Edukasi Kesehatan Schistosomiasis Pada Masyarakat Desa

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is an endemic disease in Central Sulawesi, including Puroo Village, Lore Lindu District, Sigi Regency, which still shows active transmission due to the presence of the intermediary snail Oncomelania hupensis lindoensis. This community service activity aims to increase community knowledge about the causes, transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of schistosomiasis. The implementation method included interactive counseling, distribution of educational leaflets, and a question and answer session held on May 22-23, 2026, involving 19 participants, including heads of families and housewives. Evaluation was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests on ten knowledge topics. The results of the activity showed an increase in the average percentage of correct answers from 51.1% to 84.2%, with the highest increase in the aspect of environmental cleanliness reaching 100%. This activity was concluded to be effective in increasing community knowledge that encourages clean and healthy living behaviors as an effort to support the elimination of schistosomiasis in endemic areas.