NERS NEWS – SURABAYA – Students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, organized an Integrated Project-Based Learning (PJBL) activity entitled “BERSUA” to increase knowledge and awareness among people of productive age regarding HIV/AIDS prevention and reproductive health. The activity was held at the RW 12 Community Hall, Mojo Subdistrict, Surabaya, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The PJBL activity began with an opening by the master of ceremonies (MC), followed by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, remarks from the organizing committee chairperson, the academic supervisor, and a community representative, as well as a souvenir presentation. Participants then completed a pre-test to assess their initial understanding of the topics to be discussed. The event continued with interactive educational presentations and a role-play demonstrating HIV transmission, delivered by students from the Faculty of Nursing, UNAIR. Other activities included a discussion session, question-and-answer session, ice-breaking activities, and engaging games. The program concluded with a post-test, an award presentation, and a group documentation session. The awards were presented to Mrs. Tutik as the Most Active Participant, Mrs. Sumartini as the Most Critical Participant, and Mrs. Titik as the Games Winner.
The activity involved fifth-semester students from Class A3, Group 2, of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, under the supervision of Sylvia Dwi Wahyuni, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Prof. Dr. Esti Yunitasari, S.Kp., M.Kes., Dr. Kristiawati, S.Kp., M.Kep., Ns., Sp.Kep.An., and Dianis Wulan Sari, S.Kep., Ns., M.HS., Ph.D. The event took place at the RW 12 Community Hall, located at Jalan Jojoran 3 No. 142, Mojo Subdistrict, Gubeng District, Surabaya, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. It was attended by residents of productive age and local community leaders, including the Head of RW 12, Mr. Suyadi, S.E.
The activity aimed to improve health literacy, awareness, and concern among people of productive age regarding the importance of reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention. These efforts were intended to help families protect their members, reduce the risk of HIV transmission to children, and address negative stigma toward people living with HIV (PLHIV) within the community. This initiative also represents a practical contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-Being and Goal 4 on Quality Education.
The chairperson of the organizing committee, Imas Cahya Ningrum, emphasized that reproductive health education and HIV/AIDS prevention at the community level need to be conducted continuously. Such initiatives are essential to ensuring that people have comprehensive knowledge, are able to protect their families, and can help prevent the risk of HIV transmission to children.
This PJBL activity supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the following goals: SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being — This goal is supported by improving reproductive health literacy, promoting the prevention of risky behaviors, and reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission within families and communities, SDG 4: Quality Education — This goal is supported by providing interactive and participatory health education through direct learning activities for community members, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — This goal is supported by fostering collaboration among the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, academic supervisors, and the community of RW 12, Mojo Subdistrict.
The implementation of the BERSUA program is expected to generate positive long-term impacts on community health, strengthen families’ awareness of protecting children from the risk of infection, and foster an inclusive social environment free from stigma toward people living with HIV (PLHIV). The active contribution of the academic community of the Faculty of Nursing, Unair, represents a tangible step toward empowering communities and supporting the achievement of the SDGs in Indonesia.
Author : Group 2_A3_2024, Fifth-Semester PJBL, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga
