Education on Prevention Of Degenerative Diseases Through Increasing Knowledge and Changing Healthy Living Behavior in The Community in Kuala Lama Village, Serdang Bedagai

Edukasi Pencegahan Penyakit Degeneratif Melalui Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Perubahan Perilaku Hidup Sehat pada Masyarakat di Desa Kuala Lama, Serdang Bedagai

Authors

  • Ovalina Sylvia Br Ginting Program Studi Sarjana Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
  • Nur Aira Juwita Program Studi Sarjana Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
  • Ade Sri Rohani Program Studi Sarjana Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Fauzan Lubis Program Studi Sarjana Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
  • Nasri Nasri Program Studi Sarjana Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51771/jukeshum.v6i1.1559

Keywords:

Edukasi, Penyakit Degeneratif, Pola hidup sehat

Abstract

Background: Degenerative diseases account for approximately 71–75% of deaths worldwide. The high prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes indicates a low level of public awareness regarding the prevention of degenerative diseases. Objective: This community service activity aims to increase public awareness of the importance of health by introducing and promoting healthy lifestyle practices. Such behaviors, physical activity, stress management, and smoking cessation, can reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. Lifestyle modification, prevention of degenerative diseases also requires early detection through routine health screenings. Methods: The community service program was implemented through educational sessions conducted by a pharmacist, focusing on the introduction of degenerative diseases and preventive strategies through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. The educational process utilized brochure-based materials and direct oral presentations to the community. To assess the health status of participants, blood pressure measurements were also conducted. Results: A total of 25 residents of Kuala Lama Village, Serdang Bedagai, participated in the health screening and received health education from a pharmacist. The results that 58% of participants had blood pressure levels above the normal range, while 36% exhibited total cholesterol levels exceeding normal values. Conclusion: These findings indicate a relatively high risk of degenerative diseases among the community of Kuala Lama Village. Through educational activities, participants gained an improved understanding of degenerative diseases, including their risk factors, clinical manifestations, and prevention strategies based on healthy lifestyle practices. This increase in knowledge is expected to encourage independent and sustainable positive health behavior changes within the community.

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2026-02-06

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Education on Prevention Of Degenerative Diseases Through Increasing Knowledge and Changing Healthy Living Behavior in The Community in Kuala Lama Village, Serdang Bedagai: Edukasi Pencegahan Penyakit Degeneratif Melalui Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Perubahan Perilaku Hidup Sehat pada Masyarakat di Desa Kuala Lama, Serdang Bedagai. (2026). Jukeshum: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 6(1), 41-48. https://doi.org/10.51771/jukeshum.v6i1.1559