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Effect of home care visits on the quality of life of the elderly with hypertension in the health center area Hijrah, Hijrah; Syamsi Norma Lalla, Nur
Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan
Publisher : Edukasi Ilmiah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/junedik.v3i3.148

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Introduction: Hypertension is a major public health concern among the elderly, contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life. Home care visits represent a community-based approach to enhance disease management, promote treatment adherence, and improve well-being among older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of home care visits on the quality of life (QoL) of elderly individuals with hypertension in a primary health center area. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre–post design with a control group was conducted involving 100 elderly participants diagnosed with hypertension. The intervention group received structured home care visits conducted by community nurses over a period of eight weeks, focusing on health education, medication adherence, diet modification, blood pressure monitoring, and lifestyle counseling. The control group received standard outpatient care. Quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument, and blood pressure measurements were recorded at baseline and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANCOVA to compare changes between groups. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in the mean QoL score of the intervention group (from 56.3 ± 7.5 to 68.7 ± 6.8; p < 0.001), particularly in the physical and psychological domains. Mean systolic blood pressure decreased by 11.4 mmHg and diastolic by 6.8 mmHg (p < 0.05). No significant change was observed in the control group. Conclusion: Regular home care visits effectively enhance the quality of life and blood pressure control among elderly patients with hypertension. Integrating home-based nursing interventions within primary health services can promote holistic, continuous care and support aging-in-place initiatives.
PEACE GENERATION: Education to Create Peace and Tolerance for Junior High School Students at Unismuh Makassar hafid, hilda; Hijrah, Hijrah
Abdi Masyarakat Vol 7, No 2 (2025): Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Mandala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/abdi.v7i2.9719

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Indonesia's diversity in ethnicity, race, religion, language, and values often leads to conflict. Social tensions rooted in group-based violence that sporadically erupt in various regions of the country highlight the fragility of the sense of unity within the Indonesian nation-state. This diversity, if well-managed, can be a blessing. However, if neglected, it can become the seed of disaster. Peace Generation Camp is an activity carried out with students of SMP Unismuh Makassar. It is one of the efforts aimed at instilling tolerance, celebrating differences, and encouraging critical thinking. The program is structured around four core themes delivered in separate sessions: God, Why Am I Different?, Blessings in Diversity, Effective Communication and Practicing Peace in Daily Life. The implementation of the program is supported by a team of student volunteers from Unismuh who serve as facilitators in group discussions and games. Through this program, students are expected to learn how to appreciate differences and become more open to diversity within their school and broader social environment.
INDOOR DAN OUTDOOR TRAINING BAGI PEMANDU WISATA DI PANTAI BIRA KABUPATEN BULUKUMBA Hijrah, Hijrah; Saiful, Saiful; Astrianto Setiadi, Muhammad; Asrini Bakri, Rina
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 5, No 9 (2022): Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v5i9.%p

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Berdasarkan data statistik Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan (BPS Sul-Sel 2019) menyatakan bahwa data yang dikumpulkan untuk menginventarisir jumlah wisatawan mancanegara yang masuk dan melewati bandar udara Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar tercatat sebanyak 1.478 pada periode januari–juli 2019. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa jumlah wisatawan mancanegara yang berkunjung ke Sulawesi Selatan sangat tinggi peminat. Potensi objek wisata yang berada di Sulawesi Selatan sangat menjanjikan income daerah dan pemberdayaan penyerapan tenaga kerja untuk penduduk lokal. Kabupaten Bulukumba merupakan salah satu Kabupaten yang memiliki potensi kunjungan daerah wisata terbesar di Sulawesi Selatan. Dengan adanya objek wisata pantai Bira yang berpasir putih memiliki daya Tarik tersendiri untuk wisatawan mancanegara. Peran sumber daya manusia sangat penting terhadap pengembangan sektor pariwisata untuk mengstimulus masuknya lebih banyak wisatawan mancanegara dan investor. Pantai Bira sebagai objek wisata Pantai terpopuler di Sulawesi Selatan menjadi opsi nomor satu kunjungan oleh wisatawan mancanegara sehingga menjadi tantangan tersendiri untuk para pramuwisata muda di daerah tersebut untuk memperbaiki sektor pelayanan publik dengan menguasai Bahasa Inggris sebagai alat komunikasi dengan wisatawan mancanegara. Dengan rendahnya kemampuan penguasaan Bahasa Inggris oleh para Pramuwisata muda yang hanya dominan memandu pengunjung domestik maka perlu perbaikan dan pengembangan diri pada kemampuan Bahasa Inggris karena tamu mancanegara akan membutuhkan tenaga pemandu wisata muda utamanya saat melakukan snorkeling, diving, ke pulau-pulau di sekitar pantai bira. Luaran kegiatan PKM ini adalah terbangunya rasa percaya diri para paramuwisata muda dan keterampilan berbahasa Inggris menjadi lebih baik sehingga termotivasi untuk rajin berlatih menggunakan buku saku khusus pramuwisata muda dengan metode pattern practice dan pair practice conversation keduanya di pelatihan indoor dn outdoor.