The prevention of infectious diseases in prisoners in Cipinang Prison, Jakarta, Indonesia

<p>This study explores the stages of conducting educational outreach on preventing infectious diseases among inmates at prison institutions in Cipinang, Jakarta. The research method was a qualitative descriptive approach in November 2024 Data collection techniques include interviews and documentation. The findings indicate that the prevention of infectious diseases by outreach method among prisoners is carried out through several stages: assessing the health needs of the inmates, planning the educational sessions, selecting appropriate methods and media for the outreach, and evaluating the effectiveness of the sessions. This initiative has successfully reduced behaviors that could lead to the transmission of diseases through various means, including airborne, food and drink, vector-borne, and other methods. The conclusion is that the outreach is conducted systematically. As a result, participants not only understand the content of the sessions but also take action to prevent the spread of diseases.</p>