IMPROVING FARMERS' HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND EARLY DETECTION OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN CIOYOD VILLAGE, BAYONGBONG, GARUT

Abstract

Farmers are a community group that is vulnerable to non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) due to heavy physical work, environmental exposure, and low
literacy and access to health services. Non-communicable diseases often
develop without early symptoms, so many cases are not detected early on. This
activity aims to improve the health status of farmers through health education
and early detection of non-communicable diseases in Kampung Cioyod,
Bayongbong District, Garut Regency. The implementation method uses a
promotive and preventive approach based on community empowerment,
which includes the stages of preparation, health education, early detection of
NCDs, health counseling, and monitoring and evaluation. Health education was
conducted interactively to increase farmers' knowledge and awareness of risk
factors, prevention, and control of NCDs. Early detection was carried out
through blood pressure checks, blood sugar level tests, and body mass index
measurements. The results of the activity showed an increase in farmers'
knowledge and positive attitudes towards healthy living behaviors, as well as
the discovery of farmers with risk factors and early indications of NCDs that
were previously unknown. This activity is effective in increasing health
awareness and early detection of NCDs among farmers, and has the potential
to improve productivity and community welfare in a sustainable manner.