novy ramini harahap, Milasyari Milasyari

EDUKASI GAYA HIDUP SEHAT DAN DETEKSI DINI PENYAKIT BAGI LANSIA

Introduction

Edukasi gaya hidup sehat dan deteksi dini penyakit bagi lansia. Edukasi gaya hidup sehat dan deteksi dini penyakit penting bagi lansia di Langkat. Cegah hipertensi & diabetes dengan pola makan, olahraga, manajemen stres, dan cek rutin.

Abstract

Lansia merupakan kelompok usia yang sangat rentan terhadap penyakit tidak menular, sehingga diperlukan upaya promotif dan preventif untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatannya. Di Indonesia, prevalensi hipertensi pada lansia usia ≥ 55 tahun mencapai hingga 55,2 %, dan prevalensi diabetes melitus pada kelompok lansia berkisar 6,29 %, di Kabupaten Langkat sendiri, data menunjukkan prevalensi hipertensi sebesar 26,36 %. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah melalui edukasi gaya hidup sehat dan deteksi dini penyakit. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini merupakan implementasi Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yang dilaksanakan di Desa Pantai Cermin, Kecamatan Selesai, Kabupaten Langkat. Sasaran kegiatan adalah lansia sejumlah 35 orang. Bentuk pengabdian meliputi edukasi mengenai gaya hidup sehat (pola makan seimbang, aktivitas fisik teratur, manajemen stres) dan pemeriksaan deteksi dini (tekanan darah, gula darah). Metode pelaksanaan mencakup ceramah, diskusi interaktif, demonstrasi, dan praktik langsung pemeriksaan kesehatan. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan lansia tentang gaya hidup sehat dan deteksi dini penyakit, serta meningkatnya kesadaran untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan rutin. Diharapkan intervensi ini dapat memicu perubahan perilaku dan meningkatkan derajat kesehatan lansia di desa tersebut.

Review

The submitted work, titled "EDUKASI GAYA HIDUP SEHAT DAN DETEKSI DINI PENYAKIT BAGI LANSIA," presents a highly relevant community service initiative addressing the critical issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the elderly in Indonesia. The abstract clearly outlines the rationale, citing concerning prevalence rates of hypertension and diabetes in the elderly, both nationally and specifically in Langkat Regency. As an implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, the project aimed to enhance the health status of 35 elderly individuals in Desa Pantai Cermin through education on healthy lifestyles and early disease detection. The reported outcomes indicate a positive impact, with participants showing increased knowledge and awareness regarding these crucial health aspects. A significant strength of this abstract lies in its well-defined approach and practical interventions. The focus on key components of a healthy lifestyle—balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management—alongside critical early detection screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of geriatric health needs. The methodology, incorporating a blend of lectures, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, appears well-suited to engage the target demographic and facilitate practical learning. This multi-modal delivery likely contributed to the observed improvement in knowledge and awareness, fulfilling the core objective of the community service program and highlighting its immediate positive impact on the beneficiaries. While the abstract effectively communicates the intervention's success in increasing knowledge and awareness, there are aspects that could be further elaborated for a more robust academic contribution. For instance, detailing the specific metrics used to evaluate the "increase in knowledge" (e.g., pre-post test scores, qualitative assessments) would strengthen the evidence base. Furthermore, although the abstract expresses a hope for "changes in behavior and improved health status," future work could benefit from incorporating a longer-term follow-up to objectively measure actual behavioral modifications and physiological health outcomes, rather than just immediate awareness. Given the modest sample size of 35 participants, discussing the potential for scalability and sustainability of such interventions, or the implications for broader public health policy in similar rural settings, would also enhance the paper's overall impact and generalizability.

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