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International Journal of Community Services
Published by RAJAKI OF TULIP MEDIKA PUBLISHER
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30312299     DOI : https://doi.org/10.61777/injcs.v2i1
Core Subject : Health, Social,
Environmental Science Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health
Educators/Lecturers are required to carry out the Tridharma of higher education, namely teaching, research, and service. Community service and empowerment activities must have beneficial and novelty values in order to have a real impact on society. The International Journal of Community Services aims to become a journal publishing articles that report the results of community service activities in the field of health services. The manuscript submission process is open throughout the year. All submitted manuscripts will be blinded by reviewers and the editorial team before being published.
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Provision of Healthy Menu Innovation for Development of Children in Early Childhood Education Febry Mutiariami Dahlan; Jenny Anna Siauta
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): InJCS Vol 3 No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v3i2.90

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The quality of health and development among children in later stages of life is greatly influenced by early childhood education (PAUD). At this stage, balanced nutrition is very important for building healthy living habits, physical growth, and cognitive development. However, the common problem is that children do not like to eat vegetables. As a result, they do not get enough nutrients, especially vitamins and fiber. Therefore, new healthy and appealing menu must be created. One of the innovations offered by this community service program was made healthy carrot gummies. Carrots were chosen because they contain vitamin A, beta-carotene, fiber, and other essential nutrients that were important for maintaining eye health, boosting the immune system, and supporting children's growth. Thru more preferred form and taste, processing carrots into gummies was expected to increase children's interest in eating vegetables. The aim of this service is to enhance children's interest in vegetable-based products, improve the nutritional quality of children in early childhood education, and provide easily accessible and healthy snack options. The expected benefits are an increase in nutritional intake, especially vitamin A, and the establishment of healthy eating habits from a young age. This activity was conducted with twenty preschool children thru various steps. They selected the raw materials, made carrot gummies, conducted trials to see if the children accepted them, and evaluated their reactions. The results of activity showed that children prefer to eat healthy snacks that were visually appealing. Additionally, parents and early childhood educators learned about the importance of balanced nutrition. Overall, this activity influences children's eating patterns and family nutrition awareness. It is hoped that similar activities can be conducted sustainably so that the habit of consuming healthy menus among early childhood education (PAUD) children can be consistently formed.
Torch Ginger Tea: An Innovation In Antioxidant-Rich Herbal Drink Based on Local Indonesian Resources At Prince Of Songkla University, Thailand Dayan Hisni; Rukmaini; Putri Habibah; Anis Sholikah; Rifa Ulfah Ghina; Nova Putri Agustin; Vina Nurmayati; Ervianty Aprilia; Adi Elviana Baunsele; Nike Arisandi; Iponi Saraswati; Lenny Irmawaty Sirait; Nurjana Al Idrus; Ega Oktavia; Marlin Agustina; Stelmaris Leunufna; Lidya Nofita Sirait; Happy Pagan; Fariska Dwi Septarina; Eka Wahyuni; Ratnasari; Elis Susilawati; Rati Rolobessy; Dini Liani; Ummy Fadilah Fatmawati
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Abstract Kecombrang (Etlingera elatior) is an Indonesian native plant from the Zingiberaceae family that has long been used as a spice and traditional medicine, but its potential as a functional health beverage has not been widely developed, especially abroad. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of the community and Indonesian community in Thailand in utilizing kecombrang flowers into Kecombrang Tea, as well as strengthening cross-cultural health knowledge exchange. The activity was carried out on June 26, 2026 at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand with 35 participants consisting of students, health workers, and Indonesian community and migrants in the region. Implementation methods included theoretical education, demonstration, direct practice of making kecombrang tea, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test. The results showed an increase in participants' knowledge scores from an average of 58.3 to 87.6, and all participants were able to process kecombrang flowers into hygienic and safe-to-consume herbal tea. Kecombrang Tea has proven strong antioxidant activity due to its flavonoid, phenolic, and anthocyanin content, so it has the potential to support body cell health and become a creative economic opportunity based on local resources
Empowering Pregnant Women Through Beetroot and Red Guava Juice Utilization for Anemia Prevention at Jamilah Independent Midwifery Practice South Jakarta Frenta Helena Simaibang; Rukmaini; Aliffatma Erlindya Sayekti; Anggraeni; Dedeh Desi; Hanifatul Amalia; Puji Astuti
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.93

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Background: Anemia during pregnancy remains a major public health concern associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Prevention strategies should not rely solely on Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, but also on adequate nutritional intake. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) and red guava (Psidium guajava) are rich in iron-supporting nutrients, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants, making them potential dietary complements for anemia prevention. Objective: This community service program aimed to improve pregnant women's knowledge and practical skills regarding anemia prevention through health education and demonstrations on preparing beetroot and red guava juice. Methods: The program was conducted at Jamilah Independent Midwifery Practice, South Jakarta, Indonesia, involving 15 pregnant women. The intervention consisted of health education, demonstrations and hands-on practice in preparing beetroot and red guava juice, interactive discussions, individual consultations, distribution of educational leaflets, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Participants' practical skills were also assessed through direct observation.Results: The educational intervention resulted in a marked improvement in participants' knowledge. The mean knowledge score increased from 61.7 in the pre-test to 87.7 in the post-test, representing an average increase of 26.0 points (42.1%). In addition, 14 participants (93.3%) successfully prepared beetroot and red guava juice independently according to the demonstrated procedures. Participants also understood that beetroot and red guava juice should be consumed as part of a balanced diet and serves as a dietary complement rather than a substitute for routine Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation recommended during pregnancy. Conclusion: This community service program effectively improved pregnant women's knowledge and practical skills related to anemia prevention through the utilization of beetroot and red guava juice. Integrating nutrition education with practical demonstrations may strengthen healthy dietary behaviors among pregnant women and support ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of anemia during pregnancy.
Self-Care Management and Quality of Life among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Lukmanulhakim; Lola Amaliah
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.94

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with a continuously increasing prevalence and can reduce patients' quality of life. Poor self-care management, including dietary regulation, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, and medication adherence, remains a challenge in disease management. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-care management and quality of life among patients with Type 2 DM. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 47 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using the self-care management questionnaire and the Diabetes Quality of Life (DQOL) questionnaire and were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that 27 respondents (57.4%) had good self-care management and 20 respondents (42.6%) had poor self-care management. A total of 19 respondents (40.4%) had good quality of life, while 28 respondents (59.6%) had poor quality of life. The bivariate analysis yielded a p-value of 0.001 with an OR of 15.300. The statistical test results showed a significant relationship between self-care management and quality of life among patients with Type 2 DM. Patients with good self-care management had a 15.300 fold greater likelihood of having a good quality of life than patients with poor self-care management. Community health centers are expected to improve education on self-care management to help enhance patients' quality of life.
Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptoms Using Acupressure and Sweet Corn-Moringa Pudding Among Adolescent Girls in Karawang Regency Putri Azzahroh; Anni Suciawati; Irna Trisnawati3
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.98

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Research indicates that 95% of women experience one or more premenstrual symptoms during their reproductive years (Armour et al., 2018). Data from the World Health Organization (2020) indicates that the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in the reproductive age group is 53% (Geta et al., 2020). Symptoms are generally mild to moderate, but some women experience severe symptoms that substantially affect daily activities, a condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), with an incidence of approximately 5% to 8%, and symptoms include extreme mood swings, anxiety, depression, and severe physical symptoms (Yonkers et al., 2008). PMS in adolescent girls can impact mental well-being, quality of life, and academic achievement. The morbidity of PMS is related to its severity, chronicity, and the resulting distress that can impact work, personal relationships, and daily activities (Ranjbaran et al., 2017). Strategic efforts to reduce PMS symptoms involve pharmacological approaches, including the administration of pain relievers/antidepressants/hormonal medications when needed, and non-pharmacological strategies, including lifestyle changes such as light exercise, maintaining a healthy diet and reducing caffeine intake, consuming vitamin and mineral supplements, relaxation therapy, and getting enough rest (Casper & Robert F, 2025). The objective of this PKM project is to determine the effectiveness of acupressure massage and consuming sweet corn moringa pudding on premenstrual syndrome in adolescent girls. This research is crucial to provide evidence-based evidence regarding the effectiveness of these two interventions as complementary and innovative approaches to improving the reproductive health of adolescent girls in Karawang Regency. The outcomes of this activity include increased knowledge and skills in managing PMS symptoms, and publication of scientific articles on community service in accredited national journals. Furthermore, there is a reduction in PMS symptoms (such as pain, mood swings, and fatigue) in adolescent girls after the intervention.
Early Education on Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Arniat Christiani Telambanua; Annita; Yanti Rahayu; Mardifa Dwi Azhari; Melanie Sabrina Putri
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.99

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by blood glucose levels rising above the normal range, a condition known as hyperglycemia (Fatimah, 2015). It is one of the leading chronic causes of death in Indonesia (Hestiana, 2017). Data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation indicates that diabetes was the third leading cause of death in Indonesia in 2019, with a rate of approximately 57.42 deaths per 100,000 population (Zhao, 2021). Observations at the integrated health post (Posyandu) revealed that four elderly individuals had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Interviews with ten individuals indicated a habit of consuming processed foods and sugary beverages. Consumed sugary foods included bread, chips, doughnuts, cakes, and wafers, while sugary beverages included high-sugar options—such as milk, tea, syrup, coffee, juice, and ice cream—as well as drinks like boba. Given this context, this community service initiative aims to provide early-stage diabetes mellitus prevention education in Seberang Palinggam.
Community Empowerment Trought The Utilization Of Family Medicinal Plants With The Pkk Women’s Group In Losari Kidul Village Diyanah Kumalasary; Reshna Mareva Mudzalifah; Adelia Grantika Putri; Muhammad Yusup Ridwan; Maritza Permata Athifa; Nurul Hafidah; Nanda Satria Nugraha; Amelia Agustin; Shahwa Syahid Kenanga; Indi Widia Sa’diya
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Community empowerment through the cultivation of family medicinal plants (TOGA) is an effort to optimize the use of land and plant resources available within the community. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the PKK (Family Welfare Empowerment) group of Losari Kidul Village, utilizing the land in front of the Village Hall for planting and plant management. The plants cultivated included Ghost pepper, tomatoes, galangal, watermelons, peperomia pellucida, aloe vera, and mung beans. The activity aimed to enhance community skills and foster a sense of responsibility regarding the use and care of plants that offer practical value in daily life. Implementation involved hands-on activities—such as land preparation, planting, layout arrangement, and plant maintenance—with active participation from the PKK members. Utilizing the land in front of the Village Hall was intended to create an environment that is greener, more productive, and beneficial to the community. The results indicate that the involvement of PKK members in plant management successfully boosted productive land use while fostering environmental awareness and a commitment to plant sustainability. It is hoped that this initiative will continue to be developed as a form of community empowerment that benefits the environment, health, and overall well-being of the people of Losari Kidul Village.
Health Education on Infection Prevention for Families of Hospitalized Patients: A Community Service Program Prestasianita Putri; Alfid Tri Afandi; Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad Nur; Dicky Endrian Kurniawan; Enggal Hadi Kurniyawan
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Family members frequently remain at the bedside of hospitalized patients and may participate in basic care, food assistance, mobility support, and contact with the patient environment. Their infection-prevention practices therefore influence patient safety and the wider hospital environment. This community service program aimed to improve families’ knowledge and practical skills regarding infection prevention, particularly hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The activity used health education, demonstration, return-demonstration, discussion, and bedside mentoring. A pretest-posttest evaluation was conducted among 30 family caregivers of hospitalized patients. The mean knowledge score increased from 58.7 before education to 86.3 after education. The proportion of participants achieving the predefined good-knowledge category increased from 26.7% to 90.0%. Practical observation also showed improvement in correct hand-rub/hand-washing technique and recognition of critical hand-hygiene moments. Participants reported that demonstration and direct feedback were more useful than lecture alone. A brief, family-centered infection-prevention education package can strengthen knowledge and practical skills among family caregivers. Integration of family education into routine hospital admission and bedside communication may support a safer care environment, although longer-term observation is needed to determine whether the observed improvement is sustained.
Tepangin: An Appropriate Technology Solution for Improving Fertilizer Application Efficiency in Sumberwringin Village Alfid Afandi; M. Madhani; Diandra Harumita Kanahaya; Naurah Ariella; Siti Soleha; Bagas Hardiansyah Putra; Shandrina Naurah Zahirah; Moh. Andrian Maulana Fadil; Masruroh; Iqviena Dhiena Kamila; Ma'rifatul Rossy Kurnia Haqq; Muchammad Nanda; Masrotul Muhajaroh; Ahmad Septian Dwi Cahya
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.102

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Agricultural cultivation in Sumberwringin Village, Sukowono District, Jember Regency, Indonesia, continues to rely heavily on manual fertilizer application. This practice requires considerable time and labor and may result in uneven fertilizer distribution. Commercial fertilizer spreaders may improve efficiency but are often relatively expensive and less accessible to small- and medium-scale farmers. This community service programme developed and introduced Tepangin (Tebar Pupuk Sumberwringin), a simple appropriate-technology fertilizer spreader made from locally available materials. The programme aimed to improve farmers’ understanding of efficient fertilizer application and strengthen their ability to operate, maintain, and potentially reproduce the tool through farmer groups. Activities consisted of field problem identification, tool design and fabrication, preliminary testing, Business Model Canvas presentation, community socialization, field demonstration, hands-on practice, discussion, and evaluation. Farmers were directly involved in operating the tool and providing feedback on usability, comfort, fertilizer distribution, and potential improvements. The activity generated practical experience and strong participant engagement. Tepangin also created a potential pathway for collaboration among farmer groups, village government, students, and village-owned enterprises to support future production and maintenance. Tepangin represents a context-adapted innovation that may contribute to more efficient fertilizer application while strengthening local capacity for agricultural technology adoption.
The Effect of Laboratory Safety Training on Students’ Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices: An Educational Intervention Suci Putri Ramadani; Yulia Kharisma; Latifa Aini; Melvi Viyona; Medina Alia Rahmawati; Rabecha Maros Framita
International Journal of Community Services Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): InJCS Vol 4 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61777/injcs.v4i1.103

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Laboratory activities require students to understand Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and laboratory safety to maintain data quality and reduce accident risks. This educational intervention evaluated changes in students’ knowledge of GLP following laboratory safety training. A one-group pretest–posttest educational intervention was conducted among students from Agricultural Product Technology, Agroindustrial Technology, and Agricultural Engineering at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jambi. The intervention was delivered in two batches on 17 May 2025 and 22 May 2026 and covered eight GLP and laboratory safety topics. Online multiple-choice questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention. In total, 172 pretest and 173 posttest responses were obtained, while 169 individual records were successfully paired. The mean score increased from 89.70 ± 7.61 to 93.47 ± 5.67, with a paired mean gain of 3.63 ± 5.51 points. The proportion of participants in the good-knowledge category increased from 93.6% to 98.3%, and no participant remained in the poor category after the intervention. The largest improvements concerned selecting appropriate heating and precision-volume measurement equipment. These findings indicate that the educational intervention was associated with increased knowledge of GLP. Future interventions should include more supervised hands-on practice in equipment selection and use.

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