The Relationship Between Frequency of Infant Massage and Spa with The Quality of Sleep among Infants Aged 3-6 Months at The City Health Center

The quality of infant rest can be defined as a specific physiological state occurring when the child is at rest. Infants who receive adequate rest without frequent waking tend to be healthier and less irritable the next day. The quality of infant rest can be assessed by the duration of rest and any discomfort experienced during or after rest. According to WHO data from 2012, approximately 33% of infants experience sleep problems. This study aimed to investigate the effect of baby massage and spa frequency on sleep quality in infants aged 3-6 months. Using a quantitative approach, the study sampled 40 mothers and their infants at the City Health Center. The results showed a correlation between baby spa frequency and sleep quality. The study recommends conducting baby spa training and suggests future research explore the combination of massage with other interventions like music or aromatherapy to enhance sleep quality. This research aims to provide insights into the benefits of baby spa and massage for infant sleep quality and to recommend these interventions as part of routine care programs in health facilitie

Perbedaan Kecerdasan Emosi Remaja yang Mengkonsumsi Alkohol dan Tidak Mengkonsumsi Alkohol di Kabupaten Manggarai Ntt

ABSTRACT Adolescence is a period of transition or transition from childhood to adulthood. At this time so rapidly experiencing growth and development both physically and mentally. Adolescence is a period full of turmoil, namely a period in which there are major changes physically, intellectually and emotionally in a person that causes sadness and indecision (conflict) in the person concerned, and causes conflict with the environment. As many as 23% of the total Indonesian youth of 63 million people consume alcoholic beverages. This is based on the factors of social encouragement around adolescents. This study aims to determine differences in emotional intelligence in adolescents who consume alcohol and do not consume alcohol.Method:This research uses descriptive quantitative method. The data collection technique uses probably sampling. Based on the analysis results obtained a value of -2,572 with a significance level of p = 0.01 (0.01 <0.05), therefore it can be concluded that there are differences in emotional intelligence in students and students who consume and do not consume alcohol in the city of Ruteng. studies indicate that there is a different in emotional intelligence in alcohol-comsuming and alcohol-free youth    Keywords: Adolescence, Alcoholism, Emotional Quetiont  ABSTRAK Masa remaja  adalah masa peralihan atau masa transisi dari anak menuju masa dewasa. Pada masa ini begitu pesat mengalami pertumbuhan dan perkembangan baik itu fisik maupun mental. remaja adalah masa yang penuh dengan gejolak yaitu masa di mana terjadi perubahan besar secara fisik, intelektual dan emosional pada seseorang yang menyebabkan kesedihan dan kebimbangan (konflik) pada yang bersangkutan, serta menimbulkan konflik dengan lingkungannya. Sebanyak 23% dari total remaja Indonesia yang berjumlah 63 juta jiwa mengonsumsi minuman beralkohol. Hal tersebut didasari oleh faktor dorongan sosial disekita remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kecerdasan emosi pada remaja yang mengkonsumsi alkohol dan tidak mengkonsumsi alkohol.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan probably sampling. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh nilai sebesar -2.572 dengan taraf signifikansi p= 0,01 (0,01 < 0,05), oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada perbedaan kecerdasan emosional pada siswa dan mahasiswa yang mengonsumsi dan tidak mengonsumsi alkohol di kota RutengKesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat perbedaan tingkat keceerdasan emosional pada remaja yang mengkonsumsi dan tidak mengkonsumsi alkohol. Kata Kunci: Remaja, Alkohol, Kecerdasan Emos

Factors Affecting Willingness to Vaccinate COVID-19 in Pregnant Women in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Background: The COVID-19 vaccination has been recommended by WHO and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. Vaccination is carried out by pregnant women starting from the age of 13 weeks. Vaccines are expected to reduce the risk of pregnant women exposed to COVID-19. However, participation in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Manggarai Regency is still low. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19 in pregnant women in Manggarai RegencySubjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design approach. This study was conducted in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, from January to May 2022. The sample in this study was 65 pregnant women who had never been vaccinated against COVID-19 with purposive sampling technique. The dependent variable in this study is the willingness of the vaccine. The independent variables are knowledge about COVID-19, knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination, belief, safety, effectiveness and side effects of COVID-19. Data collection using questionnaires and data processing using logistic regression analysisResults: Vaccination willingness was strongly influenced by mother's knowledge about COVID-19 in pregnancy (b=0.046; 95% CI= 0.003 to 0.73; p= 0.031), belief in the COVID-19 vaccine (b= 0.044; CI 95%= 0.003 to 0.757; p= 0.169), vaccination safety (b= 0.048; 95% CI= 0.004 to 0.639; p= 0.022). there was no significant effect, namely knowledge of vaccines (b= 0.195; 95% CI = 0.019 to 2.007; p=0.169) and vaccine effectiveness (b= 0.470;  95% CI= 0.048 to 0.4578; p=0.516).Conclusion: Vaccination willingness was strongly influenced by mother's knowledge about COVID-19 in pregnancy, belief in the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination safety.Keywords: covid-19, vaccine, factorCorrespondence: Silfia Angela Norce Halu. Diploma III of Midwifery, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 081259163953.Journal of Maternal and Child Health (2022), 07(04): 446-453https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2022.07.04.08

Pemberdayaan Keluarga dalam Pencegahan Stunting di Desa Rai Kabupaten Manggarai, Nusa Tenggara Timur

ABSTRAK Stunting masih menjadi masalah serius yang dihadapi oleh dunia termasuk Indonesia. Kejadian stunting dianggap serius karena mengakibatkan keterlambatan perkembangan motorik dan menurunnya tingkat kecerdasaan pada balita. Tujuan kegaiatan ini adalah meningkatkan peran keluarga dalam melakukan upaya pencegahan stunting. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh oleh 4 keluarga penderita stunting, perwakilan warga Desa Rai, kepala Desa Rai, Kepala Dusun, Ketua RT/RW dan bidan coordinator di Desa Rai. Metode yang digunakan adalah edukasi dengan penyajian materi dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, tanya jawab serta pembagian leaflet dan lembar balik kepada peserta. Semua peserta yang ikut dalam kegiatan ini sangat antusias, aktif dan mampu memahami materi yang disampaikan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya pemahaman masyarakat tentang pencegahan stunting. Aparat desa seperti kepala Desa, bidan, anggota BPD dan masyarakat berkomitmen untuk bekerjasama  dalam pencegahan stunting di Desa Rai.  Kata Kunci: Pemberdayaan, stunting, Keluarga ABSTRACT Stunting is still a serious problem faced by the world, including Indonesia. The incidence of stunting is considered serious because of the delay in motor development and the decreased level of intelligence in toddlers. The purpose of this activity is to increase the role of families in preventing stunting. This activity was attended by 4 families of stunting sufferers, representatives of Rai Village residents, Rai Village heads, Hamlet heads, RT/RW heads and the coordinator of midwives in Rai Village. The method used is education by presenting the material using the lecture, discussion, questioning, and distribution of leaflets and answer sheets to participants. all participants who took part in this activity were very enthusiastic, active and able to understand the material presented. The result of this activity is public understanding about stunting prevention. Village officials such as village heads, midwives, BPD members and the community are committed to being committed to preventing stunting in Rai Village. Keywords: Empowerment, stunting, Famil

INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT ANXIETY IN PREGNANCY IN THE ERA OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Ibu hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok yang rentan terhadap virus COVID-19 karena perubahan fisiologis yang terjadi pada ibu hamil menyebabkan penurunan imunitas pada ibu hamil yang dapat menyebabkan hal yang serius bagi ibu hamil. Kecemasan yang terjadi pada ibu hamil disebabkan karena kurangnya pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang COVID-19 dan cara menghadapinya. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah yang variatif dan hasil yang didapat adalah pengetahuan ibu setelah penyuluhan meningkat sangat baik dan 70% ibu hamil mengalami penurunan pengaruh dan tidak takut lagi untuk rutin memeriksakan kesehatan kehamilannya