Improving the Effectiveness of Posyandu in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Women of Childbearing Age through Health Education and Screening in Cililin District

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension and diabetes mellitus, continue to increase and pose significant health risks among women of childbearing age (WCA). Integrated Health Service Posts (Posyandu) play a strategic role in the early detection and prevention of NCDs through health education and screening; however, their effectiveness is often limited by low participation and awareness. This community service activity aimed to strengthen the role of Posyandu in NCD prevention through integrated health education and screening in RT 04 RW 09, Cililin District. The activity involved 25 participants, consisting of 21 women of childbearing age and 4 elderly individuals, and was conducted in four stages: health screening (blood pressure and blood glucose measurement), pre-test, health education on NCD prevention, and post-test. The results showed that 28% of participants had severe hypertension and 16% had diabetes. Knowledge levels improved, with the proportion of participants categorized as having good knowledge increasing from 44% before the intervention to 92% after the intervention. These findings indicate that integrating health education with routine screening can enhance community knowledge and awareness of NCDs prevention. Optimizing Posyandu activities through such integrated approaches may strengthen its role as a community-based strategy for early detection and prevention of NCDs among women of childbearing age.