SUSIANTO, INDRA ADI and Mandagie, Aprilia Karen and Sebong, Perigrinus Hermin and Ernestia, Henrita and Pradnya, Matilda Stella and HARDIMARTA, FRANSISCA (2026) Understanding Medical Students' Knowledge of Public Health in the Medical Community Service Program for Underserved, Border, and Outer Island Areas. Shihhah Wal Afiyah Journal, 2 (3). pp. 80-83. ISSN 3124-5862

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Abstract

Backgorund: The ideal doctor-to-population ratio in health centers is 1:2500; however, some centers, such as Public Health Care, still face a shortage of doctors today. Data from the Ministry of Health in 2024 shows that underserved, border, and outer island areas (DTPK) have fewer doctors. One reason for the uneven distribution is the lack of understanding about the management of health centers, which are the frontline of prevention and treatment efforts in the community. As a result, doctors in health centersfeel overwhelmed by their workload because they do not understand non-medical tasks. Objective: To compare the understanding levels of medical students who participated in the SoegijapranataCommunity Project (SCP) program before joining the Faculty of Medical Community Service Program (KKN). Methods: This study is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The researchers used an open-ended questionnaire to gather data. The population included students from the Faculty of Medicine in 2019 who had not taken the SCP course, compared to those in 2020 who had taken it, with each group consisting of 50 students. The researchers used random sampling techniques. The validity of the instrument was tested with the Pearson correlation method, and the reliability was assessed using a Likert scale.Results: The study shows that students from the 2020 intake who received SCP have higher understanding levels than those who did not receive it SCP.Conclusion: The SCP program helps medical students analyze problems during KKN for Underserved, Border, and Outer Island Areas

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