Enhancement of Knowledge Regarding Worm Diseases in Sungai Madang Village, Sungai Tabuk District, South Kalimantan

Lisda Hayatie (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Hendra Wana Nur'amin (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Erida Wydiamala (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Isnaini (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Hilma Wardatina (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Kartika Veranisa Putri (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Ika Novitasari (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)
Andi Azizah M Budiarman (Faculty of Medicine, University of Lambung Mangkurat)

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB)
Vol. 2 No. 10 (2023): October 2023

Sungai Madang Village, located in Sungai Tabuk District, poses a heightened risk of intestinal worm infections due to its proximity to the river. Many residents lack awareness of these infections. Thus, our community service initiative focuses on providing essential health information about worm infections, including risk factors, consequences, and prevention through deworming medications. Our methods involve discussions, lectures, and interactive Q&A sessions. Evaluation includes pre- and post-test assessments, with 39 participants, mainly housewives, involved. In conclusion, our community service significantly increased participants' worm infection knowledge by 59%. We aim to empower households, especially housewives, to better protect their families against worm infections.