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Journal : Help: Journal of Community Service

Strengthening Posyandu Cadres’ Capacity in Close Contact Tracing for Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Pamolokan Health Center Hannan, Mujib; Permatasari, Dian; Suprayitno, Emdat
Help: Journal of Community Service Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : PT Agung Media Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/hjcs.v2i3.231

Abstract

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) remains the infectious disease with the highest mortality rate in Sumenep Regency, while the discovery of new cases at Pamolokan Health Center in 2025 reached only 52.6% of the national target of 90%. One key factor is the limited capacity of Posyandu cadres, who serve as the frontline in community-based health services, particularly in conducting close contact tracing. Strengthening their competence is essential to improve early TB case detection and reduce household transmission. This community service program applied a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach consisting of preparation, training, field mentoring, and evaluation. Twenty-five Posyandu cadres participated in interactive lectures, group discussions, case-based simulations, and on-the-job mentoring. Knowledge improvement was measured using pre-tests and post-tests, while skills were assessed through direct observation checklists during simulated and real field visits. The program significantly increased cadres’ knowledge, with average scores rising from 55.6% (pre-test) to 86.4% (post-test). The greatest improvement occurred in understanding close contact criteria (45%) and reporting procedures (40%). Skills also improved, with 92% of cadres demonstrating confident and structured communication during field visits and 88% successfully completing contact tracing forms accurately. Over three weeks of mentoring, cadres identified 42 close contacts from 15 TB patient households, with 38 (90.5%) agreeing to undergo examination at the health center. The combination of interactive training and on-the-job mentoring proved effective in strengthening cadres’ knowledge and practical abilities. Their social proximity to families helped reduce stigma-related barriers and improved cooperation during home visits. This approach also promoted sustainability, as cadres gained confidence to continue tracing activities with minimal supervision. 
Co-Authors Abd Wahid Abd Wahid Abd Wahid Abdul Muhith Abdul Muhith Abdul Muhith Muhith Akhmad Feri Fatoni Akhmad Feri Fatoni Alfi Laila Alvin Julian Andre Young Angeline Rivia Simanjuntak Apriyani Puji Hastuti Ari Christy Mulyono Chindy, Leviana Dea Chindy, Leviana Dea Citra Astri Aqnata Cory Nelia Damayanti Cory Nelia Damayanti Cory Nelia Damayanti da Costa Fernandes, Angelina Dewa Ayu Liona Dewi Dian Ika Puspitasari Dian Permatasari Dian Permatasari Dwi Helynarti S Ebit Abidillah Eka Meiri Kurniyati Eka Puspitasari, Dian Eko Mulyadi Elyk Dwi Mumpuningtias Emdat Suprayitno Emdat Suprayitno Emdat Suprayitno Emdat Suprayitno Erly Wahyuni Erlyn Wahyuni Eva Nurhidayati FX Himawan Jong Henry Ricardo Handoyo Hesti Yuliyana Irene Lingkan Parengkuan Ismawati S S Iva Gamar Dian Pratiwi Jeni Moudy Pujianti Lantin Sulistiyorini, Lantin Laura Wihanto Lutfi K M Himawan S Manuel da Silva, Adão Maria Fernandes Amaral, Manuela Marion Florentia Mayank Nirmala Sandi Mayank Nirmala Sandi Muhammad Rochman Muhammad Rochman, Muhammad Nailiy Huzaimah Nailiy Huzaimah Nailiy Huzaimah Nelia, Cory Nelyta Oktavianisya Nelyta Oktavianisya Niluh Suwasanti Nita Kurniawati Nur Aini Fahmiah Nurul Mawaddah Prameswari, Hellen Nindya Prestasianita Putri Rabbaniyah Hariyati Hidayah Ratna Indriyani Rochim, Nur Laily Rohmaningsih, Ida Sandu Siyoto Sianty Dewi Silvia Ratna Sari Dewi Sincihu, Yudhiakuari Soares, Domingos Sri Sumarni Steven Su'udiyah Su'udiyah Su'udiyah Su'udiyah Sugesti Aliftitah Suraying, Suraying Suudiyah, Suudiyah Syaifurrahman Hidayat Tatik Sutarti Tatik Sutarti tiyah, khomariyatul kip Ummi Afifah Wijayanti, Agnes Erida Yulia Wardita Yulia Wardita Zakiyah Yasin