Prima Abdika: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Lansia melalui Edukasi Kesehatan Gigi dan Pentingnya Gigi Tiruan

2024-12-05T14:05:02+07:00

Tooth loss is a common health issue among the elderly and can significantly affect their quality of life. This problem not only impacts chewing function but can also influence psychological and social aspects, such as decreased self-esteem and difficulties in social interactions. According to the 2018 Indonesian Health Research (RISKESDAS), the prevalence of tooth loss among the elderly (aged 65 and above) is high, yet only a small percentage seek dental care or replacement, such as dentures. This community service program aims to improve the quality of life of elderly residents in Kelurahan Cempaka Putih Barat through dental health education and raising awareness about the importance of dentures as a solution for tooth loss. The methods used in this activity included general health screenings (blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol), elderly fitness exercises, proper tooth brushing education, and plaque examination. Additionally, counseling was provided on the importance of maintaining oral health and the benefits of using dentures to enhance quality of life. The results of the program showed an increase in the elderly's knowledge about proper oral care and a greater awareness of the role dentures can play in improving their overall well-being. This activity is expected to encourage the elderly to take better care of their oral health and reduce the negative impacts of tooth loss on their quality of life.

Peningkatan Kesadaran Anti Bullying melalui Peer Group Teknik Sosiodrama pada Siswa SMP

2025-02-09T13:19:43+07:00

This community service aims to examine the impact of the sociodrama program in addressing bullying behavior at SMPN 1 Anjongan. The sociodrama program was implemented as a preventive and intervention effort to reduce bullying and increase students' awareness of the importance of empathy and appreciating differences. The sociodrama method was used to form anti-bullying peer groups, which serve as agents of change in creating a safe and conducive learning environment at school. This service reveals that the implementation of sociodrama significantly increases students' awareness of the impact of bullying on perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. In addition, this program has successfully formed peer groups that support prosocial behavior and address negative behavior. Other positive impacts include the creation of a more inclusive and harmonious school atmosphere, with increased solidarity among students and active participation in bullying prevention. Furthermore, teachers involved in this program have also acquired new skills in addressing bullying issues and integrating character education into daily learning. This program demonstrates that experience-based approaches such as sociodrama can be an effective method in building an anti-bullying school culture and improving the quality of character education in schools.

PKM Tentang Pemanfaatan Media Sosial bagi Peserta Didik Sekolah Menengah Pertama

2024-11-29T08:29:36+07:00

Social media is one of the products of human intellect whose influence has permeated nearly all levels of society, including students at SMP Negeri Hamar. While these students benefit from positive aspects such as broader social networks and access to various forms of knowledge, they are also increasingly exposed to adverse effects such as reduced academic concentration, the spread of misinformation, and unrestricted access to pornographic content, which may pose significant risks to their character and moral development. In response to these challenges, the Public Service Team of Cristo Re Polytechnic, in close collaboration with SMP Negeri Hamar, carried out a public service program focused on promoting responsible use of social media among junior high school students. The primary objective was to foster students' understanding of the nature of social media, its potential benefits, and the negative impacts that may affect their personal growth and future. This activity was held on April 18, 2025, at the Stasi Watumerak Chapel and employed the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach using audiovisual media. The program aimed to (1) raise students' awareness of the rapid development of social media in today's world; (2) encourage responsible and ethical use of social media; (3) highlight the importance of protecting personal data; (4) promote ethical communication in online interactions; and (5) help students manage their social media usage so it does not interfere with study and rest time. The interactive and engaging implementation of the CTL method encouraged active student participation and critical reflection, leading to the discovery of positive values in social media that can support their personal development. This awareness is expected to guide students toward the wise and responsible use of social media as a tool for building social relationships and developing essential digital competencies for the future.

Pengenalan Aplikasi Perpustakaan Digital Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi Anak Sekolah Dasar

2025-03-07T09:22:29+07:00

Basic literacy that must be developed from elementary school includes reading, writing literacy and numeracy literacy. This service activity introduced a digital library application for the reading literacy program at SDN 11 Indralaya. This service activity aims to introduce digital library applications to improve reading and writing literacy skills and increase reading sources in elementary schools. The method of implementing activities is learning assistance. The activity participants were students in grades III, IV, V, and teachers. Literacy skills were measured using a digital library application. The measurement variables involved in this activity are the variables of story type, reading duration, comprehension level, answering ability and activeness. The results of the activity showed high enthusiasm from students in using the digital library application and an increase in reading interest. The evaluation results also show that there is a high level of literacy comprehension among students, and it generally increases with the grade of the students. An increase in reading duration can have a direct impact on improving students' comprehension and an indirect impact on their answering skills. This indicates an improvement in students' reading literacy. The introduction of digital libraries can be an effective solution in expanding access to quality reading materials while encouraging the literacy skills of elementary school students in this digital era.

Pelatihan dan Pengelolaan Manajemen Event Pertandingan Bola Voli Mahasiswa PJKR Universitas Primagraha

2025-03-08T22:10:06+07:00

Volleyball match event management is an important role to provide students with the Physical Education, Health and Recreation (PJKR) study program, Primagraha University, where the output after graduating from college is not only to become a teacher, but also has other field skills such as managing sports match events. Despite the low experience and ability of students in managing match event management, training and management of match event management, especially volleyball sports, were carried out which aimed to improve event management skills among students in volleyball sports in Serang City, Banten. The methods used in this activity consisted of (1) planning stage, (2) implementation stage, (3) implementation stage, (4) evaluation stage with an observational study approach. The results of the implementation of this community service showed that the implementation of volleyball match events at the high school/vocational school level throughout Serang Raya was maximized, although it still needed significant improvement to create more volleyball events or other sports in the future. In addition, participants were enthusiastic and responded positively to this activity and understood the importance of education in managing sports match event management.

Pengenalan Simbol dalam Kemasan Obat pada Masyarakat di Area Car Free Day Jakarta

2025-04-24T10:57:20+07:00

Symbols on drug packaging are vital for providing essential information regarding the usage, dosage, and safety warnings of medications. A lack of understanding of these symbols may lead to improper use of drugs, posing potential health risks. This community service initiative aimed to increase public awareness of these symbols through socialization activities targeted at the visitors of Car Free Day (CFD) Jakarta, a popular public gathering space with diverse individuals. The objective of this initiative was to evaluate the level of public understanding before and after the socialization of the symbols on drug packaging. A total of 60 participants were engaged in identifying the symbols on drug packaging, followed by an educational session explaining the meanings of these symbols. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed to determine whether there was a notable improvement in participants' understanding. The results indicated a significant increase in public knowledge following the educational intervention. The findings suggest that socialization efforts on the understanding of packaging symbols can enhance public awareness, potentially leading to safer and more informed medication use. It is recommended that similar socialization activities be conducted in other areas with high foot traffic to expand the reach of this educational effort.

Pelatihan Penulisan Ilmiah Bagi Mahasiswa/Mahasiswi Semester III Jurusan Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Nusa Cendana

2025-05-05T13:03:57+07:00

The task of writing papers by students has become part of the learning process at the college level. Writing is an aspect that is required of students, but in reality, they do not understand the right way to write scientifically. This can be seen from the collected papers, where the documents in question only contain scientific materials without being accompanied by credible sources. Based on the results of the Focus Group Discussion, it is known that the students do not understand how to find factual information, accurately making citations and references, and they do not understand the structure of writing. Therefore, a training was created to improve students' writing skills. The training was conducted in 4 (four) meetings held in November 2024. The participants in this training were students of the Communication Science Department, Nusa Cendana University. The training results are that students have been able to write scientifically according to the rules, but there are still some shortcomings, such as being less careful in writing foreign terms, and participants are still limited in developing writing in the background section. The theory used to analyze the findings is The Informative Speech by Devito, where this significant change can occur because the resource person can convey the material informatively. In addition, the material presented is also per the needs of the audience. So that in a short time, students can improve and train their abilities according to the suggestions and learning that have been obtained. In conclusion, scientific writing training is useful in building scientific reading and writing habits for students. Scientific writing training can then be followed up by creating similar training for writing thesis proposals and writing journal articles. In addition, training can be provided in the form of video tutorials to help students with scientific writing in class.