Relationship Between the Frequency of Eating Snack Food and Incidence of Stunting

Failure to thrive among toddlers results in stunting. One of the contributing factors is not fulfilling nutritional needs. Toddlers prefer to eat snack food with low nutritional content and the sugar content makes children feel full, reducing the portion of food in the main meal schedule that contains balanced nutritional value. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the frequency of consuming snack food and the incidence of stunting. The method in this study used observations with a cross-sectional design. The Population was 232 people, with a sample of 70 mothers of stunted toddlers selected through the Simple Random Sampling technique. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire and was analyzed with the Spearman Rank test with the results (ρ = 0,000 < 0.05) between the frequency of consuming snack food and the incidence of stunting. This study showed a relationship between the frequency of consuming snack food and the incidence of stunting toddlers who consume snack food too often will cause stunting in toddlers. Based on the results, it is recommended that snack foods be given two hours before main meals to help address this issue

Complementary Therapy Training for Teenager in Reducing the Prevalence Rate of Stunting: An Experimental Study

It is not yet known precisely which targets and forms of health education can be used in handling stunting both on a national and global scale. This gap requires study to find an effective and efficient solution. This research aimed to examine the target and whether complementary therapy methods, health education, are appropriate in preventing stunting. This research used quantitative methods with an experimental design. Carried out in Gogagoman Village, subdistrict of Kotamubagu Barat of Bolmong Raya, North Sulawesi. The population was 76 teenagers, and the sample was 50. The instrument used a questionnaire distributed online. The inclusion criteria was teenagers who lived in Bolmong Raya. The exclusion criteria was teenagers who lived outside Bolmong Raya. Primary data was from the questionnaires, pre and post-tests. The secondary data came from reputable journals. The training participants were divided into two groups, 25 people in the treatment group and 25 people in the control group. Data analysis used SPPS by conducting a paired t-test. The average knowledge value of 25 respondents in the control group after participating in the training increased by 16%. The treatment group was an increase of 7.3%. This complementary therapy training, play major role in preventing and overcoming stunting with a p-value (0.001 and 0.034) < 0.05, which means there is a significant difference between before and after training. It is recommended that complementary therapy and health education programs targeting teenagers in Bolmong Raya, North Sulawesi, be implemented as an effective strategy for preventing and addressing stunting

Reproductive Health Knowledge Correlated with Adolescent Attitudes Towards the Perception of Early Marriage

Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood to find identity. At this time there is a feeling of wanting to try new things. Early marriage is a marriage of a couple aged 19 years or can be categorized as adolescences. One of the serious problems faced by developing countries including Indonesia. The impacts of early marriage include low birth weight, spontaneous abortion, anemia and can cause defects in babies. This happens because the reproductive organs are not physiologically mature. This study aimed to determine the correlation between reproductive health knowledge and adolescent attitudes towards the perception of early marriage. This was correlation quantitative research with Cross-sectional approach. The population of this assessment was female adolescents at SMKN 1 Kademangan class XI. The sample was taken using the simple random sampling technique and obtained 48 respondents. The data analysis used Spearman rank. The research instrument used a questionnaire. From the study, it was found that there was a correlation between reproductive health knowledge and adolescent attitudes towards the perception of early marriage. Knowledge is one of the factors that can determine adolescents' attitudes towards perceptions of early marriage. Reproductive health education needs to be given to adolescents, especially female adolescents, to form attitudes and change perceptions of early marriage

Exploratory Descriptive Study on the Management og Hospital Facilities and Infrastructure

Management of facilities and infrastructure has a very important role in the effectiveness of health services, especially in Medical Rehabilitation Installations. Hospitals face challenges related to increasing patient volumes, leading to patient overcrowding and extended waiting times. The aim of this research was to analyze the management of hospital service facilities and infrastructure. The design of this research was exploratory descriptive with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this research were 11 subjects from units related to hospital services at the West Sidoarjo General Hospital. The data collection process was carried out using interviews, observation and documentation. This study showed that improving coordination between management and medical staff as well as improving medical equipment maintenance systems will make a significant contribution to hospitals' ability to meet healthcare needs efficiently. Hospitals need to carry out routine training on the use of medical equipment, form equipment maintenance teams and carry out regular audits

Body Image and Social Support as Contributing Factors to the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients

Physical changes due to the disease and treatment of breast cancer affect patients' body image and cause significant emotional impacts. Social support is crucial in helping patients cope with these changes, reducing stress, and improving overall quality of life. The aim of the research was to determine the correlation between body image and quality of life, and to assess the relationship between social support and quality of life of breast cancer patients at the Surgical Polyclinic of Raden Mattaher General Hospital Jambi. The research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample comprised 61 breast cancer patients, obtained by using the Lemeshow formula and purposive sampling method. The research instruments included the Body Image Scale questionnaire, the modified MOS Social Support questionnaire (MSS), and the EORTC-QLQ-BR23 questionnaire. The univariate results showed that the average quality of life score was 56.70 (moderate category), body image had an average score of 24.18 (moderate category), and social support had an average score of 62.80 (moderate category). The bivariate analysis found a correlation between body image and quality of life with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05 and r = 0.940 and a correlation between social support and quality of life with a p-value of 0.003 < 0.05 and r = 0.371. Nurses can improve patients' quality of life by providing education about physical changes, offering emotional support, referring patients to support groups, and involving families in the healing process

Predisposition Factors Related to Stunting Preventing Behaviors

Stunting is a child growth disorder characterized by a child's lack of height compared to children his age. Morbidity and mortality rates, decreased growth, learning achievement, increased risk of infectious and non-communicable diseases, and decreased productivity are all effects of stunting. This research aimed to find predisposing factors that contribute to stunting preventing behaviors. This research focused on the working area of Sidomulyo Inpatient Health Center. The research design was cross-sectional, with 95 mother subjects. The measurement used a questionnaire. Research results from bivariate analysis using chi square analysis showed that there was a correlation between age (p-value 0.022), occupation (p-value 0.024), education (p-value 0.000), and knowledge (p-value 0.015) with the level of stunting. It is recommended to the community and families who will have children under five that the mother's age, occupation, education and knowledge influence their behavior in preventing stunting. Health workers can provide counseling or education about predisposing factors related to stunting prevention behavior to their patients

Educational Demonstration of Eye Exercises Video Based Affected Knowledge, Anxiety, Self-Resilience of Cataract Patients

Cataracts are the main cause of blindness throughout the world which can actually be prevented. Lack of knowledge, increased anxiety and lack of self-resilience in cataract patients cause patients to be afraid to seek treatment from health services. The research design used Quasi Experimental Pre-Post Test with One Group Design. The sample in this research was 42 cataract patients. The instrument for this research was the Knowledge, Anxiety and Self-Resilience Questionnaire. Data analysis in this research used the Wilcoxon Test statistical test. The results of the Wilcoxon Test of knowledge in the experimental group showed that Sig. equal to 0.000 or <0.05 (error level), meant that there was a difference in knowledge results before and after treatment. Meanwhile, the results of the Wilcoxon test for anxiety in the experimental group showed that Sig. equal to 0.008 or <0.05 (error level), it could be concluded that there was a difference in anxiety results before and after treatment. And the results of the Wilcoxon Test of self-reliance in the experimental group showed that Sig. equal to 0.000 or <0.05 (error level), meant that there was a difference in the results of self-resilience before and after being given treatment. Video-based Educational Demonstration Of Eye Exercises is effective for increasing knowledge, reducing anxiety and increasing self-resilience in cataract patients. Health workers can increase knowledge about cataracts and non-pharmacological therapy independently to increase personal resilience and reduce anxiety in cataract patients, as an effort to improve optimal health services

Nutritional Status Correlated with Frailty Among Elderly

Nutritional status is a critical issue for older adults and is closely linked to various health problems. Insufficient or excessive dietary intake can impair the body’s ability to manage physical disorders and diseases, leading to increased weakness in this population. This research aimed to analyze the correlation between nutritional status and frailty in the elderly. This research utilized a cross-sectional design, employing consecutive sampling to gather data from 65 patients in four nursing homes. Participants were elderly individuals over 45 years old, residing in nursing homes, cooperatives, and willing to participate. Sample size determination was performed using G*power 3.1.9.7 software, with a medium effect size of 0.41, a p-value of 0.05, and a power of 0.90. Non-parametric tests were used for data analysis, employing the MNA-SF and Frailty Index Questionnaire-40 (FI-40) instruments. The average age of participants was 75.92 (+9.45) years, with the majority of the sample being elderly, and women constituted 80% of all participants. There was a significant correlation between nutritional status and frailty (p=0.005 <0.05), with a moderate negative relationship (r=-0.344). This research concluded that the better the nutritional status, the lower the frailty level. This research indicated that better nutritional status was linked to reduced frailty in the elderly, highlighting the need for healthcare teams to implement strategies that enhance patient adherence in managing factors that negatively affect nutrition

Factors Associated with Mothers’ Interest in Choosing Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) at Moti Health Center, Ternate City, North Maluku Province

The utilization of intrauterine devices (IUDs) remains low in Maluku Province, with a reported adoption rate of only 33.9% in 2020. At the Moti Community Health Center in 2022, IUD usage was recorded at just 0.19%. This study aimed to identify factors influencing the interest in choosing IUD at the   Moti Community Health Center in Ternate City, North Maluku Province. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, the research employed multistage random sampling involving 66 women of reproductive age (WRA). Data collection utilized questionnaires and interviews, with statistical analysis including univariate and bivariate analyses using Chi-Square tests. Out of 66 respondents, 19 (28.8%) expressed interest in choosing IUD, while 47 (71.2%) did not. Chi-square analysis revealed significant correlations between interest in IUD and variables such as knowledge (p-value 0.002), attitude (p-value 0.031), education (p-value 0.027), husband's support (p-value 0.000), and acceptance of birth control information (p-value 0.001). However, parity showed no significant association (p-value 0.624) with mothers' interest in choosing IUD at the Moti Health Center in Ternate City, North Maluku Province. Significant relationships were observed for variables like knowledge and attitude, whereas parity did not demonstrate a notable link. Increasing IUD adoption among WRA requires enhanced education, family involvement, flexible services, and competent healthcare providers. Encouraging husbands’ participation, structured counselling, home visits, and incentives can boost uptake. These findings highlight the need for training the staff, and collaborating with community leaders to increase IUD adoption

Self-Efficacy Correlated with Basic Life Support Skills: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Nursing Student

Success in providing basic life support to cardiac arrest patients is influenced by self-efficacy related to readiness and confidence in giving first aid. Students as prospective health workers are required to be able to provide basic life support in emergencies. Limited training and direct experience in providing basic life support causes students' skills and self-efficacy to be less than optimal. This study aimed to identify the relationship between self-efficacy and the ability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by students. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on 107 diploma III nursing students selected using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. Primary data were collected using the General Self-Efficacy Scale questionnaire and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills observation sheets. Hypothesis testing in the form of Spearman correlation was conducted to identify the general objectives of the study. The results of the study showed a mean value of self-efficacy of 36.06 and a mean value of basic life support skills of 89.00. The results of the Spearman test obtained a p-value of 0.0001 with a relationship strength of 0.813. It is concluded that there is a very strong positive relationship between self-efficacy and basic life support skills, which means that higher self-efficacy in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation is directly proportional to the higher success of implementing basic life support. Researchers hope that nursing students can improve their self-efficacy related to cardiopulmonary resuscitation through regular knowledge refresher activities and basic life support skills training