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Education and Introduction of Cucumbar Juice as a Natural Alternative for Reducing Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients in Ciomas District Rizqa Wahdini; Khalida Sibualamu; Ratu Chairunisa
Journal of Evidence-Based Community Health Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Evidence-Based Community Health
Publisher : CV. Paperhome Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64871/fcgn8158

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Hypertension is one of the leading non-communicable diseases contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates in Indonesia. Natural management of hypertension through lifestyle modifications and the consumption of healthy foods is increasingly favored as a complementary therapy. Cucumber juice is known to contain active compounds with the potential to lower blood pressure. This community service program aimed to provide education and introduce cucumber juice as a natural alternative for reducing blood pressure among individuals with hypertension in Ciomas, Bogor. A total of 40 hypertensive participants took part in activities that included educational sessions, demonstrations on how to prepare cucumber juice, and blood pressure measurements before and after the intervention. The results showed an average decrease of 14.8 mmHg in systolic blood pressure and 8.4 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure after consuming cucumber juice for seven consecutive days. Additionally, participants' knowledge regarding hypertension and the benefits of cucumber juice significantly improved, as evidenced by pre-test and post-test assessments. This activity demonstrates that cucumber juice can serve as an effective natural alternative to help lower blood pressure, and highlights the importance of education in raising public awareness about hypertension management. Further research with a larger sample size and extended duration is recommended to validate these findings.
Effects of Health Education on Knowledge and Preventive Behaviors Related to ARI and Pneumonia in Timor-Leste Yarwin Yari; Hardin La Ramba; Daud Wiberdjohn Tafuli; Nia Rosliany; Rizqa Wahdini; Ribka Sabarina Panjaitan; Khalida Ziah Sibualamu; Wagida Ahmed Nasor Abdelrahim
Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas)
Publisher : CV Media Inti Teknologi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/abdigermas.v4i2.710

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Background: Respiratory tract infections, particularly Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) and pneumonia, remain important public health concerns in rural communities with limited access to health information.Aims: This community-based health education program aimed to assess changes in community knowledge and preventive behaviors related to ARI and pneumonia among adults in Vatuboro Village, Liquica District, Timor-Leste.Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was used involving 20 participants selected through purposive sampling. The intervention consisted of interactive health education sessions, including lectures, group discussions, and demonstrations on respiratory disease prevention practices. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests with a significance level of p < 0.05.Conclusion: Continuous and contextually appropriate health education programs are recommended to support community health literacy and respiratory disease prevention.
Peran Keluarga dalam Meningkatkan Kesehatan Mental Pasien Hipertensi Enni Juliani; Rizqa Wahdini; Felicia Risca Ryandini; Yarwin Yari; Arlies Zenitha Victoria
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (ABDIRA) Vol 6, No 2 (2026): Abdira, April
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/abdira.v6i2.1898

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Hypertension is a non-communicable disease requiring long-term management and is often accompanied by psychological problems such as stress and anxiety. Poor mental health can affect treatment adherence and reduce patients’ quality of life. Family plays a vital role as the primary support system in helping individuals adapt to chronic conditions. This community service activity aimed to strengthen the role of family in supporting the mental health of patients with hypertension. The program was conducted in Plombokan Subdistrict, Semarang City, on November 26–27, 2025, involving 45 participants, including patients and their family members aged from middle adulthood to pre-elderly. Methods used were health education, interactive discussions, and family counseling. Evaluation was conducted descriptively by measuring family knowledge and patients’ mental health before and after the intervention. Results showed increased family knowledge and awareness, along with reduced mild stress and anxiety among patients. A family-based approach is effective as a promotive and preventive community strategy.