Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision

Communication-Based Tuberculosis Transmission Prevention in Indigenous Communities in South Nias Regency

Asriwati Amirah (Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Juliandi Harahap (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Khairatunnisa Khairatunnisa (Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Dian Maya Sari Siregar (Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Senang Hati Bazikho (Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Kasrin Purnamasari Gea (Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Nurul Maharani (Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Yosi Gloria Br Siahaan (Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)
Serfistra Bohalima (Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2025

Abstract

The current Tuberculosis Detection Target in Indonesia for 2024-2025 has not been fully achieved. Many challenges remain to be overcome. Some patients do not complete treatment and discontinue treatment prematurely, which can lead to relapse, further transmission, and the emergence of drug resistance (MDR-TB or XDR-TB). Patients do not understand the importance of completing treatment even though they feel healthy and the dangers of MDR-TB if treatment is discontinued. The Community Service Method used in this community service activity consists of several systematic stages: preparation (Pre-Activity), socialization, interactive lectures, focused discussions or Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), evaluation, and follow-up. The results of this community service activity showed an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and actions in indigenous communities in preventing tuberculosis transmission. It is recommended that health workers always involve community leaders in TB prevention through an active communication approach as traditional leaders serve as role models in decision-making.

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jucep

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision (JUCEP) ISSN: 2776-1142 (online) ISSN: 2776-1134 (print) publishes all reports on the applying, practicing, and culturing of science and technology for the social welfare related to community empowerment ...