Edukasi SADARI dan komplementer pada Dharma Wanita Persatuan Rutan kelas IIB Sidikalang Kabupaten Dairi

Background: Breast cancer is a public health issue that requires strengthening literacy and practices regarding early detection among women.

Purpose: To enhance public knowledge, awareness, and skills in recognizing breast changes, performing breast self-examination (BSE/SADARI), and understanding safe complementary therapies.

Method: The activity was conducted through a health seminar on May 9, 2026, at the Hall of the Class IIB Detention Center in Sidikalang, Dairi Regency. The seminar was delivered interactively, incorporating material presentations, discussions, Q&A sessions, quizzes, and demonstrations using breast phantoms and audiovisual media. Participants received information on healthy lifestyles, physical activity, stress management (via relaxation and breathing exercises), aromatherapy, and a balanced, nutritious diet rich in antioxidants including an introduction to *andaliman* (zanthoxylum acanthopodium) and moringa leaves. Evaluation was carried out descriptively through oral discussions, Q&A, quizzes, and observation of practical skills.

Results: Participants demonstrated active engagement. Prior to the education session, some participants lacked understanding regarding the timing for examinations, the proper palpation technique, and the signs of breast abnormalities. Following the session, most participants were able to correctly perform the steps of BSE, explain the appropriate timing for examinations, identify warning signs, and understand the principles of safe complementary therapies. Participants also committed to performing BSE on a regular basis.

Conclusion: Direct educational activities, combined with guidance on BSE practices, effectively improve public knowledge and skills while fostering an awareness of the behavioral changes necessary for addressing breast cancer. This approach yielded a positive response regarding participants' understanding and skills, although further clarification on safe complementary interventions remains necessary.

Suggestion: It is suggested that similar activities be held periodically, with more time allocated for practical application and more intensive, individualized guidance.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Breast self-examination; Complementary therapy; Early detection; Health seminar 

Pendahuluan: Kanker payudara merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang memerlukan penguatan literasi dan praktik deteksi dini pada perempuan.

Tujuan: Untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam mengenali perubahan payudara, melakukan SADARI, serta memahami terapi komplementer yang aman.

Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui seminar kesehatan pada 9 Mei 2026 di Aula Rutan Kelas IIB Sidikalang, Kabupaten Dairi. Pelaksanaan seminar disampaikan secara interaktif melalui penjelasan materi, diskusi, tanya jawab, quiz, demonstrasi menggunakan phantom payudara dan media audiovisual. Peserta diberikan informasi mengenai pola hidup sehat, aktivitas fisik, pengelolaan stres melalui relaksasi dan latihan pernapasan, aromaterapi, serta makanan bergizi seimbang yang mengandung sumber antioksidan, termasuk pengenalan andaliman dan daun kelor. Evaluasi dilakukan secara deskriptif melalui diskusi lisan, tanya jawab, quiz, dan observasi praktik.

Hasil: Peserta menunjukkan keterlibatan aktif. Sebelum edukasi, beberapa peserta belum memahami waktu pemeriksaan, arah perabaan, dan tanda abnormal payudara. Setelah kegiatan, sebagian besar peserta mampu mempraktikkan tahapan SADARI dengan benar, menjelaskan waktu pemeriksaan, mengenali tanda bahaya, serta memahami prinsip terapi komplementer yang aman. Peserta juga berkomitmen melakukan SADARI secara rutin.

Simpulan: Kegiatan edukasi langsung dengan pendampingan mengenai praktik SADARI secara efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat serta mendorong tumbuhnya kesadaran perubahan perilaku dalam menangani kanker payudara. Pendampingan menunjukkan respons positif pada pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta walaupun masih diperlukan pemahaman terkait intervensi komplementer yang aman.

Saran: Kegiatan serupa disarankan dilakukan secara berkala dengan waktu praktik yang lebih memadai dan pendampingan individual yang lebih intensif.