MY HEART, MY FUTURE: EDUKASI GAYA HIDUP SEHAT UNTUK REMAJA BEBAS RISIKO PENYAKIT KARDIOVASKULAR
Keywords:
adolescent health, cardiovascular diseases, education, healthy lifestyle, my heart approachAbstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, including in Indonesia, with unhealthy lifestyles as the primary risk factor often beginning during adolescence. This community service program aims to raise awareness among adolescents about CVD prevention through the My Heart approach (Manage Your Nutrition, Healthy Habits, Exercise Regularly, Avoid Risk Factors, Relax Mindfully, Think Positively). The program was conducted at SMA Negeri 9 Tasikmalaya, involving 162 twelfth-grade students. The methods included interactive education using visual media, direct counseling, and knowledge assessment through pretest and posttest. The results showed an increase
in the average knowledge score from 84.2 to 94.1 after the education session. Most participants exhibited low physical activity levels, frequent junk food consumption, insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables, with some engaging in smoking habits and often experiencing stress. The My Heart education approach effectively improved students' knowledge and awareness of healthy lifestyles. This approach is expected to be widely implemented to foster a healthier young generation and reduce the prevalence of CVDs in the future.
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