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Edukasi pencegahan demensia melalui pemberdayaan potensi lokal dan deteksi fungsi kognitif pada masyarakat di wilayah pesisir Pantai Sekotong Tengah Saputri, Legis Ocktaviana; Harahap, Herpan Syafii; Permatasari, Lina; Suryani, Dini; Prayitno, Oktavianus; Panjaitan, Melisa Parida Djayanti; Wardi, Baiq Prita Riantiani; Ariuso, Al Hafiz; Afwa', Rafi Abdika
INDRA: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/indra.v7i1.625

Abstract

Dementia is a leading cause of disability among older adults, with substantial socioeconomic impacts. To date, no curative therapy for dementia exists; therefore, preventive strategies are essential to reduce its incidence. This activity aimed to improve the Sekotong Tengah coastal community's knowledge of dementia prevention strategies, with the expectation of fostering community empowerment to enhance individual and group health independently. The program included educational sessions on utilizing local resources, particularly fish and mangrove leaves, as well as brain exercises to reduce the risk of dementia. Cognitive function assessments were conducted to determine participants' cognitive status as a reference for early detection of dementia risk. A total of 26 middle-aged to older adults (mean age: 49 years), both male and female, participated in the activity from beginning to end. Among the participants, 23% were identified as having hypertension, and 64% exhibited global cognitive impairment. Participants' understanding was evaluated through a quiz, with 100% correct responses recorded. The Sekotong Tengah community demonstrates sociodemographic factors associated with cognitive decline, which is a key indicator of dementia. Educational interventions on dementia prevention strategies, including the utilization of abundant local natural resources and the promotion of brain exercises, were shown to enhance community knowledge. However, further efforts are required to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of such programs in raising community awareness and facilitating independent and continuous knowledge transfer through the empowerment of community health cadres.
Co-Authors Abdul Rohman Aditya Astarika, Yolanda Afriza Faishal, Imam Afwa', Rafi Abdika Agrijanti, Agrijanti Aini, Dinatul Alfian G. M, Aji Ali, Baiq Aulia Alya, Ainun Amalia, Marshanda Fitri Anandia Intan Maulidya, Selvira Ananta, Muhammad Naufal Farras Anindiya, Naya Wahyu Annas, Zulfiana Fitrianingrum Ari Khusuma Ariuso, Al Hafiz Attaya, Kalisa Aulia Rahmah, Diyani Azariani, Wiwin Budastra, Cintya Bulkaini (Bulkaini) Bulkis, Nanda Cintya Ganes Budastra, Wayan Deccati, Rizqa Fersiyana Dewi, Lale Budi Kusuma Dini Suryani, Dini Djoko Kisworo Enny Yuliani Farhaini, Azizatul Farobbi, Muhammad Iqbal Fatihatussir, Layla Febrianingsih, Karlina Dwi Fersiyana Deccati, Rizqa Fitriani, Risma Guban Juniarza, A'yuni Hafizah, Gina Tasya Rizka Hafizah, Qori'atul Hajrin, Wahida Haryanto, Wahyu Hayyatun Nufus, Fadirah Herpan Syafii Harahap Hidayati, Agriana Rosmalina Ichsan Ichsan Isnaini, Nisa Istiqamah, Juhratul Junaida, Alfini Juniarza, A'yuni Guban Kabir, Mila Mayanti Lisnasari, Baiq Risky Wahyu M. Rifqi Azami S, Lalu Maesarah, Siti Magfira Nurmalasanti, Nadia Maulidya, Selvira Maulidya, Selvira Anandia Intan Maziya, Raehanul Muchlishah, Neneng Rachmalia Izzatul Mukhlishah, Neneng Rachmalia Izzatul Muliasari, Handa Mustika, Mitha Juliana Ni Made Amelia Ratnata Dewi Ningrum, Linda Tuanida Nirmala, Annisa Rizka Nisa Isneni Hanifa Ocktaviana Saputri, Legis Oktavianus Prayitno, Oktavianus Panjaitan, Melisa Parida Djayanti Patya Putri, Hudaynu Perdana Priya Haresmita, Perdana Priya Pradani, Missya Putri Kurnia Priya Haresmita, Perdana Purnomo, Indra Putra, Bayu Karunia Putri, Fawwaz Aqila Putri, Hudaynu Patya Rachmalia Izzatul Mukhlishah, Neneng Rahmayanti, Wulan Desi Razkianita, Haulya Rizqullah, Rifqi Rosida, Naela Rosyidi, A. Sammanta, Rahula Vijja Saputra, Yoga Dwi Sasvania, Anisa Sugeng Riyanto Sulthanah Ahmad, Dzakiyyah Susi Rahayu Sutanti, Baiq Novia Rahmadita Tasya Kamila, Afifah Tunggal Arya Rezky, Noval Ulya, Tuhfatul Ussarwan, M Ihya Wardani, Arief Kusuma Wardani, Ray Haerul Wardi, Baiq Prita Riantiani Zaneta, Nabila Destia Zanuba, Anisa