NERS NEWS — Students of the Professional Nursing Education Program from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, who are members of Group 2 of the Young Ners Class B27, conducted a health education activity on Tuberculosis (TB) transmission prevention for patients and their families in the waiting area of the Pulmonary Clinic at Universitas Airlangga Hospital on Friday (March 6, 2026). This activity was part of the clinical practice in the Medical-Surgical Nursing rotation, aimed at increasing public knowledge regarding TB transmission prevention.
The educational activity was delivered through a health counseling session using interactive lectures and discussions. The materials presented included the definition of TB, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms of the disease, and preventive measures that can be applied in daily life. The students also provided education on proper cough and sneeze etiquette, the importance of maintaining adequate home ventilation and lighting, and treatment adherence for TB patients as the main step to break the chain of disease transmission.
This activity was carried out by Group 2 of Young Ners Class B27, involving patients and their families who were waiting for services at the Pulmonary Clinic of Universitas Airlangga Hospital. The activity was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tintin Sukartini, S.Kp., M.Kes. as the academic supervisor and Retno Muji, S.Kep., Ns. as the clinical instructor.
This health education initiative aimed to increase public awareness regarding TB transmission prevention and encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors within families and communities. In addition to benefiting patients and their families, the activity also served as an opportunity for professional nursing students to develop their health communication skills and strengthen their role as educators in healthcare services.
The activity also aligns with efforts to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, which focuses on improving public health through promotive and preventive efforts.
Through this activity, it is expected that the community will gain a better understanding of the importance of preventing TB transmission and be able to apply simple preventive measures to protect themselves and their families. At the same time, the activity strengthens the role of nursing students in making meaningful contributions to improving community health.
Writers: Alaysha Rizahra & Yuanisa Putri Pramestya
Editor: Nandyta Putri Ramadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
