WASATHON Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Socialization of Optimizing Toddler Growth and Development at the Growong Kidul Juwana Integrated Health Post, Pati Regency

Aminatul Fatayati — 2025-07-31

Health development is part of an effort to build a whole person which is carried out through child health efforts as early as possible since the child is still in the womb. Health efforts carried out since the child is still in the womb until the first five years of life, aim to maintain their survival and improve the quality of life of children in order to achieve optimal growth and development both physically, mentally, emotionally and socially and have multiple intelligences according to their genetic potential. The growth and development of children physically, mentally, socially, emotionally are influenced by nutrition, health and education. Comprehensive and quality child growth and development guidance can be carried out through stimulation activities, early detection and intervention of deviations in the growth and development of preschool children. The Stimulation, Detection and Early Intervention of Growth and Development Program (SDIDTK). Community service activities with the title of optimizing toddler growth and development in Growong Kidul Village, Juana District, Pati Regency, Central Java, aim to provide education, especially about optimizing growth and development in toddlers. Participants in this Community service activity are parents of toddlers at the Integrated Health Post in Growong Kidul Village, Juana District, Pati Regency, Central Java. The methods used in this Community service activity include lectures, discussions, sharing experiences and problem solving. The results of implementing community service activities with planning prepared by the community service team provide information about strategies for optimizing growth and development in toddlers.

Pressure Ulcer Care Training for People with Disabilities at the One Heart Disability Posyandu

Esri Rusminingsih — 2025-07-31

Neurological deficits due to trauma, stroke and physical disability cause patients to be bedridden or use a wheelchair for a long time. Bed rest and/or fixed body positions for long periods increase the risk of decubitus ulcers. Prevention efforts can be carried out with optimal nutritional support, reducing friction, pressure, pulling, making regular position changes and decubitus wound care. Most people with disabilities at Posyandu Satu Hati have decubitus wounds in the buttocks area, and have received wound care sets, but have never been trained in decubitus wound care. The aim of the activity was to improve the knowledge and skills of cadres and people with disabilities in decubitus care at Posyandu Satu Hati Disability Center, Klaten. The targets of this activity were cadres, families and clients with disabilities who had decubitus ulcers at Posyandu Satu Hati, Wedi District, Klaten Regency with a total of 30 participants. Interventions included decubitus care training and technical demonstration of decubitus wound care. The activity was attended by 30 participants, with an average age of 46.7 ± 14.1 years, mostly male 53.3%, most participants came from clients with disabilities (53.3%). The mean level of knowledge before training was 61.50 ± 8.69, and the level of knowledge after training was 94.70 ± 4.33. There was a significant increase in the level of knowledge of participants about the prevention and care of decubitus after training (p=0.001). During the training, all participants were enthusiastic in participating in the activities, there was an increase in participants' knowledge in the prevention and care of decubitus wounds, 8 participants actively asked questions.

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness (AMIRA) Counseling as an Effort to Prevent and Control Antimicrobial Resistance with a One Health Approach for PKK Members

Sri Rahayu Rubiyanto — 2025-07-31

The increasing number of cases of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in living things is a problem of high health care costs and everything related to the progress of sustainable development (SDGs) in 2030. Uncontrolled antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is very detrimental and not only to global health problems, but also financially, food security, environmental welfare, and socio-economic development. In the case of health, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which occurs everywhere and can attack anyone regardless of age at the national, regional, and global levels if left unchecked, will cause death, disability, and increased health care costs. Knowledge about AMR is important to be disseminated and understood by the community. There are records from the Brangsong I Health Center for the last 5 years, the level of antibiotic use in Sidorejo Village has reached 90%, besides that there have also been 116 cases of tuberculosis, some of which ended in death. The PKK mothers of Sidorejo Village have high enthusiasm to understand and gain knowledge about AMR to the wider community. Based on this potential, Sidorejo Village has become a pioneer in caring for health through the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) counseling program. This program is designed with a discussion flow for counseling programs, preparation, and counseling on AMR. The program will support the realization of a community that cares about AMR, prevents infectious diseases caused by microbes that are difficult to cure and becomes a pioneer in caring about AMR.

Empowerment of Women Farmers Groups in Efforts to Prevent and Eradicate Dengue Fever in Bengking Village, Klaten

Chairil Hana Mustofa — 2025-07-31

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a significant health problem in Bengking Village, Jatinom District, especially during the rainy season, triggered by low public awareness in eradicating mosquito nests. This community service activity aims to empower the Bengking Village Women Farmers Group (KWT) by increasing knowledge and practices of DHF prevention, especially through the use of family medicinal plants (TOGA) and the implementation of Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) 4M Plus. The implementation method includes situation surveys, interactive counseling, demonstrations of making innovative products (herbal drinks), and post-activity monitoring and evaluation. A total of 40 KWT members actively participated in this activity. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed a significant increase in participant knowledge regarding the dangers of DHF, the mosquito life cycle, symptoms, and prevention and treatment strategies. In addition, there was an increase in public interest in planting and utilizing TOGA as a promotive and preventive measure. The success of this program is proven by the community's commitment to carrying out environmental cleanliness movements and consuming herbal concoctions, which collectively are expected to reduce DHF incidents and improve the quality of public health in Bengking Village in a sustainable manner.

Implementation of Zakat Fund Disbursement through Health Programs for the Poor at Lazismu Klaten

Habib Ismail — 2025-07-31

The community service activity titled “Implementation of Zakat Fund Distribution through Health Programs for the Poor in Lazismu Klaten: Free Modern Laser Circumcision” was organized by Universitas Muhammadiyah Klaten to improve access to healthcare services for the poor. Klaten Regency was selected as the program location due to its relatively high poverty rate, recorded at 12.04% as of March 2024, affecting approximately 141,840 individuals. This data reflects the urgent need for social and faith-based interventions to alleviate the economic burden faced by underprivileged families. Lazismu collected and distributed zakat funds to support a free circumcision program using safe and efficient laser technology. The implementation team formulated strategies through focus group discussions with health partners, then conducted outreach and selected participants from low-income families. A total of 60 children received free circumcision services. The results showed a reduction in healthcare costs, improved health literacy among beneficiaries, and strengthened the role of zakat in contributing to public health and social development.

Preschool Child Growth and Development Examination at Pertiwi Tambak Kindergarten, Karangdowo, Klaten

Sri Wahyuni — 2025-07-31

Child growth and development monitoring is crucial for early detection of developmental disorders. Indonesian Survey of Nutritional Status (SKI) data shows that stunting rates in 2023 were 21.5%, with increasing trends in wasting (8.5%) and overweight (4.2%) rates among toddlers. This community service activity aimed to assess growth and development status among preschool children and identify potential developmental disorders early through systematic screening at Pertiwi Tambak Kindergarten. The activity was conducted on May 16, 2024, involving 20 preschool children aged 54-72 months. Growth assessment included anthropometric measurements (weight, height), while development was evaluated using the Indonesian Pre-screening Development Questionnaire (KPSP). Participants comprised 15 males (75%) and 5 females (25%). Developmental screening revealed 19 children (95%) with appropriate development and 1 child (5%) requiring further evaluation, who was subsequently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Most children showed age-appropriate development, indicating the importance of early screening programs in educational settings for timely intervention and the crucial role of collaboration between parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals in optimal child development monitoring.