STRATEGI DEMONSTRASI 'SI PARU PLASTIK' DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KESADARAN BAHAYA MEROKOK PADA LAKI- LAKI DEWASA DI PADUKUHAN SEDAYU

Abstract

Smoking remains a serious public health issue, with prevalence in D.I. Yogyakarta reaching 23.29% in 2025. In Sedayu Hamlet, smoking among adults is a social norm, yet knowledge of long-term clinical impacts is limited. This community service aimed to increase the knowledge of adult males regarding smoking dangers through innovative health education. Conducted on January 30, 2026, with 14 participants, the intervention included lectures, discussions, and demonstrations using the "Si Paru Plastik" visual aid. Knowledge was measured using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Results showed most participants were aged 36-50 (50%) with a high school education (57.1%). Initially, 42.9% had "Poor" knowledge, which significantly improved to 78.6% in the "Good" category after the intervention. "Si Paru Plastik" effectively visualized tar residues in the lungs. In conclusion, visual demonstration methods significantly enhance adult knowledge as a first step toward behavior change.