Pendekatan Partisipatif Skrining Kesehatan Gratis Sebagai Strategi Pencegahan Penyakit Tidak Menular Di Masyarakat Pedesaan

Rahmat Kurniawan; Azizah Saleh; T. Iskandar Faisal; Nuswatul Khaira; Supriadi B Supriadi B; Nurmiaty Nurmiaty; Azwar Azwar; Lisnawati Lisnawati; R.Tri Rahyuning Lestari

doi:10.36086/abdikemas.v8i1.3801

Rahmat Kurniawan Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu
Azizah Saleh Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu
T. Iskandar Faisal Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh
Nuswatul Khaira Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh
Supriadi B Supriadi B Poltekkes Kemenkes Kalimantan Timur
Nurmiaty Nurmiaty Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu
Azwar Azwar Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu
Lisnawati Lisnawati Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu
R.Tri Rahyuning Lestari STIKES Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36086/abdikemas.v8i1.3801

Keywords: Community Empowerment;, Free Health Screening, Health Promotion, Prevention, Health Screening, Non-Communicable Diseases

Abstract

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas where access to routine health screening remains limited. Promotive and preventive efforts through free health check-up programs are essential to enhance early detection and improve community health literacy. Objective: To implement a free health screening program as a promotive and preventive strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in order to improve community health status. Methods: This community engagement activity was conducted in December 2025 in Ogomoligi Village using a community-based participatory approach. The program was implemented in three stages: planning, preparation, and execution. The target population consisted of village residents, while students served as educational facilitators and screening assistants under faculty supervision. Interventions included blood pressure measurement, random blood glucose testing, body mass index assessment, cholesterol testing, and uric acid examination, followed by health education sessions on NCD prevention. Evaluation was conducted using a pre- and post-education approach to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Results: The findings demonstrated significant improvement across all assessed aspects. Prior to the intervention, only 20% of respondents had good knowledge and 27% demonstrated positive attitudes. After the program, 100% of respondents showed improvement to the good category in both aspects. Conclusion: The program was successfully implemented with active community participation. Health screening activities effectively identified NCD risk factors and increased community awareness regarding the importance of early detection and healthy lifestyle practices. Direct and contextual education fostered positive attitudinal changes and strengthened community commitment to maintaining health independently.