PENTINGNYA MENCUCI TANGAN DENGAN BENAR DAN MENGGUNAKAN MASKER DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN COVID 19 DI MASA PANDEMI

Tria Monja Mandira, Andriyani Rahmah Fahriati, Tri Okta Ratnaningtyas, Sheila Meitania Utami, Rita Dwi Pratiwi, Nurwulan Adi Ismaya, Fenita Purnama Sari Indah, Gina Aulia, Lela Kania Rahsa Puji, Nurhasanah Nurhasanah, Putri Ayu Sabrina

Abstract


The Corona virus has a wide spread pattern and runs rapidly, exceeding SARS or MERS. Generally, the most effective transmission of the Corona virus between humans is droplets or fluids that are released when coughing or sneezing and those that stick to surrounding objects. Control efforts have not been effective because the process of recognizing the virus is still ongoing. The purpose of implementing this activity is to provide education on how to transmit and prevent COVID-19 by washing hands and using masks. The method of implementing the community service is (a) the preparatory stage, namely the socialization is carried out by compiling the material to be delivered directly using power point presentation media, preparing the schedule for the delivery of the material, the division of tasks for the service team, (b) the direct socialization stage using power point presentation media , (c) the evaluation stage by conducting questions and answers with the community, (d) the distribution stage for free masks and multivitamins to the public. The committee for implementing community service activities, namely 10 lecturers of STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang and 1 student. The results obtained from this activity were increased public knowledge about how to spread COVID 19 and its prevention, namely washing hands and using masks. This counseling can be a direction in preventing COVID-19 and provide knowledge on the importance of maintaining health during pandemic.

ABSTRAK
Virus Corona memiliki pola penyebaran yang luas dan berjalan dengan cepat, melebihi SARS atau MERS. Umumnya penularan paling efektif virus Corona antar manusia adalah droplet atau cairan yang dikeluarkan saat batuk atau bersin serta yang menempel di benda sekitar. Upaya pengendalian belum berjalan efektif sebab proses mengenali virus tersebut masih berjalan. Tujuan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu memberikan edukasi cara penularan dan pencegahan COVID-19 dengan cara mencuci tangan dan menggunakan masker. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian yang dilakukan yaitu (a) tahap persiapan yaitu sosialisasi dilakukan dengan penyusunan materi yang akan disampaikan secara langsung menggunakan media presentasi power point, penyusunan jadwal pemberian materi, pembagian tugas tim pengabdian, (b)tahap sosialisasi secara langsung menggunakan media presentasi power point, (c) tahap evaluasi dengan melakukan tanya jawab dengan masyarakat, (d) tahap pembagian masker dan multivitamin gratis kepada masyarakat. Panitia pelaksana kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat yaitu dosen STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang sebanyak 10 orang dan mahasiswa sebanyak 1 orang. Hasil yang didapatkan dari kegiatan ini yaitu meningkatnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang cara penularan COVID 19 dan pencegahannya yaitu mencuci tangan dan menggunakan masker. Penyuluhan ini dapat menjadi arahan dalam pencegahan COVID-19 serta memberikan pengetahuan pentingnya menjaga kesehatan selama masa pandemi.


Keywords


Transmission; Prevention; COVID 19

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52031/jam.v2i1.137

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