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Association Between Covid-19 Knowledge and Anxiety Among Late-Term Pregnant Women
No full textBackground: Pregnant women are vulnerable to infections, including Covid-19, and the lack of effective health services can contribute to psychological distress, particularly anxiety. This anxiety is often due to misinformation and insufficient knowledge about Covid-19 prevention. To examine the relationship between Covid-19 prevention knowledge and anxiety levels in pregnant women during the 3rd trimester.
Method: This correlational study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 43 pregnant women were selected using total sampling. Data were collected using the Covid-19 knowledge questionnaire and the modified Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, specifically designed for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Results: A significant relationship was found between Covid-19 prevention knowledge and anxiety levels in the 3rd trimester (p-value = 0.017).
Conclusion: Higher knowledge of Covid-19 prevention is associated with lower anxiety levels in pregnant women during the 3rd trimester. Nurses play a key role in providing accurate information to reduce anxiety
Appropriate Complementary Feeding and Parenting Practices to Prevent Stunting in Children
No full textBackground: Stunting is a major public health problem caused by chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections, especially during the First 1000 Days of Life. Banjar Regency recorded the highest stunting prevalence in South Kalimantan, reaching 44.4% in 2022. Parenting practices such as early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD), exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding (MP-ASI), vitamin A supplementation, and handwashing with soap (CTPS) play an essential role in stunting prevention. This study aimed to analyze the association between parenting practices and stunting incidence in Banjar Regency.
Methods: An observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among mothers with children aged 12–24 months. Samples were selected using multistage random sampling. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements and structured questionnaires assessing parenting practices. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level of p<0.05 and odds ratio (OR) estimation.
Results: Most mothers practiced IMD (90%), provided MP-ASI (80%), and administered vitamin A supplementation (80%), but more than half did not exclusively breastfeed (43.3%). The prevalence of stunting was 40%. Statistical analysis showed a significant association between MP-ASI practices and stunting incidence (p-value = 0.026; OR = 0.082). However, IMD, exclusive breastfeeding, vitamin A supplementation, and CTPS were not significantly associated with stunting.
Conclusion: Complementary feeding practices have a strong protective effect against stunting. Therefore, strengthening maternal knowledge and community-based education on optimal complementary feeding practices should be prioritized in stunting prevention strategies
Strategy and Role of Health Promotion in Stunting Prevention: Literature Review
No full textBackground: Currently, Indonesia is facing health problems suffered by children under five due to malnutrition or malnutrition which causes stunting. Based on data from the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI), it shows that the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia in 2023 will reach 21.5%. Health Promotion is considered a collaboration of educational and environmental support to create healthy living behavior for the entire community. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the Strategy and Role of Health Promotion in Stunting Prevention.
Methods: In writing this literature review article, literature searches were conducted systematically using various scientific databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The keywords used were adjusted to the research topic, including stunting, health promotion, and prevention. Inclusion criteria included articles published within the last five years (2019-2024), written in English or Indonesian, and directly addressing the topic under review. At the beginning of the article search, the authors found 65 articles, then selected according to the criteria to 24 articles, then narrowed down to 5 articles.
Results: Based on the results of several articles analyzed, show that preventive and promotive efforts are the right efforts to prevent stunting from 1000 HPK (First Day of Life). The health promotion strategy itself is divided into 3 aspects, including advocacy, social support, and community empowerment.
Conclusion: Thus, it is hoped that preventive and promotive efforts will be intensified to reduce the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia. The government supports this by launching the Healthy Indonesia Program which consists of 3 pillars, the healthy paradigm, strengthening health services, and National Health Insurance (JKN)
Correlation Between Parental Verbal Violence and Adolescents’ Self-Confidence in Junior High School Students
No full textBackground: Parents should provide the best upbringing for their children, but sometimes the majority of parents educate their children with violence. Verbal violence is insulting, yelling, and saying inappropriate words. This study analyses the relationship between parental verbal violence and adolescents\u27 self-confidence.
Methods: Quantitative design with an approach to 264 respondents with simple random sampling technique, using a questionnaire measuring instrument.
Results: The results of the Kendall\u27s tau-b correlation test obtained a p value of 0.002 with a correlation coefficient of 0.133 in the very low category. Children who experience mild verbal violence (72%) and moderate self-confidence (65.2%).
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between parental verbal violence and adolescents\u27 self-confidence. Parents should be provided with parenting education programs that emphasize positive communication strategies to prevent verbal violence and support the development of adolescent self-confidence
Adolescents’ Reproductive Health Knowledge and Risky Sexual Behavior: A Correlational Study
No full textBackground: Many teenagers engage in underage dating involving sexual activity, as well as unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use. Early prevention through counseling and education on reproductive health and risky sexual behavior is essential. To identify the relationship between reproductive health knowledge and risky sexual behavior among adolescents.
Methods: Analytical observational method with a crosssectional approach. The sampling technique used, namely purposive sampling of 69 respondents. This research instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. Statistical tests using the Spearman Rank test.
Results: The Spearman Rank correlation coefficient was 0.307, indicating a positive relationship between reproductive health knowledge and risky sexual behavior.
Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between reproductive health knowledge and risky sexual behavior in adolescents. Educational programs are recommended to improve awareness and reduce risky behavior
Compliance with National Speech Therapy Standards: A Comparative Assessment of Two Government Hospitals in Central Java
No full textBackground: Standardisation of speech therapy services ensures consistent quality and reduces performance gaps between facilities within the Indonesian healthcare system. However, compliance remains inconsistently implemented across government hospitals, creating variations in service quality and patient outcomes. This study aimed to measure the compliance level of speech therapy services in two government hospitals with Minister of Health Regulation No. 81/2014.
Methods: Descriptive quantitative study was conducted at two government hospitals in Central Java. Purposive sampling was used to select five speech therapists as informants. Data were collected through structured checklists aligned with 41 parameters from the regulation. Compliance was scored numerically (1-5 per parameter) and converted into percentages. Total scores were categorized into ratings (A=164-205; B=123-163; C=82-122; D=41-81; E=0-40).
Results: Hospital A scored 146/205 (71.21%, Rating B), with deficiencies in screening tools (score: 2/5), documentation validation (2/5), and staff development programs (2/5). Hospital B scored 185/205 (90.24%, Rating A), demonstrating full compliance in interdisciplinary collaboration (5/5) and documentation (5/5).
Conclusion: Compliance with national standards varies significantly between hospitals. Standardization of resources and staff training is essential to improve service quality
Liquid Hand Soap Formulation of Java Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) Oil Using Surfactant Combination as Foaming Agent
No full textBackground: Unhygienic hands can cause microorganism infection. Citronella oil contains citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol, which have antibacterial activity. Liquid hand soap removes the dirt and microorganisms; however, it commonly uses sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) as a foaming agent that may irritate the skin. Lauryl glucoside is a non-ionic, non-irritating surfactant. This study aimed to formulate and characterise liquid hand soaps from citronella oil using a combination of SLS and lauryl glucoside as surfactants.
Methods: The research was conducted using an experimental laboratory method. Three liquid hand soap formulas were developed from 15% citronella oil with different weight ratios of SLS and lauryl glucoside: F1 (1:2), F2 (1:1), and F3 (2:1). Then, all liquid hand soaps were evaluated for organoleptic properties, homogeneity, viscosity, pH, and foam height. Then the foam stability test was conducted after the formed foam was left for 5 minutes.
Results: The results showed that all liquid hand soaps were homogeneously distributed, clear viscous liquids having a distinctive odour of citronella oil. The liquid hand soap preparations had a viscosity range of 549.7–565.8 cps, a pH in the range of 7.39–7.89, a foam height of 74–85 mm, and a stability foam of 63.52–68.91%. All formulas complied with SNI 2588:2017 criteria for liquid hand soap.
Conclusion: This study presented that citronella oil could be formulated into liquid hand soap using a combination of SLS and lauryl glucoside. The optimal formula was F1 with a 1:2 ratio of SLS and lauryl glucoside. F1 had the most stable foam due to the higher concentration of lauryl glucoside, which enhances foam stability
The Relationship between Therapeutic Communication and Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care
No full textBackground: Therapeutic communication is an essential approach to establishing mutual trust between nurses and patients while delivering accurate information. It is expected to enhance patients’ understanding of their illness and contribute to positive changes in their condition. Patient satisfaction reflects their evaluation of the healthcare services received, based on a comparison between expectations and actual experiences. This study aims to investigate the connection between therapeutic communication and patient satisfaction with nursing care.
Methods: This study employed a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 150 individuals, from which 66 participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a therapeutic communication questionnaire and a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman Rank test.
Results: The results of the study showed that most patients in the Lidwina-Yosep Room perceived the nurses\u27 therapeutic communication as good, and the majority expressed satisfaction with the nursing services received. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.015 (p < 0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.298, indicating a significant and positive correlation between therapeutic communication and patient satisfaction.
Conclusion: The study found that nurses’ therapeutic communication in the Lidwina-Yosep Room at Santa Elisabeth Hospital Medan was generally effective, as perceived by most patients. It is recommended that nurses continue to develop and strengthen their therapeutic communication skills to further improve patient satisfaction
Assessment of “Proning” Nursing Intervention to Increase ROX Index in COVID-19 Patients: A Literature Review
No full textBackground: COVID-19 has become a global crisis that has created public health problems. The impact of COVID-19 infection primarily affects the respiratory tract. The most prominent impairments in COVID-19 infection include difficulty breathing and decreased blood oxygen saturation. This review aims to identify available literature related to the effects of proning techniques on improving respiratory rate and oxygenation (ROX) indices, namely SPO2 and PaO2/FiO2 fractions, in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19.
Methods: A literature review design was employed. An online search strategy was conducted using major electronic databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. This review design used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Guidelines. The literature sources reviewed ranged from 2020 to 2025. Ten articles met the criteria and were reviewed.
Results: A total of 387 articles met the screening criteria: 159 articles were identified after screening for duplication, 25 articles met the criteria for full-text review and eligibility, and 15 articles were excluded due to study design and irrelevant results. Ten articles met the criteria and were reviewed.
Conclusion: Proning is the use of a prone position that can improve the body\u27s oxygenation adequacy index, both ROX with the SpO₂ indicator and the PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio, and these findings highlight the health practice that healthcare professionals play a key role in assessing oxygenation status, safely applying prone positioning, and closely monitoring patient responses to optimize respiratory outcomes
Reduced Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Patients After Using a Combination of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Pro-Mure) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercises (SD-Bex)
No full textBackground: One of the causes of diabetes mellitus is a person\u27s lifestyle, namely their level of physical inactivity. So, to avoid complications, persons with diabetes mellitus require both pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological treatments to lower blood glucose values. Finding out if people with diabetes mellitus might reduce their blood glucose levels by combining a technique that involved slow deep breathing and progressive muscular relaxation was the primary goal of the research.
Methods: This study is quasi-experimental because it uses a control group design with pre- and post-tests. The number of respondents is 34, and the method of sampling is purposive sampling. Twenty to twenty-five minutes of a combination of progressive muscle relaxation (Pro-Mure) and slow deep breathing exercises (SD-Bex) were administered to the experimental group, while the control group received the usual course of intervention. Values of blood glucose levels were the dependent variable. With a p-value of less than 0.05, the study used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to compare outcomes before and after treatment and the Mann-Whitney test to compare the experimental group to the control group.
Results: We found that the intervention group\u27s blood glucose value was 0.001 and the control group\u27s was 0.025. A p-value of 0.001 was found on the value of blood glucose levels between the experimental group and the control group as a result of the study utilising the Mann-Whitney test.
Conclusion: Those suffering from diabetes mellitus can find relief from their symptoms by combining the techniques of Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Slow Deep Breathing. Additionally, the method is simple to apply