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Neurological disorders are a major cause of disability worldwide, yet public awareness of early prevention remains low. This community service program aimed to improve knowledge and awareness of neurological health through education and screening activities in Guwang Village, Gianyar Regency. Fifty community members participated in blood pressure checks, reflex and coordination tests, and educational sessions on neurological disease prevention. The program was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Results showed that 36% of participants had hypertension and 22% showed mild neurological symptoms. Post-education assessments revealed a 30.8% increase in knowledge, indicating improved awareness and preventive behavior. This program effectively strengthened community understanding of neurological health and encouraged early detection efforts.
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Abbasian, M., Rashidi Birgani, H., Khabiri, R., Namvar, L., & Jahangiry, L. (2024). Exploring education interventions for stroke prevention among adults and older individuals: A scoping review. Health Science Reports, 7(11), e70167. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70167
Ae-Ngibise, K. A., Sakyi, L., Adwan-Kamara, L., et al. (2023). Prevalence of probable mental, neurological and substance use conditions and case detection at primary healthcare facilities across three districts in Ghana: Findings from a cross-sectional health facility survey. BMC Psychiatry, 23, 280. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04775-z
Huang, Y., Li, Y., Pan, H., & Han, L. (2023). Global, regional, and national burden of neurological disorders in 204 countries and territories worldwide. Journal of Global Health, 13, 04160. https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.13.04160
Khan, F., Gaowgzeh, R. A. M., Saif, A. A., Chevidikunnan, M. F., Soman, A., Mazi, A., BinMulayh, E., Sahu, K. S., & Anjamparuthikal, H. (2021). Effect of community education program on stroke symptoms and treatment on school and college students from South India: A longitudinal observational study. Healthcare, 9(12), 1637. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9121637
Lima, A. A., Mridha, M. F., Das, S. C., Kabir, M. M., Islam, M. R., & Watanobe, Y. (2022). A comprehensive survey on the detection, classification, and challenges of neurological disorders. Biology, 11(3), 469. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11030469
Lin, Y., Zhong, N., Wang, Z., Xie, B., Xu, Y., Zhao, M., & Long, J. (2025). Scaling up and dissemination of pre-service education in mental, neurological, and substance use disorders: The way moving forward. Global Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1515/gme-2024-0023
Padmiswari, A. A. I. M., Antari, N. W. S., Gandamayu, I. B. M., & Adiana, I. N. (2025). Comparison of the effects of a combination of Centella asiatica and Mentha piperita leaf extracts on the number of normal brain cells in male mice (Mus musculus). Jurnal Pijar MIPA, 20(6), 1087–1091. https://doi.org/10.29303/jpm.v20i6.9998
Padmiswari, A. A. I. M., Wulansari, N. T., & Harditya, K. B. (2025). The administration of a combined extract of gotu kola (Centella asiatica) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves on the brain cell count of stressed male mice (Mus musculus). Jurnal Pijar MIPA, 20(3), 457–461. https://doi.org/10.29303/jpm.v20i3.8843
World Health Organization. (2024, March 14). Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20823.65448