Journal Hygeia Public Health

Relationship Perineal Care With Healing Of Perineal Wounds In Postpartum Women On The Sixth Day At Independent Midwife Ermawati Am.Keb Lubuklinggau Practice Year 2024

2025-06-15T09:49:50+00:00

Background: Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 there were

2.7 million cases of perineal rupture in maternity mothers. In Asia the incidence of perineal rupture is also a considerable problem in society, 50% of the incidence of perineal rupture in the world occurs in Asia. The number is expected to increase to 6.3 million by 2050 if it does not receive more attention and treatment. (WHO, 2020). Objective of the study: This is to determine the relationship between perineal care and perineal wound healing in sixth day postpartum women at PMB Ermawati Am.Keb Lubuklinggau City. Research Methods: The method used is this research design using analytical observational research design with crossectional research design, data collected by distributing questionnaires to 30 respondents who experienced perineal wounds and in the puerperium during the sixth postpartum day at the Independent Midwife Practice (PMB) Ermawati Am.Keb Lubuklinggau City. Research Results: that of the 30 respondents, almost most of the respondents carried out perineal care well, namely 26 people (86.7%) and those who carried out perineal wound care were less, namely 4 people (13.3%). The results of the bivariate test analysis show that there is a relationship between perineal care and perineal wound healing in postpartum women on the sixth day where the Chi-square test results show that with a p-value of .000 <0.05. Suggestion: Researchers suggest that service institutions can improve the quality of service in handling patients in providing information that proper perineal care can help accelerate the healing process of perineal wounds so that health services are more optimal.

Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Knowledge About Pregnancy Nutrition And The Incidence Of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CHD) At The Muara Kati Health Centre In 2024

2025-06-15T09:50:09+00:00

Background: Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) maternal mortality is still quite high, every day around the world about 808 women die from complications in pregnancy or childbirth. The prevalence of SEA among pregnant women in the world reaches 41%. Data in Asia the proportion of pregnant women with SEZ is around 15.3%, Thanzania shows as many as 19% of pregnant women experience SEZ (WHO, Maternal mortality, 2019). Research Objective: This is to determine the relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge in pregnant women with the incidence of SEZ in the Muara Kati Health Centre working area in 2024. Research Methods: The method used is descriptive research design. Descriptive method is a research method carried out with the main purpose of making a description or descriptive of a situation objectively. (Hidayat, 2022). Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 44 respondents who were pregnant at Muara Kati Health Centre. Research Results: Research results A total of 15.9% of pregnant women who experience the incidence of SEZ. The results of bivariate test analysis there is a relationship between knowledge and the incidence of SEZ in pregnant women where the results of the chi-square test with interpretation obtained p-value = .000> 0.05. Suggestion: Researchers suggest that the muara kati health centre is expected to provide information on the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women about nutrition with the incidence of pregnancy SEZ and can be used as a supporting material for program planning and prevention of SEZ in pregnant women and evaluating existing programs.

The Relationship Between Knowledge And Family Support With Adherence To Taking Medication For Hypertension Patients At The Jambi Police Biddokkes Pratama Polyclinic

2025-06-15T14:22:58+00:00

Background: Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires long-term medication adherence. Patients’ compliance is often influenced by their knowledge and family support. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge and family support with medication adherence among hypertensive patients at Poliklinik Pratama Biddokkes Polda Jambi.Methods: This study used an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of hypertensive patients undergoing regular treatment. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test.Results: The study found that most patients with high knowledge and good family support were more adherent to medication. There was a significant relationship between knowledge (p < 0.05) and family support (p < 0.05) with medication adherence.Conclusion: Patient knowledge and family support significantly influence medication adherence in hypertensive patients. Educational interventions and family involvement are essential to improve patient compliance.

Get To Know Osteoporosis: A Bone Disease That Is Often Recognized Late : Literature Review

2025-06-18T04:26:28+00:00

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a systematic bone disease marked by low bone mass and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, increasing the risk of fractures. Often undetected until a fracture occurs, osteoporosis can cause significant physical, psychological, and social impacts. Objective: This literature review aims to identify risk factors, impacts, and prevention strategies for osteoporosis based on 30 scientific articles published between 2015–2025. Method: The study used a literature review method by reviewing and summarizing relevant articles and then analyzing them narratively. Results and Discussion: The results show that osteoporosis is closely related to age, estrogen decline, inactive lifestyle, low calcium and vitamin D intake, glucocorticoid usage, low body mass index, and caffeine consumption. Prevention includes proper nutrition education, healthy lifestyle, bone density screening, and osteoporosis-specific exercises, which can aid in reducing the risk of fractures. Conclusion: Osteoporosis is a significant health concern that can be effectively prevented and managed, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection to enable individuals to maintain a healthy and independent life.

The Relationship Between Mothers' Knowledge And Economic Status With The Incidence Of Diarrhoea In Toddlers At The Muara Rupit Family Clinic, North Musi Rawas Regency, In 2024

2025-06-24T11:05:27+00:00

Diarrheal disease is an endemic condition that has the potential to cause outbreaks and continues to contribute to mortality rates in Indonesia, especially among toddlers. The results of the Basic Health Research show that the prevalence of diarrhea across all age groups is 8%, while it is 12.3% among toddlers and 10.6% among infants. Several factors are associated with the incidence of diarrhea, such as knowledge, age, education, occupation, environment, nutrition, and socio-economic status. The objective of this research is to determine the correlation between maternal knowledge and economic status with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers. The method used is a descriptive correlational method with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 38 respondents who had toddlers and sought treatment at Muara Rupit Family Clinic, using the total sampling technique.The univariate analysis results showed that most respondents (57.9%) had toddlers who experienced diarrhea, nearly half of the respondents (44.7%) had sufficient knowledge, and almost half of the respondents (42.1%) were of low economic status. The bivariate analysis results indicated a significant correlation between economic status and the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers (p-value = 0.014 < 0.05), and a significant correlation between maternal education and the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers (p-value = 0.015 < 0.05). The researchers recommend that healthcare workers increase counseling about diarrhea as part of efforts to reduce its incidence and improve maternal knowledge about the disease.

The Relationship Between Adolescents' Knowledge Level And Triad Krr Prevention Behaviour (Three Basic Threats To Adolescent Reproductive Health) At Smk Negeri 03 Bengkulu City In 2024

2025-07-08T15:39:52+00:00

Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, during which rapid growth occurs, including reproductive function, thereby influencing changes in physical, mental, and social development. Nearly all adolescent males and females begin their first romantic relationships between the ages of 15 and 17. As a result, 8% of adolescent males and 2% of adolescent females have engaged in premarital sexual intercourse. Additionally, 45.9% of adolescents are living with AIDS, and 51,986 adolescents (approximately 45% of total drug users) are recorded as using illicit drugs. This study aims to determine the relationship between adolescents' knowledge levels and their preventive behaviour regarding the TRIAD KRR among students at SMK N 03 in Bengkulu City. The method used is a quantitative research design employing a descriptive analytical research framework with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was selected using the Slovin formula, resulting in 92 respondents from grades X and XI, selected using Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling. Data were analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test, with a P-value of 0.05. The results of the study indicate that the level of knowledge among adolescents is mostly in the adequate category (58.7%), while most preventive behaviours related to the TRIAD KRR among adolescents are in the inadequate category (60.6%). There is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge among adolescents and preventive behaviours related to the TRIAD KRR, with a P-value of 0.011. The results of this study are expected to serve as an additional source of information, as well as Communication, Information, and Education (KIE) regarding the level of knowledge among adolescents and their preventive behaviour towards TRIAD KRR (Three Basic Threats to Adolescent Reproductive Health) at SMK N 03 Kota Bengkulu in 2024.

The Effect Of Sp6 Acupressure Massage On Menstrual Pain Reduction In Female Students In Grade X At SMAN 1 Bengkulu City In 2024

2025-07-08T15:47:52+00:00

Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 90% or 1,769,425 women experience dysmenorrhea, with 10-15% experiencing severe dysmenorrhea. In Indonesia alone, the figure reaches 64.25% among women of reproductive age, which can interfere with daily activities for 1-2 days each month. Many women in Indonesia experience dysmenorrhea but do not seek treatment or management and tend to ignore it. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure massage on the Sp6 point on reducing menstrual pain among female students in Grade X at SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu in 2025. The research method used is a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a sample size of 68 female students in Grade X at SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu. The results of the univariate analysis before the Sp6 acupressure massage intervention showed that most respondents (73.5%) experienced moderate pain. After the acupressure massage intervention at the SP6 point, most respondents (79.4%) reported mild pain. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant effect of acupressure massage at the SP6 point on reducing menstrual pain (p=0.000). There is an effect of acupressure massage at the Sp6 point on reducing menstrual pain in female students in Grade X at SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu in 2025. The researcher suggests that SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu can enhance the knowledge of female students at the school through educational efforts regarding interventions that can be implemented to reduce menstrual pain in female students.