PITIMAS: Journal of Community Engagement in Health

Pembuatan Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) di RW 5 Kelurahan Pebatuan Pekanbaru dalam Program Kerja Praktek Kerja Nyata Mahasiswa Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau

2025-06-24T04:02:40+00:00

The planting of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) in RW 5 Pebatuan Subdistrict Pekanbaru was conducted as part of the Community Service program of Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau students on May 9, 2025. This activity is a collaboration among lecturers, students, and local residents in empowering the community to provide and manage the TOGA garden. The method involved active community participation under the guidance of students and lecturers, resulting in the establishment of a medicinal plant garden that can be used for family health needs and community education. The results showed the success of the TOGA garden establishment with various medicinal plants beneficial for health and economic potential. This program is expected to be a model for community empowerment and the development of medicinal plants based on local wisdom.

Pencegahan Stunting pada Masyarakat RW 13 Kelurahan Pebatuan Pekanbaru melalui Edukasi Stunting dan Gizi Seimbang Pada Ibu Hamil dalam Program Kerja Praktek Kerja Nyata Mahasiswa Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau

2025-07-09T07:44:31+00:00

The Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has long-term impacts on children's growth and development, as well as the quality of human resources. One of the main strategies in the effort to prevent stunting is to provide education to vulnerable groups, especially pregnant women. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in RW 13 Pebatuan Village, Pekanbaru City, about stunting prevention through balanced nutrition education and early understanding of stunting. The methods of implementation include counseling, interactive discussions, and the distribution of educational media. This activity was carried out as part of the work program of the Community Service Practice of students from Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau. The results of the activity show an increase in pregnant women's understanding of the importance of nutritional intake during pregnancy and steps to prevent stunting. This activity is expected to become a sustainable promotive-preventive effort in supporting the acceleration of reducing stunting rates in the region.

PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN PHBS PADA SISWA SDN 010 MELALUI PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI

2025-07-10T02:27:26+00:00

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is increasingly becoming a major concern in education and public health. Especially in elementary school environment, where there is not enough information about clean and healthy lifestyle, it may affect their health in the future. Objective: To improve the understanding of students at SDN 010 Batam on the importance of reproductive health care through interactive counseling. Method: counseling that involves interaction, group discussion, and appropriate educational materials, materials include knowledge about the structure of body organs both inside and outside, growth, hygiene, and reproduction, as well as daily healthy lifestyle. Results: increased student understanding of hygiene and healthy living and its effect on reproductive health. Students showed a high level of enthusiasm and the ability to use the knowledge gained in daily life. These findings demonstrate the urgency of the need for structured and continuous reproductive health education in educational settings. Similarly, the community service program has been successful in raising awareness and shaping a continuous healthy lifestyle among adolescents. Conclusion: this step is very important in shaping a healthy generation that cares about reproductive health issues.