Jurnal Kabar Masyarakat
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Agustus: JURNAL KABAR MASYARAKAT

Penguatan Jejaring Puskesmas dan Fasilitas Kesehatan Rujukan melalui Edukasi Tuberkulosis pada Kelompok Lanjut Usia

Rio Dimas Sugiarta (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong)
Umi Sangadah Abadiyah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong)
Adelia Dwi Prasetyani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong)
Alfi Naufalinda (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the major public health problems in Indonesia, making the strengthening of inter-facility health networks an essential part of managing the 2030 TB elimination program. This community service activity aimed to improve participants' understanding of early detection, transmission, treatment, and referral pathways for TB patients during a primary care network meeting, while reinforcing the role of Hospital Administration academics as resource persons in cross-facility coordination. The activity was conducted on 28 July 2026 at the Petanahan Public Health Center (Puskesmas), Kebumen Regency, using lectures, interactive health education, and question-and-answer sessions with approximately 30 primary care network participants (illustrative figure, to be adjusted with field data). The results indicated an improvement in participants' understanding of the Recognize, Prevent, Treat, Support, and Cure framework, increased discussion participation, and an agreement to strengthen referral coordination between the Puskesmas and referral health facilities. This activity confirms that the involvement of hospital administration academics in community-based health education can contribute to strengthening referral network governance and health service quality in support of the national tuberculosis elimination program.

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