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Adolescent girls during puberty will experience menstruation. If they cannot properly care for their reproductive organs during menstruation, it will cause several health problems, one of which is pruritus vulvae. Pruritus Vulvae occurs due to poor hygiene practices, to increase knowledge and attitudes of young women, researchers provide Lecture Methods and Peer Group Discussions about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing Pruritus Vulvae.Objective: to see the effect of a combination of lecture methods and peer group discussions on knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing pruritus vulvae in young women at. Methods: and Peer Group Discussions about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing Pruritus Vulvae.: The research design used was a quasy experiment. The analytical survey conducted in this study used the one group pre-test post-test approach design. The population is class VII students. Sampling was taken by purposive sampling, the sample size in this study was 30 young women. Data were collected using a questionnaire before and after being given the lecture method and peer group discussion of the knowledge instrument using the Guttman scale and the attitude instrument using the Likert scale and analyzed using the wilcoxon signed rank test. Result : The result of the study showed that the marginal homogeneity tes was obtained at knowledge p=0,000 and attitudes obtained a significant value p=0,003 in the post test. Suggestion : The lecture method and peer group discussion have a significant effect on the level of knowledge and attitudes of young women in preventing pruritus vulvae. The result showed that lecture methods and peer group discussions can be used us a means of health education to change health behavior for the better and can improve the hygiene of young women during menstruation in preventing pruritus vulvae.

The research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of serialized image media on the achievement of cognitive development of children aged 5-6 years at TK Harapan Kita Yadika, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency. His study used a type of experimental research with a Quasi Experiment design in the form of The Equivalent Time Sample Design. The study population consisted of all children aged 5-6 years at TK Harapan Kita Yadika Kindergarten as many as 2 classes. The sampling technique used simple random sampling technique with the consideration of taking one group randomly, namely Melati 1 class which amounted to 18 children. This research variable consists of independent variables, namely serialized images and dependent variables, namely the achievement of children's cognitive development. Data collection techniques using observation with observation sheet instrument. The data were analyzed using non-parametric statistics by means of the wilcoxon test with a real level of α = 0.05 with a critical value of 40. The results showed that there was a significant effect of serialized image media on the cognitive development outcomes of children aged 5-6 years at TK Harapan Kita Yadika South Labuhanbatu Regency. With the results of statistical calculations where the hypothesis test results show Jcount of 54.5. The hypothesis testing criteria used are the real rate α = 0.05, with dk = n-1 obtained Jtable of 40, so it can be concluded that Jcount (54.5) > Jtable (40). This means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected or means that serialized image media has a significant effect on the achievement of cognitive development of children aged 5-6 years at TK Harapan Kita Yadika Kindergarten, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency.

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a health problem that often occurs in toddlers. Health education through leaflet media is an effort to convey health messages and is an important strategy in increasing mothers' knowledge and awareness of the use of herbal remedies including ginger and honey decoction for toddlers. This research aims to determine the relationship between education through leaflet media and the level of knowledge of mothers regarding the use of ginger and honey decoction in toddlers suffering from ISPA in Nyalindung Village, Cijedil Health Center Working Area in 2023. The method used is pre-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design without there is a control group where data collection and variable measurement are carried out at the same time. The sample in this study was 83 respondents. The results of the study showed a significant increase in mothers' knowledge before being given the intervention and after being given the intervention. The average score before being given education was 8.10 and the average score after being given the intervention was 12.33, meaning there was an increase of 4.23. The Wilcoxon test obtained a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05, which means Ha was accepted. This result shows that education through leaflet media is effective in increasing mothers' knowledge about the use of ginger and honey decoction for toddlers. The advice from this research is that it is hoped that mothers will continue to explore information by continuing to participate in outreach activities or with other media such as electronic media by understanding the information presented and being able to apply herbal medicine correctly and safely.    

Stress in patients with gastritis recurrence is a physiological problem felt by early adults when they experience relapses of gastritis. Management of stress in patients with gastritis recurrence in early adulthood can be overcome with complementary therapy, namely breathing meditation therapy. Breathing meditation therapy itself is an activity that aims to achieve mental calm by focusing your breathing so you can relax your mind and body. This study aims to determine the effect of providing breathing meditation therapy on the stress levels of patients with gastritis recurrence in early adulthood in the Rw 001 Ragamukti Tajurhalang Bogor environment. In this research, the method used is pre-experimental quantitative research with a one group pretest – posttest design. The sample consisted of 15 early adults suffering from recurrent gastritis in the Rw 001 Tajurhalang Bogor area who were selected using a purposive sampling technique using a questionnaire with a Likert measuring scale. This research uses the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test with a significant value of α=(<0.05). The test results from this research were that most respondents experienced a decrease in stress levels as evidenced by the presence of a percentage in the mild stress range of 9 people (60.0%), while respondents who experienced moderate levels of stress were 6 people (40.0%) with an average value of The average (mean) stress level after receiving breathing meditation therapy was 8.47. Indicating that the ρ value = <.001, where the ρ value was less than 0.05, so the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected, so the alternative hypothesis was accepted (Ha).

Health problems that are of global concern are infectious diseases, one of which is tuberculosis (TB). Indonesia is one of the eight countries that contributes the most TB cases worldwide, and is ranked third after India and China (WHO, 2021). Non-compliance with taking medication is the main factor causing TB treatment failure, which reaches 50% (Aisyan, 2018). An innovation that can be done to overcome non-compliance with taking medication is the WhatsApp chatbot telenursing program. The aim of this research is to determine whether there is an effect of WhatsApp chatbot telenursing on medication adherence (OAT) in tuberculosis sufferers at Benteng Sukabumi City Health Center. This research method is experimental research with a pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The population in this study were all TB-SO and TB-RO patients who were undergoing treatment at Benteng Health Center with a total population of 51 patients. Sampling used a total sample technique according to inclusion and exclusion criteria so that the required sample was 45 respondents. The results of the study showed that there was an increase in medication compliance behavior from before the intervention, 9 respondents were compliant, after the intervention there were 44 respondents who were compliant in taking medication, and the Wilcoxon test results obtained a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05 so that H1 was accepted and existed. The influence of the WhatsApp chatbot telenursing program on compliance with anti-tuberculosis medication (OAT) in tuberculosis sufferers at Benteng Sukabumi City Health Center

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that circulates in the body which is produced by the liver and is very important for the body. Excessive cholesterol in the blood will first cause problems in the blood vessels and brain. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of giving dragon fruit juice on total cholesterol levels in the elderly at Posbindu Kebayoran Lama Utara, South Jakarta. The research method used a pre-experimental pre-post-test group design including administration of dragon fruit juice, analysis of measurements of total cholesterol levels before and after the intervention, and analysis of food cholesterol consumption. The Wilcoxon test results were chosen because the data did not meet the normality assumption. The p value resulting from the Wilcoxon test is 0.028, which is smaller than the significance level which is generally set at 0.05. This shows that the difference between total cholesterol levels before and after the intervention is statistically significant. The conclusion from the results of this research that has been carried out can be concluded that there is a significant difference between total cholesterol levels before and after the intervention (p<0.05).

Air pollution is not an unfamiliar phenomenon for areas surrounding industries. The Cikoneng area has a wok industry center where the production process produces air pollution fumes. The wok industry center is adjacent to residential houses so that the factory smoke produced has an impact on the health of the surrounding community. Therefore, the targets of counseling are community leaders, health cadres, youth organizations, and residents who live around the industrial area. The purpose of this empowerment activity is to increase community knowledge, awareness, and creativity towards planting Sansevieria plants with the kokedama technique to maintain environmental health around the wok industry. The material was given using the lecture method with the help of power point media and leaflets. While the practice of planting Sansevieria with kokedama technique uses lecture and simulation methods. The Wilcoxon test was used to measure the level of knowledge of participants from the pre-test and post-test results which could show a difference in results before and after providing material with asymp. Sig (2-tailed) of 0.002, it can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge in participants who take part in counseling activities. It is hoped that the people of Jetak Hamlet can minimize air pollution generated from the wok industry process by planting Sansevieria plants.

Tongue tie cases at the Columbia Asia Surgical Hospital in Semarang in the last two years have experienced an increase, where in 2021 there were 438 cases and in 2022 there were 447 cases. Tongue tie babies have a poor breastfeeding mechanism, this is caused by limited tongue movement, so tongue tie babies cannot attach properly when breastfeeding. These conditions result in the maximum intake of breast milk not being obtained and the mother feeling uncomfortable due to sore nipples which can cause premature cessation of breastfeeding. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of frenectomy in tongue tie babies with breastfeeding ability. This research is a type of quasi-experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study were tongue-tie babies without complications who were still being hospitalized at the Columbia Asia Surgical Hospital in Semarang. Using a purposive sampling technique, a sample of 30 babies was obtained. The instruments used in this study were LATCH and ATLFF scores. Data analysis was performed using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The results of the study showed that the Frenectomy procedure was effective in increasing the ability to suckle in tongue tie babies, the Wilcoxon test results were obtained (pvalue 0.000 <0.05), where all (100%) tongue tie babies experienced an increase in the ability to suckle after a frenectomy. The action of a frenectomy is effective in increasing the ability to suckle, this can be due to the fact that with a frenectomy the mobility of the tongue increases, so that the baby can latch on properly, can swallow milk well, the mother feels comfortable while breastfeeding because the nipples are not painful.

Menstrual cycle disorders are menstrual disorders, also known as abnormal uterine The maternal and child health program is one of the priorities of the Ministry of Health and the success of the MCH program is one of the main indicators in the National Long Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2005 – 2025. The aim of implementing assistance in the use of maternal and child health books (KIA) on the behavior of pregnant women in services. Health During Pregnancy, Maternity and Postpartum in the Working Area of ​​the Gomo Health Center, Gomo District, South Nias Regency, 2023. Pre-Experimental Designs research method. The population in this study was all pregnant women at the Gomo District Health Center, Gomo District Health Center. South Nias in 2023 as many as 102 people. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical test. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test showed a p value < 0.05. The results of the research were that the majority of pregnant women who had a positive attitude before the implementation of assistance (pre test) were 31 people (62.00%) after (post test) for four visits there was an increase There were 43 positive attitudes among pregnant women (86.00%). Then the results of the Wilcoxon statistical test obtained p (0.001) < 0.005, so it can be concluded that the null hypothesis was rejected, meaning that there was effectiveness in the actions of pregnant women after being accompanied by the KIA book compared to before being accompanied by the KIA book. Based on the results research, a way to find out early detection of the dangers of pregnancy at the nearest health service on a regular or periodic basis.

Exclusive breastfeeding for infants 0-6 months in Bekasi Regency in 2021 was 72.59%. The results of preliminary studies based on the results of interviews, there has been no handling of increasing breast milk volume production with the marmet technique. The purpose of UNU's research is to determine the effect of marmet technique on breast milk production in postpartum mothers at TPMB R, Cibitung in 2023. Pre-experimental research method, one group pretest posttest. The population amounted to 30 postpartum mothers with a research sample of 30 respondents, with total sampling. Research instrument observation sheet of breast milk volume. Univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with Wilcoxon test. The results of the study found that postpartum maternal milk production before marmet technique intervention was given, milk production with less category as much as 73.3%, while after marmet technique intervention milk production with less category as much as 40%. Wilcoxon test results obtained p-values of 0.002 < α 0.05. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of giving marmet techniques on postpartum mother's milk production.

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy occur as a result of changes in the endocrine system that occur during pregnancy. According to WHO, pregnancies with excessive nausea and vomiting reach 12.5% of all pregnancies in the world with varying incidence rates. In Bekasi Regency in 2018 there were 206 pregnant women with nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. Therapy to reduce nausea and vomiting can be done by means of acupressure at pericardium point 6 3 times a day with a minimum duration of 10 minutes. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure at pericardium point 6 on the intensity of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women at TPMB I in 2023.The research method used is the Pre-experimental One Group With Pre-Post Test Design method. Sampling was taken with a total sampling of 30 people. Data analysis used frequency distribution and Wilcoxon test. This research uses primary data from observation values by researchers.The results of the study showed that all respondents experienced a decrease in nausea and vomiting after acupressure was carried out at point P6. The P value is 0.000 < 0.05 so it can be concluded that Ha is accepted or Ho is rejected, meaning there is a significant influence on administering acupressure at point P6 to pregnant women with nausea and vomiting at TPMB I in 2023.It is hoped that this research can be used as an alternative non-pharmacological technique that is easy to carry out without harmful effects in providing intervention for cases of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep problems in the elderly due to aging. These sleep problems have an impact on reducing the quality of sleep in the elderly. Lavender aromatherapy and English music are one way to increase sleep needs. This study aims to analyze the effect of a combination of lavender aroma therapy and English music on the sleep quality of elderly people with insomnia. The design of this research is quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test control group approach. The population is elderly people with sleep disorders at the Roasro Simalingkar B Medan Foundation. The total sample was 32 elderly people with insomnia who were divided into two groups using random sampling who met the inclusion criteria. The independent variables of this research are lavender aromatherapy and English music, while the dependent variable is the sleep quality of elderly people with insomnia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann Whitney Test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that there was an effect of the combination of lavender aromatherapy and English music on sleep quality (p=0.000) in the treatment group. Meanwhile, in the control group there was no effect on sleep quality results (p=0.564). The comparison results stated that there was a difference in the post test sleep quality (p=0.000). The combination of lavender aromatherapy and English music has a significant effect on the sleep quality of elderly people with insomnia.

The importance of adolescent sexual health education in Islamic boarding schools goes beyond being a preventive measure for reproductive health issues. It also aims to shape a balanced understanding in accordance with religious values. In this context, Al Mukmin Islamic Boarding School in Sukoharjo strives to make a positive contribution to the development and understanding of female students regarding sexual health while reinforcing the moral and religious values instilled in the boarding school. Through leaflets and Q&A sessions, it is hoped that female students can gain better knowledge about adolescent sexual health, including some aspects such as reproduction, self-protection, relevant religious norms, and the importance of open communication with parents or guardians. The using of these media is expected to have a positive impact on changing the knowledge of female students, subsequently influencing their behaviors and decisions related to sexual health. This study is an experimental research with a one-group pre-post test method. To assess the impact of adolescent sexual health education is through leaflets and Q&A sessions then tested by Wilcoxon test. This test is utilized due to the non-normal distribution of the research data. Non-probability sampling (quota sampling method) is employed for sample selection. The population of this study consists of 56 female students from class X at Al Mukmin Islamic Boarding School in Sukoharjo.There is an increase in the knowledge scores of female students after receiving adolescent sexual health education through leaflets and Q&A sessions. The average knowledge score of female students before the education (pretest) was 13.30 ± 14.27 with a median of 14.00 and a score range of 8. After the education (posttest), the average knowledge score increased to 19.56 ± 19.83 with a median of 20.00 and a score range of 2. This indicates an improvement in the knowledge of class X female students at Al Mukmin Islamic Boarding School after receive information or education about adolescent sexual health. The adolescent sexual health education provided has a significant impact on improving knowledge, or it could be said that adolescent sexual health education can improve female students' thinking abilities.

Stretch marks experienced by most women on their post-pregnancy and childbirth. A stretch mark is a type of scar that appears physiologically on the skin. The scar is not harmful; however, if it is not taken care of properly, the stretch marks will become the problem. Thus, pharmacology and non-pharmacological treatments are needed to overcome this state. Olive oil and aloe vera use as non-pharmacological treatments. They are known as a safe and effective treatment to eliminate stretch marks on pregnant and postpartum women. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of olive oil and aloe vera for a treatment to get rid of stretch marks among postpartum women in Krueng Barona Jaya Public Health Centre, Aceh Besar. The method used was pre-experimental research with one group pre-test–post-test design. The population was 47 postpartum women chosen using a purposive sampling technique. The sample was 15 respondents with stretch marks. The research conducted from August 16 - 22, 2023. The result of univariate analysis shows that 10 out of 15 women had severe stretch marks (66,7%). Thus, after the treatment by applying olive oil and aloe vera as the healing treatment, the stretch marks seems to be gone from indicated by the result from 5 respondents (66,7 %) of pregnant and postpartum. Thus, the result of the Wilcoxon test shows a P-value 0,025. It means that olive oil and aloe vera are very effective to use as the alternative to eliminate the stretch marks on pregnant and postpartum women.

Cataract patients may experience anxiety due to a decrease in the sense of vision of the eye. coupled with surgery to overcome cataracts can increase anxiety in patients. Relaxation is an alternative to reducing anxiety. Relaxation is often used to describe a pleasant exercise with relaxation techniques used. One of the relaxations that can be used is Benson relaxation, which is a relaxation approach that involves patient trust. This study aims to analyze the benson relaxation of elderly patients with cataracts at RSUD dr. H Jusuf SK. The research method is quasi-experiment design one group pretest-posttest with a total research sample of 20 respondents. The results of the Wilcoxon test with p <0.005 that there is a difference in the anxiety level of elderly patients with cataracts at RSUD dr H Jusuf SK with p <0.05. The conclusion of the study is that there is a difference in giving Benson relaxation to the anxiety of elderly patients with cataracts.

Snacks play an important role in providing energy and other nutritional intake for school-aged children. The type of research used in this research is a quasi experiment with a One Group Pretest Posttest design. The sample in this study was 30 people and the sampling technique used the Total Sampling technique. Data analysis using the nonparametric Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Based on the results of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, the significance value was 0.00 with a significance value of <0.05. These results show that there is an influence of health education about healthy snacks on the level of knowledge of children at SD.ST.Antonius VI Medan in 2024. It is hoped that health services and community health centers will improve providing information and providing health education, especially about healthy snacks.

Background: Abortion patients often experience unstable conditions which are influenced by the condition of the fetus, one of which is anxiety. Abortion and anxiety have an impact on morbidity and death in the mother and fetus, so education is needed to reduce anxiety. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effect of education on anxiety. Method: quantitative research with research design, namely quaisy experimental design with One Group Pre-test Post-test design method. Using a consecutive sampling technique with 32 respondents using the HARS measuring instrument. The statistical test used is the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Research Results: The results of the univariate analysis showed that 87.5% of the respondents were early adults and the results of the bivariate analysis showed that the pre and post values ​​for providing education on anxiety in abortion patients obtained a p-value of 0.0001 (<0.05). So it can be concluded that H0 is rejected, which means that there is a significant effect of providing education on the anxiety of patients with imminent abortion. Suggestion: It is hoped that future researchers will be able to expand the scope of research to make it more perfect and the benefits of further researchers can be developed regarding mothers' perceptions of abortion. Apart from that, you can add or combine education with other interventions.

Back pain is an inconvenience found in pregnant women, especially trimester III pregnant women. Back pain becomes a common problem for pregnant women and could make them feel anxious, afraid, and stressed. The birthing ball and lavender aromatherapy combination is a non-pharmacological therapy and simple physical therapy with the ball. This research determined the combination of birthing ball and lavender aromatherapy combination toward the backpain of trimester III pregnant women at an Obstetrician Practice Erta Faulina Semarang. This pre-experimental research used a one-group-pretest post-test design. The population consisted of all trimester III pregnant women at OB Erna Faulina Semarang. The researchers took 36 samples with purposive sampling. The instruments were a questionnaire and pain observation sheet. Then, the researchers used the Wilcoxon statistic test. The result showed the pain scale before implementing the combination was 5, moderate pain; after the implementation of a combined birthing ball and lavender aromatherapy, the pain scale relieved into 2, mild pain. The Wilcoxon test showed a p-value lower than < α (0,05). The result accepts Ha, indicating the influence of combined birthing ball and lavender aromatherapy on the back pain of trimester III pregnant women. The researcher recommends obstetricians provide the combined birthing ball and lavender aromatherapy for trimester III pregnant women with back pain. This research result could be a reference and insight for students of obstetrics and be an effective obstetric intervention to relieve the backpain of trimester III pregnant women.

Immunization is one of the measures to prevent the spread of disease in other areas which has been proven to be very cost effective. Measles rubella is a disease that can be transmitted through the air, namely when a sufferer sneezes or coughs. This disease can attack toddlers and children aged 9 months to 15 years, causing them to suffer from hearing loss, cataracts, speech delays and heart failure. This research aims to determine the effect of poster media on increasing knowledge, attitudes and actions of teachers in providing measles rubella immunization to elementary school students at SD It Al Wahdah Kendari in 2023. The research method used is a quantitative approach, pre experimental design type with research design one pre test-post test group. The research sample was 33 people using a total sampling technique. The instruments used in this research were questionnaires and posters. The results of this research show that the p-value of the Wilcoxon test for knowledge is 0.000, the attitude p-value is 0.000 and the action p-value is 0.000. It can be concluded that there is an influence of poster media on increasing teacher knowledge, attitudes and actions in providing measles rubella immunization because the p-value is <0.000.

Parents with neonatal babies who are being treated in the Perina-NICU have a psychological burden that causes parents to experience anxiety. To reduce the anxiety of parents of patients who are treated in the Perina-NICU, it is necessary to do psychoeducation. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of psychoeducation on the anxiety level of the patient's parents at Perina-NICU RSUD Kabupaten Tangerang. The research method used was a quasi experiment with a one group pretest-posttest design without a control group. The sample in this study were 30 parents whose children were being treated at the Perina NICU. Data were obtained by distributing the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire which was carried out before and after the anxiety management psychoeducation. Univariate and bivariate data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that the average anxiety score before psychoeducation was 21.40 and most of the anxiety was in the moderate category, namely 12 (40%). The average anxiety score after psychoeducation was 15.50 and most of the anxiety was in the non-anxious category, namely 12 (40%). There was an effect of psychoeducation on the anxiety level of the parents of babies who are treated in the Perina-NICU with a P value (0.000) < α (0.05). Conclusions and suggestions: there was an influence of psychoeducation on the anxiety level of the parents of babies who are treated at Perina-NICU RSUD Kabupaten Tangerang. It is hoped that psychoeducation will become one of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to reduce the anxiety level of parents of patients treated at the Perina-NICU because the implementation is quite easy and effective.