Improving Skills and Knowledge in Early Detection of Hyperuricemia in PKK and Posyandu Cadres, Banjarsari Turi Sleman

Abstract

High uric acid levels will cause an increase in uric acid crystals that are shaped like needles, especially in the joints which will cause pain. Gout generally affects more men than women. In women, it will increase after menopause due to decreased function of the estrogen. The prevalence of hyperuricemia in Indonesia ranks second after osteoarthritis. Gout is not known with certainty and varies quite a bit from one region to another. Hamlet Banjarsari Wonokerto Turi Sleman is one of the hamlets with a high number of elderly people. The daily activities of most farmers are farming snake fruit and vegetables, and some have tilapia ponds. The independence of the elderly in this hamlet is very good so that the elderly is required to always stay healthy. The health check-ups activity is a routine monthly activity for the Elderly Integrated Service Post (Posyandu Lansia). Meanwhile, Posyandu lansia officers of Dusun Banjarsari play a role to summon participants and food providers. Not many PKK cadres and some Posyandu lansia workers have the skills to check blood uric acid. This service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of early detection of hyperuricemia for Family Welfare Movement (PKK) cadres and posyandu administrators in Banjarsari Turi village, Sleman. The results of this activity showed an increase in the participants' knowledge at 2.27%, Posyandu cadres made use of the grant items for routine inspection activities in Banjarsari community. The conclusion of this community service activities was it was welcomed by the participants. The counselling was able to increase participants' knowledge about hyperuricemia.