GERAKAN SEKOLAH SADAR PRODUK AMAN: EDUKASI DAN ADVOKASI OBAT, KOSMETIKA, DAN SUPLEMEN BAGI MASYARAKAT SEKOLAH DI SMK NEGERI 3 MAKASSAR

Abstract

Low consumer literacy regarding illegal health products in the digital era poses a real threat to teachers and students in vocational high schools. This community service (PKM) activity aimed to improve health, legal, and economic literacy through the 'Safe Products Aware School Movement' at SMK Negeri 3 Makassar. The partners of this activity were 35 teachers and educational staff. The implementation method utilized a multidisciplinary approach including initial surveys, pre-tests, interactive counseling (covering drugs, cosmetics, supplements, regulations, and consumer economic behavior), practical legality checks using the BPOM Mobile application, post-tests, and impact evaluations. The results demonstrated a significant cognitive improvement, with the average pre-test score increasing from 42.00% to 89.00% in the post-test. The paired t-test confirmed a significant difference ($t=24,23$; $p<0,001$) before and after the intervention. Teachers acquired practical skills in identifying mercurial cosmetics, traditional medicine adulterated with synthetic chemicals, and understanding consumer protection rights under Law No. 8/1999 and Law No. 17/2023. This activity is crucial in empowering teachers as exemplary role models to foster critical thinking among vocational students. Sustainable efforts are essential to expand the safe product school ambassador network in South Sulawesi.

Keywords: Cosmetic Education, Health Literacy, Self-Medication