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Penyuluhan Hipertensi dan Pemanfaatan Lahan Tanaman Pegagan (Centella asiatica) dan Kunyit (Curcuma longa) sebagai Teh Herbal dalam Pengendalian Hipertensi Sumadewi, Komang Trisna; Evayanti, Luh Gede; Witari, Ni Putu Diah
Paradharma: Jurnal Aplikasi IPTEK Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): Paradharma: Jurnal Aplikasi IPTEK
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Dhyana Pura – Bali

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ABSTRAKHipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang menjadi ancaman kesehatan masyarakat karena berpotensi memicu komplikasi seperti serangan jantung, stroke, gagal ginjal bahkan kematian. Kebanyakan orang yang menderita hipertensi tidak menyadari penyakitnya, sehingga hipertensi sering disebut sebagai silent killer. Lansia merupakan kelompok umur yang paling rentan menderita hipertensi. Pengendalian hipertensi seringkali menghadapi masalah seperti rendahnya kepatuhan penderita hipertensi untuk melakukan pengobatan rutin serta gaya hidup yang tidak sehat. Dewasa ini ada banyak penelitian yang mengarah ke pemanfaatan bahan alam untuk tambahan terapi dalam mengendalikan tekanan darah, seperti pegagan (Centella asiatica) dan kunyit (Curcuma longa). Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra terkait pengendalian hipertensi, sekaligus meningkatkan keterampilan mitra dalam memanfaatkan lahan dan mengolah bahan alami untuk mengendalikan hipertensi. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pendidikan kesehatan melalui focus group discussion, penyuluhan, dialog interaktif, dan pelatihan kepada kader lansia serta lansia di Posbindu Lansia Banjar Batur. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan mitra serta keterampilan dalam memelihara dan mengolah tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA). Pemberdayaan mitra diharapkan dapat meningkatkan peran serta masyarakat dan kesadaran masyarakat dalam usaha pengendalian angka kejadian hipertensi. Sangat penting menggalakkan pemberdayaan masyarakat sebagai kader pemantau dalam mengendalikan hipertensi serta menyebarkan informasi mengenai hipertensi serta pemanfaatan TOGA untuk menurunkan prevalensi hipertensi.Kata kunci: hipertensi, Lansia, Posbindu, TOGAABSTRACTHypertension is one of the non-contagious diseases that pose a threat to public health because it has the potential to trigger complications such as heart attack, strokes, kidney failure, and even death. Most people who suffer from hypertension are unaware of the disease, therefore hypertension is often referred to as the "silent killer". The elderly is the age group most susceptible to hypertension. Hypertension control and treatment often face challenges, including the low compliance of hypertensive patients to take medication regularly as well as an unhealthy lifestyle. Currently, there are many studies that lead to the use of medicinal plants for additional therapy in blood pressure control, such as Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). The purpose of this community service is to improve participants’ knowledge of controlling hypertension as well as their skills in using medicinal plants to control hypertension. The methods used included health education through FGD, counseling, interactive dialogue, and training for elderly and elderly cadres at Banjar Batur Posbindu. The results showed that participants' knowledge of hypertension and skills in maintaining and processing medicinal plants have improved. The empowerment is expected to increase community participation and public awareness to reduce the prevalence of hypertension. It isvery important to promote community empowerment in hypertension control and disseminateinformation about hypertension as well as the use of medicinal plants.Keywords: hypertension, elderly, integrated service post, medicinal plants
INNOVATION IN STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS MENINGITIS DIAGNOSTICS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS Sumadewi, Komang Trisna; Harkitasari, Saktivi; Astini, Dewa Ayu Agung Alit Suka; Evayanti, Luh Gede
Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan Vol 9 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Trisakti

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Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a significant zoonotic pathogen that can cause severe infections in humans, primarily manifesting as meningitis, septicemia, and endocarditis. This review focuses on the pathophysiology of S. suis meningitis, emphasizing the bacterium's mechanisms for crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and eliciting a robust inflammatory response. The review highlights the virulence factors, including collagenase-like protease and capsular polysaccharides, that facilitate the pathogen's evasion of the immune system and contribute to the severity of the disease. Notably, the prevalence of S. suis infections remains a critical public health concern, particularly in regions with high pig consumption, where occupational exposure increases the risk of human disease. The manuscript also evaluates current diagnostic techniques, comparing traditional methods, such as cerebrospinal fluid culture, with advanced molecular diagnostics, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and next-generation sequencing (NGS). These newer methods demonstrate enhanced sensitivity and specificity, crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis. Furthermore, emerging innovations in diagnostic technology, including point-of-care testing and biosensors, hold promise for rapid identification of S. suis, potentially mitigating morbidity associated with the disease. This comprehensive review highlights the urgent need for enhanced diagnostic capabilities and public health strategies to reduce the burden of S. suis meningitis, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to improve disease prevention and management.