PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL

The Experience Of A Mother Whose Toddler Had Stunted Growth But Has Successfully Recovered : A Phenomenology Study

2025-01-16T04:02:36+00:00

Stunting is a failure to growth and development in children due to chronic malnutrition. Stunting toddlers cannot escape the supervision of parents, especially mothers who are experienced in caring for stunted toddlers. This Study aimed to exploring the experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting. This research used phenomenological qualitative research. Data collection was done by in-depth interview. The participants were 6 mothers who had a stunted toddlers who has Successfully Recovered From Stunting in the working area of the Gitik health center, Banyuwangi. Purposive sampling method was used to select participants according to the inclusion criteria. The study were analyzed using the Colaizzi approach. The study result revealed 5 themes ; grieving, information, personal motivation, social motivation and behavioral skills. The experience of mothers who have stunted toddlers in caring for their children often shows feelings of grief by going through several stages, in order to recover from stunting, the mother's ability to care for her child is also needed, including loving patterns, sharpening patterns, and parenting patterns that children has successfully recovered from stunting

Introduction: Mothers who have stunted children will feel ashamed and inferior because they feel they have failed to care for their children. Mothers also feel worried about the future and development of their children These various responses will be a mental burden for mothers (Tresna Darmawan Putri et al., 2024). Based on data on stunted toddlers in Banyuwangi Regency, there has been a decrease in stunting cases, especially in the Gitik Health Center (Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Banyuwangi, 2020)

Objectives: The Exploration Of Experience Of A Mother Whose Toddler Had Stunted Growth But Has Successfully Recovered

Methods: This study uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach.

Results: The study result revealed 5 themes ; grieving, information, personal motivation, social motivation and behavioral skills.

Conclusions: The experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting is a sense of grief consisting of stages of grief and the impact of grief. The experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting is information consisting of health education. The experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting is personal motivation consisting of enthusiasm and obstacles felt. The experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting is social motivation consisting of home visits from cadres, integrated health posts, integrated health post parks, riding odong-odong, assistance with nutritional intake and vitamins. The experience of stunted toddler mothers who recovered from stunting is behavioral skills consisting of fulfilling nutrition, providing multivitamins and routine child growth and development checks

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The Relationship Between Salted Fish Consumption Habits and the Incidence of Hypertension During Pregnancy in the Coastal Areas of Tuban Regency

2025-01-16T04:02:36+00:00

Hypertension during pregnancy is a significant health issue and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women worldwide, with higher prevalence in regions of high sodium intake. In Indonesia, hypertension during pregnancy poses serious challenges, especially in coastal areas where salted fish is a common dietary staple. Salted fish, preserved through processes that increase sodium levels, can raise blood pressure when consumed excessively, elevating the risk of hypertension in pregnant women. This study examines the relationship between salted fish consumption habits and the incidence of hypertension during pregnancy in coastal regions of Tuban. The research employed an observational analytic method with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 99 pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) visits at several coastal community health centers, using consecutive sampling conducted from July 29 to August 16, 2024. Information was gathered through questionnaires and medical records. The independent variable in this study was the habit of consuming salted fish, while the dependent variable was the incidence of hypertension during pregnancy. Data were analyzed using Fisher's Exact test with a significance level of α=0.05. The results showed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant relationship between salted fish consumption and hypertension in pregnancy. The findings demonstrate that more frequent consumption of salted fish correlates with a higher risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy. These results highlight the need for dietary management, particularly in coastal communities, to reduce sodium intake and lower the risk of hypertension, ultimately improving maternal health outcomes.

The Relationship Between the Use Of Social Media Tiktok and Adolescent Sexual Behavior At SMAN 1 Gondang Tulungagung

2025-01-16T04:02:36+00:00

Introduction: Adolescence is the most memorable period, because at this time, teenagers are prone to heartbreak, inner conflict, and misunderstanding. Dating is a common behavior among by teenagers, which may lead sexual risk behavior. Sexual behavior is related to adolescent knowledge that comes from social media that contains pornographic content that can be accessed, one of which is on Tiktok.

Objectives: to determine the relationship between the use of Tiktok and adolescent sexual behavior at SMAN 1 Gondang Tulungagung

Methods: Analytical observasional using cross-sectional approach to 100 teenagers as a sample in class using consecutive sampling techniques. The research time was in July - August 2024 and data collection was carried out on August 5, 2024. The independent variable in this study was the use of Tiktok social media, while the dependent variable was adolescent sexual behavior consisting of attitudes and practices. Data analysis was performed using chi-square test.

Results: There were no relationship between the use of Tiktok and adolescent sexual behavior (attitude, X² = 515, df = 2, p = 0.773); (practice, X² = 382, df = 2, p = 0.826). There were no relationship between the use of Tiktok and adolescent sexual behavior.

Conclusions: : Most of the respondents' levels of Tiktok usage were high, most of the respondents' levels of sexual behavior based on attitudes and practices were low risk, so in this study there was no significant relationship between the use of Tiktok and adolescent sexual behavior.

Differences in the Incidence of Anemia in Acceptors of 1-Month Injection and 3-Month Injection Contraceptives

2025-01-16T04:06:53+00:00

Background : Anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced number of red blood cells or a lower concentration of hemoglobin within them. Injectable contraception is the most widely utilized hormonal option. Research clearly indicates that heavy or prolonged menstruation serves as a major trigger for iron deficiency anemia in women of childbearing age. The 1-month and 3-month injectable contraceptives contain hormones that notably affect menstrual patterns. This study aims to analyze the differences in the incidence of anemia between users of the 1-month and 3-month injectable contraceptives. Method : This research method is observational analytic design with a comparative approach. The number of sample is 62 injectable contraceptive users, selected through consecutive sampling techniques. Hemoglobin levels were carefully examined as the measurement instrument. Data analysis was conducted using the Independent sample t-test and Chi-Square. Results : The results clearly demonstrate that among users of the 1-month injectable contraceptive, the majority exhibited regular menstrual patterns (40.3%). In contrast, most users of the 3-month injectable method experienced secondary amenorrhea (43.5%). Additionally, a significant proportion of respondents were found to be non-anemic (64.5%). The Independent sample t-test revealed a p-value of 0.025 (p < 0.05). The chi-square test presented a p-value of 0.598 (>0.05). Conclusion : There is a difference in hemoglobin levels in acceptors of 1-month and 3-month injectable contraceptives. There is no difference in the incidence of anemia in acceptors of 1-month and 3-month injectable contraceptives.

Cold Compresses As An Intervention To Reduce Post Tonsillectomy Pain Intensity

2025-01-16T04:02:36+00:00

Introduction:Tonsillectomy is the most common procedure performed to treat tonsillitis. One of the clinical manifestations of this procedure is pain which occurs mediator released during surgery stimulates pain nerve endings, so pain management is necessary.

Objectives: The aims of this study to analyzed cold compresses to reduce pain intensity in post-tonsillectomy patients

Methods: This research design was used a pre experiment with a one group pre test post test design approach, that conducted for months. July -August 2024, involving 17 post-operative patients in Room H2 RSPAL dr. Ramelan Surabaya, using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Friedman Test.

Results: The results showed that in the first 3 hours after tonsillectomy, the intensity of pain which was in range of 5-7 (median 6) decreased to 3-5 (median 3) after being given cold compress therapy for 10-15 minutes, with a p-value of 0.001 which indicated that this decrease is statistically significant. 3 hours after first intervention, pain intensity decreased again to 1-4 (median 3) after being given cold compress therapy, with a p-value (0.001).

Conclusions: This indicates that cold compresses are effective in reducing pain consistently at different times after surgery. The use of cold compresses as a non-pharmacological pain management method may be considered as part of the post-operative care protocol

The Relationship between Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients

2025-01-20T08:04:28+00:00

Introduction: Patients with cervical cancer have various physical complaints that can be felt directly, one of which is impaired sexual function, hormonal changes that occur due to the course of cervical cancer can cause decreased sexual desire, decreased lubrication and dyspareunia. Sexual function can result in decreased quality of life for women as an important role in sexuality. Many studies focus on the quality of life, but have not revealed sexual function. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between sexual function and quality of life for cervical cancer patients. Methods: Quantitative research design using cross-sectional method. Sample selection using quota sampling technique with 60 respondents. The instruments in this study were FSFI and WHOQoL. Data processing and analysis using the SPSS program with Spearman-rank test.

Results: The majority of respondents were adults (81.7%) and underwent multitherapy (73.3%). A total of 53 respondents experienced sexual dysfunction and 55 respondents had a good quality of life. The results of the Spearman rank statistical test showed that the p-value was 0.030 (<0.05). It can be concluded that there is a relationship between sexual function and quality of life and has a weak relationship strength.

Conclusions: Sexual function is a factor related to the quality of life of cervical cancer patients. Therefore, nurses must be able to reveal the sexual function experienced by patients in providing more comprehensive nursing care so that they can improve their quality of life.