<![CDATA[Background: The increasing incidence of wounds, particularly chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers, has become a significant health burden. The lack of knowledge and substandard wound care practices in the community often trigger high infection rates and delay the healing process. Purpose: To analyze the needs and practices of wound care in the community, as well as to identify influencing factors to improve the quality of home wound management. Method: This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 20 respondents selected through purposive sampling, comprising patients or family members with experience in wound care. Data analysis was conducted univariately to observe the frequency distribution of respondent characteristics and behaviors. Results: The majority of respondents were female (75%), with the most prevalent cases being chronic wounds (70%). It was found that 60% of wounds had experienced infection, which correlated with the dominance of self-care (40%) and family-based care (40%) practices. Although 70% of respondents theoretically understood the signs of infection, there was a very high need (75%) for technical training, particularly regarding the correct method of wound cleansing (45%). Conclusion: Wound care practices in the community still face significant challenges regarding sterility and technical skills, resulting in a high risk of infection. Keywords: Chronic Wounds; Family Role; Health Education; Infection; Wound Care. Pendahuluan: Peningkatan insidensi luka, khususnya luka kronis seperti diabetes, menjadi beban kesehatan yang signifikan. Minimnya pengetahuan dan praktik perawatan luka yang tidak sesuai standar di masyarakat seringkali memicu tingginya angka kejadian infeksi dan memperlambat penyembuhan. Tujuan: Untuk menganalisis kebutuhan dan praktik perawatan luka di masyarakat, serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya guna meningkatkan kualitas penanganan luka di rumah. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel berjumlah 20 responden yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling, terdiri dari pasien atau keluarga yang memiliki pengalaman merawat luka. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat untuk melihat distribusi frekuensi karakteristik dan perilaku responden. Hasil: Mayoritas responden adalah perempuan (75%) dengan kasus terbanyak berupa luka kronis (70%). Ditemukan bahwa 60% luka sempat mengalami infeksi yang berkolerasi dengan praktik perawatan mandiri (40%) dan keluarga (40%) yang dominan. Meskipun 70% responden mengetahui tanda infeksi secara teori, terdapat kebutuhan yang sangat tinggi (75%) akan pelatihan teknis, terutama mengenai cara mencuci luka yang benar (45%). Simpulan: Praktik perawatan luka di masyarakat masih menghadapi tantangan besar dalam hal sterilitas dan keterampilan teknis yang berdampak pada tingginya risiko infeksi. Kata Kunci: Edukasi Kesehatan; Infeksi; Luka Kronis; Peran Keluarga; Perawatan Luka.]]>
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