Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Penyuluhan Cerdas Mandiri Gunakan Obat Untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Swamedikasi Aman dila wahyu utami; Khotimatul Khusna; Risma Sakti Pambudi; Rosliana Patandung; Abyasa Fajari Subiyanto
JURNAL PENGABDIAN TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Teknologi Tepat Guna (TTG)
Publisher : Universitas Sahid Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47942/jpttg.v7i2.2267

Abstract

Swamedikasi merupakan praktik penggunaan obat secara mandiri untuk mengatasi keluhan ringan, namun seringkali tidak disertai pemahaman yang memadai. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai swamedikasi yang rasional melalui intervensi edukatif. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyuluhan, demonstrasi, dan diskusi interaktif pada 42 peserta dengan desain pre-test dan post-test. Data dianalisis menggunakan Microsoft Excel dan SPSS dengan uji Paired Samples T-Test. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata nilai dari 63,75 menjadi 79,58. Uji statistik menunjukkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,002 (p < 0,05), yang berarti terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi yang diberikan efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat terkait swamedikasi. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat mendukung praktik penggunaan obat yang aman dan rasional di masyarakat.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Masyarakat Mengenai Kesehatan Kulit: Panduan Pemilihan Terapi yang Tepat untuk Mengatasi Alergi dan Jerawat Rita Septiana; Mohamad Azizul Ghofur Fajar; Desti Anggi Safitri; Helena Oktavina Awap; Abyasa Fajari Subiyanto; Agus Satriawan; Jihan Nabila Riandita; Chintya Rahma Ardistafani
Kegiatan Positif : Jurnal Hasil Karya Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Juni : Kegiatan Positif : Jurnal Hasil Karya Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Manajemen Kewirausahaan dan Bisnis Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/kegiatanpositif.v4i2.2575

Abstract

Skin health disorders such as acne and allergies were often considered minor issues, yet they had serious psychological impacts and could affect the sufferers' quality of life. This community service activity aimed to increase public understanding and awareness in choosing the right and safe therapies to overcome acne and skin allergies. The method used was a combination of two-way persuasive micro-education (2–3 minutes duration) and the distribution of information media in the form of leaflets. The activity was conducted in the open public space of the Car Free Day (CFD) area in Surakarta City, involving 41 visitors from various professional backgrounds as active participants. The results of the activity showed positive responses and high enthusiasm from the participants during the interactive discussion session. It was concluded that handling these skin problems required a comprehensive approach that integrated self-management, healthy lifestyle changes, and medication interventions. Through this education, participants gained an increased understanding of the limits of using over-the-counter medications for acne (such as free benzoyl peroxide) and allergy medications (first and second-generation antihistamines), as well as the importance of using doctor's prescriptions for prescription-only drug categories (such as retinoids, topical antibiotics, and corticosteroid combinations) to avoid the risk of side effects and drug resistance. This activity successfully encouraged changes in public behavior to become more cautious, selective, and wise in choosing therapies to maintain skin health.