Susiana Nugraha
Program Studi Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Respati Indonesia Center for Family and Aging Studies (CeFAS) URINDO

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Edukasi Perawatan Diri sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kemandirian Lansia pada Peserta Sekolah Lansia Indonesia Ramah Lansia Jawa Barat (IRL Jabar) Citra Cahyarini; Susiana Nugraha; Tri Suratmi; Laila Ulfa; Yuna Trisuci Aprillia
Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan untuk Masyarakat Vol 4, No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan Untuk Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Respati Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52643/jppkm.v4i1.9048

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Background: The increasing older adult population in Indonesia has been accompanied by a higher prevalence of health problems affecting independence. One common issue is inadequate self-care practices, particularly in maintaining skin health, personal hygiene, and daily living activities. Poor self-care may increase the risk of health problems, reduce quality of life, and accelerate dependency. Community-based elderly schools provide an appropriate setting to improve knowledge and practical skills through continuous health education. Objective: This community service program aimed to improve older adults' knowledge and self-care skills to enhance independence among participants of the Indonesia Ramah Lansia Elderly School, West Java. Methods: The program employed a participatory health promotion approach through interactive lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and practical self-care sessions. Educational materials covered self-care concepts, skin health maintenance, appropriate moisturizer use, and simple daily skin care practices. Knowledge was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires, while practical skills were assessed through direct observation. Results: Participants actively engaged in all educational activities and successfully demonstrated the recommended self-care practices. The program improved participants' knowledge and practical skills related to skin care, moisturizer application, and xerosis prevention. Participants also showed greater motivation to independently perform self-care activities in their daily lives. Conclusion: Community-based self-care education is an effective health promotion strategy to improve knowledge, practical skills, and independence among older adults. Sustainable educational programs through elderly schools are recommended to support healthy ageing and improve quality of life.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Lansia tentang Nutrisi Seimbang dan Kesehatan Kulit dalam Mendukung Healthy Ageing pada Lansia di Indonesia Ramah Lansia Jawa Barat (IRL Jabar) Susiana Nugraha; Laila Ulfa; Yuna Trisuci Aprillia; Citra Cahyarini; Gita Trikartika; Siyamto Siyamto; Yayu Damayanti; Virda Rahmatunnisa; Novia Kurniyanti; Lenny Nuraeny; Ernita Rosyianti Dewi; Maira Astari; Nurwahyuni Nurwahyuni; Khaerul Anwar
Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (Pamas) Vol 10, No 3 (2026): Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PAMAS)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM Universitas Respati Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52643/pamas.v10i3.9047

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Background: Aging is associated with physiological changes that affect nutritional status and skin health, resulting in reduced quality of life among older adults. Aging skin becomes thinner, drier, and more susceptible to irritation and infection due to decreased barrier function. Inadequate nutritional intake further accelerates skin aging and increases the risk of health problems. Health education is an effective health promotion strategy to improve older adults' knowledge regarding nutrition and skin care. Objective: This community service program aimed to improve older adults' knowledge regarding nutrition and skin health through participatory health education. Methods: The program was conducted at Indonesia Ramah Lansia (IRL), Bandung City, using interactive lectures, group discussions, PowerPoint presentations, printed leaflets, and pre-test–post-test evaluation. A total of 48 older adults participated, while knowledge improvement was analyzed among 22 participants who completed both assessments. Participant satisfaction with the educational program was also evaluated. Results: The mean knowledge score significantly increased from 3.59 before the intervention to 4.91 after the education session (p=0.001). All participants reported gaining new knowledge (100%). Furthermore, 95.5% considered the topic highly relevant, 90.9% agreed that the materials matched their needs, and 81.8% stated that the educational materials were easy to understand