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Improving Health Literacy of Elderly Posyandu Cadres: Hypertension Education in RW 04 Cipangeran Village Ferdinan Sihombing; Linda Sari Barus; Widyadari Prasetyaningrum; Murtiningsih Murtiningsih; Zulkarnain Zulkarnain
Jurnal Sentra Pengabdian Vol 1 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Sentra Pengabdian
Publisher : Universitas 'Aisyiyah Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33867/JSP.609

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Hypertension is a prevalent health issue, particularly among the elderly population in rural areas. Community-based health efforts, such as those implemented through Elderly Integrated Health Posts (Pos Pelayanan Terpadu Lansia-Posbindu), rely heavily on the capacity and knowledge of health cadres. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and awareness of Posbindu cadres in RW 04, Cipangeran Village, Saguling District, regarding hypertension. The intervention was conducted through a planned and structured health education session, delivered by a professional community nursing educator. A total of nine cadres participated in this activity. Pretest and posttest assessments were carried out to measure changes in knowledge. The results showed an increase in posttest scores compared to pretest scores, with the average knowledge score rising from 62.22 to 81.11. Overall, this activity demonstrated that health education is a useful method to enhance the health literacy of community health cadres, potentially contributing to hypertension prevention and control efforts at the community level
Assessing the Risk of Hypertensive Nephropathy in the Elderly: A Critical Examination of a Silent Threat Treesia Sujana; Widyadari Prasetyaningrum
Aktual: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Aktual: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : CV Media Inti Teknologi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/aktual.v4i2.681

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Background: Hypertension has been a prevalent condition among the elderly within the community, often receiving insufficient attention from those affected. Based on screening data, it was found that 52.63% of the 57 elderly people in Awiligar had blood pressure in the hypertension category. This high prevalence indicates that this population is at high risk for cardiovascular and kidney complications.Objectives: This community service initiative seeks to facilitate the early detection of cardio-renal risk among the elderly population in Awiligar, Bandung Regency, in light of the high prevalence of hypertension and the potential for chronic kidney complications.Methods: The method for implementing this community service activity consists of Health Screening and Health Education.Result: The screening results revealed a high prevalence of hypertension, with 52.63% of participants exhibiting BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Urine laboratory findings indicated significant abnormalities, notably Proteinuria in 42.11% (24 individuals) and Hematuria in 21.05% (12 individuals). Furthermore, a high prevalence of metabolic risk indicators was observed. The elevated prevalence of proteinuria, in conjunction with the high incidence of hypertension, serves as a significant marker of early kidney damage within this population.Conclusion: The conclusion of this initiative underscores the necessity for immediate medical follow-up and community-based health education interventions aimed at managing cardio-renal risk factors to prevent the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.