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Community Capacity Building in Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention in Hongkong

Jurnal Abdimas · Vol. 29 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 206–213

DOI
10.15294/abdimas.v29i2.32426
ISSN
2503-1252, 1410-2765
Published
2025-12-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) represent a persistent and evolving public health challenge globally. In Hongkong, various community-based organizations have been instrumental in reaching underserved populations with culturally competent sexual health services. However, despite the growing importance of community actors, they often operate with limited resources, face inconsistent support from public institutions, and struggle with sustainability. Many community organizations lack sufficient training, funding, data access, and policy influence to operate at full capacity and to scale their work meaningfully. The community service activities carried out in this initiative have shown significant positive outcomes in enhancing the knowledge and attitudes of Indonesian female migrant workers in Hongkong regarding reproductive health and STD prevention. Through culturally sensitive counseling and the distribution of educational leaflets in Bahasa Indonesia, the program successfully reached a population that often faces barriers to health information and services. Participants demonstrated a clear increase in understanding of basic reproductive health topics, including STD symptoms, transmission methods, and preventive behaviors. More importantly, the activities helped normalize conversations around sexual health, reducing stigma and empowering women to seek testing and medical support when necessary. The peer-led approach played a crucial role in building trust and encouraging open dialogue. In conclusion, this initiative demonstrates that targeted, culturally relevant community service activities can effectively improve both awareness and attitudes toward reproductive health among marginalized groups. Strengthening such community-based efforts will be essential for advancing sexual health equity and preventing STDs among migrant populations in Hongkong and beyond.

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Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown6
Oktia Woro Kasmini HandayaniAffiliation unknown5
Intan ZainafreeAffiliation unknown5
Nur SiyamAffiliation unknown4
Sri NgabektiState University of Semarang4
Bambang PriyonoState University of Semarang4
Dina Nur Anggraini NingrumAffiliation unknown4
Wandah WibawantoAffiliation unknown4
Mahalul AzamAffiliation unknown3
Evi WidowatiAffiliation unknown3
Ari YuniastutiState University of Semarang3
Enni Suwarsi RahayuState University of Semarang3
Yuni WijayantiAffiliation unknown3
Widowati WidowatiAffiliation unknown3
Sri Ratna RahayuAffiliation unknown3
Natalia Desy PutriningtyasAffiliation unknown2
S MartonoAffiliation unknown2
Tsabit Azinar AhmadAffiliation unknown2
Russiska RussiskaAffiliation unknown2
Hanif Pandu SuhitoAffiliation unknown2
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang2
Ning SetiatiAffiliation unknown2
Amin RetnoningsihAffiliation unknown2
Andin IrsadiState University of Semarang2
Risa Wahyu Putri KiswantoAffiliation unknown2
Berlian Syiffa Ardana ReswariAffiliation unknown2
Danish AyeshaAffiliation unknown2
Casmuti CasmutiAffiliation unknown2
Eko FaridaAffiliation unknown2
Herni PurnamasariAffiliation unknown2
Annisa Lintang MalindaAffiliation unknown2
Fitri IndrawatiAffiliation unknown2
R. SusantiAffiliation unknown2
Siti Harnina BintariAffiliation unknown2

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