Menginisiasi Perilaku Positif Masyarakat Tentang Penyakit ISPA di Desa Muntoi Timur Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow

Abstract

Acute respiratory tract infections are diseases of the upper or lower respiratory tract, which can cause a wide spectrum of diseases ranging from asymptomatic or mild infections to deadly diseases. The high cases of acute respiratory infections in East Muntoi Village are caused by the arrival of the dry season which causes a lot of dust and hot weather as well as the lack of public knowledge about acute respiratory infections. The aim of this service is to increase the knowledge of the people of Muntoi Timur Village, Passi Barat District, Bolaang Mongondow Regency, about acute respiratory infections. This community service is carried out in Muntoi Timur Village, Passi Barat District with the target of hamlets 04 and 05. The methods used are phased from the planning (pre-test), the implementation phase (health education) and the evaluation stage (post-test). The results of this activity are increased public knowledge about the understanding, causes, risk factors, symptoms, prevention and management of acute respiratory infections. It is suggested that the active role of health workers be needed to always provide health education to the community related to acute respiratory infections, so that the community can improve their health independently.