Issues
on health are often discussed in meetings both inside and outside the network.
Discussions, socialization, and efforts of prevention are still carried out
because the pandemic of Covid-19 has not ended. Health talks are getting more
intense, health workers are more urgently needed because they are at the
forefront to handle Covid-19. However, on the other hand, there are many other
health cases handled by health workers, such as cancer, which is the first-rank
deadly disease and it causes the highest number of deaths in the world.
Therefore, the Multiplication Program of Stube-HEMAT in Bengkulu and its
activists in Humbang Hasundutan regency conducted a small discussion on ‘The
Role of Youth to Face Health Challenges in Humbang Hasundutan Regency’.
The
discussion presented Nova Sontry N Siregar, Amd. Keb, S.KM, M.Kes, a lecturer
at the Doloksanggul Nursing Academy (20/2/2020) at the OPOS Coffee Shop by
implementing health protocols and it was attended by five students. Nova
explained that the actual health challenge is human’s daily life awareness
seems to be decreasing, especially with the presence of gadgets that make instant
works and activities. "Human awareness toward the importance of health has
decreased from time to time, especially with the technological facilities make
people more negligent. For example, related to food products, young people
prefer fast and delicious foods, called ‘Junk Food’. If someone consumes junk
food for a long time, he will get its impact on his health", said Nova.
“Worse, health condition is considered not a priority and people wait to get
sick first to realize the importance of health”, she added.
Nova explained the various challenges in the health world and these must be overcome immediately with the participation of young people who have high enthusiasm, energy, and innovation. The role of youth certainly cannot be underestimated, especially in the health world, moreover, this group is active on social media which can be used as a media to campaign the importance of health. "There are three things in which youths can play a role to respond the health challenges in Humbang Hasundutan, namely a role model, promoter and actor," she explained.
Becoming a Role Model is being an example or role model in daily life, one of which is wearing masks when going outdoor or in a public place, or a crowd. "Our paradigm to use masks is not only to avoid the virus but also not to be fined. Wearing masks when going outdoor is a good habit because it can keep off viruses, germs, and dust which potentially enter the respiratory tract that may cause disease," said Nova.
Becoming a promoter is done by reminding others who ignore health protocol, for example, the street vendors who do not maintain the food covers to keep away the flies and dust. “We, as youth should not be afraid to remind them because we bring good messages. Of course, it should be in the polite way,” she emphasized.
Becoming an actor can be started from awareness of health which is gained through self-awareness and concern on the importance of health. "The awareness and concern of youth toward health are very important, especially related with the Demographic Bonus. If young people themselves are not aware of being actors of health, how we can face the demographic bonus which is full of challenges and problems?" Nova said.
The discussion continued with some questions about health in general and reproductive health, especially during the pandemic. ***
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