Edukasi Pencegahan Tuberkulosis untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Kader Kesehatan di Desa Dadapan Kabupaten Banyuwangi

Vol. 2 No.2 (2026) : JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT MERDEKA MEMBANGUN NEGERI (ABDIMERKA)

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in Indonesia, andcommunity health cadres have a strategic role in strengthening prevention, early recognition, and treatment support at the household level. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and awareness of female health cadres regarding tuberculosis prevention in Dadapan Village, Kabat District, Banyuwangi. The activity used an educational and participatory approach consisting of interactive lectures, discussion, question and answer sessions, cough etiquette demonstration, and the use of leaflets, slides, and educational video. The programme was conducted at Dadapan Village Hall on 15 January 2026 and involved 11 female cadres. Evaluation was performed using a pre-test and post-test questionnaire to measure descriptive changes in knowledge after the education session. The results showed an increase in the average knowledge score from 93.5% before education to 99.4% after education, indicating a 5.9 percentage point improvement. Participants were actively involved during the session, as reflected by their attention, discussion, and questions related to symptoms, transmission prevention, and treatment adherence. The activity strengthened cadres' understanding of tuberculosis causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, cough etiquette, clean and healthy living practices, stigma reduction, and the importance of referral to health facilities. Continuous mentoring with the local health centre is recommended to transform increased knowledge into community-based early detection, household education, and treatment adherence support.