IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMON COLD MASSAGE TRAINING EDUCATION FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN TODDLERS IN THE WORKING AREA OF TELUK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Abstract

Pharmacological efforts to deal with ISPA (Acute Respiratory Infections) are by doing massage. Therapy massage has been shown effect positive in overcoming problems with premature babies, problems with digestion including constipation and diarrhea, as well as for illness channel respiratory problems such as asthma. Massage therapy provided is a common cold massage therapy that is very effective for babies or children suffering from cough Because the disease channels breathing. One of the Movements of This massage involves patting and vibrating the data and back to carry mucus to the large tract so that the child will automatically cough and the mucus will come out. This activity aims to understand the concept and implement common cold massage to treat children who experience ARI disease and increase knowledge and attitudes from participants in service activities before and after done program implementation. Devotion public was carried out from June 23 to June 25 2023, at Teluk Dalam Community Health Center. Service activities are held through direct counselling and implementation involving 5 elements, namely: Toddler concept, common cold massage concept, media, educational institutions, and society with methods of Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results of achieving participant attendance reached 100%. Achievement: The aim of the FGD activity is generally good; the mother's understanding of common cold massage for toddlers was achieved well using tools. Procedure action, level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers with toddlers about common cold massage can be evaluated. The delivery of the material went well and was attended by 95% of people; the amount to be targets in the program, monitoring, and evaluation activities were carried out smoothly after practical activities, common cold massage. Community participation in activities plays an important role because awareness and understanding of the public are key majors in preventing and treating ISPA.