INNOVATION OF KOPI DI ATI IN ENHANCING DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION CASE FINDING AT TANJUNG PALAS BARAT SUBDISTRICT

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Primary Health Centers, as First-Level Health Facilities, play a crucial role in addressing community health problems. Limited public knowledge regarding diabetes and hypertension, along with low community participation in visiting Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Posts (Posbindu), encouraged the authors to develop an innovation known as “KOPI DI ATI” Kenali Risiko Penyakit Diabetes dan Hipertensi (Understanding the Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension) at Tanjung Palas Barat Subdistrict.

Methods: The “KOPI DI ATI” innovation integrates two activities into a single program, cooking demonstrations and health education on diabetes and hypertension. This innovation aims to improve disease control among patients with diabetes and hypertension in order to enhance quality of life through the adoption of healthy lifestyles. The activities were conducted at Posbindu to increase community interest and participation in attending Posbindu services.

Results: The implementation of the KOPI DI ATI innovation resulted in an increase in Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening coverage and the detection of diabetes and hypertension cases. There were statistically significant differences in random blood glucose levels and systolic blood pressure before and after the KOPI DI ATI intervention.

Conclusion: The KOPI DI ATI innovation improved community knowledge regarding diabetes and hypertension and indirectly contributed to increased NCD screening coverage and the identification of new cases of diabetes and hypertension.