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Evaluation of routine blood sugar screening Program as an effort to prevent Diabetes in the community Dwight Mahaputera Marulitua Hutapea; Kimberley Maharani Maulibulung Hutapea
Journal of Public Health Indonesian Vol. 1 No. 5 (2025): JANUARY-JHH
Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/jphi.v1i5.960

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of routine blood sugar screening programs in early detection of diabetes and preventing long-term complications in the community. This screening Program has proven effective in detecting cases of diabetes at an early stage, but the level of community participation still needs to be improved. Factors such as people's knowledge of diabetes, accessibility of health services, and social and economic conditions influence participation in the program. In addition, the challenges faced include limited infrastructure, a shortage of trained medical personnel, and the cost of screening which is an obstacle for some communities. Although this screening encourages positive behavioral changes, such as healthy eating and exercise, ongoing support through education and supervision is needed to ensure long-term changes. The study recommends improving access and quality of services, as well as health policies that support the sustainability and expansion of routine blood sugar screening programs.
Healthy Roots of Community: Social Empowerment in Inclusive Health Service Practices Kimberley Maharani Maulibulung Hutapea; Dwight Mahaputera Marulitua Hutapea
Journal of Public Health Indonesian Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JHH
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/jphi.v2i2.972

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This study examines the dynamics of social empowerment in inclusive health service practices in Medan City using a descriptive qualitative approach. The background of this study stems from structural inequalities in access to and quality of health services, which place marginalized communities as passive recipients of health programs. Although the rhetoric of participation and inclusivity is often emphasized in policy documents, field practice demonstrates the dominance of a top-down approach that fails to adequately consider local values, power relations, and the socio-cultural context of the community. Through in-depth observations and interviews in several sub-districts such as Medan Marelan, Belawan, and Tembung, this study uncovers the importance of transforming the role of cadres and communities as active subjects who independently manage the health agenda. Thematic analysis results indicate that the success of equitable and inclusive service delivery depends heavily on genuine community involvement throughout the program cycle and the recognition of local knowledge as social capital. Approaches such as Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) have proven relevant in building democratic and equitable health practices. This research emphasizes that health service must be a dialectical space that encourages social transformation, not simply an administrative instrument that reproduces inequality.