Pencegahan, Pengendalian Kecacingan dan Deteksi Dini Anemia Anak di Dusun Hurnaladua dan Rupaitu Negeri Tulehu Kabupaten Maluku Tengah Tahun 2025

Abstract

Penyakit kecacingan dan anemia masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia, khususnya pada anak usia dini. Kedua kondisi ini saling berkaitan karena infeksi cacing dapat mengganggu penyerapan zat besi, yang berujung pada anemia. Tujuan: Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi dan informasi kepada ibu yang memiliki anak mengenai pencegahan dan pengendalian penyakit kecacingan dan anemia, serta melakukan deteksi dini anemia pada anak di Dusun Hurnaladua dan Rupaitu, Negeri Tulehu, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Metode: Kegiatan dilakukan pada 23 September 2025 dengan sasaran 47 anak (bayi 0–11 bulan dan balita 12–59 bulan). Metode pelaksanaan mencakup penyuluhan kesehatan mengenai sanitasi, kebersihan diri, pencegahan infeksi kecacingan pada ibu, serta pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin (Hb) menggunakan alat Hemocue. Ibu yang memiliki anak dengan anemia ringan mendapat konseling gizi, sedangkan anemia sedang–berat dirujuk ke puskesmas. Hasil: Dari 47 anak, 20 (42,55%) laki-laki dan 27 (57,45%) perempuan; 38 (80,43%) berusia 12–59 bulan. Hasil pemeriksaan menunjukkan 21 anak (44,68%) mengalami anemia ringan, dan 26 anak (55,32%) memiliki kadar Hb normal. Kegiatan edukasi memberikan informasi kepada ibu-ibu mengenai perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat, serta pentingnya pemeriksaan kesehatan secara rutin. Kesimpulan: Program edukasi, pemeriksaan anemia, dan pemberian obat cacing massal efektif meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya pencegahan kecacingan dan anemia. Kegiatan serupa perlu dilakukan secara berkala untuk menurunkan prevalensi kedua penyakit ini di wilayah endemik

Worm infections and anaemia remain public health issues in Indonesia, particularly among young children. These two conditions are interlinked because worm infections can interfere with iron absorption, leading to anaemia. Objective: This initiative aims to provide education and information to mothers with children regarding the prevention and control of parasitic worm infections and anaemia, as well as to conduct early detection of anaemia in children in the hamlets of Hurnaladua and Rupaitu, Tulehu Village, Central Maluku Regency. Methods: The activity was conducted on 23 September 2025, targeting 47 children (infants aged 0–11 months and toddlers aged 12–59 months). The implementation methods included health education on sanitation, personal hygiene, and the prevention of worm infections in mothers, as well as haemoglobin (Hb) level testing using the Hemocue device. Mothers with children suffering from mild anaemia received nutritional counselling, whilst those with moderate–severe anaemia were referred to the community health centre. Results: Of the 47 children, 20 (42.55%) were male and 27 (57.45%) were female; 38 (80.43%) were aged 12–59 months. The examination results showed that 21 children (44.68%) had mild anaemia, and 26 children (55.32%) had normal Hb levels. The educational activities provided information to mothers regarding clean and healthy living practices, as well as the importance of regular health check-ups. Conclusion: The educational programme, anaemia screening, and mass deworming were effective in raising community awareness of the importance of preventing intestinal worm infections and anaemia. Similar activities need to be carried out periodically to reduce the prevalence of these two diseases in endemic areas.