Tri Wahyuni, Tutur Kardiatun, Sri Ariyanti, Sutrisno

Sosialisasi Upaya Pencegahan Kekambuhan Asma pada Anak Usia Sekolah 6 – 12 Tahun

Introduction

Sosialisasi upaya pencegahan kekambuhan asma pada anak usia sekolah 6 – 12 tahun. Edukasi pencegahan kekambuhan asma pada anak usia sekolah (6-12 tahun) melalui pelatihan. Pahami gejala, pemicu, pengobatan, dan kontrol lingkungan untuk pengelolaan asma.

Abstract

Asma adalah penyakit heterogen yang ditandai dengan peradangan kronis pada saluran pernapasan, yang umum terjadi pada anak usia 6-12 tahun. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mensosialisasikan upaya pencegahan kekambuhan asma melalui pendekatan edukasi kepada pasien dan keluarga. Metode yang digunakan adalah Pelatihan Partisipatif dengan melibatkan masyarakat dalam proses pembelajaran. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 45 peserta, terdiri dari santri dan guru, berhasil memahami gejala, pencegahan, dan penanganan asma. Edukasi yang diberikan berfokus pada penghindaran pemicu, penggunaan obat yang tepat, dan pentingnya kontrol lingkungan. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah bahwa sosialisasi dan edukasi yang terstruktur dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat tentang asma, serta mendukung pengelolaan penyakit ini secara efektif.

Review

This paper addresses a critical public health issue by focusing on the socialization of asthma relapse prevention strategies among school-aged children (6-12 years) and their caregivers. The initiative's objective to educate patients and families on managing chronic respiratory inflammation, particularly prevalent in this age group, is highly commendable. Utilizing a participatory training method underscores a valuable approach to community engagement, directly involving beneficiaries in the learning process. The abstract clearly outlines the educational components, including trigger avoidance, proper medication use, and environmental control, all of which are fundamental to effective asthma management. While the abstract highlights that 45 participants (santri and teachers) successfully understood asthma symptoms, prevention, and management, further detail on the methodology and measurement of this "understanding" would strengthen the scientific rigor of the report. For instance, clarifying whether a pre- and post-intervention assessment was conducted, and the specific metrics used to evaluate comprehension, would provide valuable insights into the intervention's efficacy. Additionally, a clearer distinction between the roles and numbers of santri versus teachers among the participants could offer a more nuanced understanding of the target audience and their receptiveness to the educational content. Despite these points, the activity demonstrates a positive and practical outcome: that structured socialization and education can indeed elevate community understanding and awareness regarding asthma. This finding holds significant practical implications for developing and implementing similar health education programs in school settings and within broader community health initiatives. Future research stemming from this valuable foundational work could consider longer-term follow-up to assess knowledge retention, behavior change, and ultimately, a measurable reduction in asthma relapse rates among the target population, thereby further solidifying the impact of such interventions.

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