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Hypertension Counseling as an Effort to Increase Public Awareness in RT 04-05 Karangbendo Saptadi, Julian Dwi; Latiesha Orlaviana; Isnawati Nur Adini; Joya Retno Palupi; Anggun Aulia Kharisma; Aliyyah Az-Zuhrah; Tania Vergawita; Rokhmayanti
IJECS: Indonesian Journal of Empowerment and Community Services Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32585/ijecs.v6i1.6476

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Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and poses a serious risk of complications if not properly managed. In RT 04 and RT 05, Karangbendo Village, the incidence of hypertension particularly among the elderly is notably high, necessitating promotive and preventive efforts through community service activities. This program aimed to enhance public knowledge regarding hypertension and its prevention through health education and blood pressure screening. The methods employed included educational lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations, distribution of informative leaflets, and assessment of participants’ knowledge using pre- and post-tests. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, with the proportion of respondents demonstrating good knowledge increasing from 7.1% to 57.1% after the intervention. This community service activity demonstrated that educational interventions can effectively raise public awareness of hypertension and promote healthier lifestyle behaviors. Therefore, similar initiatives should be conducted on a continuous basis, with the support of healthcare professionals, to improve the overall health status of the community. Keywords: Hypertension, Knowledge, Counseling
Prediction Analysis of the Number of Outpatient Visits at the Internal Medicine Polyclinic at At-Turots Al-Islamy Hospital Yogyakarta Firman, Firman; VIto, Ardanu; Tania Vergawita
International Journal of Healthcare Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Management
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/ijhr.v7i1.11334

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Background : The COVID-19 outbreak crisis has had a significant impact on the continuity of health services in hospitals. The trend in the number of outpatient visits has decreased dramatically during the 2 years of the pandemic. This study aims to identify or predict the number of post-pandemic patient visits at the Internal Medicine Polyclinic at At-Turots Al-Islamy Hospital Yogyakarta. Methods: The research method is mixed, namely a combination of quantitative and qualitative research. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with two main data sets; 1) Secondary data from medical records regarding internal medicine patients during the 2017-2021 period, and 2) In-depth interview data with three informants, namely management, doctors, and administrative staff. Analysis visit prediction using least squares. Results: The research results show that the average number of patient visits in 2017-2021 was 5,684 visits. Meanwhile, predictions of visits in 2022 will increase by x%, in 2023 they will increase by 14%, and in 2024 they will increase by 12%. Conclussions: Researchers assume that the increase in the number of patient visits could occur because the COVID-19 trend has decreased and government activity restrictions have been relaxed or no longer apply. Â