Nurul Ilmi : Journal of Health Sciences and Midwifery

Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior Dietary Habits of First Trimester Pregnant Women at Tirtomoyo Health Center II

2023-09-25T05:40:24+00:00

Introduction: The diet of pregnant women has an impact on the fetus. The way to fulfill nutritional needs is to consume balanced nutrition. Shortage event chronic energy (KEK) in pregnant women is one of the influencing factors anemia. The nutritional adequacy of pregnant women affects their nutritional status. There are 6.4% of pregnant women with KEK and 9.6% of pregnant women with LILA <23.5 cm and there are 7.2% of pregnant women with anemia in Tirtomoyo Health Center II. Knowledge, attitude and behavior is the main key to supporting healthy behavior change. Objective: This research was conducted to find out knowledge, attitudes and behavior of pregnant women about eating habits in the first trimester at Tirtomoyo Public Health Center II in Wonogiri Regency. Method: This research is descriptive research. The research population for pregnant women in the first trimester of 90 people was taken as a sample by accidental sampling of 30 people. The research instrument uses a KAP questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Presentation of data with frequency distribution. Result: Our study showed that only 33.3% of pregnant women had good knowledge about balanced nutrition in the first trimester. As many as 80% of respondents had a positive attitude towards balanced nutrition in the first trimester and 86.7% of pregnant women had a positive attitude towards fulfilling nutrition in the first trimester. Conclusion: Even though the mother's knowledge was limited regarding balanced nutrition, the mother had good attitudes and behavior regarding the diet of pregnant women in the first trimester. Health workers at the Tirtomoyo II health center need to conduct health education about nutrition in pregnant women.

The Relationship between Knowledge Level and Mother’s Readiness for Menopause

2023-09-25T05:58:34+00:00

Introduction: Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation. Menopause is a normal life event, not a disease. This period is characterised by the cessation of menstruation as estrogen is not produced. This condition is a very ageing process in every woman. Women experiencing menopause need support from close people such as husbands, friends, and family. The readiness of mothers in facing menopause is influenced by several factors, such as education level, knowledge about menopause, socioeconomic factors that affect the body and health. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge and mothers' readiness to face menopause at Posyandu Sukasari Dahlia 2, Ciamis District. Method: This research is a study that uses quantitative methods, which wants to prove whether or not there is a relationship between the level of knowledge and the readiness of mothers in facing menopause at Posyandu Sukasari Dahlia 2, Ciamis District. The research was conducted in July 2023. This study included quantitative research using a cross-sectional analytic design. The population in this study were all mothers in Posyandu Sukasari Dahlia 2 Ciamis District. The population in this study amounted to 45 respondents, with total sampling technique. Result: The results showed that 40 respondents (88.9%) had sufficient knowledge, and the readiness of mothers to face menopause was 37 people (82.2%). Conclusion: Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded; the level of knowledge in the category is sufficient with a total of 40 respondents. Mother's readiness in facing menopause is categorised as ready, namely 37 respondents. There is no relationship between mother’s readiness in facing menopause at Posyandu Sukasari Dahlia 2 Ciamis District with a p value = 0.083 (p <0.05).

Overview of Student Skills in Performing a Combination of Effleurage Massage Techniques and Slow Deep Breathing to Reduce Menstrual Pain

2023-09-25T06:20:16+00:00

Introduction: In general the treatment of menstrual pain is divided into two categories, pharmacology and non-pharmacology. Non pharmacological pain management is safer to use because it does not cause side effects like drugs because non pharmacological therapy uses physiological processes. One of the non pharmacological pain management is a combination of effleurage massage technique and slow deep breathing. Massage effleurage is a movement using the entire surface of the hand that is rubbed lightly and soothingly. This technique aims to improve blood circulation, reduce pain, and stretch muscles as well as promote physical and mental relaxation. Dysmenorrhea that never goes away makes medical personnel, one of which is physiotherapy, very capable of playing an important role in handling it. The role of physiotherapy in cases of menstrual pain itself or dysmenorrhea is to help provide exercise therapy in the form of deep breathing exercises which are deep breathing techniques with the aim of increasing the amount of oxygen in the body and providing a relaxing effect on the body and education in the form of healthy lifestyle and healthy activities to reduce the consumption of analgesic drugs that have long-term dependency effects. Objective: This study was to describe the combination of effleurage massage technique and slow deep breathing of female students in reducing menstrual pain. to know the description of the combination of effleurage massage technique and slow deep breathing of female students in reducing menstrual pain. Method: This study uses a descriptive research design. The sample in this study was determined using a quota sampling technique, namely as many as 32 respondents who fit the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: most of the respondents were able to do a combination of effleurage massage and slow deep breathing techniques.

Tomato Juice to Increase Haemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

2023-09-25T06:40:27+00:00

Introduction: Anemia in pregnancy is a condition of a mother with a hemoglobin level below 11 gr/dl in the first and third trimesters, or a hemoglobin level of less than 10.5 gr/dl in the second trimester. In Indonesia, anemia is generally caused by iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a deficiency of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 due to inadequate intake or low availability of iron. Efforts that can be made to overcome the lack of iron intake in pregnant women are to regularly consume Fe tablets. The presence of side effects from Fe tablets and physiological changes during pregnancy may increase pregnant women's non-compliance in consuming Fe tablets. Non-compliance between pregnant women consuming Fe tablets can cause anemia in pregnant women. The source of iron is not only obtained from consuming iron (Fe) tablets. Pregnant women can get iron from various foods that contain iron, including tomatoes. Objective: This literature review aims to examine further about giving tomato juice to increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Method: The method used in writing this article is a review of research results related to giving tomato juice to increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Result: Based on the articles that have been analyzed, it can be seen that giving tomato juice can increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. Conclusion: Tomato juice can accelerate the absorption of iron and increase the production of red blood cells so that hemoglobin levels increase. Referring to these conclusions, pregnant women should consume tomato juice regularly.

Overview of Anti Streptolysin O Test Results in Postpartum Fever Mothers in the Ciamis Region

2023-09-28T07:32:50+00:00

Introduction: Puerperal fever is a symptom of postpartum infection. Symptoms of fever during puerperium often occur due to infection with group A Streptococcus hemoliticus bacteria. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the results of anti-streptolysin o examination in mothers for the diagnosis of fever in the puerperium. Method: This study is a descriptive study conducted from January to May 2023 with 40 respondents who were in the postpartum period in the Ciamis Health Center working area. The instrument used was the slide method ASTO examination. The data collection technique was based on Accidental sampling which was then processed and presented descriptively in tabular form and explained in narrative. Result: The results of the Anti Streptolysin O examination of 40 respondents showed positive results as many as 2 people (5%) and 38 people (95%) with negative results. Conclusion: It can be concluded that mothers who are in the postpartum period in the Ciamis Health Center working area have negative Anti Streptolysin O average results.

Literature Review: Providing Exclusive Breast Milk to Babies During the Pandemic COVID-19

2023-09-30T11:18:51+00:00

Introduction Breastfeeding is the best solution for babies and children, especially in a pandemic situation. Breast milk remains the best nutrition that can protect babies and toddlers from various diseases, including during the COVID-19 outbreak. Changes in breastfeeding patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic need to be understood by breastfeeding mothers, both those suspected of being infected with COVID-19 and mothers who choose not to breastfeed directly. Objective: The aim of this research is to review literature, articles, and research documents regarding providing exclusive breast milk to babies during the pandemic COVID-19. Method: The method used in writing this article is a review of research results related to providing exclusive breast milk to babies during the pandemic COVID-19. The type of data used is secondary data. The data sources in this literature review study were obtained by searching scientific research articles from 2021 to 2022 using data bases such as Google Scholar and Science Direct. Result: Mothers knowledge regarding providing exclusive breast milk to babies during the pandemic COVID-19 shows that there are still many who do not know the procedures for giving breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers have greater concerns during the pandemic regarding adequate protection for their children, especially when it comes to breastfeeding their babies. This creates problems for mothers by raising doubts or concerns about whether the mother's breast milk is still safe to give to her baby. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, there is a significant increase in knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding during the COVID-19 period after being given socialisation. Suggestions for future researchers to examine the characteristics of mothers who provide exclusive breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.