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Journal : Journal of Health Community Service

Development of Peer Educators as the Empowerment of Santri Husada in Islamic Boarding Schools Towards a Healthy and Marriage Age Maturity (PUP) Ibad, Mursyidul; Handayani, Dwi; El Muna, Kuuni Ulfah Naila
Journal of Health Community Service Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Health Community Service: 2025 January
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Marriage is conducted with the aim of establishing a household between partners, requiring maturity and responsibility both physically and mentally. According to the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI) for East Java Province, 17 percent of women of reproductive age (20–24 years) were married by the age of 18, while two percent reported marrying at the age of 15. Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren) face similar issues regarding early marriage. Many students are forced to drop out of both formal schools and Pesantren due to the constraints of a still conservative socio-cultural environment. The community service program was conducted from May to September 2024 at Pondok Pesantren X, located in Krembung District, Sidoarjo Regency. A total of 17 Santri Husada participated in the activities. Strengthening the role of Santri Husada and improving their knowledge and attitudes toward the maturation of marriage age (Pendewasaan Usia Perkawinan or PUP) are essential. Education through peer educators has been shown to positively impact Santri Husada knowledge on stunting (88.2%), reproductive health (82.4%), and the maturation of marriage age (88.2%). Additionally, this initiative has encouraged behavioral changes among students, particularly in managing the cleanliness and organization of their sleeping environment.
Enhancement of Public and Environmental Health in Tambak Sumur Village, Waru District, Sidoarjo Regency Fasya, Abdul Hakim Zakkiy; Zamzam, Maki Zamzam; Al Isyrofi, Atik Qurrota A’yunin; El Muna, Kuuni Ulfah Naila; Handayani, Dwi; Muzdalifah, A’intan Dwi Dinda; Audina, Lutfiana Fitra; Wahyuni, Indah
Journal of Health Community Service Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Health Community Service: 2025 September Editor's Choice
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This community service program aimed to raise awareness and foster active participation among residents in maintaining environmental health and preventing diseases such as Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) and dengue fever through an educational-participatory approach. Three primary initiatives were implemented: education on low-smoke waste bins, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot cultivation, and the planting of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) and snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata). The waste bin and TOGA programs demonstrated positive outcomes, including increased knowledge, improved practical skills, and effective utilization of residential yards for self-reliant health and environmental preservation. However, the maggot cultivation program faced challenges, including limited hands-on practice, time constraints, and lack of participant interest, leading to suboptimal results. These findings suggest that program success depends not only on educational efforts but also on individual readiness and social support. Intensive mentorship and more precise participant selection are recommended to enhance program sustainability.
Strengthening Santri Husada Cadres as Peer Educators in Anemia Prevention in Pondok Pesantren Setting Kuuni Ulfah Naila El Muna; Handayani, Dwi; Ibad, Mursyidul; Ningrum, Nizza Nuril Wahya; Sofianto, Ahmad
Journal of Health Community Service Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Health Community Service: 2025 September Editor's Choice
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Like many other Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren), this institution provides dormitory facilities and meals for its students, yet animal-based protein is served only once a week. A community health screening conducted in 2024 revealed that 41% of participating students were suspected of having anemia. In response, we implemented a community service program to improve adolescent health by empowering kader santri husada (student health cadres) as peer educators for anemia prevention. This community development program involved education on anemia and educational media, the development of educational media, and peer-led education sessions. A total of 72.7% of cadres completed the training, producing two educational media outputs. Female cadres subsequently conducted anemia and iron supplementation (TTD) education for 60 female students, followed by a collective TTD consumption activity. This initiative shows that student health cadres can act as agents of change in pondok pesantren. Future programs should incorporate pre- and post-tests during peer education sessions and establish routine activities to reduce anemia prevalence among students.