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Journal : International Journal of Community Service (IJCS)

Covid 19 Prevention Education to Pregnant Mothers In The Sub-District of Medan Sunggal, Medan City in 2o22 Willhelmina Wahara
IJCS: International Journal of Community Service Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): IJCS: International Journal of Community Service
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (826.331 KB) | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v1i1.123

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Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that cause diseases ranging from mild to severe symptoms and can even cause death. Pregnant women are one of the groups vulnerable to being exposed to the coronavirus which will endanger the health of the mother and the fetus she is carrying. One way to prevent transmission to pregnant women is to wash your hands frequently with soap or a hand-sanitizer for 20 seconds, wear a mask when leaving the house and practice the correct etiquette of coughing and sneezing. The area around Sunggal Village is a coronavirus red zone in Medan City. the purpose of this service is to increase knowledge about how to prevent coronavirus in pregnant women in Sunggal village, Medan City. The method used in this service is to provide health education through a leaflet that is distributed directly to the target audience of 40 pregnant women affected by the coronavirus. The results of the evaluation show that there is an increase in the knowledge of the target audience about how to wash hands and use masks correctly from less knowledge (21%), moderate (65%), good (24%) to moderate knowledge (15%) and good (85%). This activity will improve hygiene and healthy living habits that can help prevent Coronavirus transmission to pregnant women so that it will reduce morbidity and mortality rates for mothers and fetuses.
The Benefits of Tamarillo Fruit for Increasing Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women in the First Trimester as Local Wisdom in 2025 Wahara, Willhelmina; br. Tampubolon , Emelia Apriani; Hasanah S, Dwi Ris; Sipahutar, Dosma Rointan; Sitorus, Elisabeth Fransiska
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i2.1767

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Anemia in pregnant women is a health problem that can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as impaired fetal development. One non-pharmacological method to increase hemoglobin (Hb) levels is to consume natural ingredients rich in iron and vitamin C, such as tamarillo fruit. Objective: This study aims to determine the benefits of consuming tamarillo fruit on increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester at the Hanna Kasih Clinic in Medan in 2025. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach . The study sample consisted of 15 pregnant women in their second trimester who met the inclusion criteria. Respondents were given 200 ml of tamarillo juice per day for 30 days. Hb levels were measured before and after the intervention using a digital hemoglobinometer. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test to determine the difference in mean Hb levels before and after treatment. Results: The results of the Community Activity Implementation showed an increase in Hb levels from 10.2 g/dl to 11-11.8 g/dl after administering tamarillo juice. Statistical tests showed a p -value <0.05, which means there was a significant difference between Hb levels before and after the intervention. Conclusion: Consuming tamarillo juice significantly increases hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester. The iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants in tamarillo play a role in aiding iron absorption and hemoglobin formation. Tamarillo fruit can be a natural alternative to prevent anemia in pregnant women.