Edukasi Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Hipertensi dan Diabetes Melitus pada Pasien di Puskesmas: Program Pengabdian Masyarakat
Education on Prevention and Control
of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus for Pattients at Primary Health Care
Center at Primary Healtj Center: A Community Service Program
Elsa Mahardika Putri
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia
Okky Intan Mawarni
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia
Winartiana
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia
Maharani Dwi Pratiwi
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia
Evi Nurul Hiadayati
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia
ABSTRAK
Hypertension and
diabetes mellitus are major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that pose a serious
health burden, particularly among the elderly. This community service activity
aimed to increase knowledge and awareness regarding prevention and control of
these diseases among outpatients at the Bandung Community Health Centre,
Tulungagung Regency. The activity was conducted on July 11, 2025, involving 40
participants selected based on SIMPUSTA records indicating a history or risk of
hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Participants hypertension and random blood
glucose checks before receiving direct health education. The educational
session was delivered using verbal explanations and leaflets, focusing on
symptoms, complications, and disease management. Results showed that 15% of
participants had hypertension and 30% had uncontrolled blood sugar. These
findings align with national trends and highlight the importance of regular
screening and targeted education. This program demonstrated that simple
interventions in primary care settings can effectively promote early detection
and Improve chronic disease management, especially when supported by
interactive and community-based health promotion strategies. However, this
program did not include quantitative evaluation of the educational
intervention, which limits the ability to measure its direct impact on participants
knowledge and behavior.
Keywords: Community
Health Centre, Diabetes Mellitus, Health Education, Hypertension,
Non-Communicable Disease
Sumber publikasi Journal of Community Engagement in
Health, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2025)
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