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Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are major non-communicable diseases that continue to increase and contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In the working area of Nguter Primary Health Center, the achievement of standard health services for hypertension and diabetes mellitus has not yet met the Minimum Service Standards. This community engagement activity aimed to improve early detection, community knowledge, and medication adherence through innovative programs, namely the “SEGER WARAS community visit program (blood pressure and blood glucose screening for healthy citizens) and the “PINTAR calendar (intensive blood pressure monitoring and routine blood glucose management). The methods included problem identification using health center performance data and interviews, priority setting using the Urgency, Seriousness, and Growth (USG) method, and implementation of screening, education, and community assistance activities. The results showed increased community participation in screening activities, identification of new hypertension and diabetes cases, improved knowledge regarding disease management, and better adherence to routine medication. These programs demonstrate potential as sustainable community-based strategies to strengthen non-communicable disease control at the primary health care level.

The SEGER WARAS community visit program, combined with the PINTAR calendar, effectively improved screening coverage, health knowledge, and medication adherence among individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.This integrated, community-based approach presents a practical and scalable strategy for strengthening non-communicable disease control at the primary health care level, particularly in resource-limited settings.The programs success highlights the importance of community engagement and the use of simple, accessible tools in managing these chronic conditions.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, beberapa saran penelitian lanjutan dapat diajukan. Pertama, perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut untuk mengevaluasi dampak jangka panjang dari program SEGER WARAS dan PINTAR terhadap pengendalian hipertensi dan diabetes, termasuk penurunan angka komplikasi dan peningkatan kualitas hidup pasien. Kedua, studi komparatif dapat dilakukan dengan membandingkan efektivitas program ini dengan pendekatan pengendalian penyakit lainnya, seperti intervensi berbasis rumah sakit atau program edukasi massal, untuk mengidentifikasi strategi yang paling efektif dan efisien. Ketiga, penelitian kualitatif dapat dilakukan untuk menggali lebih dalam persepsi dan pengalaman masyarakat serta petugas kesehatan dalam mengikuti program ini, sehingga dapat diidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mendukung atau menghambat keberhasilan program dan dirumuskan rekomendasi perbaikan yang lebih tepat sasaran. Penelitian-penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam upaya meningkatkan pengendalian penyakit tidak menular di Indonesia.

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