Background: Traditional divers from the Maluku Province of Indonesia have not received formal education and training related to standard diving tools. They only become accomplished at diving generation by generation. The use of non-standard diving tools increases the risk of injury and illness. This study aimed to get an overview of the health and safety behaviours of traditional divers. Materials and methods: The study was qualitative, involving 15 traditional divers who used compressors for at least 1 year and who'd had decompression sickness and barotrauma as a result of diving. The data was obtained through in-depth interviews, analysed through the Colaizzi method. Results: The participants' diving health and safety behaviour is triggered by the perception of the risk of diving. This is supported by the reinforcing social and environmental factors leading to the form of health and safety behaviour when diving. These behaviours include diving without planning, using a compressor, and making "sesajen" (kind of food, leaves, and water that are believed to be a form of surrender to the creator) which is an offering or present to the gods or ancestors. This behaviour causes complaints such as trauma and an increased economic burden. Some participants consider complaints as a threat and plan to stop diving. The participants made a plan before dive and declared that they would change their behaviour to ensure safety. Conclusions: Health and safety behaviour related to diving must be socialised and facilitated. The establishment of a divers' community that cares about health and safety behaviour needs to become important as a support system.

Pandemi Covid-19 merupakan masalah yang dialami secara global tidak terkecuali masyarakat Dusun Banggoi. Kasus positif Covid-19 di Dusun Banggoi Kabupaten Seram Bagian Timur masih relative tinggi dan terus bertambah. Hal ini mengakibatkan tingkat penularan Covid-19 semakin tinggi. Oleh karena itu, masalah ini perlu menjadi perhatian khusus agar secepatnya dilakukan penanganan penanggulangan penularan Covid-19. Fenomena terkait kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya mentaati protokol kesehatan masih sangat minim, seperti saat bepergian tidak menggunakan masker, tidak mencuci tangan, dan tidak menjaga jarak. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, sehingga pentingnya melakukan suatu upaya yang dapat menyadarkan pola pikir masyarakat betapa pentingnya mematuhi protokol kesehatan, yaitu dengan melakukan kegiatan pembagian masker, sosialisasi pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19, pembuatan dan pemasangan tempat cuci tangan. Sosialisasi ini dilakukan di Dusun Banggoi Kabupaten Seram Bagian Timur. Adapun hasil kegiatan yang dicapai dari sosialisasi ini, yaitu masyarakat lebih peduli dalam mematuhi protokol kesehatan seperti memakai masker, menjaga jarak, dan mencuci tangan.

Background: One of the diverse communities was found in Maluku Province. Traditional diver diving expertise is obtained from generation to generation. Traditional divers have not received formal education and training related to diving. The safety and health aspects of the driving method and the tools used are not according to the standard. The risk of injury and illness due to non-standard diving has increased even higher, although to date the health aspects of traditional divers in Maluku Province have never been explored. Objective: This study aims to explore the perceptions of the risk of diving safety and health behavior in traditional divers who experience paralysis in Maluku Province. Method: The study used qualitative with a case study approach. The subjects of this study were traditional diver fishermen in Ambon City, West Seram District, and Buru Province District with ten participants. The research phase in the form of an interview will begin on January 15 - February 15, 2019. Data analysis uses thematic theory driven. Results: Identification found two main themes: 1) Vulnerability; and 2) Severity. Conclusion: Traditional diver's perceptions of safety and health while diving can form self-efficacy so as to reduce morbidity and mortality from diving. Keyword: perception; safety and health behavior; and traditional divers ABSTRAK Latar belakang: Salah satu komunitas penyelam ditemukan di Provinsi Maluku. Keahlian menyelam penyelam tradisional diperoleh secara turun temurun. Penyelam tradisional belum memperoleh pendidikan dan pelatihan formal terkait penyelaman. Aspek keselamatan dan kesehatan dari metode menyelam dan alat yang digunakan belum sesuai standar. Risiko cidera dan penyakit akibat penyelaman yang tidak standar meningkat lebih tinggi, meskipun sampai saat ini aspek kesehatan penyelam tradisional di Provinsi Maluku belum pernah di ekplorasi. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi tentang persepsi risiko perilaku keselamatan dan kesehatan menyelam pada penyelam tradisional yang mengalami kelumpuhan di Provinsi Maluku. Metode: Penelitian menggunakan kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah nelayan penyelam tradisional yang berada di Kota Ambon, Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat, dan Kabupaten Buru Provinsi sejumlah sepuluh partisipan. Tahap penelitian berupa wawancara akan dimulai pada 15 Januari – 15 Februari 2019. Analisis data mengunakan tematik theory driven. Hasil: Identifikasi menemukan dua tema utama: 1) Kerentanan; dan 2) Keparahan. Kesimpulan: Persepsi penyelam tradisional tentang keselamatan dan kesehatan saat menyelam dapat membentuk efikasi diri sehingga dapat menurunkan angka kesakitan dan kematian akibat menyelam. Kata kunci: persepsi; perilaku keselamatan dan kesehatan; dan penyelam tradisional

Background: In Indonesia, traditional medicine called “Sangkal Putung” has become an alternative treatment for fractures. Broken-bones sufferers at any age, anywhere, and in any case go to “Sangkal Putung” and there is even a public hospital that provides surgical services. Especially in Maluku Province, there is a type of traditional massage therapy treatment called “Topu Bara”.  Purpose: The study aimed to explore the experiences among patients with bone fractures during traditional massage therapy (Topu Bara).  Methods: A phenomenological study that used deep interviews was used from August to September 2021 The participant was taken by purposive sampling, adult aged 25 to 55-years old, and were the second or more of healing series. Data originated from 15 participants. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and Collaizi analysis.  Results: The results of the study found 7 themes, including causes of fracture, time events, action taken directly after inside, pain experiences during handling in therapy “Topu Bara”, coping of the patients, pain management, and advice given by healer to other participants. Conclusions: Most of them stated that safety and comfort were the priority for fracture healing. The concept of culture in the behavioral alteration of fracture healing can have on the participants.

Penyebaran Covid-19 sangat cepat sehingga semua negara di dunia ini sedang menghadapi masalah kesehatan yang sama. Tak terkecuali di Indonesia, hingga saat ini di Kabupaten Maluku Tengah pasien terkonfirmasi positif Covid-19 sudah mencapai 20-an. Hal itu tentu saja membuat semua orang khawatir akan terjadi penularan yang lebih masif. Di awal Covid-19 masuk Indonesia, di masyarakat beredar informasi bahwa empon-empon dapat menyembuhkan Covid-19. Fenomena yang muncul setelah berita tersebut, memicu persepsi masyarakat Desa Tehoru bahwa empon-empon bisa dijadikan obat tradisional untuk menyembuhkan Covid-19. Dari permasalahan tersebut maka, tim pengabdian mengadakan kegiatan sosialisasi mengenai upaya pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19 dan pemanfaatan tanaman herbal sebagai upaya pemeliharaan kesehatan tubuh sehingga upaya mencegah penularan lebih maksimal. Serta edukasi bagi masyarakat Desa Tehoru bahwa empon-empon itu belum terbukti secara klinis dapat menyembuhkan Covid-19, melainkan untuk menjaga kesehatan dari segi imunitas tubuh. Adapun hasil kegiatan yang dicapai dari kegiatan ini terdapat peningkatan pemahaman yang signifikan terutama pada masyarakat Desa Tehoru Kabupaten Maluku Tengah tentang upaya pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19 dan pemanfaatan tanaman herbal sebagai upaya pemeliharaan kesehatan tubuh.