Jurnal Kebidanan dan Kesehatan Tradisional

The Effect of Stimulation Using Fetal Development Stickers Booklet on the Accuracy of Antenatal Care Follow-Up Visits for Pregnant Women

2025-03-11T06:56:45+00:00

Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) service standards recommend that pregnant women undergo at least six medical check-ups during pregnancy: one in the first trimester, two in the second trimester, and three in the third trimester. However, ANC revisit rates in Indonesia remain suboptimal. This study aims to determine the effect of stimulation using a fetal development sticker booklet on the accuracy of ANC revisits among third-trimester pregnant women.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design with control group. A total of 60 respondents were selected using purposive sampling and divided into treatment and control groups, with 30 participants each. The intervention involved affixing fetal development stickers representing fetal growth based on gestational age in the third trimester. The analysis used was the chi-square test.

Results: The results showed a significant increase in on-time ANC revisits in the treatment group (83.3%) compared to the control group (36.7%). The test revealed a statistically significant relationship between the provision of fetal development stickers and ANC revisit accuracy, with a p-value of <0.001 (<0.05), Odds Ratio (OR) of 8.6, and a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of 2.5–29.07.

Conclusion: This indicates that pregnant women who were given fetal development stickers in their KIA books had an 8.6 times greater chance of making timely ANC visits compared to those who were not given stickers. Therefore, fetal development sticker booklets are an effective tool to improve ANC revisit compliance and can serve as a valuable complement to the standard Maternal and Child Health (MCH) handbook.

Analysis Factors Related to Menstrual Disorders in Female Medical Students

2025-09-04T06:12:39+00:00

Background: Every woman can experience various disorders of menstruation, ranging from amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhoea, hypomenorrhea, hypermenorrhoea, and dysmenorrhoea. This study aimed to elucidate the factors related to menstrual disorders in female students of the faculty of medicine at Universitas Andalas.

Methods: The purpose of this case-control study is to determine factors that increase the likelihood of developing a disease by comparing a group of cases with a group of controls, focusing on their exposure status. The respondents to this study were teenagers aged 18-21 years. A sample of 108 female students was taken using consecutive sampling. Data collection from anthropometric measurements and questionnaires menarche age, The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Food Frequencies Questionnaire (FFQ) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The Chi-Square test was used to analyze the data.

Results: The result showed no significant relationship between menarche age (p-value 0.420), stress levels (p-value 0.406), and physical activity (p-value 0.348), with menstrual disorders. There was a relationship between nutritional status (p-value 0.001), sleep quality (p-value 0.002), and eating patterns (p-value 0.001) with menstrual disorders.

Conclusion: Diet is the factor most associated with menstrual disorders in female students, followed by sleep quality and nutritional status. The study recommends preventing menstrual disorders in female students by prioritising improvements in diet, sleep quality and nutritional status.

The Relationship Between Knowledge of Anemia and Its the Incidence Among Pregnant Women

2025-04-09T06:19:56+00:00

Background: The woman and fetus may suffer from anemia during pregnancy, which can lead to infection, early birth, and maternal and child deaths. Insufficient understanding of anemia is one of the factors contributing to anemia during pregnancy. Pregnant women's attitudes and behaviors to prevent anemia in pregnancy can be impacted by their ignorance of anemia. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge about anemia and its occurrence in pregnant women at Puskesmas Klaten Utara.

Methods: This research is a descriptive analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study consisted of pregnant women who were registered and attended antenatal care at Puskesmas Klaten Utara during October–November 2023. A total of 50 respondents who met the inclusion criteria were selected using accidental sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test.

Results: According to statistical studies, the incidence of anemia in pregnant women at Puskesmas Klaten Utara is correlated with the amount of knowledge about anemia in pregnant women, with a correlation value of 0.442 and a significant value of p-value = 0.001 (p-value <0.05).

Conclusion: There is a significant positive correlation between pregnant women's knowledge and the incidence of anaemia at the North Klaten Community Health Centre. Strengthening anaemia prevention programmes through regular supervision and health education is essential. Midwives are expected to raise awareness and compliance among pregnant women in taking iron tablets to reduce the incidence of anaemia.

Non-Pharmacological Approaches in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Literature Review

2025-10-21T02:56:03+00:00

Background: The incidence of primary dysmenorrhea is a condition experienced by almost all adolescent women and of childbearing age, negatively impacting their quality of life and productivity. Although pharmacological treatments such as NSAIDs are frequently used, many individuals seek non-pharmacological alternatives to avoid long-term side effects. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of complementary therapies, including acupressure, herbal medicine, and yoga, in managing primary dysmenorrhea.

Method: A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA approach, selecting relevant articles from PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar based on specific keywords. Articles that met the inclusion criteria, such as publication range (2020-2025) and topic relevance, were further analyzed.

Results: From a review of 17 articles that met the inclusion criteria, it was found that yoga can significantly reduce pain intensity by increasing relaxation and improving blood circulation in the pelvic area. Acupressure therapy, particularly on the SP6 point, has been proven effective in reducing menstrual pain by increasing the release of beta-endorphins. In addition, consumption of herbal medicines such as ginger has anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce the production of prostaglandins, one of the main causes of menstrual pain.

Conclusion: Non-pharmacological therapies—such as yoga, acupressure, and herbal remedies—are effective, safe, and affordable alternatives to pharmacological management. It is recommended that healthcare professionals, particularly midwives, provide education and facilitate the implementation of these complementary therapies as part of promotive and preventive efforts to address menstrual pain in adolescents and women of childbearing age.

Improving Sleep Quality in Third Trimester Pregnant Woman: The Effect of Chamomile Aromatherapy

2025-09-03T08:03:12+00:00

Background: Sleep quality during pregnancy decreases significantly as pregnancy progresses. Poor sleep quality can be addressed with various methods, including aromatherapy as a relaxation technique. Chamomile aromatherapy contains compounds that increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor activity, thereby promoting muscle relaxation and inducing sleepiness. This study aims to assess improvement in sleep quality in third-trimester pregnant women after receiving chamomile aromatherapy.

Methods: This study used a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 30 participants, all of whom were pregnant women in their third trimester. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and an observation sheet. The chamomile aromatherapy intervention was administered before bedtime for 14 consecutive days by adding three drops of chamomile essential oil to a humidifier containing 100 ml of water, which was diffused for 10 minutes.

Results: A total of 53.3% of respondents had poor sleep quality before the chamomile aromatherapy intervention, which increased to 53.3% with excellent sleep quality after the intervention. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a statistically significant improvement in sleep quality (p = <0.001). The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a significant improvement in sleep quality (p = <0.001).

Conclusion: Chamomile aromatherapy significantly improves sleep quality in third trimester pregnant women. Health workers, especially midwives and nurses, should provide education and guidance on the safe use of chamomile aromatherapy.

Enhancing Adolescent Girls’ Knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome through Flipbook and Video-Based Health Education

2025-09-03T08:46:26+00:00

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is symptom occur in luteal phase. The manifestation of PMS varies in each individual, may affect the quality of life in physical and physiological. Knowledge about PMS possibly improved through health education especially in adolescent girls as high-risk group. Flipbook and video are the media usually used for education; both are digital innovations that potentially facilitate the provision of health education.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted by pre-posttest design without control group. A total population of 254 adolescent girls were selected for random sampling, resulting in 80 participants divided into two groups. The data was taken before and after education by questionnaires, analyzed with Wilcoxon test, and compared with Mann-Whitney test.

Results: The result indicated there were increase to high level knowledge in flipbook group (50%) with mean score 77.83 and video group (72,5%) with mean score 85.33. The p-value using Wilcoxon test was p=<0.001 (p<0.01) respectively for both flipbook and video group. Mann-Whitney test resulted in higher effectiveness of video p=0.003 (p<0,05).

Conclusion: There is increase in knowledge level after education both in flipbook and video groups. Meanwhile, video is highly suggested that the result shows higher effectiveness than flipbook.