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Level of Knowledge about Hypertension in Cilayung Village District Jatinangor, Sumedang Qisthi, Dian; Wiwaha, Guswan; Martakusumah, Abdul Hadi; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2015)
Publisher : Althea Medical Journal

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  Background: Hypertension known as a silent killer because it is often asymptomatic and causes target organ damage. Prevention of hypertension and its complications are pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy, making holistic knowledge of hypertension is paramount to establish good behavior. This is needed by hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals. Therefore, the study was conducted to identify any knowledge level differences between hypertensive and non-hypertensive groups. Methods: Respondents were 116 Cilayung residents equally divided in hypertensive and non-hypertensive groups. Respondent’s blood pressure was measured and they completed questionnaires during October 2012. This is an observational analytic cross-sectional study with chi-square test.Results: The respondents’ characteristics in both groups dominated by females, aged 50-59 years, housewives, with elementary school background. Most respondents in both groups had sufficient knowledge about hypertension in general, but for knowledge about risk factors, treatment, and complications were still not enough. The result of the chi-square test was not significant with P=0.676. It was due to distributed health promotion and non-matched respondents’age.Conclusion: There is no difference in level of knowledge about hypertension between both groups in Cilayung.Keywords: Differences, hypertension, level of knowledge DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n1.449 
PELATIHAN BANTUAN HIDUP DASAR DAN RESUSITASI JANTUNG PARU, SERTA BAKTI SOSIAL KESEHATAN BERSAMA PAPDI MALUKU DI DESA WAHAI, SERAM UTARA Kusadhiani, Indrawanti; Rahawarin, Halidah; Irwan, Irwan; Hataul, Is Asmaul Haq; Qisthi, Dian; Pattinasarany, Joane Christy Agavera; Ridy, Rizal Kurniawan; Marahena, Dhea Ananda; Akas, Ignasius Dede Setyo
BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 6 No 2 (2025): BAKIRA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Universitas Pattimura

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This community engagement program was designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of residents in Wahai Village, North Seram, in responding to medical emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest, choking, and loss of consciousness. The primary focus was on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), as timely intervention is widely recognized to improve survival outcomes before professional medical assistance becomes available. The program was implemented through structured health education, demonstrations, guided hands-on practice, and case-based simulations to ensure comprehensibility and applicability for the general community. In addition to the training, a social service initiative was conducted, providing free medical care including general health examinations, specialist consultations, and distribution of essential medications. The activity was delivered by a multidisciplinary health team comprising general practitioners, specialists, and medical students, in collaboration with the Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) Maluku. The outcomes demonstrated strong community participation, enhanced first aid competence, and improved communication between healthcare providers and the community. This program is expected to foster greater community preparedness in emergencies and reinforce their role in preventive and promotive health efforts.