Indonesian Community Empowerment Journal

Education on Providing Supplementary Food to Prevent Stunting in Magei Village, West Misool Distrik, Lilinta Health Center Working Area, West Papua, Indonesia

Fatimah — 2024-03-31

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem characterized by a child's height below the standard for his age. Stunting can be caused by various factors, one of which is suboptimal feeding. Education on providing additional food is one of the efforts to prevent stunting. This community service activity aims to provide education about providing additional food to prevent stunting to mothers in Magei Village, West Misool Distrik, Lilinta Health Center Working Area. This activity was carried out from November 1^st to 2^nd, 2023, involving 86 mothers. Education is provided through lectures and discussions. The material presented includes the meaning of stunting, the factors that cause stunting, and the importance of providing additional food. Participants are also given practice in making additional nutritious food. The results of the activity show that mothers in Magei Village have a good understanding of stunting. After participating in the activity, mothers were also more motivated to provide additional nutritious food to their children.

Building Community Capacity in Village Fund Management: Implementation of the Public Administration Assistance Model in Rantau Pandan Village, Indonesia

Zulkifli — 2024-03-31

Village funds are one of the Indonesian government's programs to improve the development and welfare of village communities. However, complex village fund management often becomes an obstacle for village officials who have limited capacity. This community service aims to build the capacity of the Rantau Pandan Village community to manage village funds by implementing a public administration assistance model. This mentoring model includes training, mentoring, and monitoring and evaluation. The results of the activity show that the public administration assistance model is effective in increasing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of village officials in managing village funds. This capacity building is expected to increase accountability and transparency in village fund management, as well as encourage more effective and efficient village development.

Assistance in Strengthening Village Governance Through the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Increasing the Capacity of Villages Apparatus: Community Service in Sungai Arang Hamlet, Jambi, Indonesia

Syah Amin Albadry — 2024-03-31

Effective village governance is an important foundation for sustainable development at the local level. However, many villages in Indonesia, including Sungai Arang Hamlet in Jambi, still face challenges in terms of governance, which can be seen from weak administrative systems, lack of transparency, and low capacity of village officials. This research uses a participatory community service approach which involves a series of activities, including: (1) Identifying village problems and needs through focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews; (2) Development of standard operating procedures (SOP) for various aspects of village administration; (3) Training and capacity building for village officials regarding SOP implementation; (4) Assistance and monitoring of SOP implementation; and (5) Evaluation of program impact. The research results show a significant improvement in village governance after program implementation. The developed SOPs have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, increase transparency and accountability, and strengthen public participation in decision-making. In addition, the capacity of village officials has also increased, reflected in a better understanding of their duties and responsibilities, as well as a better ability to carry out administrative tasks. In conclusion, this community service program has made a positive contribution in strengthening village governance in Sungai Arang Hamlet. Developing SOPs and increasing the capacity of village officials has proven effective in improving the quality of public services, transparency, and accountability. This research recommends that this community service model can be replicated in other villages that have similar problems.

Healthy Living Movement Assistance to Maintain Dental and Oral Health in Children: A Community Service at SD Negeri 15 Fafanlap, South Misool District, Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia

Fatimah — 2024-03-31

Optimal dental and oral health is an important aspect in children's growth and development. However, in remote areas such as South Misool, Raja Ampat, access to dental health information and services is still limited. This encourages the need for community service to increase awareness and practice of maintaining dental and oral health in children. This community service was carried out at SD Negeri 15 Fafanlap involving 120 students in grades 1-6. The methods used include: (1) interactive education about dental and oral health, (2) demonstration and training on correct tooth brushing practices, (3) distribution of free brushes and toothpaste, (4) simple dental examinations, and (5) monitoring periodically for 6 months. After the intervention, there was a significant increase in students' knowledge about dental and oral health. The ability to brush teeth properly also increases rapidly, as indicated by a reduction in dental plaque. In addition, positive behavioral changes occurred with increased frequency of tooth brushing and use of fluoride toothpaste. This community service succeeded in increasing awareness, knowledge and practice of maintaining oral health among children at SD Negeri 15 Fafanlap. It is hoped that the continuation of the program and replication in other areas will have a wider impact on the dental and oral health of Indonesian children.

Assistance in Strengthening MPASI (Complementary Foods for Breast Milk) Education for Optimizing Toddler Growth: Community Service in Lot Kala Village, Kebayakan District, Central Aceh Regency, Indonesia

Widya Apriani — 2024-03-31

Providing appropriate complementary food for breast milk (MPASI) is a crucial factor in supporting optimal growth and development of babies and toddlers. However, lack of knowledge and correct practice of providing MPASI is still a problem in various communities, including in Lot Kala Village, Kebayakan District, Central Aceh Regency, Indonesia. This Community Service aims to provide assistance in strengthening MPASI education for the mother community in the village. This study uses a participatory community service approach. Mentoring activities include counseling regarding the principles of providing appropriate MPASI, demonstrations on making homemade MPASI, as well as regular monitoring and evaluation. Data was collected through interviews, observations and questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The results of this community service show an increase in mothers' knowledge regarding MPASI, an increase in mothers' skills in making homemade MPASI, as well as a change in the mother's attitude to become more positive towards giving homemade MPASI. Apart from that, there was an increase in the nutritional status of infants and toddlers after the intervention. Assistance in strengthening MPASI education has proven to be effective in increasing mothers' knowledge, skills and attitudes towards providing MPASI. This program is recommended for replication in other communities that have similar problems.

Enhancing Trauma Care: A Community Service Initiative for Focused Assessment Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Training among Junior Doctors at Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek General Hospital, Bandarlampung, Indonesia

Muhammad Ricky Ramadhian — 2024-03-31

Focused assessment sonography for trauma (FAST) is a rapid bedside ultrasound examination crucial for the initial assessment of trauma patients. This study reports on a community service initiative aimed at improving FAST competency among young doctors at Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek General Hospital, Bandarlampung, Indonesia. A mixed-methods approach was employed. The program included: 1) A pre-training assessment of FAST knowledge and skills. 2) A structured FAST training curriculum with didactic lectures, hands-on scanning sessions, and case-based discussions. 3) A post-training assessment of FAST competency. 4) Qualitative feedback from participants to assess the program's impact. Thirty-two young doctors participated in the program. There was a significant improvement in FAST knowledge (pre-test mean: 45%; post-test mean: 82%) and scanning skills. Participants reported increased confidence in FAST utilization and its integration into their trauma assessment workflow. This community service initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of a structured FAST training program in enhancing the competency of young doctors in trauma care. Such programs have the potential to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.