EARLY DETECTION AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN THE PRODUCTIVE AGE

Abstract

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, are major public health problems that continue to increase and have a significant impact on the productivity of the working-age population. Low public awareness of early detection causes NCDs to be frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. This community service activity aimed to conduct NCD screening among the productive-age group as an effort toward early detection and increasing health awareness. The activity was implemented using a promotive and preventive approach through health screening methods, including measurements of blood pressure, body weight, height, waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), and random blood glucose levels. In addition, health education and counseling related to NCD risk factors and prevention were provided. The activity was conducted in collaboration with Pamulang Public Health Center and involved the academic community of STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang. A total of 145 productive-age participants took part in the activity, consisting of 35.86% males and 64.13% females. The screening results indicated that some participants had NCD risk factors, particularly elevated blood pressure and excess BMI, although all participants’ blood glucose levels were within normal limits. Most participants also exhibited risky behaviors, such as insufficient physical activity and unhealthy dietary patterns, and had not routinely undergone health check-ups previously. This activity proved effective in increasing participants’ awareness of the importance of early detection and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The NCD screening program is expected to support NCD prevention efforts, improve the health status of the productive-age population, and contribute to the achievement of sustainable health development..

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Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) seperti obesitas, hipertensi, dan diabetes melitus merupakan masalah kesehatan utama yang terus meningkat dan berdampak terhadap produktivitas penduduk usia produktif. Rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat untuk melakukan deteksi dini menyebabkan PTM sering terdiagnosis pada tahap lanjut. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan skrining PTM pada kelompok usia produktif sebagai upaya deteksi dini dan peningkatan kesadaran kesehatan. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui pendekatan promotif dan preventif dengan metode skrining kesehatan yang meliputi pengukuran tekanan darah, berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar perut, indeks massa tubuh (IMT), serta pemeriksaan gula darah sewaktu. Selain itu, diberikan edukasi dan konseling kesehatan terkait faktor risiko dan pencegahan PTM. Kegiatan dilaksanakan bekerja sama dengan Puskesmas Pamulang dan melibatkan civitas akademika STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang. Sebanyak 145 peserta usia produktif mengikuti kegiatan ini, terdiri dari 35,86% laki-laki dan 64,13% perempuan. Hasil skrining menunjukkan adanya peserta dengan faktor risiko PTM, terutama peningkatan tekanan darah dan IMT berlebih, meskipun kadar gula darah seluruh peserta masih dalam batas normal. Sebagian besar peserta juga memiliki perilaku berisiko seperti kurang aktivitas fisik dan pola konsumsi tidak sehat, serta belum rutin melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan sebelumnya. Kegiatan ini terbukti meningkatkan kesadaran peserta akan pentingnya deteksi dini dan perilaku hidup sehat. Program skrining PTM ini diharapkan dapat mendukung upaya pencegahan PTM, meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan usia produktif, serta berkontribusi terhadap pencapaian pembangunan kesehatan berkelanjutan.