Edukasi Siaga Kejang untuk Meningkatkan Kesiapsiagaan Keluarga Pada Anak

Abstract

Seizures in infants and children are neurological conditions that may cause family panic and increase the risk of inappropriate first-aid practices at home. Incorrect responses, such as placing objects into the child’s mouth, restraining body movements, or providing food and drinks during seizures, may occur due to limited family knowledge. This issue is particularly important during the first 1000 days of life, a critical period for neurological development that requires optimal family support. This community service activity aimed to improve family understanding and preparedness in recognizing seizure manifestations, providing safe first aid,avoiding harmful actions, and identifying conditions requiring immediate medical referral. The activity used an individual family-centered education approach involving one assisted family in Banjar Palak, Sukawati Village, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The implementation stages included family needs assessment, development and modification of an educational poster, face-to-face counselling, interactive discussion, and formative evaluation using the teach-back method. The results showed that the family was able to restate essential seizure first-aid principles, including ensuring child safety, avoiding placing objects in the mouth, not restraining seizure movements, monitoring seizure duration, and recognizing emergency signs requiring medical assistance. The educational poster served as a visual reminder that could be reused by the family at home. Family-based education supported by visual media may serve as a promotive and preventive approach to strengthen caregiver preparedness in managing childhood seizures