The prevention of infectious diseases in prisoners in Cipinang Prison, Jakarta, Indonesia

Durotul Yatimah 1, *, Elsa Fitri Ana 1, Adman 2 and Chaidar Malisi 1

1 Community Education, Faculty of Education, Jakarta State University, Indonesia.
2 office management, Faculty of Business and Economy, Indonesian Education University, Indonesia.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(03), 2715–2718
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2822
 
Publication history: 
Received on 11 August 2024; revised on 21 September 2024; accepted on 23 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study explores the stages of conducting educational outreach on preventing infectious diseases among inmates at prison institutions in Cipinang, Jakarta. The research method was a qualitative descriptive approach in November 2024 Data collection techniques include interviews and documentation. The findings indicate that the prevention of infectious diseases by outreach method among prisoners is carried out through several stages: assessing the health needs of the inmates, planning the educational sessions, selecting appropriate methods and media for the outreach, and evaluating the effectiveness of the sessions. This initiative has successfully reduced behaviors that could lead to the transmission of diseases through various means, including airborne, food and drink, vector-borne, and other methods. The conclusion is that the outreach is conducted systematically. As a result, participants not only understand the content of the sessions but also take action to prevent the spread of diseases.

 
Keywords: 
Counseling; Prevention; Infectious diseases; Prisoner
 
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