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Osteoarthritis is often found in the elderly which is characterized by damage to the cartilage located in the joints caused by mechanical or biochemical stress on the body. Most osteoarthritis is found in the knee joint with complaints of pain and decreased range of motion. Its management can be carried out with non-pharmacological therapy, namely stretching exercise therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of stretching exercise therapy on decreasing the pain scale and increasing the range of motion of the knee joint in osteoarthritis patients. This study used a pre-experimental design with a one group pre-post test approach, a sample of 30 patients was obtained by total sampling technique. The instrument in this study was the verbal descriptor scale (VDS) pain scale observation sheet. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results of the study before stretching exercise therapy showed that the knee joint pain scale in osteoarthritis patients averaged 4.50 and after stretching exercise therapy the knee joint pain scale decreased to 1.93. And the Wilcoxon signed rank test obtained a significance value of p = 0.000 (p <0.05) which means that there is an effect of stretching exercise therapy on reducing the knee joint pain scale in osteoarthritis patients. Stretching exercise therapy is able to optimally increase muscle flexibility and range of joint motion so that it can have the effect of reducing or eliminating joint pain.

Background: Diaper rash cases in Indonesia have a relatively high prevalence in Central Java Province. Using disposable diapers on infants can have a negative impact on the skin, using them for too long can cause the skin to become damp so that the infants skin experiences irritation or rashes. Diaper rash is the most common skin problem caused by inflammation in areas covered by diapers such as genitals, buttocks, and inner groin. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of administration of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on diaper rash in infants. Method: This research used pre-experimental techniques with a group pre-test and post-test design. The sample for this research was 20 participants. Data analysis used Wilcoxon signed rank test to test the effect of VCO on diaper rash. Results: VCO administration had an effect on reducing rash scores with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05, so H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. Summary: This study concludes that administration of VCO is very effective in the treatment of diaper rash in infants.

Background: The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia in 2021 reached 34.1% or more than 70 million people, and in Central Java in 2021 hypertension patients reached 37.57%. One of the interventions that supports is isometric handgrip exercise, to reduce blood pressure. Objective: To determine the effect of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure in elderly with hypertension in Gringging Village, Sragen Regency. Methods: The type of research is quantitative, the research method uses Pre-Exsperiment with One Group Pre Test-Post Test design. Using nonprobability sampling technique with purposive sampling method. Sampling as many as 15 respondents. The research instrument uses a sphygmomanometer. Data analysis with wilcoxon test. Results: in the study isometric handgrip exercise was given for 5 consecutive days with a time of 3 minutes and each hand got 2 contractions with a duration of 45 seconds per contraction. The results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05. Conclusion: There is a significant effect of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure in elderly with hypertension in Gringging Village, Sragen Regency.

Background: Sleep disturbances are common in third-trimester pregnant women and are a major trigger for poor sleep quality, which can lead to complications in pregnancy, delivery, and for the unborn baby. Poor sleep quality can be addressed through non-pharmacological methods, such as lavender aromatherapy, which contains linalool acetate that can provide relaxation and improve sleep quality in third-trimester pregnant women. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy on improving sleep quality in third-trimester pregnant women. Method: The research design is a pre-experimental design with a pre-test post-test design. Samples were taken using consecutive sampling, with a total of 23 third-trimester pregnant women. This study used lavender aromatherapy with a reed diffuser at night before bed for 7 days. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which consists of seven components, was used as the sleep quality instrument. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Based on the Wilcoxon test results, a P-value of 0.000 was obtained, which is <0.05, indicating that Ha is accepted, meaning there is an effect of lavender aromatherapy on improving sleep quality in third-trimester pregnant women. 22 out of 23 respondents (95.7%) showed improvement in sleep quality. Conclusion: There is an effect of lavender aromatherapy on improving sleep quality in third-trimester pregnant women.    

During menstruation one of the most common complaints experienced by adolescents during menstruation caused by severe contractions of the uterine muscles is called dysmenorrhea. Almost all teenage daughters experience menstrual pain with levels of pain ranging from mild to severe. The absence of teenagers at school is one of the consequences of dysmenorrhea. Abdominal Stretching Exercise is an alternative non-pharmacological therapy option that can reduce dysmenorrhea. During exercise, there will be an increase in the levels of endorphins produced in the brain and also in the spinal cord nerve structure. To find out the impact of abdominal stretching exercises on decreased dysmenorrhea in teenage girls. This type of research is pre-experimental with the design of one group pretest posttest with a sample of 26 respondents. The research tools used in this data collection are the numeric rating scale questionnaire sheet and the observation sheet. The abdominal stretching exercise is performed on the first day of menstruation twice with a duration of 15 minutes. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. Before performing abdominal stretching exercises some respondents experienced severe to moderate pain. The Wilcoxon test results showed an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of <0.05 which means there is an effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Dismenorean Pain Reduction in Teenage Girls. The abdominal stretching exercises have an effect on dismenoreal pain reduction in teenage girls.

Introduction: Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood vessel walls experience increased blood pressure, requiring a faster heart rate to pump blood throughout the body. The presence of hypertension influences changes in the results of mean arterial pressure, if the mean arterial pressure is more than 100 mmHg it can cause cerebral circulation disorders resulting in cerebral vascular resistance in hypertensive patients. One non-pharmacological effort to overcome and reduce MAP can be done by providing foot massage therapy. Method: This type of research is quantitative research with a pre-experimental one group pre-post test design approach. The instruments used by researchers were a digital spygmomanometer and observation sheet. Results: Descriptive statistical results showed that the average MAP value before giving a foot massage was 112.49 mmHg and the average MAP after giving a foot massage was 108.43 mmHg. Conclusion: The results of the Wilcoxon sign rank test, a non-parametric statistical test, obtained a p value of 0.000 (? = 0.05). So that p < a, it can be concluded that H0 is rejected and H1 is approved, this shows that foot massage therapy can influence the results of mean arterial pressure in elderly hypertensive patients in the Kalijati Health Center working area. This research is expected to provide initial information by carrying out foot massage therapy 6 times in 6 consecutive days as an effort to control hypertension and reduce mean arterial pressure (MAP) results.

Background : poor sleep quality in babies will result in decreased immunity, impaired growth and physical development, and have an impact on the growth and development of the baby's brain. 1 year of age is a golden period for brain development. Baby Massage is a type of stimulation that will stimulate the development of the structure and function of cells in the brain. The improvement in the quality of baby's sleep during baby massage is due to an increase in the levels of serotonin secretion produced during massage. Apart from the Baby Massage method, adding Lavender Essential Oil also has an effect on improving the quality of baby's sleep because essential oil can influence brain function activities through the nervous system which is related to the sense of smell. Lavender contains esters which can calm and have a direct effect on the nervous system. Objective: to determine the effect of giving Baby Massage lavender essential oil on improving the sleep quality of babies aged 3-12. Method: Pre-Experiment with One Group Pretest Posttest design. Sample of 30 respondents. Respondents were given a massage once and then evaluated after 24 hours. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test. Results: The quality of sleep before being given Baby Massage Lavender Essential was that all 30 respondents had poor sleep quality. The majority of sleep quality after being given Baby Massage Lavender Essential was good, namely 27 respondents (90%). The statistical test obtained a p-value of 0.000, <0.05. Conclusion: There is an effect of giving Baby Massage lavender essential oil on improving the sleep quality of babies aged 3-12.      

A relaxation technique known as slow deep therapy is a non-pharmaceutical method for treating high blood pressure. The same matter goes for rose aromatherapy. The research attempts to relieve pregnant women’s hypertension using rose aromatherapy. This quasi-experimental research used a cross-sectional approach with one group pretest-posttest design. The respondents were 35 individuals taken with a total sampling technique. The results showed that 31 respondents (88.6%) were aged between 20 and 35 years, 20 of them were multigravida (57.1%), and 33 respondents had no concomitant disease (94.3%). Before the implementation of combined slow-deep breathing and rose aromatherapy, the mean score of pre-systolic blood pressure was 138.66 mmHg while the mean of pre-diastolic pressure was 86.69 mmHg. After the intervention, the pre-systolic blood pressure mean was 130.80 mmHg while the pre-diastolic blood pressure was 85.06 mmHg. The Wilcoxon statistic test obtained a p-value of 0.000 lower than 0.05, This means that there is an effect of Slow Deep Breathing therapy combined with Rose Aromatherapy on the blood pressure of pregnant women with hypertension at the Semarang City Health Center. It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as another alternative to reducing blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension.      

The third trimester of pregnancy is the final trimester of pregnancy, in this period the fetus grows within a period of 29-40 weeks, where this period is the time to prepare for childbirth. During the pregnancy process, physical and psychological changes will occur. Physical changes can cause discomfort such as pain in the symphysis pubis. Pubic symphysis pain occurs because during pregnancy there will be an increase in the height of the uterine fundus. Efforts to alleviate pubic symphysis pain include warm compresses and peppermint aromatherapy. This study aims to determine the effect of warm compresses and peppermint aromatherapy on pubic symphysis pain in third trimester pregnant women. This is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design using approach one group pretest-posttest design without control group. The total sample consisted of 66 third trimester pregnant women, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The Wilcoxon test results showed a significant effect of warm compresses and peppermint aromatherapy on reducing pubic symphysis pain, with a p-value of 0.000 (≤ 0.05). Warm compresses and peppermint aromatherapy can be used as nursing interventions to reduce pubic symphysis pain in third trimester pregnant women.

Background: Adolescence is a dynamic developmental phase in a person's life. One of the biological signs of youth is the start of menstruation by teenagers. Many young women experience menstrual problems, one of which is dysmenorrhoea. Dysmenorrhea is caused by increased production of endometrial alpha prostaglandin, resulting in dysrhythmic uterine contractions and increased uterine muscle tone which results in uterine ischemia. Dysmenorrhea treatment can be done using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Pharmacologically, menstrual pain can be treated with medication. Meanwhile, non-pharmacologically, menstrual pain can be treated with dysmenorrhoea exercises Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of dysmenorrhea exercise on dysmenorrhea in young women at junior high school 23 Bandar Lampung.  Method: Pre-experiment with one group pretest – posttest design, technique simple random sampling, sample of 26 teenagers, questionnaire instrument Numeric Rating Scale and Wilcoxon test. Research result: Before carrying out the Dysmenorrhea exercise, all respondents experienced pain which was quite disruptive to their activities during Dysmenorrhea, whereas after implementing the Dysmenorrhea exercise, the majority of respondents experienced a decrease in the level of pain. Test results Wilcoxon shows the Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) value <0.05, which means there is an influence of Dysmenorrhea Exercise on reducing Dysmenorrhea pain in young women. Conclusion: There is an effect of dysmenorrhea gymnastics on dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls.    

The incidence of nausea and vomiting in Indonesia during 2019 there were 543 pregnant women in Lampung Province in 2019 there were 50-90% of 19,896 pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting. The impact of nausea and vomiting if not handled properly will cause severe nausea and vomiting. Ginger has the property of providing anti-nausea effects, giving ginger preparations in the form of candy is more effective in reducing the side effects of ginger such as an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Objective; To determine the effect of giving ginger candy on reducing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester. Method; Pre-experimental with a one group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study was 32 people. The sampling technique used simple random sampling. The research instrument used the Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE) scoring system questionnaire. Statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test. Results; There is a difference in reducing nausea and vomiting before and after being given ginger candy with a p-value of 0.000 <0.05. Conclusion; There is an effect of giving ginger candy on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester.

Premenopause is a transitional phase that women experience towards menopause. This phase is a physiological condition in women who have entered the aging process, characterized by a decrease in hormonal levels of estrogen in the ovaries. Premenopause occurs when women are aged between 39–51. Anxiety is the most common psychological problem faced by women in premenopause. This pre-experimental research determined the influence of the impact of health education media booklets on premenopausal anxiety rates among a sample of 46 respondents with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The researcher conducted a design evaluation to assess anxiety levels before and after receiving health education through a media booklet on physical and psychological changes during premenopause. The results showed that the minimum age of respondents was 40 and the maximum was 48. Most respondents were high school learners, 31 respondents. The Wilcoxon test yielded a value of 0.000, indicating a significant influence of the health education media booklet on the premenopausal anxiety rate in Karangayu village, Semarang. The researcher expects mothers nearly to the premenopause period to comprehend the signs and symptoms of premenopause, relying on verifiable information, to effectively manage this period.

Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of erythrocytes in the blood indicated by a decrease in hemoglobin levels. In 2018 there was an increase of 13.6% from 2017. Which means that 3-4 out of 10 adolescents who experience anemia in adolescent girls, anemia can cause short-term effects such as decreased immunity, impaired concentration, decreased school performance, and menstrual problems. Dates can help prevent anemia because they are rich in iron and calcium, which are important for the formation of red blood cells and bone marrow. This type of research using Pre-experimental design with one group Pretest-Posttest. The population and sample in this study were adolescents with moderate anemia as many as 20 respondents. Sampling technique is Accidental Sampling and data collection is done by observation. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon Test. Before given the dates of the lowest hemoglobin levels 8 gr/dl and the highest 10.9 gr/dl, after given the dates of the lowest hemoglobin levels 11 gr/dl and the highest 13.7 gr / dl. Wilcoxon test showed a P-Value of 0.000 that giving dates had a significant effect on increasing hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls in MTs Negeri 5 Sragen in 2024. There Is The Effect Of Giving Dates To Increase Hemoglobin Levels In Adolescent Girls In Mts Negeri 5 Sragen. Giving dates can be used as an additional alternative to iron to prevent anemia in adolescent girls in MTs Negeri 5 Sragen.

Smoking becomes a common phenomenon among teenagers because due to internal and external factors affecting smoking behavior. Efficacy of self, confidence of one of his abilities, affects the smoking habits and efforts to stop. FGD (Focus Group Discussion) is an effective method of collecting information and troubleshooting through group discussions. FGD can increase the knowledge and efficacy of the participants' sourcing, including students at school. This study aims to determine how health promotion interventions can cultivate self effecty so that teens still do not smoke using the health promotion intervention method of FGD (Focus Group Discussion) and to know the success of self efficacy based on 3 aspects: (Level, Strenght, and Generality). This research uses a Quasi Experimental method with a type of quantitative research that uses a pre-test group post-test approach. The sample in this study were 10 students in class X and XI from SMK Igntaius Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. The sampling technique uses a purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques use interviews. The data analysis technique uses the non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. The results of this study show that there is no influence of self-efficacy on the behavior of maintaining not smoking among students at SMK Igntaius Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. Indicates because there is no influence between the FGD variable and the self efficacy of maintaining behavior to remain non-smoking.

Lower back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women in the third trimester. It is estimated that approximately 70% of pregnant women experience some form of back pain during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum. Non-pharmacological therapies such as deep breathing relaxation techniques and effleurage massage therapy can effectively reduce pain levels in these women. This study employs a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental research method and employs purposive sampling with a sample size of 37 participants. Data analysis includes both univariate and bivariate analyses. Most respondents (64.9%) were aged between 20 and 35 years old. Additionally, the majority (64.9%) were experiencing their first pregnancy. All respondents (100%) were confirmed to have no comorbidities. Furthermore, 73% of the participants had tertiary education (Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degrees), and 62.2% continued working during pregnancy. The results of the Wilcoxon test indicated a significant effect (p = 0.000 < 0.05), confirming that effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques effectively reduce lower back pain in pregnant women. This reduction is attributed to the stimulation of tactile fibers in the skin by effleurage massage, which inhibits pain signals. In conclusion, the findings suggest that implementing effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques is beneficial for alleviating lower back pain in pregnant women. Public health advice advocates for the application of these techniques to manage such pain effectively.

The incidence of fever following DPT (Difteri Pertusis Tetanus) immunisation is relatively high, often necessitating treatment with fever-reducing drugs, which may have adverse effects on infants. Therefore, non-pharmacological methods that are effective, safe, economical, and practical are essential. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of an onion compress combined with virgin coconut oil (VCO) in reducing body temperature in infants following DPT immunization. The study employed a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study population consisted of infants who received DPT immunization in the midwife's independent practice (PMB) working area at the Pudak Payung Health Centre, Semarang, with a total sample size of 48 infants selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, analysed using descriptive statistics, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Prior to the intervention, 47 infants (45.92%) exhibited fever, and 1 infant (2.08%) had a high fever post-immunisation. Following the application of the shallot compress with VCO, all infants (100%) showed a reduction in body temperature, with none experiencing fever thereafter. The analysis indicated a significant effect of the onion compress combined with VCO on reducing body temperature (Z = -6.042, p < 0.01). The average body temperature of infants post-DPT immunisation decreased from a mean of 38.5°C before the intervention to 37°C afterwards. In conclusion, the use of an onion compress with VCO effectively reduces body temperature in infants following DPT immunization. This non-pharmacological approach presents a promising alternative to conventional fever management strategies.

The purpose of this community service project is to provide education to enhance technological literacy by introducing the basics of Computer Vision applications among students. The activities included a seminar attended by 170 students. An analysis using the Wilcoxon statistical test on pre-post test results showed a significant improvement in participants' understanding of Computer Vision applications. The test results indicated a significant difference before and after the activity with a value of 0.011. Through this community service, participants have successfully grasped the material presented to enhance literacy as change agents in the digital era, positively impacting societal progress through improved understanding of technology in the field of Computer Vision.

Pregnancy is a very important experience for a woman. Based on the journal Of Midwifery issued in 2020, it is stated that lower back pain is the most common complaint in the third trimester of pregnancy. Predisposing factors for back pain include uterine growth which causes changes in posture, weight gain, the influence of the relaxin hormone on ligaments, previous history of back pain, parity and activity. Research Objective: to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on lower back pain in third trimester pregnant women at the Malifut Community Health Center. This type of research is experimental research involving one group of subjects with a pre-experimental approach, one group pretest posttest design. The respondents for this research were 30 people. Purposive sampling technique. Results: This study showed that 30 respondents who had not been treated with progressive muscle relaxation techniques experienced moderate pain as many as 18 people (60%) and experienced mild pain as many as 12 people (40%). Shows that 30 people (100%) experienced a reduction in pain. The results after it was discovered that the Wilcoxon test was carried out above the P value = 0.000 (< 0.05) so that there was a significant difference between lower back pain before the relaxation intervention was given. Advice for pregnant women who experience levels of pain is to carry out progressive muscle relaxation to reduce the level of lower back pain  

Low back pain is one of the diseases that contributes greatly to disability. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the incidence of low back pain is 619 million people throughout the world and is expected to increase to 843 million cases in 2050. One of the interventions that supports this is Mc Kenzie Exercise therapy to treat lower back pain. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of the Mc Kenzie Exercise on the level of lower back pain in batik craftsmen. This research method is a type of Pre-Experimental research with a One-Group Pre Test-Post Test Design. Using a sampling technique in the form of non-probability sampling, namely the purposive sampling method. Sample of 15 batik craftsmen. Mc Kenzie Exercise is done 8x for 4 weeks. Data analysis used was the Wilcoxon sign rank test. The results of this research, before the intervention was carried out, most batik craftsmen experienced moderate pain with a percentage of 46.7%, after the intervention it decreased to mild pain with a percentage of 53.3%, and the Wilcoxon test results showed a p-value of 0.005 < 0.05, which means There is an effect of Mc Kenzie Exercise on reducing lower back pain. The conclusion of this research is that the Mc Kenzie Exercise has the effect of reducing lower back pain in batik craftsmen.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis germ, which mostly attacks the lungs. The problem of controlling pulmonary tuberculosis has been implemented in many countries since 1995, but it remains a health problem in the community that causes high mortality among infants, children, adolescents, and seniors. One of the government programs in controlling pulmonary tuberculosis is the Joint Movement against tuberculosis in education units, the targets in the program are students, teachers, and education personnel from kindergarten to senior high school by providing health promotion. Data collection conducted by researchers found a health center with the highest incidence of pulmonary TB in children in Banjarmasin city, there is one elementary school closest to the health center. This study aims to provide health promotion through leaflet media on students' knowledge about the prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis at SDN Sungai Lulut 8 Banjarmasin. This study used quantitative research Pre-experimental method with a one group pretest-posttest approach. The population in this study were 199 people. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 67 students. This research instrument uses a questionnaire. The statistical test used is the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results show that there is a difference between before and after giving promotion.