NERS NEWS — Group 1 of the Second Wave Community and Family Nursing Rotation conducted health education on tuberculosis at Kalijudan Community Health Center. The activity took place on Monday, September 7, 2026, starting at 08:00 a.m. WIB in the health center’s waiting room. This health education targeted patients and patients’ families visiting Kalijudan Community Health Center. The group of students from the Nursing Education Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, organized the activity as part of their Community and Family Nursing Rotation practice. The team used lectures, discussions, and question-and-answer sessions, and also distributed leaflets as educational media.
Amanda Ayu Rizqianingrum acted as the moderator of the event. She opened the activity and introduced the health education team. Anindiya Putri Rahmawati and Nisa Aulia Ibadillah served as the main presenters. They explained the definition, risk factors, and modes of transmission of tuberculosis to the participants. The presenters also explained the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. The health education emphasized the importance of early detection and regular treatment. A productive cough lasting more than two weeks is a main symptom that needs to be watched for. Other symptoms include mild fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Throughout the activity, participants were seen actively following the health education session. Participants listened carefully to the presenters’ explanations from the beginning to the end of the session. Participants were also active during the question-and-answer session. Several participants asked questions about TB symptoms, modes of transmission, and prevention measures at home. The facilitators helped guide the discussion so that each participant’s question was answered clearly.
The purpose of the health education was to teach participants proper cough etiquette. Nursing students demonstrated how to cover the mouth when coughing and the importance of wearing a mask. Participants then practiced the effective coughing technique according to the demonstration provided. In addition, the team also taught the six-step handwashing technique as an effort to prevent the transmission of TB bacteria. Participants practiced these handwashing steps directly under the guidance of the facilitators. This practice aimed to enable participants to apply these habits in their daily lives, especially when caring for family members with TB.
The activity lasted for 30 minutes. Participants enthusiastically followed the question-and-answer session at the end of the event. Many participants asked about ways to prevent TB transmission in the household environment. Facilitators from the student group helped conduct the discussion. Participants actively asked questions throughout the session. The observer recorded the activity for practice evaluation purposes. The event concluded with a summary of the material by the moderator. Participants received leaflets discussing tuberculosis prevention as additional reading material at home. Through the implementation of this health education, participants are expected to be able to share this information with other family members.
Writer: Nisa Aulia Ibadillah
