EARLY PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION

Abstract

Tuberculosis paru (TB Paru) menjadi salah satu penyakit yang ditemukan di Desa Wanarejan Selatan, Kabupaten Pemalang. Terdapat tiga kasus TB paru yang terlaporkan. Walaupun angka kasus kecil namun dapat menyebabkan dampak yang besar bila tidak ditangani dengan tepat. Salah satu faktor penyebabnya adalah masih rendahnya pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai TB Paru, sehingga diperlukan intervensi Kesehatan. Kebaruan kegiatan ini karena melakukan pencegahan dini penyakit Tuberculosis melalui Pendidikan Kesehatan. Tujuan kegiatan ini melakukan upaya pencegahan dini penyakit TB paru melalui Pendidikan Kesehatan di Desa Wanarejan Selatan, Kabupaten Pemalang. Tahapan kegiatan dibagi menjadi tiga yaitu pra pelaksanaan, pelaksanaan, dan pasca pelaksanaan. Metode Kegiatan dilakukan selama satu hari dengan sasaran utama kegiatan yaitu anggota posyandu balita, yang terdiri dari ibu hamil dan ibu yang memiliki balita sebanyak 11 orang. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa sasaran dapat memahami mengenai penyakit Tuberculosis Paru. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan melakukan tanya jawab secara langsung kepada peserta. Peserta cukup antusias dan berpartisipasi aktif dalam kegiatan ini, sehingga diharapkan Pendidikan Kesehatan dapat diberikan ketika pelaksanaan posyandu mengenai isu-isu kesehatan terkini. Kesimpulan kegiatan ini memberikan peningkatan pengetahuan pencegahan dini penyakit Tuberculosis.Kata Kunci: Tuberculosis; Poster; Leaflet; Pendidikan Kesehatan Abstract Pulmonary tuberculosis (Pulmonary TB) is one of the diseases found in South Wanarejan Village, Pemalang Regency. There were three reported cases of pulmonary TB. Although the number of cases is small, it can significantly impact if not handled properly. One contributing factor is the public's awareness of pulmonary TB, so health interventions are needed. The novelty of this activity is due to the early prevention of tuberculosis through Health Education. The purpose of this activity is to make efforts to prevent early pulmonary TB disease through Health Education in South Wanarejan Village, Pemalang Regency. The stages of action are divided into three, namely pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation. The activity method is carried out for one day, with the main target of the activity being members of the posyandu for toddlers, consisting of pregnant women and mothers who have 11 toddlers. The activity results showed that the target could understand Pulmonary Tuberculosis disease. Evaluation of activities is carried out by conducting questions and answers directly to the participants. Participants are enthusiastic and actively participate in this activity, so it is hoped that Health Education can be provided during the implementation of posyandu regarding the latest health issues. The conclusion of this activity provides an increase in knowledge of early prevention of tuberculosis.Keywords: Tuberculosis; Poster; Leaflet; Health Education