Community Empowerment

Training on making environmentally friendly soap from soap nuts and bengle essential oil in Gajahmungkur District

2024-09-16T17:53:27+00:00

The UNISULLA Pharmacy service team collaborated with the PAC GP Ansor of Gajahmungkur District to conduct community service activities aimed at enhancing public awareness of making environmentally friendly laundry soap from soap nuts and bengle essential oil. The activity was conducted in several stages, including a pre-test, education, training, and a post-test. This activity successfully increased participants knowledge and skills in making natural soap significantly by 100%. This initiative benefits the environment and has the potential to improve community welfare through the development of small and medium enterprises based on local resources.

Education on early detection of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women at Ngimbang Regional Hospital, Lamongan

2024-09-16T17:53:28+00:00

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are the primary causes of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. The incidence of preeclampsia is 7-10% of pregnancies and it is the second leading cause of maternal death in Indonesia. Preeclampsia can also lead to fetal abnormalities and intrauterine fetal death. Management of preeclampsia focuses on reducing the risk of elevated blood pressure and its treatment. This includes non-pharmacological approaches (such as lifestyle modifications through health education) and pharmacological treatments (medications). The aim of this activity is to enhance pregnant women's understanding of the risks associated with preeclampsia during pregnancy, improve their ability to detect preeclampsia early, and foster public enthusiasm for prenatal check-ups by healthcare providers. The activity involves counselling sessions on preeclampsia and its associated risks, followed by discussions. This program was attended by 10 pregnant women at Ngimbang, Lamongan Regional Hospital. The results indicate an improvement in mothers' understanding of strategies for preventing hypertension during pregnancy.

Learning assistance for students with special needs at SLB Kirana Hati Bunda, Tamiajeng Village, Trawas District

2024-09-16T17:53:29+00:00

The purpose of this community service is to help provide learning assistance to students at SLB Kirana Hati Bunda Tamiajeng Village. The service activities carried out at Kirana Hati Bunda SLB use a hands-on method. This activity was carried out well and smoothly. With this service activity, it provides a more enjoyable and effective learning experience and can provide additional support for students.

Introduction to civil engineering through the PLAXIS application in construction planning for students of SMAN 3 Jakarta

2024-09-16T17:53:30+00:00

Infrastructure development is one of the important pillars in the progress of a nation. In infrastructure development, the role of Civil Engineering is very vital. In this modern era, the need for experts in the field of Civil Engineering is increasing. Therefore, it is important for high school students to know and have basic knowledge about Civil Engineering as a future profession of choice. This PKM program activity aims to increase the knowledge and interest of SMAN 3 Jakarta students in the Civil Engineering Engineer profession through the application of the PLAXIS application in construction planning. The method used was a demonstration of the use of the PLAXIS application and distributing questionnaires to students. The results of the introduction show that students show a significant increase in understanding of the Civil Engineering Engineer profession and an increased interest in the field of Civil Engineering. This is proven by the results of the questionnaire distributed to 25 student participants, showing that 64% of students were quite interested and 28% of students were interested in continuing to study the PLAXIS application. Meanwhile 54% of students are quite interested and 44% of students are interested in the profession of Civil Engineering Engineer.

Optimization of Wae Bobok based on community based tourism through green products and digitalization

2024-09-16T17:53:31+00:00

This activity aims to empower local communities in Wae Bobok Area through a community based tourism approach that integrates the concept of green products and digitalization. The method used in this activity is training and mentoring. The results of this activity show that the community based tourism approach by integrating the concept of green products and digitalization is able to empower local communities in the Wae Bobok Area significantly. Through mapping the potential of tourism and MSME products, it has succeeded in designing attractive tour packages by utilizing the uniqueness and beauty of nature and local culture. Assistance in packaging MSME products and green product innovation has encouraged the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism products. Assistance in creating virtual tours have succeeded in increasing the exposure of Wae Bobok tourist destinations and MSMEs. By using digital technology, this destination can be reached by a wider community. Waste management assistance using the TPS3R system has succeeded in improving the cleanliness and comfort of tourist destinations. By continuing to develop this program and involving all stakeholders, it is hoped that Wae Bobok can continue to develop sustainably.

Digital marketing support for tape products in Banjarsari Village, Malang Regency

2024-09-17T03:44:57+00:00

The community service activity aims to provide training and marketing assistance for tape craftsmen in Banjarsari Village, Ngajum District, Malang Regency. The stages of the activity are through preparation, training and assistance, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Training is provided with product marketing materials, namely direct marketing and digital marketing (online). The results of the activity show that the training and assistance carried out are able to open up broader marketing insights and show great digital marketing potential. The target partners are very active and cooperative during the assistance. Tape craftsmen can market their products through the online platform they are interested in. The result is that many products can be ordered online through various platforms, although not yet optimal.

Socialization of oral health and the potential use of habbatusauda for PKK cadres in Wirogunan Village

2024-09-17T07:34:05+00:00

PKK is a community-based organization that involves women's participation as cadres. The role of PKK cadres is to be at the forefront of addressing community issues, both general and health-related. Cadres are the spearhead of village community development. They are equipped with various trainings to enable them to disseminate knowledge to the community. The aim of this service activity is to provide education on oral health and the benefits of black seed (habbatussauda) to PKK cadres in Wirogunan, Kartasura, Sukoharjo. The method used is through direct lectures, discussions, consultations, and screenings. The results of this program show an improvement in the cadres' knowledge of oral health.

Socialization of mangrove planting among coastal communities: A collaborative approach for conservation and ecosystem sustainability

2024-10-13T16:07:57+00:00

Mangrove planting has been widely recognized as an effective strategy for coastal environmental conservation. However, the success of mangrove planting programs depends not only on technical aspects but also on the active participation and understanding of local communities. The community service method used in this study was socialization. The results of this program showed that 50% of participants were very satisfied, creating a sustainable relationship between coastal communities, the government, and Sriwijaya University in efforts to maintain mangrove sustainability for a better future. In addition, the planted mangrove trees are expected to become resistant to seawater abrasion and provide habitat for fauna that serve as a source of livelihood for local fishermen in the next 10 years.

Classroom action research training to develop professional educators for Muhammadiyah school teachers in Belitung

2024-10-13T16:56:10+00:00

Classroom Action Research (CAR) study serves as a crucial indicator for enhancing teacher professionalism. Despite its importance, the competency of teachers in conducting CAR remains relatively low. Various factors contribute to this, including a lack of structured guidance and the burden of administrative tasks. This training program for teachers in Muhammadiyah schools on Belitung Island aimed to improve teachers' professionalism, particularly in understanding and responding to classroom dynamics. The method employed a four-stage training process: planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Following mentoring, the training yielded positive results, with participants successfully developing CAR titles based on their classroom experiences and expressing satisfaction with the acquired knowledge of CAR writing concepts. Furthermore, a portion of the participants expressed a desire for continued training to further enhance their professional capabilities as teachers.

Oral health education and methods for detecting the replacement of deciduous teeth with permanent teeth

2024-10-15T15:44:58+00:00

Indonesian people's awareness of oral health is still relatively low, as evidenced by the number of people who seek dental treatment and check-ups only when experiencing dental problems. Based on this issue, promotive and preventive efforts are needed through oral health education. The oral health status of the people in Dusun Botokan shows that many people do not have their teeth and mouths checked. Therefore, the purpose of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and healthy behaviors of the people of Dusun Botokan regarding oral health. The method used is education as a promotive and preventive effort, as well as medical services as a curative effort. The success of the activity is seen from the short-term results in the form of an increase in pre-test and post-test scores by 12.74%. Thus, this activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge of tooth replacement detection and awareness of oral care in the community of Dusun Botokan.

Health lifestyle education through the 6-step handwashing and toothbrushing campaign

2024-10-15T16:36:57+00:00

Elementary school children, aged 6 to 11 years old, are a vulnerable group susceptible to health problems. This community service activity aimed to provide education and guidance on healthy lifestyles to students at SDN 1 Bataraguru, Palabusa Village, Lea-lea District, Baubau City. The program involved a socialization session on the six steps of proper handwashing and toothbrushing, followed by practical demonstrations. The results showed an improvement in students' understanding, knowledge, and application of the six steps of handwashing and toothbrushing, which is expected to reduce health problems among children.

Training on making supplementary feeding (PMT) from cow's milk and moringa leaves

2024-10-15T18:17:12+00:00

Chronic malnutrition leading to stunting remains a significant challenge in Indonesia. Supplemental feeding (PMT) based on cow's milk and moringa leaves holds potential to address this issue. This community service aimed to enhance community knowledge and skills in producing PMT from cow's milk and moringa leaves, which are rich in nutrients. The implementation methods included preparation, community socialization, theoretical and practical training, and follow-up monitoring and evaluation. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge and skills regarding nutrition and PMT production. Participants were able to produce various PMT products such as yogurt, biscuits, sempol, and nuggets, and demonstrated creative ideas in developing new product variations.

Education and training on proper breastfeeding practices for pregnant women: A stunting prevention effort in Pinedapa Village

2024-10-16T04:09:09+00:00

The breastfeeding rate in Indonesia is 15.3%. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Central Sulawesi in 2021 was 53.5% and in Poso Regency was 51.1%. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Pinedapa Village, Poso Coastal District in 2022 was 57%. One of the causes of low breastfeeding rates in Indonesia is the lack of knowledge among pregnant women, families, and the community about the importance of breastfeeding. The most common problem experienced by breastfeeding mothers is sore nipples. This condition usually occurs due to incorrect baby positioning during breastfeeding or incorrect breastfeeding techniques. The purpose of this activity was to improve the knowledge and skills of pregnant women and health cadres on the correct breastfeeding techniques to meet the nutritional needs of infants and thus prevent stunting. The methods used in this community service activity were lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. The results obtained from this activity were that the knowledge of pregnant women and posyandu cadres after the counseling increased to good (100%). The skills of pregnant women and cadres after the training increased from unskilled (0%) to skilled (100%).

The empowerment of posyandu cadres in promoting exclusive breastfeeding to prevent stunting in Sukajadi Subdistrict

2024-09-30T09:26:07+00:00

Stunting is a condition in infants and young children where height or length is significantly below what is considered normal for their age. Stunting in early childhood can lead to difficulties in achieving physical and cognitive development in the future. Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the effective strategies to reduce the prevalence of stunting. This community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of 30 posyandu cadres on exclusive breastfeeding. The results showed an improvement in the cadres' understanding of the material delivered, with the average knowledge score increasing from 59.16 before the training to 75.5 afterward. Similarly, the average skill score also increased from 38.66 before the practice to 69.1 after the practice session.

Efforts to enhance first timer voter participation in regional elections through the socialization of democracy and regional autonomy at MAN 02 Samarinda

2024-09-30T09:45:09+00:00

Head of regional elections are one of the mechanisms for creating a democratic system of government, especially at the regional level. Therefore, public participation is needed to support the implementation of regional elections so that it can produce the best leaders. Based on a CSIS survey, the 2024 general election was dominated by first-time voters aged 17-23 years. This community service activity was carried out as an effort to increase the participation of first-time voters in regional head elections in Samarinda City. The activity targeted 12th-grade students of MAN 2 Samarinda. Using the expository method, the material was delivered in verbal form and assessments were used to measure knowledge. The results of the community service showed an increase in students' understanding of democracy and regional autonomy by 87% at the post-test. This percentage is higher than the value at the pre-test, which was only 61%.

Enhancing nurses' knowledge in fulfilling spiritual needs in critical care patients

2024-09-30T10:08:04+00:00

A state of despair and helplessness often occurs in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit, impacting their psychological and spiritual well-being, especially in patients with decreased consciousness and those who are intubated. Several studies have highlighted the lack of knowledge among nurses in providing spiritual care to critically ill, intubated, and incapacitated patients. Nurses have reported difficulties in implementing spiritual care nursing and a lack of available information. The aim of this community service activity was to provide nurses with an understanding of spiritual care in nursing care for critically ill patients in order to optimize their knowledge, role, and abilities in caring for these patients. The community service activity was conducted using mentoring, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, and demonstrations facilitated by both the facilitators and participants, followed by monitoring and evaluation after the activity. The results of the community service activity showed a 33% increase in nurses' knowledge (from 62% to 95%) about meeting the spiritual needs of critically ill patients.

Improving maternal and infant health through acupressure

2024-09-30T11:59:06+00:00

A prevalent experience among pregnant women is discomfort. Acupressure, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), seeks to harmonize the body's energy flow through meridian points postulated to be interconnected with internal organs. This community outreach initiative sought to augment the capabilities of pregnant women and caregivers of infants/toddlers in self-acupressure and neonatal/infant acupressure within Lantojaya Village, Poso Pesisir District, Poso Regency. The methodology encompassed lectures, interactive question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and practical demonstrations. The outcomes revealed a discernible shift in participants' knowledge concerning acupressure principles and their proficiency in applying acupressure to specific part of body.

Enhancement of packaging quality and digital marketing management for SuleMu soy milk

2024-09-30T12:14:06+00:00

SuleMu is a soy milk product produced by KL LazisMu SMP Muhammadiyah 7 (SMP MUTU) Colomadu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java Province. Although SuleMu packaging has a label, it lacks nutritional information. Additionally, its marketing strategy is still traditional. Therefore, this community service aims to add nutritional information to SuleMu packaging and create a digital marketing platform. The implementation of this program began with coordination, nutritional analysis, packaging label redesign, digital marketing training, the creation of a SuleMu digital marketing platform, and evaluation. The results of the nutritional analysis of SuleMU per 100g were: protein (3.4g), fat (3.3g), sugar (5.1g), crude fiber (2.6g), and calcium (40mg). This data has been added to the new SuleMu label. For digital marketing training, the average pre-test scores for WhatsApp Business and Instagram materials were 72.57 and 73.14, respectively, while the average post-test scores were 87.43 and 81.43. SuleMu also now has digital marketing accounts on Instagram and WhatsApp Business.

Handwashing with soap training for elementary school children along the Martapura riverbank

2024-09-30T12:31:42+00:00

Handwashing with soap, when practiced correctly, is the simplest and most effective way to prevent the spread of fecal-oral and other diseases among children. One of the national elementary school health programs is handwashing with soap (CTPS). Therefore, the purpose of this community service activity is to improve the handwashing skills of elementary school children living near the Martapura River. The methods used were lectures with question-and-answer sessions, demonstrations, focus group discussions, and practice. The results of this activity showed an increase in understanding and skills related to CTPS, so that children know the benefits and procedures.

Digital promotion and branding of 'jukolat': A training program for jengkol sellers in Astambul District

2024-09-30T12:55:33+00:00

In the digital era, the utilization of digital promotional media is crucial for increasing sales. However, many micro-entrepreneurs, such as jengkol sellers, have not optimized its use. This community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of jengkol sellers in leveraging digital promotional media to boost their sales. The method involved providing training on entrepreneurship management, branding, and digital marketing, with a focus on utilizing social media and the Canva application. The evaluation results indicated a significant increase in participants' knowledge and positive attitudes, at 83% and 85%, respectively. This suggests that the training was effective in improving participants' ability to create attractive and effective promotional content, thus potentially increasing the sales of Jukolat products.

Enhancing financial awareness and taxation for Creative Space Community

2024-09-30T13:27:52+00:00

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been recognized as crucial components and dynamic driving forces for various economies. The Indonesian government has paid serious attention to the MSME sector. One of the strategies for developing MSMEs to upgrade is through increased access to financing. However, the serious attention from the Indonesian government has not been maximized by MSMEs because it is not balanced with the ability related to financial management and taxation. Creative Space is an MSME Community, most of whose members are start-up companies that still lack knowledge of finance and taxation. The purpose of this community service is to provide financial education and tax obligations for Creative Space members. The method used is by providing guidance in preparing financial statements and tax reports. The results of the implementation of this financial and tax education are that all members of Creative Space can prepare financial statements and report the tax obligations that must be fulfilled by MSMEs.