Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi bagi Masyarakat

Socialization of Beyond Use Date (BUD) Awareness to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness in Sindangratu Village, Garut Regency

2025-03-18T11:02:01+07:00

Medicine is an important pharmaceutical preparation because it can support health and is widely used by housewives (IRT). Some people keep medicines as medicine supplies at home. In order to maintain the quality of medicines, knowledge is needed regarding the management of medicines in the household. This drug management applies to drugs purchased at pharmacies for self-medication as well as prescription drugs. With knowledge about good medication management, the community, especially housewives (IRT), can avoid the risks of irrational medication. Most people don't remember how long the medicine has been kept at home. So, people often use this medicine without looking at the expiration date. The time limit for using a drug that is not suitable for consumption before the primary packaging is opened is the definition of the expiration date. Beyond Use Date (BUD) is the time limit for drug use after the primary packaging is opened. This community service aims to provide education that can increase the community's understanding of Beyond Use Date (BUD). The method used is in the form of outreach such as lectures and questions and answers. The conclusion of service is an understanding of Beyond Use Date (BUD).

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Handwashing Habits in Private Clinics in Bandung Regency

2025-03-20T08:22:40+07:00

Infections related to health service activities according to the World Health Organization (WHO) are infections that occur among medical personnel and patients around health facilities, whether hospitals or clinics, during care activities or while carrying out activities in health services. Direct contact between patients and health workers or vice versa is the most common transmission. Infection control is very important. One easy way to control infection is to always maintain hand hygiene. This service activity was carried out at one of the private Pratama clinics in the Bandung Regency area. The service activity begins with observing and taking samples of hand washing habits, then continues with providing material related to hand washing habits. As a final stage, an assessment was carried out regarding the impact of exposure to the material for 3 months. Compliane with hand washing at one of the private Pratama Clinics in the Bandung Regency area experienced a very significant increase, from 85.5% to 100%. This is influenced by awareness of the importance of washing hands and the alertness of clinic owners to consistently provide hand washing facilities and infrastructure

Enhancing Awareness of Food Quality and Safety Standards Among MSME Processed Food Producers in Pondoksalam, Purwakarta

2025-05-09T09:37:58+07:00

The last few decades have shown the concern of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) regarding the quality of the processed food they produce. This is one of the drivers for increasing product sales value which then has an impact on company turnover. This community service program (PKM) aims to identify the understanding of MSME actors in Pondoksalam District, Purwakarta Regency regarding the importance of the quality and safety of processed food produced. There were 15 MSME respondents we interviewed who had not tested the quality of their processed products and had not included the shelf life on the packaging. In implementing PKM, we provide outreach regarding quality assurance and safety of food products according to Indonesian National Standards (SNI), as well as providing assistance and facilitating product analysis and determining shelf life. MSME products that are examples are types of snack foods in the form of banana chips, banana sale, pungpa, basreng, and Ladu, which are produced by MSMEs from Tanjung Sari Village, Pondoksalam District, Purwakarta. This program shows an increase in knowledge of MSME players regarding the importance of quality and safety standards for processed food products. With this program, MSME players have also received a quality analysis certificate for their MSME products, which can be included on their product packaging. It is hoped that this PKM Program will have a positive impact on MSMEs, so that they can complete important information, by including the nutritional adequacy figure (RDA) and shelf life on their product packaging. In this way, processed food products from Tanjungsari Village can compete in official shops, supermarkets and global markets, and can increase the economic income of MSMEs

Educational Outreach on the Safe Use of Traditional Medicines among the Community of Bukit Pinang Subdistrict, Samarinda

2025-05-09T08:44:06+07:00

The utilization of traditional medicine as an alternative form of healthcare is experiencing a notable increase within contemporary culture. These medications are frequently employed in accordance with intergenerational knowledge transmission and constitute an essential component of cultural legacy. This article examines the significance of traditional medicine as a valuable resource for inspiring the advancement of novel pharmaceuticals and alternative medical practices in contemporary times. This article pertains to community service initiatives conducted by Bukit Pinang Village, Samarinda City, East Borneo. The primary objective of these activities is to enhance community awareness on the categorization of traditional medicines and their associated safety considerations. These findings of this study revealed that a significant proportion of the participants were female, encompassing a diverse range of age groups. Most participants exhibited a robust comprehension of the classification of traditional medicine, perceiving it as a comparatively organic and less hazardous substitute for conventional medicine. Following counselling sessions and the provisions of educational videos, a significant number of participants came to recognize the significance of obtaining the registration permit number issued by the Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM). Despite perceiving the inspection procedure as complex, several participants-maintained confidences in the safety of traditional medicine that adhered to the regulations set forth by the BPOM. This study emphasizes the significance of comprehending and being cognizant of the safety aspects associated with traditional medicines to enhance prudent intake.

Training on Packaging Design and Marketing Strategies for Organic Scrub Soap Made from Coffee Grounds by Kedai Cenghar Kopi Cimahi

2025-05-20T09:41:36+07:00

Cenghar Coffee cafe produces coffee grounds that have been wasted and unutilized. Coffee grounds still contain antioxidants that function to smooth the skin. Lecturers of Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Indonesia (STFI) Bandung in the past few years have developed a dosage form for cosmetic products from coffee powder and grounds. The objective of this event is to offer support in the form of answers to partners in addressing their challenges. The partner in this activity is Cenghar Coffee cafe on Jalan Pesantren No.14 Cibabat, Kel. Cimahi Utara, Cimahi City, West Java in collaboration with the Cimahi Youth Community. The solution offered by the STFI was to increase partner knowledge with training in making packaging and marketing strategies for organic scrub soap. The methods in this activity were seminars and workshops on making packaging and soap marketing strategies by utilizing online media. The overall results achieved from community service activities are the participants' knowledge obtained through surveys before being given material on Marketing Strategies and Packaging Making Training was 56.67% and after being given the material increased to 92.3%..