Pengabdian Masyarakat Berbasis Posyandu: Peningkatan Pengetahuan Hipertensi dan Diabetes Melitus melalui Program LANTERA

Abstract

Abstract:  Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are prominent non-communicable diseases in Desa Mulawarman, yet public understanding of their risk factors and prevention remains limited. This community service activity aimed to improve community knowledge of hypertension and diabetes mellitus through the LANTERA program (Fighting Hypertension and Diabetes Together with the Community), while equipping posyandu cadres to independently continue health education. The activity was conducted in partnership with Posyandu Dahlia III, involving 48 adult and elderly participants and 20 posyandu cadres. The activity begins with the preparation stage, which involves developing flipchart media and obtaining partner permits. This is followed by the implementation stage, consisting of health screenings, face-to-face counseling using flipbook, and media usage training for cadres. Finally, the evaluation stage is conducted through pre- and post-test using questionnaires. Results showed a significant increase in mean knowledge scores from 79.17 to 93.33 (p<0.001), with the proportion of participants in the "Good" knowledge category (score ≥80) rising from 79.2% to 95.8%. Cadres were also able to independently practice using the flipchart after training. This activity demonstrates that education based on health screening and simple visual media effectively improves community understanding and has potential for replication in other posyandu.

Abstrak: Hipertensi dan diabetes melitus merupakan penyakit tidak menular yang cukup menonjol di Desa Mulawarman, namun belum diimbangi pemahaman masyarakat mengenai faktor risiko dan pencegahannya. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai hipertensi dan diabetes melitus melalui program LANTERA (Lawan Hipertensi dan Diabetes Bersama Masyarakat), sekaligus membekali kader posyandu agar mampu melanjutkan edukasi secara mandiri. Kegiatan dilaksanakan bersama mitra Posyandu Dahlia III, melibatkan 48 peserta dewasa dan lansia serta 20 kader posyandu. Kegiatan PKM dimulai dari tahap persiapan berupa penyusunan media lembar balik serta perizinan ke mitra. Kemudian, tahapan pelaksanaan PKM berupa pemeriksaan kesehatan, penyuluhan tatap muka menggunakan media lembar balik, dan pelatihan penggunaan media kepada kader. Terakhir, tahap evaluasi dilakukan melalui kuesioner pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah edukasi.  Hasil menunjukkan rerata skor pengetahuan meningkat signifikan dari 79,17 menjadi 93,33 (p<0,001;Uji Wilcoxon), dengan proporsi peserta berkategori pengetahuan Baik (skor ≥80) naik dari 79,2% menjadi 95,8%. Kader posyandu juga mampu mempraktikkan penggunaan lembar balik secara mandiri setelah pelatihan. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi berbasis pemeriksaan kesehatan dan media visual sederhana efektif meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat serta berpotensi direplikasi pada posyandu lain.