AgroNurse Kesehatan: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Early Detection and School Assistance on the Mental Health of Elementary School Children in the Buleleng District

2023-06-18T18:34:01+07:00

One of the vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is school children due to the shift to virtual learning activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This has impacted the mental health status of school children, who must adapt to these changes. Schools play a crucial role in improving the mental health status of their students according to their authority. This service activity aims to: 1) Determine the mental health status of students in schools post-COVID-19 pandemic and 2) Enhance the knowledge and understanding of teachers and school staff regarding students' mental health based on early detection data obtained. Methods: The activity consists of two (2) phases: 1) Phase I involves early detection of students' mental health in grades IV, V, and VI using the SDQ-20, and 2) Phase II focuses on providing support and improving the knowledge and understanding of teachers and staff about the mental health of school children, which is measured through pre-tests and post-tests to assess the results of the support. The early detection activity revealed that 16.92% of students were classified in the "requiring consultation" category for mental health, and the mental health support provided to teachers and staff proved to enhance their understanding of mental health (an increase of 25.46%). The supportive activity, in the form of early detection of children's mental health and support for teachers and staff in improving children's mental health, benefits the school.

Efforts to Increase Cadres Knowledge in Improving Fine Motorcy Development in Children Through Playdough Games

2023-12-11T11:11:04+07:00

Fine motor development takes longer to achieve than gross motor development, so fine motor development is one aspect of children's development that needs to be stimulated, one of which is through playing techniques. The aim of health education is an effort to increase cadres' knowledge in improving fine motor development in children through playdough games. The method for implementing efforts to increase cadres' knowledge in improving fine motor development in children through playdough games is through lectures, demonstrations, questions and answers, pre and post tests. The results of the implementation of service activities went well and smoothly. Cadres and mothers who have toddlers or children are very enthusiastic about participating in activities. The results of the pre and post activity evaluation were that there was an increase in understanding of cadres and parents who have toddlers (children) in Wonotoro Village, District. Sukapura, Probolinggo Regency before and after the implementation of education.

Improving the Nutritional Quality of Pregnant Women Through Training in Additional Vegetable Training in Additional Vegetable (Carrot) Food Processing

2023-11-21T13:58:15+07:00

Balanced nutrition for pregnant women indicates that the food consumption required by pregnant women must meet nutritional requirements for the mother and baby in her womb. This is because during pregnancy nutritional needs are not only intended for the mother but are also needed for the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, during pregnancy, the nutrition needed by pregnant women is more than when the mother is not pregnant. The method used in this service is in the form of providing training, where before the training activity participants are also given education regarding the importance of nutrition during pregnancy. The results obtained from this activity were an increase in pregnant women's knowledge about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, namely from 40% to 80%, apart from that, the ability of pregnant women to process vegetables, especially carrots, also increased. The importance of nutrition by utilizing additional food based on local carrot-based food through educational and training activities can increase the knowledge of pregnant women in optimizing nutritional status and preventing complications during pregnancy as well as increasing the skills and independence of pregnant women in processing food ingredients.

Empowerment of Coastal Communities in Early Handling of Emergencies for Drowning Victims

2023-11-21T13:59:29+07:00

While drowning is one of the most common causes of unintentional injury-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, drowning remains a significant public health problem. Drowning has become a neglected health problem, primarily not emerging from global development and health discourse, so the UN passed its first resolution related to global drowning prevention in 2021. This community service aims to improve the cognitive function of fishermen and coastal communities through primary life support education and counseling. (BHD) in communities at risk of experiencing emergency cases in Batu Be Lubang Village, Central Bangka Regency. The method used in implementing health promotion activities is lectures and basic life support simulations to improve people's cognitive function.

Application of Thougt Stopping Therapy to Reduce Anxiety in Hypertension

2023-11-21T14:00:28+07:00

Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disorder which is a major health challenge for people who experience hypertension. Anxiety due to negative thoughts that occur in hypertensive patients can affect treatment, emotions and sleep quality (Rosén et al., 2022). So there is a need for therapy that can help overcome negative thoughts, namely thought stopping, which is a therapy that aims to reduce anxiety, where the application of thought stopping therapy can help individuals to stop disturbing or threatening thoughts. Community service was carried out on July 22 2023, in Wonotoro Village. The methods used are lectures, direct discussions, video screenings, and interactive discussions about the benefits of herbal ingredients for health. The results obtained from this service are that the audience is enthusiastic about taking part in this intervention, the audience can also reduce negative thoughts that trigger hypertension. This therapy can be used as an alternative to lower blood pressure in hypertension sufferers who experience excessive anxiety. This technique is very easy for the general public to do.

The Health Education with a Peer Group Support Approach in using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

2023-12-19T10:33:27+07:00

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections have effects that can cause sufferers to experience discomfort in the respiratory tract area. This disease can be caused by several things, including the lack of optimal use of personal protective equipment when working. This service aims to increase understanding and knowledge of using Personal Protective Equipment when working. The activities include preparing existing equipment and Personal Protective Equipment suitable for furniture factory workers. After that, provide information and knowledge to the audience regarding the impact and importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Furthermore, a cadre was formed to supervise the use of PPE to provide support and remind each other when working. Workers with lengthy experience working can understand how working in a furniture area with dust and wood chips can be a health risk. The hope is that furniture workers will gain new motivation and enthusiasm for working using PPE by supporting each other. Furniture workers participating in this program are very active and enthusiastic in implementing this activity. Discussions with a supportive approach from peers who encourage each other to use PPE can increase enthusiasm in daily work in the workplace or on furniture

Stress Managemen Related to Farmers' Works

2023-12-19T10:59:35+07:00

The work of a farmer is accompanied by various risk factors, one of which is work stress. Heavy workloads cause work stress for farmers. Farmers who experience work stress will have an impact on their health. Health education about work stress management for farmers is carried out to provide knowledge about managing work stress. Counseling on stress management related to farmers' work is carried out using the lecture method using leaflets, x-banners, and banners. The material delivered to farmers is the Mental Health Media Kit from the Indonesian Ministry of Health. Farmers' work stress management can be done using physical exercise and relaxation techniques, attending stress management workshops, short daily walks, support from farmer groups, and managing work time effectively to have rest time. Health education for farmers regarding work stress management will continue to be carried out to maintain farmers' mental health.

Health Promotion Behavior Through "Isi Piringku" for Pregnant Women, Babies, and Toddler in the Working Area of the Banjarsengon Community Health Center as a Stunting Prevention Action

2023-12-19T11:15:54+07:00

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that is one of Indonesia's leading public health problems. This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge and skills in enhancing the nutritional status of pregnant women and mothers with babies and toddlers so that the community can implement balanced nutrition guidelines to reduce the risk of stunting. This community service method includes three stages: preparation for implementing activities, health education, and the evaluation stage. This activity indicated that almost half of the people (44.12%) who participated in this activity have adequate knowledge about the contents of "isi piringku". Meanwhile, after health education, most participants (76.67%) had adequate knowledge, and all participants demonstrated grown knowledge. This community service showed a significant difference in knowledge scores about balanced nutrition guidelines "isi piringku" before and after implementing health education (p-value 0.000). This community service reveals the importance of promoting health behavior in terms of health education in the community. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly implement health education on balanced nutrition guidelines to prevent nutritional problems, especially stunting, in the community.

Improving Students' Communication Capability in Interacting with Medical Personnel, Patients and Families During Clinical Nursing Practice Through Asertive Communication Socialization

2023-12-22T20:35:22+07:00

Students in the late adulthood crisis age easily experience confusion due to life changes and also preparations for the future. When students have to adapt to new environments and responsibilities, they need soft skills and support systems to be able to use adaptive coping. Support through socialization of assertive communication is an effort to improve students' communication skills in interacting with medical personnel, patients and families during nursing clinical practice. The general aim of this community service activity is that after socialization it can improve students' personal abilities in communicating in practical areas and in the social life of the community. The method used is socialization regarding assertive communication strategies to students. The results obtained showed that the socialization of students' communication skills and knowledge regarding how to interact increased after taking part in the socialization.

Socialization And Practice Of Making Moringa Leaf Pudding As A PMT Innovation In Balung Kulon Village

2023-12-19T13:54:49+07:00

The quality of nutrition determines the growth of toddlers. Fulfillment of food quality utilizing local food ingredients is an alternative that can be developed to be able to produce more innovative food variations. One way to deal with nutritional problems is to provide high-energy and protein Supplementary Feeding (PMT) to toddlers according to their nutritional needs. The Collaborative KKN activity carried out in Balung Kulon Village offered the idea of making Moringa leaf pudding as a PMT innovation because of the nutritional content in Moringa leaves and the ease of finding these leaves at the KKN activity location. After getting an idea, the students who were members of the Collaborative KKN held discussions and coordinated with the village government, village midwives and stunting cadres to carry out socialization activities as well as practice making Moringa leaf pudding. The schedule of activities will be held on July 29, 2023.

The activity begins with socialization carried out by student members of the KKN to provide an understanding of the nutritional quality contained in Moringa leaves and then continues with the practice of making Moringa leaf pudding. The purpose of this implementation is to help the success of government programs in reducing stunting rates in Balung Kulon Village, Balung District, Jember Regency and to increase community skills in innovating food offerings to increase nutritional intake. The method of this implementation is by way of socialization and training on how to make moringa pudding products. The results of this implementation are expected to provide new references that increase the understanding of cadres and parents of toddlers or the community regarding PMT menu innovations.