Community Service Research Articles

Supporting Children with Autism Using Visual Arts

The current study aims to develop a special program for both instructors and educators to train children with autism via art while also promoting their positive behaviors and social requirements. To achieve these goals, an experimental study was carried out at the Centre of Community Services for Autism, drawing on previous research in the field of art therapy. The study concentrated on the usage of images and their visual composition from the linguistic, cognitive, emotional, motor, and social perspectives. The study's findings demonstrated that the image, its simulation, and its practical application all play important roles in promoting specific developmental features of children with autism. Keywords: Visual Arts, Image, Arts Therapy, Children with Autism

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: a social network analysis

BackgroundVeteran suicide remains a significant issue, as 17.5 Veterans die by suicide each day. The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a robust suicide prevention program within its...

Feasibility and acceptability of a digital parent group chat intervention to prevent child and adolescent maltreatment in the Philippines.

This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of MaPaChat, a parent support intervention delivered using Viber group chat to caregivers in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty caregivers of children aged 4-17 from predominantly low-income households participated in a culturally adapted version of the Parenting for Lifelong Health ParentChat programme. Feasibility was assessed by enrolment, attendance, and dropout rates. Semi-structured interviews with caregivers and programme facilitators explored programme acceptability. A single-group pre-post design was used to explore changes in child maltreatment, positive parenting, parenting stress, and other secondary outcomes. The mean attendance rate was 82% and the dropout rate was 10%. Caregivers and facilitators found the programme helpful in enhancing parenting knowledge and skills and were satisfied with the programme delivery using Viber group chat but also reported experiencing technological challenges. Pre-post comparisons suggested that the intervention has potential in reducing physical and emotional abuse and associated risk factors. The findings suggest that a parenting intervention delivered over digital group chat by trained community service providers may be a feasible and acceptable way to support caregivers in low-resource settings.

Barriers to accessing care among rural women veterans: A qualitative study with veterans, peer specialists, and primary care professionals.

Rural women veterans are less likely than men and nonrural veterans to access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care. This qualitative study describes rural women veterans' barriers to accessing care and explores whether participants viewed a peer specialist intervention as having the potential to facilitate access to care. We recruited rural veterans who identified as women with psychological distress and social needs, women peer specialists, and VHA primary care professionals working with rural veterans. We conducted two veteran focus groups, two peer specialist focus groups, and 11 individual Patient Aligned Care Team professional interviews using semistructured interview questions. One of the veteran focus groups was exclusive to veterans of color. We used a rapid qualitative data analysis approach to analyze the results. Data analysis revealed barriers affecting perceived access to services for rural women veterans, especially veterans of color, including transportation, finances, childcare, long travel distance to clinics, lack of access to gender-specific services, ineligibility for services, and lacking information about available resources. Participants also reported challenges accessing community services outside of the VHA. The rural women veterans reported a strong preference for gender-specific services. Leveraging existing VHA resources with rural women veterans may mitigate some of the identified barriers. In particular, participants agreed that increasing availability of peer specialists who are both women and veterans could bridge some perceived barriers to accessing care among rural women veterans. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON THE EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (2019-2021)

Extension and community service of the college provides an in-depth evaluation of many aspects of community extension activities and their impact on beneficiaries. The demographic profile of beneficiaries, which includes age, gender, educational attainment, work status, income levels, and occupational positions, provides valuable insights into the characteristics of program participants. In particular, there is a gender discrepancy among recipients, with men outnumbering women, indicating potential biases or barriers to equal participation. The data also shows a high degree of participation and agreement among extension project beneficiaries and implementers, underscoring the importance of community involvement and collaboration in achieving good results. Data provides insight into the frequency and percentage of participants in various training and seminar programs, demonstrating the variable levels of involvement across efforts. Respondent ratings for acquired knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, economic impact, social impact, environmental impact, planning, implementation, monitoring, and overall satisfaction with extension services show a strong alignment on the programs positive effects and benefits. The high ratings across a variety of factors indicate a high degree of satisfaction and agreement with the trainings effectiveness in developing skills, knowledge, attitudes, economic outcomes, social impact, and environmental sustainability. Findings highlight the necessity of individualized extension programs that satisfy participants different needs and preferences, encourage community engagement, and empower individuals to improve their knowledge, skills, and overall well-being. The extension services have a good impact on the community, underlining the importance of continuing to provide innovative and timely training to improve self-capabilities and contribute to beneficiaries overall growth and empowerment. KEYWORD: demographic profile, acquired knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, economic impact, social impact, environmental impact, planning, implementation, monitoring

Pelatihan Cara Deteksi Dini Gigi Berlubang, Gigi Berjejal, dan Kelainan dalam Mulut pada Komunitas Orang Tua dan Guru Playgoup dan TK Al-Alaq di Jatibening

The first 5 years of a child's development stage is a golden period in a child's growth and development period. Children's dental and oral health is very important, because the mouth is the first gate in the human digestive system. Parents' knowledge regarding dental and oral hygiene and health is the basis for forming children's behavior in maintaining children's oral and dental hygiene. Parents need to be provided with adequate knowledge on how to do an early detection of cavities, crowding of teeth, and abnormalities in the mouth as a form of prevention against tooth decay in children in the home environment. Community Service (PkM) was carried out online via Zoom Meeting on Friday 1 July 2022, and was attended by 37 people including teachers, staff and parents of students from Playgoup School and Kindergarten Al-Alaq Jatibening. The material provided is in the form of early detection of tooth decay, how to check oral health at home, how to detect crowding of teeth early, soft tissue disorders in the form of ppt, e-flyer and video. Measure success by completing a pre-test and post-test consisting of 17 knowledge questions related to the topic presented. It was found that participants' knowledge increased by 31%. The results obtained from this activity are very good with partners who are willing to carry out PkM activities on an ongoing basis.

Community participation disparities among people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose To describe disparities in community participation during the COVID-19 pandemic among people with disabilities. Methods Respondents to Phase 3.3 of the COVID Household Pulse Survey (US Census Bureau) were classified by disability status. Risk ratios and risk differences were computed to compare the risk of poor outcomes on economic participation, community service use, and community activities by disability status - both overall (compared to the nondisabled reference) and by race/ethnicity (each subgroup compared to the White nondisabled reference). Results At least one type of disability was reported by 59.6% of respondents. People with disabilities were more likely to report in-person medical appointments but were at greater risk of poor outcomes across all other outcomes [risk ratio range = 1.01(1.01–1.02) to 1.91(1.80–2.01), risk difference range = 1.0(0.5–1.5) to 13.4(12.6–14.2)]. The disabled Black and disabled Hispanic/Latino groups experienced disproportionately high risk of poor outcomes across all indicators [risk ratio range = 1.0 (1.0–1.1) to 6.1 (5.0–7.1), risk difference range = 3.2 (1.9–4.4) to 33.1 (30.1–35.4)]. Conclusions The high number of people reporting disability, along with the notable disparities in community participation outcomes among those reporting disability, suggest the need for expanded rehabilitation services and community supports to enhance participation.

Pendidikan dan Pelatihan tentang Pengaruh Gizi Seimbang Terhadap Kesehatan Umum dan Rongga Mulut Tim Penggerak PKK Cideng Jakarta Pusat

Nutrition has an important role during the growth and development of children in general, especially in the oral cavity. Children who are malnourished can cause abnormalities in the hard tissue of the teeth and periodontal. Abnormalities in the oral cavity can disrupt masticatory function, which can affect food intake. Parental knowledge is important in choosing food for the family, because it can affect the nutritional status of children and their families. This Community Service (PkM) were attended by 36 participants from the PKK mobilization team, Cideng, Central Jakarta. The materials provided are the effect of balanced nutrition on general health, the effect of nutrition on the tooth supporting tissue, the impact and prevention of poor dental health and good oral health care in power points, videos and posters. The results of the PkM training were evaluated by a pre-post test using a google form. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' knowledge scores from an average pre-test score of 45.78 to an average post-test score of 82.19. It is hoped that this PkM activity can increase the knowledge of the PKK mobilization team, so that in the future they can provide education to the public regarding the influence of balanced nutrition on general health and the oral cavity as well as how to maintain oral health.

Penyuluhan Kegawatdaruratan Dalam Kedokteran Gigi Serta Penanggulangannya Kepada Orang Tua Murid SD Yasporbi I Jakarta Selatan

Management of dental emergencies focuses on immediate action to relieve pain and preserve injured tissue so that the condition does not get worse. Some of the causes of dental emergencies include pain due to inflammation of the dental nerve, bacterial infections that cause abscesses or swelling, broken or loose teeth due to falls or impacts. Dental emergencies can also occur with dental tools installed in the oral cavity, such as dentures or orthodontic wires, for example broken dentures or sharp orthodontic wires that can cause injuries to the soft tissue in the oral cavity. This empowerment activity aims to improve knowledge and ability to handle oral emergencies. This Community Service Activity was carried out by the Trisakti University Faculty of Dentistry Team for parents of students at Yasporbi I Elementary School, South Jakarta on February 16 2024. The method used was offline counseling using presentations regarding various emergency conditions in dentistry. Counseling was conducted on 13 participants for 60 minutes. Participants' knowledge was assessed with a pre-test and posttest using Google Form. From the results obtained, it can be seen that there has been an increase in the knowledge of the counseling participants by 25% (average pre-test score 8 and average post-test score 10).

Pendidikan dan Latihan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut serta Kaitannya dengan Penyakit Sistemik pada Lansia di Panti Werdha Wisma Mulia

The increasing number of elderly individuals in Indonesia, accompanied by rising health issues, particularly concerning oral health and its association with systemic conditions, is a notable concern. Community service activities in the form of education and training on oral health and its connection to systemic diseases among the elderly at Panti Werdha Wisma Mulia are expected to enhance awareness of the relationship between oral health and systemic conditions among the elderly and foster habits of maintaining oral health. There were 29 participants who were residents of Panti Werdha Wisma Mulia involved. Based on the pre-test and post-test results, there was an observable increase in knowledge among the participants regarding oral health, systemic diseases, and their interrelation. Furthermore, it is hoped that healthy lifestyle patterns, especially those related to oral health, will be established as they are closely linked to the systemic conditions of the participants.

Edukasi Pencegahan Infeksi Saluran Kemih pada Masyarakat Lanjut Usia di Desa Nagrak

Health problems caused by aging can affect every aspect of life. The number of urinary tract infections (UTI) in the elderly in Indonesia is increasing. There are many risk factors in the elderly that make the incidence of UTI is quite high, such as comorbid diseases, nutritional status, cognitive impairment and water intake. Community service activities (PkM) are carried out with the aim of improving the health status of the elderly. Education was held on December 3rd ,2023 at the Trisakti campus field, Nagrak Bogor, West Java, targeting people from the pre-elderly and elderly groups. UTI education is provided by presenting information about the signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections, how to prevent urinary tract infections and things to pay attention. A total of 26 participants consisting of 13 men and 13 women participated in this activity. The most age category of participants was in the pre-elderly category (76.92%). At the end of the activity, the knowledge of urinary tract infections increase by 73.08%. An increase in understanding of UTI definition by up to 15.36%, UTI symptoms by up to 15.42% and UTI risk factors by up to 30.77%. This activity gives benefits to be held sustainably so that the elderly community in Nagrak can improve their health status

Assistance in Strengthening Village Governance Through the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Increasing the Capacity of Villages Apparatus: Community Service in Sungai Arang Hamlet, Jambi, Indonesia

Effective village governance is an important foundation for sustainable development at the local level. However, many villages in Indonesia, including Sungai Arang Hamlet in Jambi, still face challenges in terms of governance, which can be seen from weak administrative systems, lack of transparency, and low capacity of village officials. This research uses a participatory community service approach which involves a series of activities, including: (1) Identifying village problems and needs through focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews; (2) Development of standard operating procedures (SOP) for various aspects of village administration; (3) Training and capacity building for village officials regarding SOP implementation; (4) Assistance and monitoring of SOP implementation; and (5) Evaluation of program impact. The research results show a significant improvement in village governance after program implementation. The developed SOPs have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, increase transparency and accountability, and strengthen public participation in decision-making. In addition, the capacity of village officials has also increased, reflected in a better understanding of their duties and responsibilities, as well as a better ability to carry out administrative tasks. In conclusion, this community service program has made a positive contribution in strengthening village governance in Sungai Arang Hamlet. Developing SOPs and increasing the capacity of village officials has proven effective in improving the quality of public services, transparency, and accountability. This research recommends that this community service model can be replicated in other villages that have similar problems.

عصر حاضر میں شخصیت کی تعمیر: نفسیاتی اثرات اور اسلامی تعلیمات

This article examines the personality development aspect from an Islamic perspective. Drawing on Islamic teachings and principles, it examines how morality, social interactions, and faith shape an individual's character. The article examines how virtues that align with Islamic teachings can be developed through prayer, moral behavior, and community service. By combining psychological concepts with Islamic philosophy, this article aims to offer insights into an all-encompassing approach to personality development within an Islamic framework. Some theorists contend that religion provides the most complete framework for values and that religious orientations fall under an extrinsic category.

Collaborations and Networks Within Communities for Improved Utilization of Primary Healthcare Centers: On the Road to Universal Health Coverage.

Community involvement depends on the level of linked and targeted activities for health by community members. This study examines the collaborations employed within communities to ensure sustainable access and improved use of healthcare in the community. This study was conducted in rural and urban local government areas in Anambra, Kano, and Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. About 90 in-depth interviews and 12 focus group discussions were conducted with community stakeholders and service users. The findings were transcribed and coded via thematic analysis, guided by the Expanded Health Systems framework. Various horizontal collaborations in communities foster increased use of PHC services; promoting community health. Major horizontal collaborations in these communities were community-led, primary health facility-led, and Individual-led collaborations. Their actions revolved around advocacy, building and renovating PHC centers, equipping facilities, and sensitization to educate community members on the need to utilize services at PHC centers. Strategic involvements and collaborations of local actors within communities give rise to improvements in the utilization of primary healthcare centres, reportedly resulting in improved access to PHC healthcare services for community members.

'No health without mental health': where are we now?

Mental health services are under unprecedented pressure with overwhelming referrals and a current waiting list of 1.2 million people of all ages. The cross-government White Paper 'No health without mental health' was launched 12 years ago detailing the importance of wellbeing services in the creation of mentally healthy communities through health promotion and illness prevention. While primary care, community services and psychiatry are pivotal in the treatment of mental Illness/disorder, mental health care per se is on a continuum, and a great deal of work can be undertaken in communities by wellbeing services to prevent avoidable referrals. This paper proposes a broad framework of education and training for wellbeing/positive mental health services, primary and community care, and nurses working in Community Mental Health Treatment Teams and Home Treatment Teams to ensure all those working with potentially vulnerable adults and children are regulated and meet national standards for mandatory mental health education and training.

Visualizing veterans’ care: Understanding the breadth of older veterans’ paid and family support network and implications for cancer care in the older adult population.

e13777 Background: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid caregivers to age safely at home. Strong social networks have been long associated with improved cancer treatment outcomes in older adults. Yet medical records often only capture a primary family caregiver, and assessing support networks has not been a routine part of the equation in cancer treatment planning. We tested a novel visual tool, care mapping, with older veterans to better understand the scope of their caregiving networks. Methods: We created collaborative care maps with 10 dyads/triads of veterans and their primary paid and family caregivers receiving care at a large, urban, Veterans Health Administration medical center. Veterans were age 65+ and eligible for VA-paid home care. 50% of the veteran cohort had a cancer diagnosis. We compared the maps to veterans’ electronic medical records (EMRs) and assessed care network structure, function and adequacy. Results: For most veterans, care maps identified a larger number of care partners than EMRs alone. Functional, medical, socioemotional and spiritual supports included family, paid aides, neighbors, veteran service organizations and community groups. Unmet needs included inadequate home health workers to assist with functional decline associated with malignancy diagnosis. Veterans and caregivers largely described their networks as adequate, but mapping conversations surfaced a need for contingency care plans to relieve caregiver strain or if a caregiver could no longer provide support. Conclusions: Cancer care in older adults requires a broad, comprehensive approach and innovative ways to identify caregiver support. Such collaborative care maps can impact clinical outcomes by ensuring treatment adherence and symptom surveillance.

LITERASI DIGITAL, MEMBEKALI ANAK DENGAN KEMAMPUAN DIGITAL

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital literacy becomes crucial in facing rapid technological changes. The digital literacy program at the "Istana Yatim Al-Jufri" Orphanage aims to enhance children's understanding and digital skills. Through training, interaction with parents, and the use of interactive learning resources, this program creates a safe learning environment in the digital age. Periodic evaluations are conducted to ensure the program's effectiveness, while collaboration with universities and communities helps enrich this initiative. This abstract also underscores the importance of digital literacy in addressing the negative impacts of the internet, such as the spread of hoaxes and unhealthy internet behavior. The community service activities organized by the Information Systems Study Program of the University of Batam and Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Johor Malaysia aim to enhance the digital literacy of children and adolescents, focusing on wise and productive use of digital technology. In conclusion, the digital literacy program at the Orphanage has successfully increased understanding and community support for digital literacy, with recommendations to continue developing the program and increasing parental participation and digital access in the orphanage.

PENINGKATAN MUTU AIR SUMUR SIAP MINUM MELALUI FILTRASI DENGAN BIAYA EKONOMIS

Water is one of important substance for human being. Good water for daily needs has to be clean, no colour and odorless. Other than that for consumtion good water also has to contain important minerals needed by human body. The villagers of Kampung Melayu RW 01 Kelurahan Setokok , Kecamatan Bulang uses rain water and digging well to get water for their daily needs. This water does not meet basic requirements for daily needs. In community service activity programme in 2020, the students of Mechanical Engineering of Engineering Faculty Uniba conducted education for the villagers on the importance of clean water for life and how to get it at low cost. The education focused on technical matter to get clean water by filtration system. Filtration method uses plastic bottle, gravel, cotton, charcoal and water tubing to purify water. After purification by filtration system water meets all requirements as stated in Indonesian Goverment Law Number 20 year 1990 on water quality standard. Keyword: filtration, purification, standard water.

Pembuatan Modul Ajar Peta Online untuk Masyarakat Umum

One of the conveniences on the internet is the existence of online maps, where with online maps, if someone wants to go to an area, they no longer need to look for information by asking other people, but can use an online map called Google Maps. In this community service, a teaching module was created to create online maps with Google My Maps which is expected to help the general public who want to develop map facilities provided by the internet, in this case Google. The method of implementing this community service is planning, analysis, collecting data via the internet (which includes Longitude coordinates, Latitude coordinates, and names of tourist attractions), implementing online map making, and making reports. The data used as a sample is map data of tourist attractions in Pacitan Regency. The result of this community service is a teaching module or activity report that can be used to develop map facilities provided by the internet, in this case Google.

Bimbingan Teknis Perkoperasian Kepada Anggota PRIMKOPPOLRES Madiun Jawa Timur T.A. 2023

This Community Service was held at Primkoppolres Madiun. Primkoppolres Madiun Cooperative is established and managed for the benefit of police members who are a group of police officers in a certain jurisdiction, such as in districts or cities. The technical guidance was held with the hope of increasing the knowledge and potential of members, which will automatically impact the improvement of business results from Primkoppolres. The methods used in implementing the activities include providing handouts for reading materials related to the training topics Practical Book along with a CD on cooperatives. Conducting socialization/lectures given by competent speakers in the fields of taxation and cooperatives, as well as discussions. From the questionnaire results distributed to participants, it is stated: basically, participants understand the material provided and find it beneficial to broaden their knowledge in the field of cooperatives and taxation, which is one of the fields of accounting. Participants also hope that similar activities can be carried out in the coming years.