[PkM – MBKM]- Yogyakarta, March 9, 2024 – The Community Service Team of the Independent Learning – Independent Campus (PkM-MBKM) Faculty of Biology 2024 in Sendari Hamlet, led by three lecturers, Novita Yustinadiar, M.Sc., Woro Anindito Sri Tunjung, Ph.D., and Wahyu Aristyaning Putri, Ph.D., along with 13 student members, has implemented the first program in the series of PkM-MBKM activities in Sendari Hamlet. This first program focuses on the theme of OneHealth, aiming to address intricate public health issues by integrating aspects of human, animal, and environmental health. This program took place in Sendari Hamlet, Cebongan, Tirtoadi, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta, started from 15:30 to 17:30 WIB, at the residence of the Head of RT.03. The main objective of this socialization is to empower the community of Sendari Hamlet, Cebongan, Tirtoadi, Sleman by applying the concept of OneHealth in daily life to enhance personal and environmental health.
This socialization was attended by the women members of PKK and was opened with a welcoming speech by Mrs. Nelvi, representing the women of Sendari Hamlet. She expected that this socialization would be conveyed in an easily understandable and would benefit the improvement of public health in Sendari, followed by a speech from Novita Yustinadiar, S.Si., M.Si. She explained that the PkM-MBKM program had been initiated since last year and would be continued with various future programs.
The material was delivered by Wahyu Aristyaning Putri, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., who explained infectious and non-infectious diseases, as well as the prevention, such as effective waste management, healthy and balanced dietary habits, stress management, adequate rest, regular physical activity, and so on. Participants were also asked to schedule weekly physical activity and guided in planning balanced suhoor and iftar menus. The PkM-MBKM team also provided solutions related to stress management through breathing exercises and energy gymnastics. The activity concluded with door prizes for active participants with high pretest scores. The hope is that this socialization will broaden insights to the participant and contribute to transforming the family lifestyles to be healthier.