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Mery Kana
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Physics Public Health

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Empowerment of health cadres in early detection and family-based stunting prevention Fitri Anita; Mery Kana; Evi Nurmaisa Biduri
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Edukasi Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Volume 2 Number 3 Oktober 2025
Publisher : Edukasi Ilmiah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/jpmei.v2i3.127

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Stunting remains a significant public health issue that affects children’s growth and development, with long-term consequences for cognitive capacity, productivity, and overall quality of life. One effective strategy to overcome this issue is through the empowerment of health cadres as the frontline in early detection and family-based prevention efforts. This community service program aims to enhance the role and capacity of health cadres in identifying risk factors, conducting routine monitoring, and implementing preventive measures to address stunting within families. The method applied includes training, mentoring, and participatory workshops, focusing on knowledge improvement and practical skills related to nutrition, growth monitoring, and family education. Health cadres are also equipped with communication skills to enhance awareness and behavior change among parents, thereby fostering a supportive environment for children’s optimal growth. The results show increased knowledge and confidence of cadres in identifying early signs of stunting, as well as improved community participation in monitoring children’s nutritional status. Furthermore, family engagement in preventive practices, such as providing a balanced diet and maintaining hygiene, demonstrated a significant enhancement. This initiative demonstrates that empowering health cadres not only enhances early detection but also promotes sustainable, family-based stunting prevention. Therefore, community-based health empowerment is a strategic approach that can contribute substantially to reducing stunting prevalence and improving child health outcomes in the long term.
Effect of health campaigns through social media on changes in diabetes mellitus prevention behavior in young adults Mery Kana; Fitri Anita
Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/junedik.v4i2.463

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an increasingly prevalent non-communicable disease among young adults, driven by unhealthy lifestyles, physical inactivity, and poor dietary habits. Social media has emerged as a widely accessible platform for health promotion, offering opportunities to disseminate preventive health information and encourage healthy behavior. This study aimed to examine the effect of health campaigns delivered via social media on diabetes prevention behaviour among young adults. Research Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Makassar, Indonesia, between January and March 2026. A total of 176 young adults aged 18–35 years were recruited using stratified random sampling. Data were collected via a validated online questionnaire assessing exposure to social media health campaigns and diabetes prevention behaviours. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression were performed using SPSS version 29.0, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 24.8 ± 4.3 years, and 58.0% were female. Exposure to social media health campaigns was positively correlated with diabetes prevention behavior (r = 0.542, p < 0.001). Multivariable linear regression showed that social media campaign exposure was the strongest predictor of diabetes prevention behavior (β = 0.468, 95% CI: 0.321–0.615, p < 0.001), followed by education level (β = 0.183, p = 0.006), daily social media use (β = 0.142, p = 0.024), and family history of diabetes (β = 0.116, p = 0.038). The final model explained 41.8% of the variance in preventive behavior (Adjusted R² = 0.418). Conclusion: Social media health campaigns are significantly associated with improved diabetes-prevention behaviours among young adults. Integrating evidence-based digital health communication into diabetes prevention programs may strengthen public health efforts to reduce future disease burden and promote healthier lifestyles among younger populations
Co-Authors Evi Nurmaisa Biduri Fitri Anita