Jurnal Pengabdian Nasional (JPN) Indonesia
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Mei

Edukasi Kesehatan untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Pada Kelompok Lanjut Usia

Meiyanti (Unknown)
Yohana (Unknown)
Margo, Eveline (Unknown)
Kartadinata, Erlani (Unknown)
Sisca (Unknown)
Hartanti, Monica Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2024

Abstract

The increase in the elderly population raises concerns regarding the potential lack of understanding of chronic illnesses in this age group and their impact on quality of life. The main objective of this initiative is to provide education on a better understanding of the health issues faced by the elderly and how to manage them effectively. The study was conducted in November 2023 with 25 participants involved: 1) Preparing educational materials, 2) Providing education to elderly caregivers, and 3) Evaluating the impact of these activities through pre-and post-tests. As a result of the study, an increase in knowledge about various health problems and strategies to improve the quality of life of the elderly was observed after receiving education. As part of this activity, health status examinations were conducted, and the quality of life of elderly individuals was assessed using questionnaires. It was found that 52% of the participants reported suffering from hypertension, heart disease, or metabolic endocrine diseases. It is worth noting that the physical domain had the lowest quality-of-life score compared to other domains. In conclusion, it could be argued that community health education activities may play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life of the elderly by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their health challenges

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Journal Info

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jpni

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Subject

Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

The mission of Jurnal Pengabdian Nasional (JPN) Indonesia is to serve as the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice related to all forms of outreach. This includes highlighting innovative endeavours; critically examining emerging issues, trends, challenges, ...