PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PROGRAM SEHATI: EDUKASI DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK CEGAH HIPERTENSI

Abstract

Latar Belakang: Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular dengan prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia dan dikenal sebagai silent killer karena sering tidak menimbulkan gejala hingga menimbulkan komplikasi berat. Data Puskesmas Situ Gintung tahun 2024 menunjukkan hipertensi menempati peringkat pertama penyakit terbanyak dengan 1.735 kasus pada penduduk usia ≥15 tahun. Rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pencegahan hipertensi, khususnya melalui pola makan sehat dan aktivitas fisik, menjadi tantangan dalam pengendalian penyakit ini. Tujuan: Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai pencegahan hipertensi melalui kegiatan senam sehat bersama dan edukasi aktivitas fisik (SEHATI) di RW 20 Kelurahan Serua, Kecamatan Ciputat. Metode: Kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian tindakan (action research) dengan melibatkan partisipasi aktif warga. Intervensi dilaksanakan pada 25 Mei 2025, meliputi senam sehat bersama, penyuluhan hipertensi, dan sesi tanya jawab. Evaluasi pengetahuan dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner pre-test dan post-test (10 butir soal benar/salah), serta observasi partisipasi peserta. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan menggunakan uji t dependen untuk mengetahui perbedaan skor pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Hasil: Sebanyak 28 peserta mengikuti kegiatan, mayoritas menunjukkan peningkatan skor pengetahuan setelah intervensi. Partisipasi dalam senam dan diskusi berlangsung aktif, dengan respon positif terhadap materi dan media edukasi yang diberikan. Kesimpulan: Program SEHATI efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pencegahan hipertensi dan mendorong partisipasi aktif dalam aktivitas fisik. Kegiatan serupa perlu dilaksanakan secara berkala dan berkelanjutan dengan dukungan puskesmas dan kader kesehatan setempat.

Background: Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases in Indonesia and is known as a silent killer because it often does not cause symptoms until it leads to serious complications. Data from the Situ Gintung Community Health Center in 2024 shows that hypertension ranks first among the most common diseases, with 1,735 cases among people aged 15 years and older. Low public awareness of hypertension prevention, particularly through healthy eating and physical activity, poses a challenge in controlling this disease. Objective: To enhance public knowledge and awareness of hypertension prevention through joint healthy exercise activities and physical activity education (SEHATI) in RW 20, Serua Village, Ciputat District. Method: This community empowerment activity uses an action research approach involving active community participation. The intervention was conducted on May 25, 2025, and included group healthy exercise sessions, hypertension education, and question-and-answer sessions. Knowledge evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires (10 true/false questions) and observation of participant involvement. Data analysis was performed descriptively and using a paired t-test to determine differences in knowledge scores before and after the intervention.  Results: A total of 28 participants took part in the activity, with the majority showing an increase in knowledge scores after the intervention. Participation in the exercises and discussions was active, with positive responses to the educational materials and media provided. Conclusion: The SEHATI program was effective in increasing community knowledge about hypertension prevention and encouraging active participation in physical activity. Similar activities need to be carried out regularly and continuously with the support of local health centers and health workers.