Journal of Healthcare and Community Development

Strengthening Community Health Literacy through DAGUSIBU Education, Imun Jelly Formulation, and Empowerment in TOGA Cultivation

2025-12-16T08:08:21+07:00

Penggunaan obat yang tidak rasional dan rendahnya pemanfaatan tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA) masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan di masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman kader posyandu dan warga di Kelurahan Batipuh Panjang, Padang, mengenai prinsip DAGUSIBU (Dapatkan, Gunakan, Simpan, Buang Obat) serta pemanfaatan TOGA sebagai upaya promotif dan preventif kesehatan keluarga. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi ceramah, diskusi kelompok terfokus, praktik pembuatan produk herbal berupa Imun Jelly, serta budidaya TOGA. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman peserta terhadap penggunaan obat, khususnya terkait antibiotik dan obat bebas. Produk Imun Jelly diterima dengan baik karena rasanya enak, praktis disimpan, disukai anak-anak, dan bernilai ekonomi. Kebun TOGA berhasil dibangun dan kemudian juga telah dikembangkan secara mandiri lebih lanjut oleh warga melalui penambahan jenis tanaman dan pembentukan jadwal perawatan. Hambatan seperti banjir dan keterbatasan evaluasi daring diatasi melalui pendekatan observatif dan komunikasi langsung. Kegiatan ini terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi kesehatan dan memberdayakan masyarakat secara berkelanjutan.

Training on Making Instant Powdered Drink from Ginger for Residents of the Aru Indah Complex, Lubuk Begalung, Padang

2025-12-11T09:09:18+07:00

With the changing times, a multitude of beverages have emerged, offering numerous health benefits. In Indonesia, many health drinks are commonly consumed, including ginger drinks. However, due to their time-consuming preparation process, these drinks have been replaced by more practical alternatives. Furthermore, ginger drinks have become less appealing to young people who prefer more modern beverages. To address this issue, an innovation was implemented: creating an instant herbal drink using ginger as the raw material. This activity aimed to provide information on how to process ginger into an instant powdered drink to residents of the Aru Indah Lubuk Begalung Padang complex through training. The activity began with outreach and continued with hands-on training through technology application with assistance. The results were that residents gained information and were able to replicate it independently. This allowed residents to easily enjoy the benefits of ginger drinks, and this could become a business opportunity to increase income, especially for women.

Community Education on Social Services and Pharmaceutical Integrity: Improving Access and Quality of Health Services at the Community Level

2025-12-15T17:29:12+07:00

Limited health literacy, including improper medication use and low ability to utilize natural ingredients, remains a challenge within the community. To address this issue, this community service program aimed to enhance public knowledge and skills through a series of educational activities, including DAGUSIBU counseling, disaster mitigation education, home visits, Junior Pharmacist activities, a pharmaceutics workshop, and a herbal biology workshop. The methods involved counseling, demonstrations, hands-on practice, individual assistance, and pre–post evaluations. A total of 41 participants attended the main activities, 39 students joined the Junior Pharmacist program, and 8 residents received home visits. Evaluation results indicated significant improvements in medication literacy, disaster preparedness, basic formulation techniques, and the safe utilization of herbal products, with 72.7% of participants categorized as having good understanding. Overall, the program successfully enhanced both soft and hard skills and strengthened community health awareness.

Keywords: health education, DAGUSIBU, home visit, junior pharmacist, herbal workshop

Bilimbi For Antihypertensive Herbal Medicine: Education On Utilization And Preparation Of Simplisia For The Community Of Sawah Dalam 3, Padang City

2025-12-24T19:12:16+07:00

The community service program entitled “Utilization of Bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) and Preparation of Its Simplisia as Herbal Medicine” aimed to improve public knowledge, skills, and awareness regarding the use of bilimbi as an antihypertensive herbal remedy. The program was conducted in two stages: education on the benefits of bilimbi leaves and fruits, and practical demonstrations on the preparation of simplisia and bilimbi juice. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge from 40% to 100% regarding the health benefits of bilimbi, growing interest in processing the plant into simple herbal products, and enhanced awareness of hygienic and safe handling practices. This program demonstrates that combining education with practical training is effective in promoting behavior change toward the sustainable use of local medicinal plants and can serve as a model for similar community service programs in other communities.