Interest: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan
Not a member yet
271 research outputs found
Sort by
The Effect of Combined Benson Relaxation and Warm Compress Therapy on Reducing Dysmenorrhea Pain Among Adolescents
No full textBackground: Dysmenorrhoea is pain felt before or during menstruation, characterised by abdominal cramps that can radiate to the back. Nonpharmacological interventions such as Benson relaxation and warm compresses are effective first aid to reduce dysmenorrhoea pain. This study aims to analyse the effect of a combination of Benson relaxation and warm compresses on reducing dysmenorrhoea pain in adolescents.
Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-posttest control group design. A total of 60 adolescents were selected through purposive sampling technique and divided into two groups: intervention group (n=30) who received combination therapy of Benson relaxation and warm compress, and control group (n=30) who only received warm compress. Pain levels were measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and data were analysed using the Wilcoxon test.
Results: There was a decrease in pain levels in both groups after the intervention, with a more noticeable decrease in the intervention group (mean difference = 0.8) compared to the control group (mean difference = 0.4). However, the Wilcoxon test results showed a p value = 0.542 which means there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups.
Conclusions: Warm compress therapy or a combination of warm compress with Benson relaxation is equally effective in reducing dysmenorrhoea pain in adolescents. Both interventions can be applied as non-pharmacological interventions in the school environment as part of promotive and preventive efforts against dysmenorrhoea pain in adolescents
Association Between Stress Levels, BMI, and Menstrual Cycle Regularity Among Female University Students
No full textBackground: The menstrual cycle functions through a coordinated balance of reproductive hormones. An imbalance in these reproductive hormones can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Aspects that can impact the menstrual cycle include stress and BMI. This study aimed to assess the association between stress levels and BMI on the menstrual cycle among female university students
Methods: This research used a cross-sectional study conducted at Dhyana Pura University from April 2025 to May 2025. A total of 40 respondents participated in this study with purposive sampling. Data collection of stress level using the PSS-10 questionnaire, BMI using Staturemeter and digital scales, and menstrual cycle with tracking application (FLO). Pearson correlation test for stress and menstrual cycle variables, Spearman’s Rho for BMI and menstrual cycle variables, and multiple linear regression test. A Significance level of p<0.05 was used.
Results: The association between stress levels and menstrual cycle showed a p-value of 0.13 (p < 0.05). The relationship between BMI and menstrual cycle showed a p-value of 0.411 (p>0.05). The relationship between stress level and BMI on menstrual cycle showed a p-value of 0.44 (p < 0.05) with an R-squared value of 0.395. This indicates a weak-to-moderate correlation between stress level and BMI on the menstrual cycle.
Conclusion: This demonstrates a relationship between stress level and BMI on the menstrual cycle, with a weak-to-moderate strength. Based on these findings, students are encouraged to manage their stress levels and maintain a healthy BMI to support regular menstrual cycles
Improving Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure Through Warm Foot Soak in the Elderly
No full textBackground: Hypertension can lead to decreased sleep quality in the elderly. Nursing interventions are needed to overcome sleep disorders in the elderly. This study analyses the effect of warm water foot bath therapy on reducing blood pressure and improving sleep quality in elderly people with hypertension who experience sleep disorders.
Methods: Pre-experimental research with one group pre-post test design method. The purposive sampling technique was 37 respondents. Research instrument questionnaire sheet. Friedman statistical test.
Results: Friedman test results p value < 0.001. Sleep quality before warm water soaking results in moderate PSQI scores (37.8%) and respondents with poor PSQI scores (62.2%). After the warm water soak, the PSQI score was good (8.1%), respondents with mild PSQI scores (18.9%) and respondents with moderate PSQI scores (73%). Friedman test p value <0.001.
Conclusion: Warm water foot baths can reduce blood pressure and improve sleep quality in the elderly. This therapy can be used as a nursing intervention in the elderly who experience hypertension and sleep disorders
Sleep Quality and Stress Levels Among Second-Year Nursing Students
No full textBackground: Nursing students experience stress in various forms and levels, which can negatively affect their well-being if not managed properly. The accumulation of stress can lead to significant consequences if unresolved. This study analyzes the relationship between stress levels and sleep quality among second-year nursing students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study used simple random sampling to select 59 nursing students. Stress levels were assessed using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), while sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data ware analyzed using the Kendall tau_b correlation test.
Results: Stress level is associated with sleep quality in second year nursing students (p value 0.005). The strength of the relationship in the category is quite strong (r = 0.344). The lighter the stress level, the better the sleep quality of second-year nursing students.
Conclusion: Stress levels are significantly related to sleep quality in second-year nursing students. Preventive measures and stress management strategies, such as counseling, are recommended to improve sleep quality
How Knowledge Shapes Public Perception of the Covid-19 Vaccine
No full textBackground: In 2021, Covid-19 cases in Indonesia decreased by 82% following the implementation of a mass vaccination program. The Covid-19 vaccine, which uses a weakened virus, helps prevent transmission, reduce morbidity and mortality, and increase immunity to the virus. This study analyzes the relationship between the level of knowledge and public perception of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Methods: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design. A purposive sampling technique was used, resulting in 154 respondents. Data were collected via an online questionnaire, and analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test.
Results: The Spearman Rank test revealed a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and public perception of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a p-value of 0.025 (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Higher levels of public knowledge about Covid-19 are associated with more positive perceptions of the vaccine. Public education through reliable sources is essential to enhance understanding and encourage effective Covid-19 prevention practices
Exploring the Impact of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding on Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
No full textBackground: A child’s eating and swallowing abilities depend on physiological readiness, environmental stimulation, and early feeding experiences. Lack of exclusive breastfeeding or inappropriate complementary feeding can hinder oromotor development, leading to difficulties in chewing, swallowing, or self-feeding during the preschool years. This study examines the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding history, complementary feeding practices, and toddlers’ eating and swallowing abilities.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Surakarta, Central Java, from April to August 2025, involving 50 randomly selected participants. The dependent variables were children’s swallowing and eating abilities, while the independent variables included exclusive breastfeeding history and complementary feeding practices. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through path analysis using Stata version 13.
Results: Optimal eating ability was significantly influenced by a history of exclusive breastfeeding (b = 2.05; p = 0.048), appropriate complementary feeding (b = 2.50; p = 0.022), and adequate swallowing ability (b = 2.36; p = 0.030). Exclusive breastfeeding and proper complementary feeding also indirectly improved eating ability through their positive effects on swallowing ability.
Conclusion: This study highlights the need for maternal education on exclusive breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding to promote optimal eating and swallowing development in toddlers, thereby minimizing the risk of related disorders and their potential impact on nutrition and growth
Media Audio Barcode Monitoring Book (Dicotobook) Effectively Improves Detection of Stunting Risk
No full textBackground: Stunting is the growth retardation that occurs in children as a result of chronic malnutrition, recurrent infections, and persistent psychological and social stress. 88 toddlers in Bengkulu City experienced stunting with a prevalence of 0.86%. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Audio Barcode Monitoring Book (Dicotobook) media on maternal behavior in the early detection of stunting.
Methods: This study used a quasi-experiment design with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The sample in this study was breastfeeding mothers, totalling 30 people in the intervention group and 30 in the control group using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis in this study used the Wilcoxon signed rank test, the Mann-Whitney test, and the Analysis of Covariance test.
Results: The statistical test results showed differences in mothers\u27 average knowledge, attitudes, and actions before and after education using Dicotobook media (intervention group) (p-value 0.001) and leaflet (control group) (p-value 0.001). Education with Dicotobook media is more effective in increasing knowledge (p-value 0.004), attitudes (p-value 0.009), and actions (p-value 0.016) in the early detection of stunting risk after controlling for factors such as maternal education, maternal occupation, and distance to health facilities.
Conclusion: Dicotobook media is a very suitable educational media that can motivate improvement in knowledge, attitudes, and actions in the early detection of stunting risk. This Dicotobook media can be used as an alternative to provide education to the public
Combination of Core Activation and Curl-Up Exercise on Reducing Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) in Multiparous Women
No full textBackground: Pregnancy and childbirth cause physical changes in women, including pelvic floor muscle weakness and abdominal wall enlargement leading to the condition of Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA). Multiparous women are at higher risk of experiencing DRA due to repeated stretching of the abdominal wall. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining core activation with curl-up exercises in reducing the degree of DRA in multiparous women.
Methods: This study was conducted in Desa Homba Rande using a pretest-post test control group design. A total of 24 multiparous women were selected through purposive sampling and divided into two groups: intervention (n=12) and control (n=12). The intervention group received core activation and curl-up exercises three times a week for 12 weeks. Inter-recti distance was measured using a digital caliper before and after the intervention period. Data were analyzed using the Paired T-Test and Independent T-Test.
Results: All research samples were multiparous women aged 20-45 years, with controlled BMI, type of delivery, number of pregnancies, number of births, and physical activity score (IPAQ-SF). The paired t-test showed a p-value of 0.001 (p<0.05), indicating a significant improvement after intervention. The independent t-test showed a p-value of 0.002 (p<0.05), indicating a significant difference in post-test data between groups.
Conclusion: Core activation combined with curl-up exercises is effective in reducing DRA in multiparous women. These exercises are recommended as part of routine postpartum rehabilitation to improve core strength and function
Effectiveness of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) as an Effort to Preventive Hypothermia in Neonatal: A Literature Study
No full textBackground: Hypothermia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates, contributing to complications such as hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, hypoxia, growth disturbances, bleeding, shock, and apnea. One effective prevention method is Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD). This study analyzes the effectiveness of IMD in preventing hypothermia in neonates.
Methods: This literature review used the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) approach. Eleven journals from Elsevier, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, PubMed, and Wiley Online Library, published between 2019 and 2023, were reviewed.
Results: The analysis showed that IMD was effective in increasing neonatal body temperature with an average increase of 0.55°C. All journals reviewed concluded that IMD plays a significant role in maintaining the stability of infant body temperature and preventing hypothermia with a p value <0.05.
Conclusion: IMD is effective in preventing hypothermia, enhancing breast milk production, promoting bonding between mother and baby, and strengthening the baby’s immune system. IMD should be initiated as soon as possible after birth, with a minimum duration of 60 minutes, to prevent hypothermia
Family Support on Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertension: A Literature Review
No full textBackground: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that mostly occurs in the elderly and can cause serious complications such as stroke and heart disease. One factor that can help manage hypertension in the elderly is family support. This support plays a role in improving adherence to medication, maintaining a healthy diet, and reducing stress that can affect blood pressure. This study aims to examine the relationship between family support and blood pressure management in hypertensive elderly based on a literature review.
Methods: This study used the literature review method with guidelines from Grove and Gray EBP. Articles were searched through Google Scholar, Ebsco, and Elsevier databases with the keywords "family support," "hypertension," and "elderly." Articles were screened using the PICOS Framework to ensure relevance to the research topic.
Results: Analysing 10 articles that met the selection criteria, we found that good family support contributed to improved medication adherence, hypertension diet adherence, and improved quality of life for the elderly. The most influential forms of support include emotional, social, instrumental, and financial support.
Conclusion: Family support plays a significant role in the management of blood pressure in hypertensive elderly. Elderly people who get emotional, social, instrumental, and financial support from their families show better blood pressure control and higher quality of life. Families can provide optimal support for the elderly with hypertension by offering emotional, informational, instrumental, and appreciation support to improve adherence to medication and maintain a healthy lifestyle