GERMAS: Swamedikasi Obat Bebas dan Bebas Terbatas pada Masyarakat Desa Torobulu dengan Metode CBIA

Abstract

The Healthy Community Movement (GERMAS) is an initiative aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among the community by changing habits that are less healthy or even unhealthy. Self-medication is the practice of using medication by individuals without a doctor's prescription, based on personal desires and initiatives. Self-medication is generally used to treat mild illnesses such as pain, fever, headache, flu, cough, mild allergies, diarrhea, and skin problems. The practice of self-medication can be strengthened through GERMAS efforts, which involve socialization and habituation of the community regarding drug usage. CBIA is an approach that focuses on community education involving direct interaction to seek information and facilitate changes in attitudes and behaviors. This approach emphasizes an active role, especially through face-to-face communication. The community service activities of the LPPM Politeknik Bina Husada aim to provide education on over-the-counter and limited prescription drugs to the Torobulu Village community in Laeya District, Konawe Selatan Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The activity method involves counseling through discussion and question-and-answer sessions followed by pre-test and post-test assessments. The results of the activity indicate that education on over-the-counter and limited prescription drugs can increase the knowledge of the Torobulu Village community by 93%. The community showed positive responses and enthusiasm during the course of the activity