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PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI DAN PENYAKIT MENULAR SEKSUAL PADA SISWA/I SMA NEGERI 5 KOTA JAMBI Lipinwati Lipinwati; Maria Estela Karolina; Resty Hardianty Lestari
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 1 No. 2 (2018): MEDIC: Medical Dedication
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ABSTRAK Pendahuluan : seksualitas merupakan sesuatu yang berkaitan dengan reproduksi serta semua aspek yang berkaitan dari sisi fisik, biologis, psikis serta sosial yang berhubungan dengan proses reproduksi pada manusia. Masa remaja adalah masa dimana seorang individu mengalami peralihan dari masa kanak- kanak ke masa dewasa disertai dengan perubahan baik fisik, psikis maupun perilaku secara radikal, sehingga remaja mulai bertanya-tanya mengenai berbagai fenomena yang terjadi di lingkungan sekitarnya sebagai dasar bagi pembentukan nilai diri mereka. Metode : kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode penyuluhan, yaitu dengan memberikan edukasi secara langsung pada Siswa dan Siswi SMA Negeri 5 Kota Jambi mengenai materi Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja dan Infeksi Menular Seksual Hasil : Berdasarkan analisis data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan setelah diberikan penyuluhan tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi dan Penyakit Menular Seksual pada Siswa/I SMA Negeri 5 Kota Jambi. Kesimpulan : Penyuluhan kesehatan adalah salah satu bentuk promosi kesehatan yang sederhana dan dapat mencakup sasaran yang luas. Dari hasil penyuluhan tentang Pengetahuan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja dan Penyakit Infeksi Menular Seksual yang telah dilakukan, dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa terdapat perbedaan nilai rata-rata sebelum dan setelah dilakukan penyuluhan kesehatan tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi dan Penyakit Infeksi Menular Seksual. Keywords: Kesehatan Reproduksi, Penyakit Menular Seksual
SKRINING KELAINAN KULIT PADA PELAJAR PONDOK PESANTREN NURUL IMAN DI KOTA JAMBI Lipinwati Husman; Rhonaz Putra Agung; Maya Arini Hestiningtyas; Maria Estela Karolina; Mara Imam Taufik Siregar
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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Pondok pesantren sering dihadapkan pada masalah Kesehatan dengan berbagai macam jenis penyakit seperti penyakit kulit dan TB. Kelainan kulit berpotensi menular jika salah satu pelajar tidak menjalankan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS). Pemeriksaan langsung secara mikroskopis merupakan pemeriksaan yang paling mudah, murah dan spesifik . Untuk itu tim pengabdian masyarakat Fakultas Kedokteran dan ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Jambi (FKIK UNJA) memberikan penyuluhan mengenai PHBS, melakukan pemeriksaan kerokan kulit, dan pengobatannya. Penyuluhan PHBS, Pemeriksaan langsung kerokan kulit dilakukan dengan mengerok bagian kelainan kulit menggunakan skalpel diatas objek gelas dan diberikan 1 tetes larutan KOH 10%, Pembacaan hasil menggunakan mikroskop, dan pengobatan yang diberikan yang sesuai. Pengabdian dilaksanakan 24 September 2022 di ponpes Nurul Iman. Penyuluhan diikuti oleh 285 orang pelajar MTs. Nurul Iman, Kota Jambi dan peserta yang melakukan pemeriksaan langsung kerokan kulit ada 23 orang. Pada pelajar dengan kelainan kulit terbanyak adalah laki-laki, umur 13 tahun. pemeriksaan langsung kerokan kulit banyak yang tidak ditemukan spora/hifa/tungau, dan diagnosis scabies terbanyak di antara jenis kelainan kulit lain. Adanya peningkatan pengetahuan para pelajar mengenai PHBS, telah dilakukan pemeriksaan langsung kerokan kulit, dan pemberian terapi sehingga diharapkan dapat mencegah penularan penyakit kulit. Keyword: Kelainan kulit, Pondok pesantren, Kerokan kulit
SKRINING FUNGSI KOGNITIF PADA PENDERITA OBESITAS DAN HIPERTENSI DI KLINIK UNJA SMART UNIVERSITAS JAMBI Attiya Istarini; Lipinwati Lipinwati; Mirna Iskandar; Samsirun Halim; Patrick William Gading
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACTCognitive function is the mental ability or process to gain knowledge and understanding through thought and experience. Hypertension and obesity are risk factors for cognitive disorders, where high blood pressure and excess fat accumulation can cause damage to brain blood vessels. Losing the ability to function cognitively causes humans to lose the ability to integrate with their environment. The aim of this community service is to screen for cognitive disorders in the Jambi University Academic Community who suffer from hypertension and obesity. Implementation of community service activities in August 2023 located at the BPU UNJA SMART Clinic, Jambi University. Types of activities include health education, laboratory examinations and health consultations. There were 43 participants who took part in the entire series of community service activities, most of whom are staff and lecturers at Jambi University. The mean age of participants was 45.6 ± 10.2 years. Of the total participants suffering from hypertension, 11 people (25.6%) and obesity were 27 people (62.8%). From cognitive function screening, all community service participants had normal cognitive function. Of all community service participants who underwent screening, the incidence of obesity was quite high, but there were no cognitive function disorders.Keywords: Screening. Cognitive, hypertension, obesity ABSTRAKFungsi kognitif adalah kemampuan mental atau proses untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman melalui pikiran dan pengalaman. Penyakit obesitas dan hipertensi adalah faktor resiko terjadinya gangguan kognitif, dimana tekanan darah yang tinggi serta penumpukan lemak berlebih berpengaruh terhadap kerusakan pembuluh darah otak. Sehingga kehilangan kemampuan fungsi kognitif menyebabkan manusia kehilangan kemampuan untuk dapat berintegrasi dengan lingkunganya. Tujuan dari pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah untuk skrinning gangguan kognitif pada Civitas Akademika Universitas Jambi yang menderitapenyakit obesitas dan hipertensi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat pada bulan Agustus 2023 yang berlokasi di Klinik BPU UNJA SMART Universitas Jambi. Jenis kegiatan berupa penyuluhan Kesehatan, pemeriksaan laboratorium dan konsultasi Kesehatan. Peserta yang mengikuti seluruh rangkaian kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berjumlah 43 orang, sebagian besar dari tenaga pendidik dan dosen pengajar. Rerata umur peserta Jambi. Rerata umur peserta 45,6 ±10,2 tahun. D45,6 ±10,2 tahun. Dari keseluruhan peserta yang menderita hipertensi ari keseluruhan peserta yang menderita hipertensi adalah 11 orang (25,6%) dan obesitas adalah 27 orang (62,8%). Dari skrinning fungsi kognitif, seluruh peserta adalah 11 orang (25,6%) dan obesitas adalah 27 orang (62,8%). Dari skrinning fungsi kognitif, seluruh peserta pengabdian masyarakat memiliki fungsi kognitif nopengabdian masyarakat memiliki fungsi kognitif normal. Dari seluruh peserta pengabdian masyarakat yang rmal. Dari seluruh peserta pengabdian masyarakat yang melakukan skrining, kejadian obesitas cukup tinggi, namun belum terdapat adanya gangguan fungsi kognitif. melakukan skrining, kejadian obesitas cukup tinggi, namun belum terdapat adanya gangguan fungsi kognitif.Kata kunci: Skrinning kognitif, hipertensi, obesitas  
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI PADA CIVITAS AKADEMIKA UNIVERSITAS JAMBI DI KLINIK UNJA SMART Attiya Istarini; Lipinwati; Mirna Iskandar; Samsirun Halim; Patrick William Gading
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACTHypertension management strategies include non-pharmacological therapy such as lifestyle and diet modifications. These two methods are the initial stages in targeting blood pressure reduction. Some of the challenges in controlling blood pressure that arise from individuals include the lack of knowledge about hypertension and the difficulty of changing lifestyle. This community service aims to increase public knowledgeabout hypertension. Implementation of community service activities in August 2023  located at the UNJA SMART Clinic, Jambi University in the form of health education. This service activity was carried out at the UNJA SMART Pratama Clinic involving 43 participants. Before and after implementing health education, a pre-test and posttest were carried out. After carrying out univariate analysis, it was found that participants' knowledge of hypertension had increased by 86%. In Community Service activities at the UNJA SMART Pratama Clinic, there was an increase in participants' knowledge about hypertension, complications and prevention.Keywords: Hypertension, Complications, Knowledge ABSTRAKStrategi tatalaksana hipertensi meliputi terapi non farmakologi seperti modifikasi gaya hidup dan diet. Kedua cara ini merupakan tahap awal dalam target penurunan tekanan darah. Beberapa tantangan dalam pengendalian tekanan darah yang berasal dari individu diantaranya rendahnya tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai hipertensi dan sulitnya mengubah pola hidup. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai penyakit hipertensi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat pada bulan Agustus 2023 yang berlokasi di Klinik UNJA SMART Universitas Jambi berupa penyuluhan Kesehatan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan di Klinik Pratama UNJA SMART dengan melibatkan 43 orang peserta. Sebelum dan setelah pelaksanaan penyuluhan kesehatan dilakukan pre-test dan post-test. Setelah dilakukan analisis univariat, didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai penyakit hipertensi sebanyak 86%. Pada kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat di Klinik Pratama UNJA SMART, terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai penyakit hipertensi, komplikasi dan cara pencegahnnya. Kata kunci: Hipertensi, Komplikasi, Pengetahuan
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT MENGENAI HIPERTENSI DI PUSKESMAS OLAK KEMANG, DANAU TELUK KOTA JAMBI Attiya Istarini; Lipinwati; Hasna Dewi; Wulandari, Putri Sari; Samsirun Halim; Amatullah, Afifah; Hafizah; Denok Tri Hardiningsih
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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Hypertension significantly increases the risk of heart, brain and kidney diseases, and is one of the top causes of death and disease throughout the world. One of the global targets for noncommunicable diseases is to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 33% between 2010 and 2030. This Community Service Activity (CSA) was conducted at the Olak Kemang Health Center. The purpose of this Community Service is the prevention and control of Hypertension by increasing the participation and level of knowledge of the community in Danau Teluk Village through health education and blood pressure checks. The activity was attended by 66 participants, participants were given pretest and posttest questions to measure knowledge about hypertension. The results showed an increase in the knowledge of community service participants after being given counseling about hypertension (p-value 0.000).
HANDS ON TRAINING FOR PRE-ANALYTIC SAMPLE OF HISTOPATHOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY EXAMINATION IN JAMBI CITY Quzwain, Fairuz Chatib; Dewi, Hasna; Lipinwati; Hanina; Miftahurrahma
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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The pre-analytic stage is an important stage in the anatomical pathology examination. in the specimen are prepared by the assistant nurse surgeon or clinician or laboratory analyst who receives the cytology sample, so it is necessary to provide correct and appropriate information for them and training in handling these samples is carried out. This activity is carried out to improve the understanding of health workers in managing samples and tissues at the pre-analytical stage. In this training, a standard operating procedure (SOP) for pre-analytical handling of histopathology and cytology samples will also be prepared, which is expected to be recognized by the association as an SOP for its members that applies in Jambi province. The method implemented is direct training on tissue and fluid samples and evaluation is carried out by assessing the pre-test and post-test after the activity is carried out. The results of the activity assessment showed a significant increase in the understanding and knowledge of the participants in the activity by looking at the increase in the pre-test and post-test scores. There is an increase in the understanding and knowledge of the training participants regarding the management of tissue and fluid samples at the pre-analytical stage.
MANAGEMENT OF SCABIES IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS: DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY DETECTION CADRES WITHIN THE TAHTUL YAMAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AREA, JAMBI CITY, 2024 Hanina; Fitriyanti, Fitriyanti; Lipinwati; Hasna Dewi; Ahmad Syauqy; Attiya Istarini; Ivo Amrina Rasyada
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACT Scabies is a skin disease that is often found in Indonesia caused by Sarcoptes scabei. The prevalence of scabies in Islamic boarding school environments in Jambi is around 4.9%. Sandra Widaty et al. from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, have developed a Deskab (Early Detection of Scabies) form that can be used by ordinary people (cadres) very easily, and the results are relatively similar to those carried out by medical personnel. The method is to present cadres and resource persons, conduct a pretest, provide scabies material, posttest, and training on how to directly apply the Deskab form by cadres and be assessed by a doctor. There were 18 participants from four Islamic boarding schools. The majority of participants were male (67%) and adults (19-59 years) (67%). The average pretest and posttest score was 79.64 (80%) and 83.78 (83%). The average score for the Deskab results is 95.12 (95%), and all cadres have a score above 79. All cadres are declared to have passed and are expected to be able to carry out early detection screening on santri so that efforts to control scabies in the work area of the Tahtul Yaman Health Center can be realized as planned. Keywords: scabies, Deskab, cadre, boarding school
EVALUATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, GLUCOSE, AND URIC ACID LEVELS IN PATIENTS AT THE OLAK KEMANG HEALTH CENTRE IN JAMBI CITY Attiya Istarini; Lipinwati; Hasna Dewi; Wulandari, Putri Sari; Samsirun Halim; Amatullah, Afifah; Hafizah; Denok Tri Hardiningsih
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACT Hypertension is a chronic elevation of systemic arterial pressure beyond a level that may damage the endothelium. Individuals with hypertension typically demonstrate increased levels of blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid. Hyperlipidemia, age, and hypertension exhibit a complicated interplay that profoundly influences cardiovascular risk. Inadequate management of blood pressure and insufficient public awareness regarding the early detection of metabolic syndrome continue to significantly worsen the global prevalence of cardiovascular disease.This community service initiative assessed blood pressure and blood chemistry to identify early risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Olak Kemang Health Centre, affiliated with Jambi University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, conducts community service projects. Patients of the Regular Olak Kemang Health Center engaged in this research. Following an 8-hour fasting period, all individuals underwent assessments of their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose, and uric acid concentrations. This study evaluated the blood pressure and clinical chemistry of 44 subjects. Seven patients (15.9%) exhibited pre-hypertension, twelve (27.3%) presented with stage 1 hypertension, and eleven (25%) were diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension. The majority of individuals with hypertension were aged 46 to 55 years. In the community service, 4 participants exhibited elevated uric acid levels, 9 had elevated glucose levels, and 7 had elevated cholesterol levels. Eight patients with stage 1 hypertension exhibited higher blood chemistry levels. Considering that glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid are associated with cardiovascular disease risk, it is advisable for patients with hypertension to have their levels regularly monitored. Their connection highlights the need for integrated management strategies to improve patient care and prevent complications.  Keywords: Elderly, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperglicemia, Hyperuricemia.   ABSTRAK Hipertensi adalah peningkatan kronis tekanan arteri sistemik di atas level yang dapat merusak endotelium pembuluh darah. Individu dengan hipertensi biasanya menunjukkan peningkatan kadar glukosa darah, kolesterol, dan asam urat. Hiperlipidemia, usia, dan hipertensi menunjukkan interaksi yang meningkatkan resiko kejadian penyakit kardiovaskular. Manajemen tekanan darah yang tidak memadai dan kurangnya kesadaran publik mengenai deteksi dini sindrom metabolik terus memperburuk prevalensi penyakit kardiovaskular global secara signifikan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk pemeriksaan tekanan darah dan kimia darah untuk mengidentifikasi lebih awal faktor risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Kegiatan ini diinisiasi oleh Fakultas kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Jambi bekerja sama dan dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Olak Kemang Kota Jambi. Pasien Puskesmas Reguler Olak Kemang terlibat dalam kegiatan ini. Setelah puasa selama 8 jam, semua individu menjalani penilaian tekanan darah, kadar kolesterol, glukosa, dan konsentrasi asam urat. Studi ini mengevaluasi tekanan darah dan kimia klinis dari 44 peserta. Tujuh orang (15,9%) menunjukkan pra-hipertensi, dua belas orang (27,3%) menunjukkan hipertensi stadium 1, dan sebelas orang (25%) didiagnosis hipertensi stadium 2. Mayoritas individu dengan hipertensi berusia 46 hingga 55 tahun. Dalam pengabdian masyarakat, empat orang menunjukkan peningkatan kadar asam urat, sembilan orang memiliki peningkatan kadar glukosa, dan tujuh orang memiliki peningkatan kadar kolesterol. Delapan pasien dengan hipertensi stadium 1 menunjukkan kadar kimia darah yang lebih tinggi. Mengingat bahwa glukosa, kolesterol, dan asam urat berhubungan dengan risiko penyakit kardiovaskular, disarankan bagi pasien hipertensi untuk memantau kadar kimia darah secara teratur. Hubungan antara hipertensi dan sindrom metabolik menunjukkan perlunya strategi manajemen terpadu untuk meningkatkan perawatan pasien dengan hipertensi dan mencegah komplikasi. Kata kunci: Lansia, Hipertensi, Hiperlipidemia, Hiperglikemia, Hiperurisemia
SKRINING MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS DENGAN PENGECATAN ZIEHL NEELSEN PADA PELAJAR PONDOK PESANTREN NURUL IMAN DI KOTA JAMBI Karolina, Maria Estela; Lipinwati, Lipinwati; Nuriyah, Nuriyah; Siregar, Mara Imam Taufiq; Hestiningtyas, Maya
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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ABSTRACTMycobacterium tuberculosis is a group of rod-shaped bacteria and acid-fast bacteria that cause infections in the respiratory system or in other body parts such as the brain and bones. Microscopic examination is the easiest, inexpensive and specific examination and can be carried out in all laboratories. For this reason, microscopic examination is the key in carrying out TB control and prevention programs in establishing the diagnosis and evaluation of treatment for TB patients, namely by Ziehl Neelsen staining. Pondok is a dense dwelling and makes Islamic boarding schools often experience health problems. Insufficient ventilation and low sunlight so that the humidity in the room is quite high. Based on this, tuberculosis screening in Islamic boarding schools is important to do. The implementation of this service was carried out at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School, Jambi City, with inclusion criteria for sputum examination with Ziehl Neelsen staining. Staining was carried out in the biomedical laboratory of FKIK UNJA. 23 sputum samples for TB screening did not find Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with more sample characteristics of male samples with cough <2 weeks. Mycobacterium tuberculosis was not found in students of the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School, Jambi City.Keywords: Islamic boarding school, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Ziehl Nelsen, Sputum ABSTRAKMycobacterium tuberculosis adalah golongan bakteri berbentuk batang dan bakteri tahan asam yang menyebabkan infeksi pada system pernapasan atau pada bagian tubuh yang lain seperti otak dan tulang. Pemeriksaan mikroskopis merupakan pemeriksaan yang paling mudah, murah dan spesifik dan dapat dijalankan di semua laboratorium. Untuk itu pemeriksaan mikroskopis merupakan kunci dalam menjalankan program pengendalian dan pencegahan TB dalam menegakkan diagnosis dan evaluasi pengobatan penderita TB yaitu dengan pengecatan Ziehl neelsen. Pondok merupakan hunian yang padat dan membuat pondok pesantren sering mengalami masalah kesehatan. Ventilasi yang kurang cukup serta cahaya matahari yang rendah sehingga meningkatkan kelembaban di kamar cukup tinggi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut skrining pemeriksaan tuberkulosis di pondok pesantren penting untuk dilakukan. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan di Pondok pesantren Nurul iman Kota jambi, dengan kriteria inklusi untuk dilakukan pemeriksaan sputum dengan pewarnaan Ziehl neelsen. Pewarnaan dilakukan di laboratorium biomedik FKIK UNJA. 23 sampel sputum untuk skrining TB tidak ditemukan infeksi Mycobacterium tuberculosisdengan karakteristik sampel lebih banyak sampel laki-laki dengan batuk <2 minggu. Tidak ditemukan Mycobacterium tuberculosis pada pelajar Pondok pesantren Nurul Iman Kota Jambi.Kata kunci: Pondok pesantren, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Ziehl Neelsen, Sputum
INTERACTIVE VISUAL EDUCATION TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE OF LOW BACK PAIN AMONG THE ELDERLY AND CAREGIVERS AT OLAK KEMANG HEALTH CARE, JAMBI CITY Humaryanto, Humaryanto; Attiya istarini; Lipinwati, Lipinwati; Perkasa, Tengku Arief Buana; Ahmad Syauqy; Hasna Dewi; Fitriyanti; Juanda, Syahreza Hadi; Zikri, Rahmat
Medical Dedication (medic) : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): MEDIC. Medical dedication
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Low back pain is a common degenerative illness among the elderly, significantly impacting their quality of life and independence. Insufficient understanding of effective management frequently worsens the disease. The objective of this community service program was to enhance comprehension of low back pain among elderly and their caregivers at the Olak Kemang Public Health Centre in Jambi City. The programme consisted of an instructional session with 41 participants utilising a multidisciplinary-developed interactive visual module, accompanied by a practical demonstration of stretching exercises. A pre- and post-test design was used to quantitatively evaluate the alteration in participants' knowledge. The data were examined with the Wilcoxon and Pearson chi-square tests. The findings indicated a statistically significant enhancement in participants' knowledge, with the median score increasing from 60 (range: 30-80) in the pre-test to 85 (range: 50-100) in the post-test (p < 0.001). The number of participants who attained a passing score (≥70%) rose considerably from 19 to 31 (p = 0.007). The interactive visual education program effectively enhances awareness regarding lowback pain among the elderly and their caregivers. This strategy is highly recommended for implementation in other community health programs. Keywords: Low back pain; caregiver; health education; elderly