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boby febri krisdianto
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Warta Pengabdian Andalas: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengembangan Dan Penerapan Ipteks
Published by Universitas Andalas
ISSN : 0854655X     EISSN : 27971600     DOI : 10.25077
Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA) Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA) is a scientific journal managed by LPPM Universitas Andalas. This journal accepts articles related to community services for Indonesian society in field of both life and social sciences. It is published four times in a year, namely March, June, September, and December.   Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA), with registered number ISSN 0854-655X (print),  is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Andalas. It is in the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to community services. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of community services. Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA), contains various activities of the teaching staff in Universitas Andalas in handling and managing the various potentials, obstacles, challenges, and problems that exist in society. Implementation of service activities also involve the participation of the community and partners. Service activities are organized into an activity aimed at improving the welfare of society. In the following year of publication, the journal is going to publish four-nually. Any interested author could submit the manuscript following the submission guidelines. Please read these guidelines carefully. Authors who want to submit their manuscript to the editorial office of Jurnal Warta Pengabdian Andalas (JWA) should obey the writing guidelines. If the manuscript submitted is not appropriate with the guidelines or written in a different format, it will be REJECTED by the editors before further reviewed. The editors will only accept the manuscripts which meet the assigned format. Every article that goes to the editorial staff will be selected through Desk Review and Initial Manuscript Evaluation processes by Editorial Board. Then, the articles will be sent to the peer reviewer and will go to the next selection by Double Blind Peer-Review Process. Further details on reviewing policy and processes are available on submission guidelines.  
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 694 Documents
Education on Exposure and Health Risks of Forever Chemicals (PFAS) for Housewives and Adolescent Girls Ilmiawati, Cimi; Silvia, Roza; Arisanty, Dessy; Usman, Elly; Masrul; Amir, Arni; Hasmiwati; Reza, Mohamad; Ariadapa Rahadi, Didan; Fauzan, Rezky; Abi Ghofari Siregar, Muhammad; Olivia, Ivonne; Dwiharyani, Yuli; Ilham, Muhammad
Warta Pengabdian Andalas Vol 33 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jwa.33.1.28-38.2026

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Our community service activity aimed to increase knowledge and awareness about the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” which are commonly found in household products, food packaging, and cosmetics. Long-term exposure to PFAS has been associated with numerous serious health effects, including an increased risk of several cancers, disruption of hormone homeostasis, liver toxicity, impaired immune function, and adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes.  The participants included housewives and adolescent girls (n = 20) who attended Padang Pasir Community Health Center, East Padang, Padang on 6 September 2025. An interactive educational session was conducted using a pre-test–post-test design to evaluate changes in knowledge and awareness. Analysis of participants who completed both assessments showed an improvement in knowledge following the intervention, with the greatest increases observed in understanding of healthy cooking utensils (50%) and the presence of persistent chemicals in cosmetics (50%). However, evaluation of awareness levels revealed only a minimal increase in median scores (from 57 to 60), which was not statistically significant (p = 0.221). We conclude that a focused educational session is effective in improving participants’ cognitive knowledge, but a more comprehensive and sustained approach is needed to promote meaningful behavioral change and deeper awareness, particularly since practicality and convenience remain major considerations when choosing household products, food packaging, and cosmetics.
Improving Safely Managed Fecal Sludge Management in Tabek Village Through a Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Approach Gusmira; Zulkarnaini
Warta Pengabdian Andalas Vol 33 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jwa.33.1.47-55.2026

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Ownership of sanitation facilities does not necessarily guarantee the achievement of safely managed sanitation if it is not accompanied by adequate fecal sludge management. This condition is still prevalent in Tabek Village, Dharmasraya Regency, where all households have septic tanks, yet none have ever been desludged, increasing risks of leakage, groundwater contamination, and environment-based diseases. This community service activity aimed to increase public awareness and commitment to safely managed sanitation through the community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approach. Participatory triggering based on participatory rural appraisal (PRA) included sanitation mapping, transect walks, fecal volume calculations, contamination route analysis, and social contracts. The activity involved 25 community representatives assisted by sanitarians from the local health center and health office. Results showed that 15 septic tanks lacked manholes, and none had been emptied due to limited knowledge and lack of information on desludging services. Visual and emotional triggering led to a collective commitment to desludge septic tanks between January and April 2026. This activity demonstrates that the CLTS approach is effective in shifting community paradigms from merely owning facilities to actively managing safe sanitation.
The SDIDTK–My Plate Model to Improve Maternal Nutrition Literacy and Child Growth Neherta, Meri; Hermalinda; Novrianda, Dwi; Mansur, Arif Rohman; Sari, Ira Mulya; Rahmadhani, Dian; Rahmanelly, Suci; Yantje, Oktavvia Fittrianna; Rilda, Yuli
Warta Pengabdian Andalas Vol 33 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jwa.33.1.82-91.2026

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Malnutrition and delayed child growth remain critical challenges in Indonesia, primarily driven by low maternal nutritional literacy and inadequate early stimulation. Addressing these issues is vital to reduce the high stunting prevalence and improve child development outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the SDIDTK-Isi Piringku (Stimulation, Detection, and Early Intervention - My Plate) model using a quasi-experimental pre-post test design without control. The intervention was conducted on 30 mothers of children under two years old and Posyandu cadres at Bungus Health Center, Padang City. The results demonstrated a significant enhancement in maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding child growth, leading to a 45% increase in nutritional literacy. Furthermore, the intervention successfully strengthened family-community collaboration. In conclusion, the SDIDTK-Isi Piringku community-based model is proven effective in empowering mothers. This model serves as a strategic prototype for local policies to prevent stunting and supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, and 4.
Family-Involved Health Education to Improve Iron Tablet Adherence among Pregnant Women in Bungus Community Health Centre, Padang Priscilla, Vetty; Sabri, Rika; Wahyu, Wedya; Mansur, Arif Rohman; Krisheilandara, Aurelia
Warta Pengabdian Andalas Vol 33 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jwa.33.1.92-104.2026

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Anaemia during pregnancy remains an important maternal health problem in Indonesia. In the Bungus Community Health Centre, anaemia among pregnant women remained high despite the distribution of iron tablets, indicating that tablet availability alone was insufficient to ensure adherence. Limited knowledge, negative attitudes toward side effects, and lack of family support, especially from husbands, were identified as key barriers. To evaluate the effect of family-involved health education on pregnant women’s adherence to iron tablet consumption, knowledge, attitudes, and family support. This community-based pre–post educational intervention was conducted in August 2025 in the Bungus Community Health Centre working area, Padang. Participants were 10 pregnant women and 10 husbands selected. The intervention consisted of interactive health education for pregnant women and husbands, printed educational materials, and reminder stickers placed in participants’ homes. Knowledge, attitudes, and family support were assessed using pre- and post-test questionnaires. Adherence was monitored using records in the Maternal and Child Health (KIA) book during the activity. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Before the intervention, only 30% pregnant women regularly consumed iron tablets, while 70% were non-compliant. After the intervention, adherence of consume iron tablets increased to 80%.  The percentage of knowledge improved among pregnant women from 60% to 90%, positive attitudes increased from 50% to 60%, and good family support increased from 50% to 70%. Family-involved health education improved adherence to iron tablet consumption among pregnant women in this community setting. This approach has the potential to strengthen maternal anaemia prevention programmes in primary care, particularly when combined with husband involvement and home-based reminder media.