PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP MASYARAKAT DESA SUKORAHARJO MELALUI EDUKASI KESEHATAN DAN SANITASI

Abstract

This community service program aims to improve the quality of life of the people of Sukoraharjo Village, Kepanjen, through health and sanitation education. This activity is motivated by the low level of public awareness regarding the importance of clean and healthy living behavior, which has an impact on the high number of diseases that can be prevented through the implementation of good sanitation. The implementation method of this program includes counseling, training, and assistance in implementing proper health and sanitation practices. The educational materials provided include the importance of washing hands with soap, household waste management, and prevention of infectious diseases. In addition, basic sanitation facilities such as healthy toilets and hand washing facilities were also built at several strategic points in the village. The results of this program show an increase in public understanding of the importance of sanitation and health, as evidenced by changes in behavior in daily life and a decrease in the number of environmentally-based diseases. The success of this program is expected to be a model for other villages in efforts to improve the quality of life through health and sanitation education.