionally stable, and awareness emerged to change their lifestyle to be healthy. So that community service activities are still needed by employees, the follow-up from this community service is explained to employees who have participated in this activity to be able to pass on knowledge about Tapping to other employees and this activity is carried out independently as well as for their families.

Pendidikan Kesehatan Manajemen Stres menggunakan Terapi Hipnosis Lima Jari pada Remaja di Desa Rancamulya dan Desa Kedokan Gabus

2024-06-01T10:03:56+08:00

Background: Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood where physical, cognitive, and emotional changes occur. Changes in adolescents trigger stress. The impact of unresolved stress can trigger maladaptive behavior, disrupt physical, psychological health, and disrupt the stages of development in adolescents. One of the stress management is the five-finger hypnosis therapy. Purpose: Community service activities aim to increase adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy. Methods: The method of implementation with lectures and questions and answers. The activity was carried out for 1 day at the Rancamulya and Kedokan Gabus village, Gabus Wetan District, Indramayu Regency. Activity procedures include pre-test, health education and post-test. The targets of this activity were 33 adolescents. Results: There is an increase in knowledge in adolescents before and after the activity with an average score before being given health education of 76 and after being given material of 88. Conclusion: After health education for adolescents, adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy increased. It is expected that community service activities will be performed regularly so that adolescents can manage stress.

Edukasi tentang Pemilihan Kosmetik Aman melalui Pengenalan Cara Uji Kualitatif Hidrokuinon pada Produk Skincare pada Siswi SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu Tegal

2024-05-03T06:01:17+08:00

Latar belakang: Perilaku remaja di Indonesia mengalami perubahan seiring dengan perubahan zaman. Masyarakat di Indonesia terutama para remaja putri sekarang lebih mempercayai produk perawatan kulit ataupun skincare yang memberi janji wajah berubah semakin putih bersih untuk tampilan yang lebih menarik. Produk skincare yang digunakan oleh para remaja saat ini, lebih banyak mengandung hidrokuinon dan merkuri. Hidrokuinon dan merkuri merupakan zat yang telah dilarang digunakan dalam kosmetik. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan kulit siswi SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu dengan pemahaman tentang pemilihan kosmetik yang aman. Metode yang digunakan adalah 1) penyuluhan 2) sosialisasi bahaya merkuri dan hidrokuinon 3) praktek uji kualitatif kandungan hidrokuinon. Hasil peserta kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat diikuti oleh 84 siswi. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan yang baik dilihat dari nilai rata-rata pre test peserta sebesar 66,07% dengan kategori cukup. Setelah dilakukan penyuluhan didapatkan nilai rata-rata post test 94,28% termasuk dalam kategori baik. Simpulan: Diharapkan dari kegiatan penyuluhan ini peserta akan lebih selektif dalam memilih dan menggunakan skincare demi kesehatan kulit.

Membangun Kesadaran tentang Osteoporosis dan Risiko Jatuh pada Kelompok Wreda

2024-06-01T10:12:24+08:00

Background: Prioritising our health and well-being becomes more crucial as we become older. Bone health is a significant factor that is sometimes overlooked, particularly in light of the risk of osteoporosis and the possibility of falls in the senior population. Purpose: The goal of this community service project is to educate senior citizens about osteoporosis and how it increases their risk of falling. Method: On Saturday, November 9, 2023, at the office of the Republic of Indonesia Wredatama Association, Denpasar City, the activity was carried out using field education approaches. This program is part of National Health Day 2023. Results: 100 seniors took part in overall. The results of the survey demonstrated that participants' knowledge split into two categories: good (24.0%) and adequate (76.0%). In conclusion, by providing seniors with information about the causes, preventative actions, and available resources, we may help them live safer and healthier lives.

Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Masyarakat Desa Celuk melalui Edukasi Herbal dan Senam Pencegahan Osteoporosis

2024-06-17T02:36:18+08:00

Background: The Celuk - Sukawati Village tourist area is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Gianyar Regency. Most of the population work as silver and gold craftsmen. Even though the local community has relatively high income and education, empirically the community still maintains the tradition of using herbal medicine to prevent or treat disease, but they do not understand how to process it and do not understand the correct dosage. Community service activities are organized by Udayana University and Bali International University, to educate the community. Method: the method of implementing this activity includes several important stages, namely socialization of osteoporosis prevention exercises to maintain bone health; followed by education regarding herbal medicines regarding their types and benefits; and ended with a discussion and question and answer session to deepen participants' understanding. The activity closed with a demonstration on making herbal drinks, where participants could see the making process directly and taste the results, so they could practice it themselves at home. Result: This activity involved around 100 people from various age groups, who actively participated in the entire series of events. The activities ran smoothly and were supported by extraordinary attention and positive responses from the community. Conclusion: The target and output of this service program is to provide knowledge and insight to the community about how to make herbal drinks and improve physical health through exercise to prevent osteoporosis. The implementation of community service with various parties needs to be intensified to provide benefits to improve the level of public health.

Penerapan Relaksasi Spirotif pada Lansia dalam Upaya Pencegahan Kecemasan di Posyandu Lansia Dusun Ngemplak Kediri

2024-06-17T02:57:41+08:00

Background: Promotive and preventive efforts are important factors as an effort to reduce morbidity in the elderly. One form of promotive and preventive effort to manage anxiety in the elderly can be done with physical and spiritual activities, namely spiritual relaxation. Objective: As an effort to increase the knowledge and skills of elderly people in preventing anxiety. Method: The method used is providing counseling and demonstration of Spiritual Relaxation. Results: It was found that 80% of participants were able to know the purpose of doing Spirotive Relaxation, 70% of participants were able to know the indications and contraindications of Spirotive Relaxation, and 75% of participants were able to know how to do Spirotive Relaxation. Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that there has been an increase in the knowledge and abilities of elderly people regarding spiritual relaxation as an effort to prevent anxiety. With counseling and demonstrations of Spirotive Relaxation, it is hoped that seniors can independently prevent anxiety.

Promosi Kesehatan Pre-Eklampsia pada Ibu Hamil di Desa Kenderan Kecamatan Tegalalang Kabupaten Gianyar

2024-06-01T10:07:43+08:00

Background: Pre-eclampsia is multi-organ damage and occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy. The incidence of pre-eclampsia in Indonesia is very high compared to the global incidence, which is 10% in Indonesia compared to 2% globally. If not well managed, pre- eclampsia can lead to complications. Therefore, prevention is needed, which can be increased knowledge and early detection of pre-eclampsia. Purpose: To increase knowledge and understanding about preeclampsia in pregnant women. Method: The health promotion was conducted on 29 September 2023 by presentations using power point and interactive Q&A with the target all pregnant women in Kenderan village (40 people). Then, Blood pressure checks and prenatal exercises were conducted. Knowledge improvement was evaluated by comparing the pretest and posttest questionnaire responses. Results: Thirteen pregnant women (32.5%), attended this activity. The activity took place at the Kenderan village office (10.00-11.30 WITA). A comparison of pretest and posttest shows an average increase from 5.6 to 7.6 points. However, there are still correct answer that need improvement, specifically regarding the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia (76.9%) and pregnancy nutrition preeclampsia prevention (84.6%). Conclusion: The implementation of health promotion for preeclampsia among pregnant women has been successful. However, the number of participants who attended was lower than the target. Nonetheless, health promotion participants have shown an increase in their knowledge. The timing of the next activity should be better aligned with the availability of pregnant women's schedules. Additionally, the material should focus more on the signs, symptoms, and pregnancy nutrition related to prevention of preeclamsia.

Edukasi Risiko dan Upaya Preventif Penyalahgunaan Narkoba pada Pelajar SMKN 7 Kota Lhokseumawe

2024-06-21T16:09:27+08:00

Background: Prevention efforts and the impacts caused by drug abuse in the modern era and today's advanced technology remain a priority. This increase is indicated by the increasing number of drug users from various groups, especially students. The aim of community service is to provide counseling or education on the risks and prevention efforts of drug abuse to students at SMKN 7 Lhokseumawe city. Method:This activity uses the socratic method. Data based on the pre-test and post-test were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The activity was held on March 18 2024 at SMKN 7 Lhokseumawe City with a total of 35 male students ranging in age from 15 – 18 years. Results: the results obtained from pre-test data were low knowledge about types of drugs where 20% of students mentioned marijuana, 5% said crystal methamphetamine and 75% had heard of but did not understand drugs. Meanwhile, the post-test results showed that students were able to explain the meaning of drugs with a score of 93 and very low results were not able to explain the signs and symptoms of drug users with a score of 75. Conclusion: the conclusion was that there was an increase in students' knowledge about drugs. This is proven by the fact that 25% of students were able to explain the types of drugs when the pre-test increased to 90% compared to the post-test, with a maximum score of 100, an average score of 80 was obtained.

Literasi Kesehatan: Pemberdayaan Sekaa Teruna Teruni dalam Penanganan Kegawatdaruratan Pre-Hospital

2024-06-17T02:44:45+08:00

Background: Lay people are the first and main helpers for victims who experience emergencies outside the hospital. However, facts on the ground show that people are often confused about providing assistance to victims at the scene and tend to wait for the medical team, thereby missing the "golden time" of first aid to victims outside the hospital. One of the efforts that must be made to overcome this is to improve the behavior of ordinary people in carrying out BT&CLS skills. Counseling and simulations about BT&CLS are an important solution and effort to improve the behavior of ordinary people in providing prehospital emergency assistance.

Purpose: The aim of this community service activity is to improve the behavior of ordinary people by empowering Sekaa Teruna Teruni related to BT&CLS skills through counseling and simulation.

Method: This stage of PKM activities uses the POAC concept approach, namely planning by conducting assessments with partners about PKM activities, organizing through approaches with related parties, and analyzing the readiness of DM patients to receive training. Actuating and controlling training for Teruni youth students regarding BT&CLS for victims of trauma and cardiac arrest, evaluation, and reflection.

Results: The average pre-test result of Sekaa Teruna Teruni before counseling and BT&CLS simulation for trauma and cardiac arrest victims was 52.53, which increased in post-test results to 77.20 after being given training.

Conclusion: There was an influence of BT&CLS counseling and simulation on sekaa teruna teruni in the Pedungan Region.

Pelatihan Penggunaan Lidah Buaya (Aloe vera) sebagai Foot Crack Cream pada Kader PKK Kelurahan Banmati Sukoharjo

2024-06-21T15:01:59+08:00

Background: Sukoharjo is an area in Central Java that experiencing drought due to the recent hot weather. Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency shows the average temperature in Sukoharjo between 37-39⁰C with air humidity around 30-50% during the day. This includes Banmati sub-district. Central Statistics Agency also shows rainfall between May-August: 0mm. Extreme hot weather can have a negative impact on skin health. It makes the skin scaly, itchy, dry and cracked due to dehydration. Increased production of oil and sweat due to heat can cause acne and sweat pools by clogging pores. The aim of this service is to provide skills to PKK cadres in Banmati Village, Sukoharjo District, Sukoharjo Regency in making cracked foot cream using natural ingredients, aloe vera. This is done to prevent cracked foot skin disease. Method: The activity began with counseling about skin diseases and the use of natural ingredients to make cream, then continued with practice of making cracked foot cream from Aloe vera. Cadres succeeded in producing cracked foot cream products. Evaluation of service activities is carried out through pre and post-test assessments by each participant to see the increase of cadres' knowledge of skin diseases and the use of aloe vera to make cream. Results: The average pre-test score was 80.86 and post-test was 89.43. There was a significant increase in cadre knowledge after implementing the extension activities (p value 0.000). Conclusions: With the increasing knowledge and ability to make cream, it is hoped that the cadres can provide training to their respective neighborhood circles.