Makassar, June 14, 2025 – The Research Group Social Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Disease (TRG SE NCD) of the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) at Hasanuddin University recently conducted a community service and research activity focused on preventing anxiety in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) at the Kassi-Kassi Public Health Center, Makassar.
The event, held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, was directly led by the Head of TRG SE NCD FKM Unhas, Prof. Dr. Ida Leida Maria, S.KM., M.KM., M.Sc.PH, and involved a number of academics, researchers, and students from various academic levels.
Prof. Ida Leida Maria highlighted the significant increase in the number of people suffering from degenerative diseases like Diabetes Mellitus in Indonesia. “Without significant prevention efforts, the morbidity, mortality, and demand for health services due to diabetes will continue to rise. Therefore, managing anxiety in DM patients is crucial,” she explained. She added that by 2030, an estimated 21.3 million people in Indonesia will suffer from diabetes, many of whom face complications that trigger anxiety.
In addition to interactive education on anxiety management, the activity also provided comprehensive health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and blood sample collection for HbA1c and genetic testing. “This step is important so that the public can know their health status earlier and take preventive measures immediately,” Prof. Ida stated.
The event was also attended by the Head of Administration and Head of Prolanis at Kasi-Kasi Public Health Center, Anwar Ganing, S.Kep., Ns., along with the surveillance team from Kasi-Kasi Public Health Center, Haspina Palalloi, SKM. Active participants from the community service team included Dr. Wahiduddin, S.KM., M.Kes., Dr. Ridwan Mochtar Thaha, M.Sc., Firman, S.KM., M.KM., and Rianda Ridho Hafizh Thaha, SE., MBA.
As a form of ongoing support, each participant received a pocketbook guide on managing anxiety in Diabetes Mellitus patients. The event concluded with the distribution of souvenirs and a group photo session, marking FKM Unhas’s commitment to improving community well-being through a holistic approach to health.