Salus Publica: Journal of Community Service

Traffic Safety Education for Students in Makassar City

Louise Elizabeth Radjawane — 2024-12-05

The presence of motor vehicles aids in the improvement of goods and services distribution. However, motor vehicles are sometimes used inappropriately, including by students. The aim of the community service activity is to enhance students' awareness and understanding of traffic regulations. The activity was conducted at a junior/senior high school in Makassar City and involved 100 students. The methods used included administering a pre-test, providing materials, and conducting an evaluation (post-test) regarding traffic regulations for students. Traffic education for students was carried out effectively, increasing awareness and helping to reduce the number of accidents on the road

Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes: The Importance of Pre-Marital and Preconception Care

Erika Agung Mulyaningsih — 2024-12-05

Premarital and preconception care are essential components in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. This community service aims to evaluate the importance of premarital and preconception counseling, with a focus on its role in reducing the risks associated with unplanned pregnancy, complications during pregnancy, and adverse neonatal outcomes. Although the benefits of premarital and preconception care are clear, access and awareness are still limited in Indonesia, especially among couples planning to marry. This community service was carried out through a national webinar attended by midwifery students, midwives and midwifery/health lecturers. The number of participants was 815 people. Based on the questionnaire that we gave to the midwives, only a few received preconception visits even though the implementation of premarital and preconception care can significantly improve reproductive health outcomes, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and help prospective couples plan a healthy pregnancy. The results of this activity identified barriers to accessing these services, including lack of awareness and education. The hope from this activity is that midwives can expand health education programs aimed at increasing community awareness of the benefits of premarital and preconception care in creating healthier family planning outcomes

Implementation of Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project Training for Early Childhood Teachers in Rangkasbitung District

Eka Setiawati — 2024-12-05

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening training for Early Childhood Education teachers using the expository method. The expository method was chosen to provide a systematic and direct understanding of the Pancasila student profile concept, where participants received material through lectures and presentations delivered by the training facilitators. This research employed a quantitative approach by collecting data through post-training evaluation tests to measure the teachers' level of understanding of the presented material. The training results showed that 80% of the participants successfully comprehended the Pancasila student profile concept and were able to design activities relevant to its objectives, while 20% of the participants did not fully grasp the material. Factors influencing these differing results include participants' prior knowledge, professional experience, and the intensity of their engagement in the training sessions. Based on these findings, it is recommended that follow-up training adopt more interactive learning methods, such as group discussions and case studies, to enhance the understanding of participants who have not yet mastered the concepts optimally.

Financial Digitalization for SMEs through the SIAPIK Application

Fisla Wirda — 2024-12-05

Good financial reporting is needed so that financial reports are available accurately and on time. Azizah's crackers business is an SME located in Batu Gadang Village, Lubuk Kilangan District, Padang City West Sumatra Province. One of the problems in this business is that financial recording is still done manually, so it requires a long process and a high error rate and it is difficult to know the cash flow position quickly and accurately. Making good financial reports requires time as well as knowledge and expertise in the field of accounting, but not all business people have good knowledge and skills in this field. For this reason, an application is needed that helps create financial reports. In this community service activity, the SIAPIK Application (Financial Information Reporting Application System) because this application is issued by Bank Indonesia which has the standards of the Indonesian Accounting Association, is free, and can be used for all types of businesses including manufacturing. Method of implementing activities: planning and preparation through surveys or initial interviews with cracker Uzziah leaders to understand needs and problems, Implementation by providing training and assistance in using SIAPIK, Evaluation is carried out by assessing participants abilities in running the SIAPIK application, Monitoring and follow-up assistance by scheduling periodic visits, Reporting by making activity reports. Azizah's crackers employees participated in the training well and smoothly, the SIAPIK application has been installed on their smartphones, and employees can input data, make transactions, and issue business financial reports

Assistance for Pregnant Women with Chronic Energy Deficiency to Improve Nutritional Status

Firda Fibrila — 2024-12-05

Chronic energy deficiency (CED) in pregnant women is a major risk factor contributingthe poor nutritional status of mothers and their unborn babies. Promotive efforts are needed to improve maternal health status during pregnancy This community service activity was carried out by a team of students from Tanjung Karang Polytechnic along with Pekon Srikaton officials and Adiluwih Health Center, health workers. The purpose is to conduct educational and mentoring programs in an effort to improve nutritional status of pregnant women suffering from chronic energy deficiency (CED). The implementation of community service activities uses observation, counseling, and family empowerment methods. The targets of activity were 2 pregnant women suffering from CED. Assistance is carried out for 20 days for pregnant women starting from data collection, introspective surveys, health checks and education for pregnant women. This activity gave positive results as evidenced by weight gain of pregnant women and behavioral changes in food consumption. In conclusion, intensive and sustainable assistance has a significant positive impact. Pregnant women experienced an increased understanding of the importance of adequate nutrition during pregnancy, changes in a more balanced diet, and an increase in body weight