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Journal : Journal of Community Engagement in Health

Education Compliance Taking Hypertension Medication to Treatment for Residents in RT. 04 RW. 03 Ngerco Village Kediri Regency, East Java Anis Akhwan Dhafin; Elsa Mahardika Putri; Okky Intan Mawarni; Neni Probosiwi; Nur Fahma Laili; Tsamrotul Ilmi; Achmad Wahdi
Journal of Community Engagement in Health Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): March
Publisher : Universitas STRADA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30994/jceh.v8i1.711

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Hypertension is defined as a condition in which a person experiences an increase in blood pressure above normal. Hypertension occurs when the results of systolic blood pressure measurements are ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. From the prevalence of hypertension of 32.3% do not routinely take medication. This community service activity aims to increase understanding and knowledge of residents in RT. 04 RW. 03 Kel. Ngerco, Kab. Kediri, East Java regarding compliance with taking hypertension medication. The purpose of this Community Service is to increase the knowledge of hypertension sufferers about hypertension and the importance of compliance with taking medication and increase the compliance of hypertension sufferers. The results of the Community Service activity are known to be patient knowledge about hypertension and the importance of compliance with taking medication in RT. 04 RW. 03 Kel. Ngerco. This activity was carried out using the counseling method and question and answer session. based on the results of the counseling, local residents were very enthusiastic in asking questions and understanding the importance of taking hypertension medication regularly.
Education on Prevention and Control of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus for Pattients at Primary Health Care Center at Primary Healtj Center: A Community Service Program Putri, Elsa Mahardika; Okky Intan Mawarni; Winartiana; Maharani Dwi Pratiwi; Evi Nurul Hiadayati
Journal of Community Engagement in Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30994/jceh.v8i2.731

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Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that pose a serious health burden, particularly among the elderly. This community service activity aimed to increase knowledge and awareness regarding prevention and control of these diseases among outpatients at the Bandung Community Health Centre, Tulungagung Regency. The activity was conducted on July 11, 2025, involving 40 participants selected based on SIMPUSTA records indicating a history or risk of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Participants hypertension and random blood glucose checks before receiving direct health education. The educational session was delivered using verbal explanations and leaflets, focusing on symptoms, complications, and disease management. Results showed that 15% of participants had hypertension and 30% had uncontrolled blood sugar. These findings align with national trends and highlight the importance of regular screening and targeted education. This program demonstrated that simple interventions in primary care settings can effectively promote early detection and Improve chronic disease management, especially when supported by interactive and community-based health promotion strategies. However, this program did not include quantitative evaluation of the educational intervention, which limits the ability to measure its direct impact on participants knowledge and behavior.