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Edukasi Partisipatif Bahaya Merokok Untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Dan Mencegah Perokok Pemula Di SMP Sima Kota Padang Wira Iqbal; Kamal Kasra; Frima Elda; Aria Gusti; Fadilla Azmi
BULETIN ILMIAH NAGARI MEMBANGUN Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : LPPM (Institute for Research and Community Services) Universitas Andalas Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/bina.v8i3.767

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Adolescent smoking behavior remains a significant public health issue, contributing to the increased risk of non-communicable diseases and reduced quality of life. Schools play a strategic role as a locus for educational interventions in smoking prevention. This community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and awareness of students at SIMA Junior High School, Padang, regarding the dangers of smoking through a school-based education program. The method employed was a participatory community-based approach involving 30 students. The program consisted of socialization, interactive counseling, and the distribution of educational media in the form of an educational video. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test to measure changes in students’ knowledge before and after the intervention. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 71.99 in the pre-test to 76.0 in the post-test. A paired t-test yielded p=0.002 (<0.05), indicating a statistically significant improvement in students’ knowledge about the dangers of smoking after the intervention. Although the distribution of the “high knowledge” category slightly decreased, the overall increase in mean scores suggests that the educational program effectively strengthened students’ understanding. In conclusion, the school-based educational program proved effective in improving students’ knowledge about the dangers of smoking. Program sustainability requires periodic updating of educational materials and active collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and the community. Such efforts are expected to prevent the emergence of novice smokers and support the establishment of a healthy, smoke-free school environment.
- Potential Health Risks From Mercury (Hg) Exposure Through Rice Consumption In The Sijunjung Gold Mining Area, West Sumatera: - Randy Novirsa; Aldifa Taufiqurrahman; Septia Pristi Rahmah; Fadilla Azmi
Jurnal Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja dan Lingkungan Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jk3l.7.1.93-104.2026

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Accumulation of mercury (Hg) in food crops can pose serious health risks to humans. In Indonesia, the population may be exposed to mercury through rice consumption, a staple food cultivated in areas surrounding gold mining sites. This study aimed to estimate the health risk associated with mercury exposure through rice consumption among communities living near gold mining areas in Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The study was conducted in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas using a public health risk assessment approach, determining the risk quotient (RQ) by comparing estimated daily intake (EDI) with the reference dose (RfD) to evaluate real-time and lifetime risk levels. Rice (n = 6) and water (n = 6) samples were collected from paddy fields located near the mining areas, along with one market rice sample (n = 1) as a comparison. A total of 103 adult respondents were included in this study. Data were collected through structured interviews using a standardized questionnaire that assessed consumption habits and lifestyle patterns, including body weight. The results showed that the mean total mercury (T-Hg) concentration in rice from ASGM areas ranged from 0.0087 to 0.01 mg/kg. Exposure assessment indicated that the community was exposed to mercury at levels of 0.053 to 0.23 ug/kg/day through rice consumption. The risk quotient (RQ) values indicated a relatively low risk level based on the analyzed rice consumption pathway. In conclusion, mercury intake from rice consumption in communities around gold mining areas in Sijunjung Regency remains within a tolerable daily intake level. However, potential exposure through other pathways, such as inhalation and consumption of other food sources, warrants further investigation.