Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Untuk Pembuatan Hand Sanitizer Daun Sirih Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Penularan Covid-19 di Desa Punten, Bumiaji, Kota Batu

Abstract

The Covid-19 virus first appeared in 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the coronavirus as a pandemic. This makes the government and the world community more aware of the spread of the coronavirus. Although it is important to seek reliable information, we also need to know the steps to fortify ourselves from excessive stress and panic during the corona outbreak. The government urges everyone to self-isolate and reduce activities outside the home. In addition, the government also appealed to implement a clean lifestyle to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. One of the crucial aspects of preventing disease transmission is maintaining hand hygiene. However, the current difficulty in accessing hand sanitizers raises concerns among individuals when engaging in outdoor activities. This phenomenon also occurs in the community of Tehoru Village, Central Maluku Regency. Following this phenomenon, the Community Service Team carried out community service activities in the form of socializing the use and manufacture of hand sanitizers made from betel leaf in Tehoru Village. The method used is observation and socialization about the use and manufacture of hand sanitizers as well as direct practice with village communities. This activity ended with an evaluation and distribution of hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This socialization has a positive impact on the people of Tehoru Village and from an economic point of view, it can reduce expenditure costs for purchasing hand sanitizer products.