Enhancing Public Health Through Free Health Screening for the Elderly and Blood Donation: A Model for Sustainable Community Engagement

Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat; Ayu Hidayah Tulloh; Nanda Putri Sabrianti; Nur Rahayu; Annas Hanifan Fitriansyah; Muhammad Emran Hakami

doi:10.35870/jpmn.v5i1.3882

Published: 2025-03-23

Enhancing Public Health Through Free Health Screening for the Elderly and Blood Donation: A Model for Sustainable Community Engagement

DOI: 10.35870/jpmn.v5i1.3882

Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat, Ayu Hidayah Tulloh, Nanda Putri Sabrianti, Nur Rahayu, Annas Hanifan Fitriansyah, Muhammad Emran Hakami

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Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat: Universitas Islam Indonesia
Ayu Hidayah Tulloh: Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Nanda Putri Sabrianti: STIKES Surya Global
Nur Rahayu: STIKES Surya Global
Annas Hanifan Fitriansyah: Universitas Islam Indonesia
Muhammad Emran Hakami: Universitas Islam Indonesia

This study aims to assess the impact of a free health screening program for the elderly and a blood donation drive in enhancing public health awareness and community engagement. The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases among the elderly and the high demand for blood donations underscore the need for such initiatives. The study employed a community-based intervention approach, incorporating health screenings for 40 elderly participants and a blood donation drive involving 45 donors. The methodology included medical assessments, surveys, and observational data collection. Findings indicate that 35% of elderly participants were diagnosed with hypertension, 20% with elevated blood glucose levels, and 10% with high uric acid levels. Furthermore, 80% of blood donors expressed willingness to participate in future donation activities. Nutritional support, including whole wheat bread and mung bean extract for the elderly and iron supplements with isotonic beverages for blood donors, was provided to aid recovery and promote healthy habits. These results highlight the significance of integrated healthcare initiatives in fostering preventive health practices and increasing voluntary blood donations. The study suggests expanding the scope of health screenings and strengthening digital outreach to enhance public participation. Future research should involve larger sample sizes to validate these findings and explore additional factors influencing health awareness and donor retention. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of community-driven health programs in promoting sustainable healthcare practices.

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Free health screening ; Elderly care ; Blood donation ; Public health awareness ; Community service

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Ahmad Sudrajat, Y., Tulloh, A. H., Sabrianti, N. P., Rahayu, N., Fitriansyah, A. H., & Hakami, M. E. (2025). Enhancing Public Health Through Free Health Screening for the Elderly and Blood Donation: A Model for Sustainable Community Engagement. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (JPMN), 5(1), 38-47. https://doi.org/10.35870/jpmn.v5i1.3882

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Author Biographies

Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat

Master Student of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Ayu Hidayah Tulloh

Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Nanda Putri Sabrianti

Medical Nursing Department, STIKES Surya Global, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Nur Rahayu

Public Health Department, STIKES Surya Global, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Annas Hanifan Fitriansyah

Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Muhammad Emran Hakami

Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Enhancing Public Health Through Free Health Screening for the Elderly and Blood Donation: A Model for Sustainable Community Engagement