NERS NEWS — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, a Hospital Health Promotion (PKRS) activity was conducted by Group 2, Batch 49, Nursing Profession Education Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga.
The activity carried the theme “Preventing Pneumonia Together Through Proper Cough Etiquette” and took place in the Learning Room on the fifth floor of Graha Trimed, Universitas Airlangga, starting at 10:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) and continuing until completion. The target participants were the families of patients in the 5A Inpatient Ward of Graha Trimed, Universitas Airlangga.
The activity began with an opening session, introductions of the group members, an explanation of the objectives, an agreement on the time allocated, and an assessment of participants’ initial knowledge of pneumonia and cough etiquette. The presenters then delivered material on the definition of pneumonia, its signs and symptoms, how pneumonia spreads, the definition of cough etiquette, incorrect coughing habits, and the proper application of cough etiquette.
After the presentation, the activity continued with a discussion and question-and-answer session. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences related to pneumonia and cough etiquette. The presenters then provided explanations and responses to the questions raised by participants. The methods used in this activity included lectures, discussions, and interactive question-and-answer sessions, supported by leaflets and a PowerPoint presentation.
At the end of the activity, participants’ understanding was evaluated through a question-and-answer session about the material presented. Participants were given the opportunity to reiterate the information they had learned and ask questions about any material they had not yet understood. The activity then concluded with a summary of the material and closing remarks.
Overall, the PKRS activity proceeded well in an orderly and conducive atmosphere. Participants paid attention to the material presented and took part in the discussion and question-and-answer sessions. This activity is expected to improve families’ knowledge of pneumonia and the proper application of cough etiquette as one of the measures to prevent the spread of respiratory tract infections.
Writer: Maria Alfonso Apetatu
