PENYULUHAN TENTANG TB PARU DI SMA ETISLANDIA MEDAN

Abstract

TB is a contagious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These germs can attack parts of our body such as the lungs, joints, intestines, lymph glands, lining of the brain, etc. TB is not a hereditary disease, not a curse or witchcraft disease. The general objective of this counseling is to help people know and be able to maintain and improve their health status. The method used in the activity goes through a series of stages, including counseling / education. This program is very useful and brings results to our community, especially for mothers with toddlers. The results achieved by this program start from data collection, deliberations with community leaders to continue to motivate the community to remain enthusiastic about improving their health status. Many people do not want to come to this program because of their prestige, support from all residents who want to participate in providing support and maintaining security at that time and there is family motivation to improve their health status. And finally continuous motivation, trying to provide knowledge and understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy and clean environment in order to avoid various diseases, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.