PENINGKATAN KEMANDIRIAN KESEHATAN KELUARGA MELALUI EDUKASI HIPERTENSI DAN REVITALISASI PEMANFAATAN TOGA DI DESA CUKANGGENTENG

Abstract

Public health is a key indicator in assessing the quality of life and the success of a nation’s development. Various health problems are still found at the family level, particularly non-communicable diseases and environmental issues. Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases and has the potential to cause serious complications if not properly managed. On the other hand, the utilization of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) as a local resource to support family health remains suboptimal, especially in rural areas. Cukanggenteng Village, Pasirjambu District, Bandung Regency, is one of the areas facing diverse public health challenges. Initial surveys identified three priority health problems: hypertension, suboptimal waste management, and low utilization of TOGA. These issues highlight the need for integrated public health interventions based on local needs to improve family health status. This activity was carried out using a community-based descriptive-analytic approach. Data collection techniques in activity involved both primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through direct interviews with 86 respondents using a questionnaire based on indicators of the Healthy Indonesia Program with a Family Approach, field observations of environmental conditions and community health behaviors, as well as blood pressure measurements as part of identifying hypertension problems. Meanwhile, secondary data were obtained from village documents, RW data, and other supporting sources relevant to public health conditions in RW 01 and RW 03 of Cukanggenteng Village.