Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Hipertensi Menggunakan Metode Cerdik (Ceramah dan Diskusi) di Kelurahan Ganti: Pengabdian Masyarakat

Basri (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Rifka Adilla (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Amia Armita (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Fifi Febi Febiola Lauwa (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Julia Angraini Pas (Program Studi Gizi, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Laura Lawrensa Taruangi (Program Studi Gizi, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Apriyani Adipu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Abdul Arafat (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Gray Puspa Enjelis (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Ali Akbar S Mbia (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Sri Warni A. Djaana (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Veronicha Septiyani Blake (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Sariti (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Sindi Auliya (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Fajrah (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)
Sri Mulyani (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kesehatan, Universitas Widya Nusantara)

ABDI WIDYA NUSANTARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Desember

Hypertension is a major non-communicable disease and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disorders, stroke, and kidney failure. Lack of public awareness and knowledge often hinders prevention and management efforts. This study evaluated the effectiveness of health education through lectures and group discussions in improving community knowledge about hypertension in Ganti Village, Banawa District, Donggala. A cross-sectional design with 17 participants was applied. Educational materials were delivered using leaflets and followed by interactive discussions. Knowledge was assessed using pre- and post-test questionnaires. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge: before the intervention, 64.7% had good knowledge, 29.4% moderate, and 5.9% poor; after counseling, all participants (100%) demonstrated good knowledge. These findings highlight that counseling with structured materials and active participation is effective in enhancing community understanding of hypertension. Continuous health education is recommended to support sustainable hypertension prevention and control.