PENYULUHAN PENGGUNAAN MASKER PADA MASA PANDEMI DI PANTI SOSIAL LANJUT USIA (PSLU) HARAPAN KITA PALEMBANG TAHUN 2020

Abstract

covid-19 epidemic has been spreading rapidly and affecting all age levels. The highest mortality rate is in the elderly due, to their decreased immune function and high susceptibility. They find it difficult to understand some of the appeals given by the government regarding efforts to protect themselves from being exposed to the Coronavirus. The purpose of carrying out this community service is to increase alertness and understanding of the elderly about the importance of clean and healthy living habits as a prevention of Covid-19. The method of implementing activities begins with mentoring the elderly through giving masks and keeping distance, then giving education about Covid-19, and finally carrying out discussions or questions and answers about Covid-19 in the elderly. This activity was carried out well where 90% of the elderly could understand the education provided which can be seen from some of the questions asked by them and their desire to apply 3M behavior (wearing masks, washing hands, and physical distancing) to avoid the spread of the coronavirus