Communication-Based Tuberculosis Transmission Prevention in Indigenous Communities in South Nias Regency

Asriwati Amirah; Juliandi  Harahap; Khairatunnisa Khairatunnisa; Dian Maya Sari  Siregar; Senang Hati  Bazikho; Kasrin Purnamasari  Gea; Nurul  Maharani; Yosi Gloria Br  Siahaan; Serfistra  Bohalima

doi:10.55885/jucep.v5i3.813

Authors

Asriwati Amirah Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Juliandi Harahap Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Khairatunnisa Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Dian Maya Sari Siregar Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Senang Hati Bazikho Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Kasrin Purnamasari Gea Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Nurul Maharani Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Yosi Gloria Br Siahaan Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia
Serfistra Bohalima Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55885/jucep.v5i3.813

Keywords:

Communication, Traditional Leaders, Medication Adherence, TB

Abstract

The current Tuberculosis Detection Target in Indonesia for 2024-2025 has not been fully achieved. Many challenges remain to be overcome. Some patients do not complete treatment and discontinue treatment prematurely, which can lead to relapse, further transmission, and the emergence of drug resistance (MDR-TB or XDR-TB). Patients do not understand the importance of completing treatment even though they feel healthy and the dangers of MDR-TB if treatment is discontinued. The Community Service Method used in this community service activity consists of several systematic stages: preparation (Pre-Activity), socialization, interactive lectures, focused discussions or Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), evaluation, and follow-up. The results of this community service activity showed an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and actions in indigenous communities in preventing tuberculosis transmission. It is recommended that health workers always involve community leaders in TB prevention through an active communication approach as traditional leaders serve as role models in decision-making.

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