Penyuluhan Prediksi Risiko Rambut Rontok Menggunakan Algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM)

Hair loss is one of the common health problems experienced by many people and often causes psychological impacts, particularly on self-confidence. The factors contributing to hair loss are diverse, ranging from genetics, diet, and stress to lifestyle. The lack of public knowledge about these risk factors, as well as the low level of digital literacy in the use of predictive technology, makes it difficult for people to take early preventive measures. This community service activity aims to provide education and simple training on predicting hair loss risk using the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm for residents of Rantau Prapat Village. The implementation methods include a pre-test to measure initial understanding, interactive counseling on hair loss risk factors, practical simulation of risk prediction using SVM based on a simple dataset, and evaluation through a post-test. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants’ understanding, from an average of 45.2% in the pre-test to 81.6% in the post-test, with a participant satisfaction level reaching 92%. This counseling not only improved health literacy but also introduced the practical application of artificial intelligence in the health sector.