Promosi Kesehatan Untuk Mencegah Miopi dan Komplikasinya Pada Murid SDN 2 Berkoh, Purwokerto

Abstract

Myopia is the most common refractive disorder in school-aged children. These visual disorders need attention, because they can interfere with life and daily work, and also their intellectual development. This health promotion activity is conducted to improve knowledge and understanding about myopia and the efforts that must be done to maintain eye health. This activity was conducted on 140 students of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade of SDN 2 Berkoh Purwokerto, through counseling, training, giving module, leaflet and poster. Based on the T-test of the pre-post and post-test in each class, the p values obtained in grades 4,5 and 6 respectively p = 0.058; 0.588; and 0.074. Conclusion: this activity can increase students' knowledge of myopia, although the increase is not significant.

Empowerment of Posyandu Cadres in Early Detection of Child Growth Problems: Optimization of KIA Books

“…The problem in this posyandu is the sub-optimal utilization of KIA book to detect child growth problems in their early stage. The effort to solve the problem can be done through education and training for the cadres (Muntafiah et al, 2018). The method uses to convey the materials are socialization, training, case exposure, and discussion.…”