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Journal : Community Empowerment

Elderly healthy class: Health education program recognizing cardiorespiratory problems Alinda Nur Ramadhani; Dea Linia Romadhoni
Community Empowerment Vol 8 No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.7760

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The elderly experience a decrease in body systems, one of which is a decrease in the function of the cardiorespiratory system. There are three important things in the changes that occur in the aging process, namely the gradual increase in the size of the alveoli, the disintegration of the supporting structures of the lungs, and the weakening of respiratory muscles that occur in the aging process. The Elderly Healthy Class aims to develop, maintain and know the movements and functions of the body in the elderly, as well as the prevention of advanced disease in the elderly. The Elderly Healthy Class provides counseling on cases of cardiorespiratory, demonstration, exercises and checkup for the elderly. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in the knowledge of the elderly after attending the Elderly Healthy Class.
Preventive education on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in junior high school students at Surakarta Alinda Nur Ramadhani; Dea Linia Romadhoni
Community Empowerment Vol 9 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.10478

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a structural disorder of the vertebrae characterized by vertebral curvature exceeding 10°, commonly identified in children aged 10-18 years. Several contributing factors for AIS include genetic factors, abnormalities in connective tissue and skeletal muscles, biomechanical factors, and the use of school bags with associated weight. The primary issue identified from the preliminary study is the relatively high AIS rate, reaching 10.2%, with no previous preventive education programs implemented for students. The targeted participants for this program are students from Muhammadiyah Middle School 5 and Muhammadiyah Middle School 7 in Surakarta. The team conducted AIS prevention health education sessions in April-May 2023 for students aged 12-15 years. The educational activities involved the use of informative materials such as pocket books and videos, covering topics like the definition of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, physical examination methods for AIS, and preventive measures through posture correction exercises and the proper use of school bags.Results from the influence test, employing the Paired Sample T-Test, indicate a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.023. This implies a significant difference in the average knowledge level before and after receiving education on AIS prevention.