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Increasing Society's Knowledge about The Prevention of Respiratory, Hypertension, and Tb Pulmonary Diseases in Lihu Village, Railaco Administrative Post, Ermera Municipality, Timor-Leste, from August to October 2023. Conceição, José Ximenes da Conceição; Oqui, Maximiano; Gomes, Lídia; de Jesus Vaz Cabral, Teresa; de Jesus Leite, Ana do Rosario; Boavida Tilman, Carlos; da Silva Belo, Ostelino
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Rifa Institute

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The problem that occurs in Lihu village in various places is that some houses do not have basic sanitation, there is no access to clean water, lack of awareness to dispose of waste properly, and inadequate waste management. A total of 262 children aged 0?6 (14.86% of the population) havevarious illnesses, with 39 diagnosed with medical conditions such as IRA (57.14%), diarrhea (25.71%), skin diseases (11.42%), epilepsy (2.85%), and asthma (2.85%). Out of the 413 young people (23.43% of the population), two have been diagnosed with medical illnesses rheumatoid arthritis (50%) and TB (50%). A significant number of people are at high risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases due to smoking (42.61%) and alcohol consumption (54.72%). A total of 90 elderly people aged above 60 represent 5.10% of the population, out of which 39 have been diagnosed with various illnesses, including DM (2.56%), RA (23.07%), hypertension (28.2%), IRA (5%), stroke (2%), gastritis (5%), TB (12.8%), liver disease (2%), asthma (15%), and skin disease (2%). Objective: The objective is to use community service to serve the community, through the resolution of their problems based on data obtained and promotion of their health. It is hoped that the community will understand and value their food chains, which play a principal role in the development of their bodies, and increase their knowledge to prevent illnesses. Through this community service, students can apply their academic skills to benefit the community. Method of community service: The implementation of the community health service activity uses an experimental method with a community trial approach. The implementation stage of the community health service activity started on August 25th until October 7th, 2023, in Liho village, Rai?lako subdistrict, Ermera municipality Timor?Leste. In the first stage of implementation, data was collected in the health center and entered the community to obtain information about the prevalent illnesses. Following this, the community was informed of the results and agreed to implement the program. Result: The result of the community service is an increase in the community's knowledge regarding the prevention of illnesses and most communities are satisfied with the implementation

The Effect of Local Wisdom on Maternal and Child Health De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Pinto, Joaquim; Tilman, Carlos Boavida; Ximenes, Antonio
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

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Maternal and child health remains a major public health concern, where health outcomes are shaped not only by medical and socioeconomic factors but also by sociocultural contexts. This study aims to examine the effect of local wisdom on maternal and child health using a quantitative approach. A total of 150 respondents were surveyed using a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and simple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that local wisdom has a positive and statistically significant effect on maternal and child health (β = 0.683, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.386) shows that local wisdom explains 38.6% of the variation in maternal and child health outcomes. These findings suggest that culturally embedded values, beliefs, and community practices play an important role in shaping maternal and child health behaviors. Integrating local wisdom into maternal and child health programs can enhance community acceptance, strengthen preventive care, and improve health outcomes. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the inclusion of cultural dimensions in the formulation of maternal and child health policies.⁠

The Role of Social Media in Preventing HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review Pinto, Joaquim; De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Gaio, Eduardo Crisogsono; Alves, Maria Manuela; de Carvalho, Joaquim Gregorio; Tilman, Carlos Boavida
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

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The increasing prevalence of social media has transformed health communication practices and created new opportunities for HIV/AIDS prevention. This study aims to systematically examine the role of social media in preventing HIV/AIDS by synthesizing findings from existing academic literature. A systematic literature review approach was employed, analyzing fifteen peer-reviewed studies retrieved from Google Scholar that focus on the use of social media platforms in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. The review findings indicate that social media plays a significant role in enhancing HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge, shaping positive attitudes toward prevention, encouraging HIV testing and safer sexual behaviors, and reducing stigma among diverse populations, particularly adolescents, young adults, and key risk groups. Interactive content, peer-to-peer communication, and platform-specific engagement strategies were identified as critical factors in intervention effectiveness. However, the review also reveals persistent challenges, including misinformation, digital inequality, ethical concerns related to privacy, and limited evidence of long-term behavioral impact. Overall, the study concludes that social media serves as an effective complementary tool for HIV/AIDS prevention when integrated with broader public health strategies, while emphasizing the need for more rigorous and longitudinal research to strengthen evidence-based digital health interventions.⁠

The Effect of Local Wisdom on Maternal and Child Health De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Pinto, Joaquim; Tilman, Carlos Boavida; Ximenes, Antonio
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v3i12.2533

Maternal and child health remains a major public health concern, where health outcomes are shaped not only by medical and socioeconomic factors but also by sociocultural contexts. This study aims to examine the effect of local wisdom on maternal and child health using a quantitative approach. A total of 150 respondents were surveyed using a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and simple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that local wisdom has a positive and statistically significant effect on maternal and child health (β = 0.683, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.386) shows that local wisdom explains 38.6% of the variation in maternal and child health outcomes. These findings suggest that culturally embedded values, beliefs, and community practices play an important role in shaping maternal and child health behaviors. Integrating local wisdom into maternal and child health programs can enhance community acceptance, strengthen preventive care, and improve health outcomes. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the inclusion of cultural dimensions in the formulation of maternal and child health policies.⁠

The Role of Social Media in Preventing HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review Pinto, Joaquim; De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Gaio, Eduardo Crisogsono; Alves, Maria Manuela; de Carvalho, Joaquim Gregorio; Tilman, Carlos Boavida
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v3i12.2534

The increasing prevalence of social media has transformed health communication practices and created new opportunities for HIV/AIDS prevention. This study aims to systematically examine the role of social media in preventing HIV/AIDS by synthesizing findings from existing academic literature. A systematic literature review approach was employed, analyzing fifteen peer-reviewed studies retrieved from Google Scholar that focus on the use of social media platforms in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. The review findings indicate that social media plays a significant role in enhancing HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge, shaping positive attitudes toward prevention, encouraging HIV testing and safer sexual behaviors, and reducing stigma among diverse populations, particularly adolescents, young adults, and key risk groups. Interactive content, peer-to-peer communication, and platform-specific engagement strategies were identified as critical factors in intervention effectiveness. However, the review also reveals persistent challenges, including misinformation, digital inequality, ethical concerns related to privacy, and limited evidence of long-term behavioral impact. Overall, the study concludes that social media serves as an effective complementary tool for HIV/AIDS prevention when integrated with broader public health strategies, while emphasizing the need for more rigorous and longitudinal research to strengthen evidence-based digital health interventions.⁠

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