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Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
ISSN : 27225801     EISSN : 27225798     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33860/pjpm.v6i1.2820
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Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (e-ISSN: 2722-5798 & p-ISSN: 2722-5801) is a scientific health journal published by Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu. It is an open-accessed journal, peer-reviewed, and accredited at the national level (SINTA 3). This journal aims to disseminate the conceptual thoughts, ideas, research results, or best practices that have been achieved in the area of community health services. The journal scopes a broad range of health disciplines such as nutrition, environmental health, community nursing, and community midwifery.
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Peningkatan Kemampuan Masyarakat Desa Lero Tatari Terhadap Pemberian Pertolongan pada Kejadian Kedaruratan Pesisir Pantai Ismunandar Ismunandar; Irsanty Collein; Fitria Masulili; Waode Fitrah Sari; Aditya Pratama; Akbar Hidayatullah
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v6i2.3383

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Lero Tatari Village is an area that has a high level of vulnerability to emergencies in coastal communities because of its location on the coast, some of the people work as fishermen and live along the coast of Lero Village, Sindue District. This activity aims to increase the ability of the Lero Tatari Village community to respond to coastal community emergencies. The method of implementing community service activities is carried out through surveys, lectures, discussions, simulations, observations, mentoring and evaluation of activities by filling in post test questionnaires. The evaluation results showed that most respondents had a good knowledge score of > 75 (76.7%) after being given counseling regarding first aid in emergencies in coastal communities. The statistical test results obtained a P value of 0.024, so it can be said that there is a significant relationship between age and respondents' knowledge with a moderate strength of relationship. The conclusion was that providing education and simulations can increase people's knowledge and abilities regarding emergency first aid.
Edukasi Kesehatan untuk Peningkatan Status Gizi dan Skrining Anemia pada Bayi Balita dalam Pengentasan Stunting Nathalie Elischeva Kailola; Vina Zakiah Latuconsina; Rifah Zafarani Soumena; Theresia Natalia Seimahuira; Fitri Kadarsih Bandjar; Martha Melmambessy; Jerome Constantine Lekatompessy
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v6i2.3988

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Stunting is often caused by inadequate maternal nutrition during pregnancy, suboptimal breastfeeding practices, delayed introduction of complementary foods, and impaired nutrient absorption due to infections. This community engagement activity aimed to improve parents' knowledge of balanced diets and conduct anemia screening among infants and toddlers in Wab and Debut Villages, Southeast Maluku Regency. The methods included interactive education sessions, distribution of educational leaflets, questionnaire administration, and assessments of nutritional status and hemoglobin levels in children. The activity was carried out over two days. Results showed that most mothers had limited knowledge of balanced nutrition for young children, although their understanding of the First 1,000 Days of Life was relatively adequate. In Wab Village, 15 out of 68 children were undernourished and 28 were anemic, while in Debut Village, 25 out of 80 children were undernourished and 26 were anemic. These findings highlight the urgent need for more intensive nutrition education and sustained interventions to improve child health in the region.
Integrasi Edukasi Infused Water dan Pemilahan Sampah: Model Pengabdian Masyarakat untuk Peningkatan Pengetahuan, Keterampilan, dan Kualitas Hidup. Irsanty Collein; Ismunandar Ismunandar; Fitria Masulili
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v6i3.4264

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Hypertension and household waste management are significant issues faced by Indonesian communities, particularly in Wombo Kalonggo Village.  Most villagers work as farmers, while many women remain at home, and the availability of large land areas has contributed to improper waste management practices. Waste is often discarded into dry rivers or openly burned in household yards. This community service program aimed to enhance integrative community knowledge through education on infused water preparation as an effort to prevent hypertension and education on sorting organic and inorganic waste as an environmental management strategy. The method applied was a participatory approach, involving the community in socialization, hands-on practice, and interactive discussions. Infused water education proved effective in improving community knowledge and awareness of healthy lifestyles, particularly in hypertension prevention. Meanwhile, waste sorting education enhanced villagers’ skills in managing household waste and fostered environmentally friendly behavior. The integration of these two programs created a holistic approach that focused not only on individual health but also on environmental cleanliness. The outcomes of this program showed a significant improvement in knowledge, skills, and awareness among the community after the intervention. This initiative highlights the importance of integrating health and environmental education into a sustainable community service program.
Prolanis Health Talk Education for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Communities: A Community Service Program Approach Agus Sugiharto; Retno Asti Werdhani; Dian Kusumadewi; Vican Sefiany Koloi; Siti Rahmi
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4162

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Two non-communicable diseases that rank third in terms of mortality and are becoming more common in Indonesia are hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM). The Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis), which aims to maintain the health of individuals with HT and DM, was introduced by the government and the National Health Care Security (BPJS) in response. Prolanis is intended for patients at Primary Health Care Facilities diagnosed with HT and DM. Nonetheless, participation in the Prolanis program remains relatively low. This program aims to increase the knowledge and involvement of HT and DM patients in Prolanis at the Annisa Dua Clinic in Citereup, Bogor City, by using Health Talk Education. The activity's outcomes demonstrated that participants' attitudes and understanding of the significance of participating in Prolanis had increased. Participants also felt more understanding and motivated to participate in activities and contribute to Prolanis. There was high participant satisfaction with this community service program. Participation in Prolanis can be increased through education about the importance of participating in community-based Prolanis related to the community. Of course, collaboration from various parties is needed to achieve Prolanis's goals.
Optimalisasi Wirausaha Roti Tradisional Berbahan Pangan Lokal melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan di Kelurahan Mamboro, Kota Palu: Optimizing Traditional Bread Entrepreneurship Using Local Food Ingredients through Training and Mentoring in Mamboro Village, Palu City Abd. Farid Lewa; Adhyanti Adhyanti; Bahja Bahja; Wery Aslinda; Aminuddin Aminuddin; Nurjaya Nurjaya; Elvyrah Faisal
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4258

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Traditional bread products are generally high in sugar and low in protein, which may negatively affect health. On the other hand, traditional bread entrepreneurs face challenges in terms of limited knowledge and skills in product development, packaging, and marketing strategies. This program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of traditional bread entrepreneurs in producing healthy bread using local food ingredients. Method: The community service activity was carried out through several stages: planning, training in making healthy bread using moringa and legumes, training in packaging design, mentoring marketing strategies using social media, and evaluation through pre-test and post-test. Results: A total of 10 participants joined, mostly aged ≥45 years (90%), with high school education (60%). There was a significant improvement in knowledge, with the average pre-test score of 4.20 increasing to 9.00 in the post-test (p=0.000). Conclusion: Training and mentoring significantly improved the knowledge and skills of traditional bread entrepreneurs. It is recommended that this program be continued sustainably with support for marketing and business licensing.
Pelatihan Akupresure pada Kader Kesehatan Kecamatan Sijuk di Kabupaten Belitung Sebagai Daerah Kepulauan R Ade Sukarna; Syamsul Rizal Sinulingga; Nazliansyah Nazliansyah; Sri Yani; Adelia Rivanti
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.3973

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the global health problems whose prevalence continues to increase. Sijuk sub-district includes several villages, the number of people with hypertension reached 8,449 people, the third most in Belitung Regency. The purpose of this community service is to increase the independence and ability of health cadres in overcoming hypertension in the working area of Pukesmas Tanjung Binga, Sijuk District, Belitung Regency. The methods used are lecture, question and answer, demonstration and redemonstration. The activity was carried out in 3 stages, preparation, implementation and monitoring, with the target of 27 health cadres of Sijuk sub-district from 5 villages under the working area of Tanjung Binga Health Center. The activities carried out include one day cadre training with hypertension, TOGA, acupressure and acupressure practicum. The activity ended with an inter-village quiz.  After the training, the activity continued with monitoring in the form of visits to the work area of the health cadres. This visit takes place after 2 weeks to 1 month after the training, depending on the posyandu activities and cadre meetings in each village. Community Service Results. Evaluation results were taken at the time of training to assess knowledge and skills. The average increase in knowledge was 32%. The category of knowledge level before training, the number of less 48% and after training knowledge increased to 81%. Participants' post-training skill assessment scores increased by an average of 30%. 
Pengelolaan Hipertensi Lansia Melalui Penguatan Posyandu Lansia dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Desa Kutampi, Nusa Penida I Putu Suiraoka; I Made Bulda Mahayana; Listina Ade Widya Ningtyas; Ida Bagus Made Putra Mahendra
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4335

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Based on observations among the elderly group, it was found that out of 112 respondents, nearly half (45.5%) suffered from hypertension. However, only 6.3% of the elderly regularly attended Posyandu Lansia (Elderly Integrated Health Post) activities. Currently, services provided at the Posyandu include exercise sessions, health education, and medical check-ups. The objectives of this community service program were to: (1) empower Posyandu cadres, (2) provide education for the elderly regarding a healthy environment, balanced diet, oral health maintenance, and self-acupressure techniques, and (3) offer blood pressure monitoring and acupressure services at the Posyandu Lansia in Kutampi Village. The methods applied in this program included community empowerment, health education, and direct health services. The target participants were Posyandu cadres and elderly residents of Kutampi Village, with activities conducted from June to November 2025. Program success was measured based on attendance and improvement in participants’ knowledge. The cadre empowerment program for elderly hypertension management involved 27 cadres who participated in the training sessions. Strengthening the Posyandu Lansia was achieved through educational activities on hypertension, healthy environments, and appropriate dietary choices for hypertension, along with blood pressure measurement and acupressure services. The program received strong support from the Village Head of Kutampi and the Head of Nusa Penida I Public Health Center. Post-education evaluations showed an improvement in participants’ knowledge.
Optimalisasi Perkembangan Anak Prasekolah melalui Tidur Sehat, Omega 3, dan Stimulasi Sesuai Usia (TOSS) Eka Wahyuningrum; Andrea Putri Sekar Tunjung; Andri Kenti Gayatina
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4284

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The golden age refers to a crucial period in a child's growth and development. Optimal child development is essential for children to be better prepared for school. A preliminary study revealed that 12 of the 18 children at Imanuel Christian Kindergarten experience suspect based on Denver II examination. Appropriate efforts from healthcare professionals are needed to anticipate further problems resulting from delays. This Community Service (PkM) aimed to increase parental knowledge about age-appropriate stimulation, healthy sleep, and omega-3, and to optimize the development of preschool children through snakes and ladders play therapy. Parents received counseling on the theme "Healthy Sleep, Omega-3, and Stimulation for Preschool Child Development" using lecture and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methods. Children received TOSS (Healthy Sleep, Omega-3, and Age-appropriate Stimulation) play therapy in three groups. The PkM results showed an increase in knowledge scores about age-appropriate stimulation, healthy sleep, and Omega-3 between before and after attending the counseling (a 3.93 increase in knowledge). Most parents (10 parents) experienced an increase in knowledge. The results of the observations showed that most of the children felt happy, enthusiastic, and followed instructions well, although some children initially had difficulty focusing and wanted to play in their own way.
Pemberdayaan Caregiver melalui Program “CITRA: Caregiver Inovatif untuk Lansia” Berbasis Aplikasi sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Lansia di Surabaya Ferry Efendi; Retno Indarwati; Rifky Octavia Pradipta; Visky Afrina; Faisal Adi Irawan
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4302

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Introduction: The growing elderly population in Indonesia raises health challenges, including chronic diseases and cognitive decline. Informal caregivers play a key role, yet limited knowledge and digital literacy reduce care quality. Method: The CITRA (Innovative Caregiver for the Elderly) program was conducted from July to September 2025 in Pacar Kembang, Surabaya. Twenty informal caregivers participated in health education, Android-based CITRA app training, and door-to-door mentoring. Evaluation used pre- and post-tests analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. Results: Caregivers’ knowledge improved significantly. In the first session, scores rose from 65 ± 10.13 to 82.75 ± 6.58 (p=0.000). In the second, scores increased from 71.5 ± 9.44 to 87.5 ± 8.57 (p=0.005). Skills in basic health checks and app utilization also improved. The CITRA app served as an accessible educational tool, though currently limited to Android devices. Discussion: Capacity improvement supports the active ageing framework and aligns with evidence that technology-based interventions effectively empower families in elderly care. Conclusion: CITRA successfully enhanced caregiver knowledge, skills, and provided a replicable digital innovation to improve elderly quality of life in Indonesia.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Dusun Bayor-bayor dalam Pengolahan Sampah Organik Rumah Tangga Menggunakan Komposter Ember Tumpuk: Empowering the Bayor-Bayor Hamlet Community to Manage Household Organic Waste Using Stacked Bucket Composters Fahrul Islam; Haeranah Ahmad; Fajar Akbar
Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/pjpm.v7i1.4312

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This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of residents in Bayor-Bayor Hamlet, Batupannu Village, in managing household organic waste into compost using stacked buckets. The implementation method consisted of several stages. The initial reflection stage involved coordination with the village government and data collection to identify the main problems. The second stage included participatory planning through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with the community to determine the intervention model and activity schedule. The third stage was the implementation phase, covering education, demonstrations, and hands-on compost-making using a participatory training approach. Monitoring was conducted through mentoring and regular visits to evaluate the implementation process. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ knowledge, with the average pre-test post-test score rising from 41.8 (min: 13.3; max: 73.3) to 66.2 (min: 46.7; max: 86.7), and the establishment of two model households independently managing organic waste. In conclusion, this activity effectively enhanced participants’ understanding of waste management. Motivation, self-confidence, and continuous support were key factors in the successful adoption of the technology. To ensure program sustainability, it is recommended to establish local environmental cadres supported by village policies through regulations and incentives.