Community Dedication Research Articles

Empowering the Elderly to Create Gardens for Aromatherapy; Enhancing Healthy Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is one of the indicators of the success of health development, especially in the elderly population. One way to improve Healthy Life Expectancy is through Active Aging, which aims to transform previously inactive seniors into active individuals, with the goal of extending life expectancy in a healthy and quality manner. The partner in this community's dedication was Blitar PSTW in Tulungagung who had an old age problem, lack of physical activity, poor quality of sleep and lack of use of empty land. The aim of the beginner community service program was to empower potential elderly individuals to produce aromatic materials in the form of essential oils and scented candles, starting from planting the plants that provide the raw materials, all the way to the production of aromatic materials to enhance their physical activity. The results of the data analysis used the Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed P=0.000, thus it can be concluded that the used of aromatherapy at night and increased physical activity through gardening and the activities of making aromatherapy materials conducted by the elderly can improved sleep quality. This service has produced an innovative technology product in the form of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the production of essential oils and aromatherapy candles, aromatherapy candles, essential oils, and therapy gardens. The outcomes achieved in healthy living skills include utilizing free time by engaging in activities for the elderly (16%) and improving the quality of sleep for the elderly (86%).

Pemberdayaan Pelaku Usaha Untuk Meningkatkan Jumlah Produksi Dan Mutu Pada Nutrisi Telur Asin Oleh Penggiat Home Industri

The village of Sendal Kopo is the village of Panenjoan in the Serang district of Banten Province, where people produce salted eggs. However, a problem faced in making this salty egg is the need for more marketing of products and the quality of nutrition in the salty egg, which is affecting the production. Therefore, an increase in the production and quality of salt egg nutrition results in increased production and income for business people. The method used for community dedication is the participative method of training the home industry in the village of Panenjoan. This activity takes place for one (1) month, and the training given goes smoothly, smoothly as well as orderly. As a result of this activity, the coal-fired home industry can increase production and the quality of salted egg nutrition as the volume of salted egg production increases.

Mother's Knowledge of Breastfeeding and Nutrition as a Prevention of Stunting Children

Mother's Knowledge of Breastfeeding and Nutrition as a Prevention of Stunting Children

Red Dragon Fruit Education as Prevention of Anemia in Pregnant Mothers

Iron requirements increase during pregnancy due to fetal and placental requirements and physiological changes such as increased blood volume and red blood cell count. An increase in these levels can also lead to a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, resulting in increased prevalence of anaemia and iron deficiency in pregnancy. Dragon fruit is a fruit that is rich in antioxidants and calcium and is relatively high in iron. The purpose of the community service activities that will be carried out is to provide education about the use of red dragon fruit as an attempt to prevent anemia in pregnant mothers and is planned to be implemented on Monday, January 29th, 2024 in Bidan Nurachmi Palembang Independent Practice. The method of community dedication is by giving the approval, the participants of this community service activities are pregnant mothers of Trimester I to III of 10 people. All participants followed the activity from start to finish, were active in the discussion, and were well evaluated. Evaluation is done with pre and post test assessments by filling in the questionnaire that has been provided. The pre-test assessment results obtained an average score of 51 and an average post-test score of 86, from the evaluation results can be concluded there was an increase in the average score participants so there is an improvement in knowledge and understanding about the use of red dragon fruit as an attempt to prevent anemia in pregnant mothers.

Skrining Pemeriksaan Badan Keton Pada Urin Individu Obesitas Dengan Menggunakan Metode Gerhardt

Obesity, or more commonly known as overweight, is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation condition that can be harmful to health. This causes metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, which causes carbohydrate metabolism to be disrupted, so the energy the body needs is produced by fatty acid metabolism. The fatty acid metabolism process produces the ketone body that occurs in the urine or ketonuria. This community dedication is aimed at screening ketone bodies tests in obese individuals in Puskesmas Antang, Kota Makassar. The respondents were 33 people with obesity who were willing to follow the activity. Based on the results of a study of 33 obese individuals, there were three positive urine ketones in comparison with 30 negative ones. Positive results indicate high levels of fatty acids that cause the presence of ketones in the urine. (Ketonuria).

Pembuatan Silase Domba Dengan Memanfaatkan Fermentasi Mikroorganisme Menggunakan Produk M-Bio

The problem faced by sheep farmers is the limitation of the number of sheep feeds in the farm, as well as the lack of nutritional additions to the feed. The dedication is aimed at producing alternative feed solutions using greening technology using local feed ingredients, with fermentation processes and using microorganisms found in M-Bio products. (silase). The dedication activities are carried out through the community dedication scheme in the livestock group Berkah Waringkas Farm, Ciharalanag Village, Cijeungjing District, Ciamis District in December 2023. The dedication activities include five methods: socio-reflective methods, early study method, socialization method, simulation of silas making, and evaluation and support. The dedication activities focused on making silas using local raw materials surrounding the fermentation process, as well as farmers better understanding the concept of adding nutrients to feed for sheep's fattening. Based on the results of the activity showed that the participants who were present looked enthusiastic in following the material exhibition and active in answering questions about the benefits of the use of silas, as well as the process of feeding the cattle. Activity evaluation questionnaire results show that this socialization activity has a good assessment for the participants

Edukasi Tanda Dan Gejala Preeklampsia Serta Pencegahannya Pada Ibu Hamil

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy. This situation can be pregnancy emergency if this don’t received proper treatment, which is bring a risk for the mother and her fetus. This risk can be continue in birthing period and the postpartum period. The preeclampsia’s signs likes hypertension and proteinuria is a frequently encountered. Other signs of symptoms include edema (especially on the face and around the eyes and hands), weight gain, nauseous and vomiting, stomach pain spreads to the upper limbs, headaches and visual disturbances (blurred vision), tachypnea and anxiety. In community, Edema in pregnant usually considered common and commonplace, however this is sign of preeclampsia. Health education about getting a pregnancy check-up at the health service needs. This community dedication service aims to increasing the knowledge of pregnant women about the signs, symptoms and prevention of preeclampsia and it is hoped that they can prevent this at the start of pregnancy, so the mother and baby are healthy. The counseling method have be used, the sub topic are the signs, symptoms and prevention of preeclampsia. Counseling participants were pregnant women in the Lebaksiu Kidul area, Tegal Regency.

EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL PADA MURID TAMAN KANAK-KANAK (TK)

This article discusses the efforts that can be made to prevent sexual violence against children through community dedication activities in children's schools (TK) students practiced to be able to provide early education for children thus reducing the incidence of sexual abuse in children. Sexual violence against children is a form of sexual abuse that can cause prolonged physical and psychological stress. Sexual violence against children is a widespread problem in various Indonesian provinces and requires preventive measures that can help children avoid sexual violence through both physical and non-physical contact. One form of effort that can be made by providing education to prevent sexual violence at an early age. The goal of dedication to this community, to provide education to kindergarten students on the prevention of sexual violence in order to avoid sexual violence that may occur in the future.

Pengkayaan Sumberdaya Ikan di Oxbow Melalui Penerapan Artifisial Habitat Oleh Nelayan Desa Rantau Baru Kecamatan Pangkalan Kerinci Kabupaten Pelalawan Riau

This community dedication is aimed at informing the community about the creation of a new fish habitat by floating a set of artificial habitat units in the selected zone based on oxbow batimetry, so that the fish resources in the oxbows remain available. The dedication activities were carried out in the Rantau Baru Village, Pangkalan Kerinci district of Pelalawan Regency, and the delivery of material was carried out on August 2, 2023. There are 30 participants in this selection, consisting of the village equipment and the oxbow fishermen in the New Rantau Village. The materials to be provided for this dedication are: (a) Oxbow and its uses; (b) biodiversity of fish and public waters; (c) threats to fish biodiversity; (d) artificial habitat; and (e) methods of creation, operation, and maintenance of artificial habitat. The method used in the implementation of this activity is to survey the field first, then conduct deliberations in the form of lectures and interactive discussions, followed by demonstrating the artificial creation of habitats and placing the tools in the oxbow. The results of the evaluation of the change in knowledge carried out on 30 participants in the service to the community showed that 5 people (16.7%) have been able to absorb the material given with the preaching very well, 13 people (43.3%) can absorb materials given with good preaching, 10 people (33.3%) can absorb material with sufficient preaching, and 2 people (6.7%) could absorb material with less preaching. As for the impact on implementation in the field, there has been a process of dissemination of knowledge to fishermen carried out by community leaders. So that the diversity of fish in public waters (especially the oxbow lake) that exists in the Rantau Baru Village can be well awakened.

Pemahaman Mekanisme dan Penerapan Pembukaan Rekening Efek Kepada Siwa dan Guru SMK Panca Dharma, Kota Balikpapan


 Securities companies, also called stock companies, are the most important chain in the capital market industry. Its existence is needed by two other market players, namely institutions (both government and private) that wish to raise funds and parties who have funds, both creditors and debtors. Unfortunately, literacy about stock investment is still low, especially in the younger generation, specifically in vocational schools in Balikpapan. For that reason, the Non-Productive Community Empowerment Program (PPM-NP) was held to empower target audiences to have knowledge about the importance of using free time in positive activities that can increase knowledge and skills. The target audience for this activity is Panca Dharma students in Balikpapan. This activity is collaborative with Mirae Balikpapan securities companies. This dedication method is carried out by providing training materials in lectures about the importance of introducing securities accounts on the stock exchange and the practice of opening securities accounts by several teachers and students of Panca Dharma Vocational School, which amounts to forty people who collaborate with Mirae Securities companies. The end result of this community dedication program is additional literacy and related education for teachers at the Panca Dharma Balikpapan Vocational School and the opening of securities accounts by five teachers and 18 students.

Pelatihan dan pendampingan tentang strategi Kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi Guru bidang profesional Di SMA Primaganda Jombang

This community dedication describes an effort to improve the quality of education at Primaganda Jombang High School by focusing on the development of teacher competence in the professional field. Approaches used include intensive training, sustained support, and a change in the leadership strategy of the head of school. The program aims to improve learning skills, teaching skills, effective classroom management, and the motivation of teachers and students. The results of community dedication show a significant improvement in teacher competence. They have a better understanding of the subject matter and are able to apply more innovative teaching methods. More effective classroom management creates a more dynamic learning environment, which is reflected in improved student learning outcomes and reduced absences. Moreover, a more inclusive and teacher-development-oriented head of school leadership strategy has created a positive school climate. Teachers feel supported in their professional development and are more motivated. This program not only provides direct benefits to Jombang Primaganda High School but also has the potential to be adopted as a model for other schools. Investing in teacher competence development and changing leadership strategies is an important step in improving the quality of education. Continuous evaluation and sustained commitment are needed to ensure the sustainability of these positive impacts and disseminate best practices throughout the educational community. This community commitment reflects a commitment to improved education and sustainable growth at the high school level.

Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Tata Cara Penghitungan Waris Bagi Santri Pondok Pesantren Al Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang

Pondok Pesantren Al Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang is an Islamic educational institution that has an important role in shaping the character and understanding of religion among the citizens. One of the crucial aspects of Islamic religion is the law of inheritance, which regulates the division of property after a person dies. A proper understanding of the system of inheritance counting is crucial to ensuring justice and harmony in society. This study is a community dedication aimed at improving the understanding of the methods of counting inheritance among the centers of Pondok Pesantren Al Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang. The approach involved theoretical training and practical support, as well as close collaboration with the hostel manager. This training covers a basic understanding of faraidh, the principles of inheritance counting in Islam, and their practical application. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in the central understanding of the methodology of inheritance counting. Santri not only understands the basic principles of inheritance law but is also able to apply them in real-life situations. Besides, the program also empowers centers to be agents of change in their communities. The program has planned advanced activities to maintain a sustainable understanding of the hereditary calculation scheme among the centurions. Although there are some obstacles during implementation, such as a tight timetable, steps will be taken to address these challenges in the future. The dedication of this community was successful in improving the understanding of the methods of counting inheritance among the centers of the Pondok Pesantren Al Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang. It shows the importance of inclusive and interactive religious education in shaping individual character and instilling the values of justice in society.

Edukasi tentang Potensi Daun Sambiloto sebagai Penguat Sistem Imun Tubuh terhadap Covid-19

The immune system greatly influences the increasing positive cases and death of Covid 19. In order to increase public knowledge about the use of herbal plants as a booster for the immune system, the Pharmacy Study Program at the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia was holding activities for community dedication by providing education about the potential of Sambiloto leaves in preventing Covid-19 infection. This education was aimed at social media users, given a seven-minute video shared on Youtube. The video link was shared through social media Instagram, WhatsApp, and Line. The video was uploaded to Youtube on April 18, 2021, then after two weeks, followed by filling out a questionnaire by the viewers using a Google form until May 2, 2021. The results show that 1,929 viewers, 354 likers, and 305 respondents filled out the questionnaire. The questionnaire results also showed that over 90% of respondents increased their knowledge after watching the video and could answer all the questions correctly. Thus, it can be concluded that this educational activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge of social media users significantly and had a positive impact on changing people's behavior for using sambiloto leaves as immune boosters for the prevention and treatment of covid 19.

Peningkatan Sanitasi Masjid di Kelurahan Mata Air Kota Padang Tahun 2022

The mosque is one of the most visited public places. Currently, the sanitary conditions of the mosque are still not a concern of the community. There are still mosques that do not meet the sanitation requirements of public places. Poor mosque sanitation can cause various diseases in society caused by a polluted environment. This dedication aimed to present an overview of the sanitation condition of mosques in Mata Air, increase knowledge, and increase public awareness of the importance of mosque sanitation. The method used was data collection with sanitation inspection forms and personal hygiene questionnaires, interviews, dissemination of information through focus group discussion, and administration of the intervention of the book of pocket guides, poster, sanitary mosque SOPs, and garbage disposal in the Masjid of the Mata Air Village. The results of the sanitation assessment found that four of the eight mosques still have not met the sanitation requirements. Through this community dedication, an increase in the knowledge and awareness of mosque administrators regarding improving mosque sanitation was obtained. In this case, improved sanitation is essential to avoid the potential for disease transmission due to environmental pollution.

Upaya Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Melalui Program Sosialisasi Kewirausahaan Terhadap Siswa SD Negeri Kauman 2 Blitar

Based on survey results, school-age children generally lack an entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, it is necessary to provide basic education regarding the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age to students at SD Negeri Kauman 2. So that the expected solution from this dedication is to provide basic education and the benefits of having an entrepreneurial spirit. The method for this dedication activity is to use the Observation Method. The results achieved in this community dedication activity. First, there is awareness among students about the importance of entrepreneurship from an early age; Second, the development of students' creativity which is manifested in the form of handicrafts such as beads and tie dye batik. Third, students are inspired to do entrepreneurship as a form of appreciation for the results of their hands.

POTENTIAL OPTIMIZATION OF TOBACCO AGRICULTURE WASTE IN WATUBONANG VILLAGE, BADEGAN DISTRICT, PONOROGO

The aims of this community dedication: 1) Improve the economy of the villagers of Watubonang and Biting, Badegan Ponorogo district through changing mindsets to improve people’s welfare 2) Increasing the knowledge and skills of the villagers of Watubonang and Biting, Badegan Ponorogo district through technology transfer for making pecticide formulations, antiscabies drugs, antiseptik, compost manure disinfectant, dipping solution based on tobacco waste. The result of the communiy dedication implementation showed an increase in participants on how to manufacture various kinds of tobacco waste products from 6.7% to 93.3% and an increase in the skills of participants on how to manufacture various kinds of tobacco waste products from 6.7% to 93.3%. in addition to the increased knwoledge and skills of the community dedication participants in Watubonang and Biting villages, Badegan Ponorogo district, it showed a decrease in the average cost of using medicines, antiseptiks, and disinfectants per house from 210 thousand rupiah to 42 thousand rupiah. Form the results of community dedication in the villages of Biting and Watubonang, Badegan Ponorogo district, it is hoped that they will become fostered villages of FKH Unair.

Implementation of community services of glaucoma counseling in Citra Medika Hospital of Sidoarjo

Background: Glaucoma is a disease attributed to damage to the optic nerve, resulting in decreased visual field and vision function. Glaucoma's main risk factor is the increment of intraocular pressure due to an imbalance of aqueous humor production and secretion. If this condition goes untreated, it will lead to retinal ganglion cell degeneration. These cells are part of the central nervous system, which has cell bodies in the retinal layer and axons in the optic nerve. These cells' degeneration causes cupping, which is the appearance of the optic disc and vision loss. Glaucoma's cause has yet to be identified, and not all factors that cause its progression have been found. Objectives: this community dedication was written to access the society knowledge about glaucoma. Methods: This project entailed counseling the community around Citra Medika Hospital, Sidoarjo. This community service was conducted by co-assistant members of the Faculty of Medicing, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya. It aimed to provide participants with an understanding of glaucoma, including its types, risk factors, and preventive measures. Discussion: The participants in this community outreach were the individuals waiting for their relatives at the eye outpatient installation at Citra Medika Hospital, Sidoarjo. In total, 30% of the participants were male and 70% were female. Conclusion: This community service is expected to increase public awareness of glaucoma. As a result, they may then carry out examinations when they encounter glaucoma-related symptoms.

Upaya Peningkatan Motivasi Anak Menggunakan Media Promosi Video Interaktif di Panti Asuhan Lima Bintang Helvetia Medan

The high cases of dental and oral disease were still caused by the behavior of people who are not aware of the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and mouth. The purpose of this community dedication was to provide knowledge to children so that they are selective in choosing snacks, both those that are healthy for teeth and those that damage teeth, to improve parenting in implementing clean and healthy living behaviors, especially how to brush teeth properly and correctly. The method of implementation was pre-test and post-test, counseling through interactive video playback for 30 children from the Lima Bintang Helvetia orphanage, Medan. In this activity, a good and correct way of brushing your teeth is demonstrated by using a dental phantom as well as demonstrations of examples of foods that are healthy for your teeth, as well as the practice of brushing your teeth together and the correct way to chew fruit. Based on the results of the examination after the community service activities, students' knowledge increased 53% was good, the parenting form of the children has a clean and healthy lifestyle by brushing their teeth properly and correctly 2 times a day (in the morning after breakfast and at night before going to bed) with a duration of 2 minutes of brushing. In addition, children already understand snack foods, both those that are healthy for teeth and those that are detrimental to teeth.

Upaya Mereduksi Aksi Klitih oleh Pelajar Melalui Pelatihan Pemberdayaan Psikis dan Perilaku di Yogyakarta

This community dedication aims to provide education regarding the prevention of klitih through psychological and behavioral empowerment which is implemented through the Sekolah Anti Klitih (SETITI). This activity is surely the result of collaboration with partner, in this case the partner involved is MAN 3 Sleman which is located on Jalan Magelang km. 4, Sinduadi, Mlati, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The object determined by the partner leadership, in this case the guidance and counseling teacher of MAN 3 Sleman who is also a Scoutmaster, is the students of MAN 3 Sleman who are members of the Scouting Ambalan Council. This activity consists of training and mentoring programs. The series of activities in the training program are SETITI program socialization, focus group discussions, and soft and hard skills training. Meanwhile, the series of mentoring activities program are sharing sessions, dream posters, and SETITI festival as the culmination of the activities of this community dedication program. Increased knowledge of students related to klitih can be seen through the results of the pre-test and post-test, as well as from the behavior of students who are more disciplined after participating in a series of activities. It is hoped that the improvement shown by the target audience can be a step for the formation of klitih preventive agents.

Pembuatan Pakan Ikan bagi Kelompok Tani Desa Wangen Lamongan Guna Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Kemandirian Budidaya Ikan

Purpose: The majority of Wangen Village residents make a living as pond farmers. Cultivation carried out are vannamei shrimp, milkfish, sombro, carp and mujair. The obstacle faced by the residents of Wangen Village is the high price of fish seeds and feed, thereby reducing profits and even many who experience losses due to changes in weather or bacterial attacks in ponds. In order to reduce dependence on fish feed from manufacturers, training activities for making fish feed are needed so as to reduce production costs Methodology: The community dedication was carried out in Wangen Village, Glagah Lamongan District with 28 participants on Saturday 18 June 2022. The implementation of community service was carried out in three stages, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. The planning stage includes coordination between the team and the village as well as the provision of materials and the readiness of fish feed processing practices. Implementation includes the provision of material, discussion and practice of the process of making fish feed. The evaluation stage includes reviewing the activities of the fish feed manufacturing process, providing input and directing activities that can be carried out further in order to increase production. Results: Service activities start from the preparation of activities to the implementation of activities. In the preparation of the activity, the team ensured that there were practical materials for making fish feed imported from Malang. Before practicing, the team first explained the importance of fish farming in ponds. To obtain the desired results of fish cultivation, the team also provides knowledge about making fish feed to the participants of service activities. In the discussion of making fish feed, the servant conveyed about the stages in the process of making fish feed such as the flouring process, weighing ingredients, mixing, molding and drying pellets. Farmers in Wangen Village tend to like the use of floating fish feed because the fish will be visible when taking the distributed feed. Conclusion: Service activities have a positive impact on training participants. Participants know that good fish feed is not because it is expensive, but because of the content and nutritional needs needed by fish for the growth process. The process of feeding in ponds is not arbitrary, but one must know about the age of the fish, the state of the water and the environment of the pond, not from giving too much food and the fish mill grow bigger faster With the cooperation between farmer groups and BUMDES in the production and sales process, training on packaging manufacture, permit management and sales and administration systems. Suggestion:. Further service activities that can be done are devotion about bookkeeping and fish feed marketing science Keywords: 1. Fish feed 2. Farmer Group 3. Pond Farmers