Education on the Utilization of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. Var italica) as a Preventive Measure for Myopia at SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin

Pertiwi Awilda; Chairul; Nurwahida; Sheila Nurrahmah; Siti Rahima; Kartini

doi:10.31004/jestmc.v1i3.190

Authors

Pertiwi Awilda Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan
Chairul Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan
Nurwahida Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan
Sheila Nurrahmah Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan
Siti Rahima Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan
Kartini Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Nahdatul Ulama Kalimantan Selatan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/jestmc.v1i3.190

Keywords:

Myopia, Eye health, Broccoli

Abstract

Myopia is a growing public health issue worldwide, including in Indonesia. Preventive measures include educating the public about the importance of nutrition for eye health. This community service program was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin in April 2022, aiming to educate students about the benefits of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var italica) as an essential nutritional source for preventing myopia. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which are known to benefit eye health. The program utilized methods such as pre-tests, interactive educational sessions, broccoli preparation demonstrations, and post-tests to evaluate knowledge improvement. Results showed a significant increase in students' understanding of broccoli's benefits for eye health, with average pre-test scores of 56.7 rising to 85.4 in the post-test.

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