Strengthening Family Health Through Koenih Rimbo Cultivation and Cancer Prevention Education in the Ikhwatunnisa Padang Women's Farmer Group

  • Filza Yulina Ade Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
  • Benny Alexander Maisa Departemen Kedokteran, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
  • Carbiriena Solusia Departemen Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
  • Zuhrah Taufiqa Departemen Kedokteran, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
  • Dwi Hilda Putri Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
  • Chelsylia Dara Pratama Departemen Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24036/pelitaeksakta/vol9-iss1/311
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation, cancer prevention, Curcuma sumatrana, family health, women empowerment

Abstract

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet medical treatments remain costly and often cause side effects. Herbal-based alternatives are increasingly relevant, including the use of Curcuma sumatrana (koenih rimbo), an endemic plant from West Sumatra with anticancer potential. This community service program aimed to enhance the knowledge of the Ikhwatunnisa Women Farmers Group on cancer prevention, early detection, and the sustainable cultivation of koenih rimbo. The activities involved three stages: socialization, health education, and training in conservation and cultivation. Results showed a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, with understanding of cancer risk factors and early detection rising from 30% to 80%. Participants also showed enthusiasm in cultivating koenih rimbo, viewing it as a way to support family health while conserving biodiversity. This program demonstrates the importance of integrating health education and plant conservation to empower local communities, particularly women farmers, in achieving sustainable development goals.

Published
2026-03-30
How to Cite
Ade, F., Maisa, B., Solusia, C., Taufiqa, Z., Putri, D., & Pratama, C. (2026). Strengthening Family Health Through Koenih Rimbo Cultivation and Cancer Prevention Education in the Ikhwatunnisa Padang Women’s Farmer Group. Pelita Eksakta, 9(1), 124-130. https://doi.org/10.24036/pelitaeksakta/vol9-iss1/311
Issue
Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Pelita Eksakta, Vol. 9, No. 1
Section
Articles

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