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Background: The incidence of decubitus wounds in Indonesia was 33.3%, which is still high compared to Southeast Asia. Data from Central Java Hospital showed decubitus wounds reaching 30%, and the incidence in Sukoharjo City was 0.5%–1% in each region. Pressure on the skin caused by prolonged bed rest or immobilization can change the shape of the soft tissue in the bone protrusion area and increase the risk of decubitus. Objective: To describe the effects of implementing Massage Effleurage with Olive Oil on the prevention of decubitus wounds in bedrest patients. Methods: This kind of study employs descriptive research techniques, such as case studies, observation of two bedridden respondents, and application of olive oil massage therapy twice daily for five days, as assessed by the Braden Scale. Results: The category of decubitus score before application is moderate score and mild score. The category of decubitus score after application is mild score and mild score. There is an increase in decubitus score after being given effleurage massage with olive oil on both respondents. Conclusion: there is a change after giving effleurage massage with olive oil to decubitus scores in bedrest patients.    

Background; Hypertension in Central Java Province affects 8.700.512 (30,4%) with a prevalance of hypertension in Sragen is 250.035 people. Generally, hypertension is suffered by elderly people. As they age, the elderly develop hypertension due to physiological factors that cause loss of elasticity and stiffness in blood vessels. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause complications and affect the quality life for elderly. Non-pharmacological therapies such as massage to lowering blood pressure. One of the non-pharmacological therapies is Slow Stroke Back Massage (SSBM). Purpose; To describe the results  observations of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SSBM) therapy as an effort to reduce blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. Method; This method uses descriptive case study analysis and a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure. SSBM therapy is applied for 10 minutes, 3 times a week, over 4 weeks. Results; After applying SSBM therapy, there was a decrease in respondent I and II's within the category range of stage I hypertension. Conclusion; The application of SSBM therapy in elderly people with hypertension can reduce blood pressure.    

Bed rest is one of the factors that can cause skin integrity disorders. Bed rest for a long time can cause physiological changes in the patient's body system, one of which can cause the appearance of decubitus in the integument system. The treatment technique that can be given is by giving Effleurage Massage with Virgin Coconut Oil. To find out the results of the implementation of Effleurage Massage with Virgin Coconut Oil on the Risk of Decubitus in Bed Rest Patients in the Kartasura Health Center Working Area. This research used a descriptive design on 2 (two) male respondents aged 63 and 78 years which was conducted from 4 June - 6 June 2024 in Singopuran Village, Kartasura, Sukoharjo with each respondent being given massage intervention for 3 consecutive days. join in. The instrument used is the Braden Scale to measure the level of skin integrity score. There was an increase in the Braden scale score between before and after application to Mr. S and Mr. N. The application of Effleurage Massage with Virgin Coconut Oil is effective in increasing the skin integrity score in bed rest sufferers who are at risk of pressure ulcers in Singopuran Village, Kartasura, Sukoharjo.

Mass media plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions of issues such as sexual and domestic violence. This study focuses on how text structure, word choice, and gender representation in news articles influence public understanding of violence. The aim of this research is to analyze how news about sexual violence and domestic violence constructs narratives and social responses through language use and text structure, and how gender representation affects public perception. The study employs critical discourse analysis based on Norman Fairclough's theory. Two news articles were selected for analysis: one about sexual violence in front of a young girl and one about domestic violence. The articles were examined for text structure, word choice, and gender representation to understand how they construct narratives. The analysis reveals that the news about sexual violence emphasizes the perpetrator's actions and the authorities' responses, using sensational language to create a negative image of the perpetrator. In contrast, the news about domestic violence focuses more on the victim's suffering and power dynamics, with detailed descriptions of physical and emotional abuse. Media shapes public perceptions of violence and gender through word choice and text structure.

Nutritional status is a health condition that occurs as a result of a comparison between needs and the fulfillment of nutritional substances. There are several factors that can influence a person's nutritional status, namely suitability of needs with food intake, physical activity, increased nutritional needs due to various diseases, and other factors such as social and economic background. The nutritional status of adolescents can be described through measuring BMI/U. The prevalence of underweight in adolescents aged 13-15 years, based on research and development data from the Ministry of Health in 2013, is 11.1% (3.3% very thin and 7.8% thin) while for obese people aged 13-15 years was 10.8% (2.5% very obese and 8.3% obese). Data was obtained by interviews regarding identity, student age, weight and height measurements, exercise and physical activity habits, eating patterns and interpretation of nutritional status on Z-Score BMI according to Age. The results of this study showed that 59.5% of students had good nutritional status, 15.7% of students had overweight nutritional status, 13% of students have poor nutritional status, 10.3% of students have poor nutritional status, 1.6% students have obesity nutritional status.

The objective of this research was to describe what were the religious elements in  The Unholy movie directed by Evan Spiliotopoulus. The method applied in this research was designed in qualitative descriptive. This research used human instrument by himself. The data was analyzed by describing the elements of religion in a movie. In collecting the data, the researcher watched The Unholy movie and in analyzing the data the researcher identifying four religion elements according to Rees theory. Based on the result of data analysis, the researcher found out data that: The first element of religion was God (s) and forces in the public square were Jesus Christ as God and Mary as mother of God with 7 scenes found. The second element was sacred symbols (re) defining what was real were eight syimbols; Jesus Bible, Banfield Shrine, Jesus Statue, Mary Statue, Church, Cross necklace, Holy fire and touched of forehead, then both of shoulders with fingers and clench both of hands into fists with 8 scenes found. The third element was sacred stories connecting past, present and future were 3 traditions or sacred stories from this movie, Mass, story of baby doll Kern and the feast of immaculate conception with 3 scenes found. The last element was a community worshiping and acting together was Catholic with 2 scenes found. Therefore, the researcher found 20 scenes in The Unholy movie that related to the religius elements based on Rees’s theory (2017). In conlusion, the religion elements in The Unholy movie included belief, attitude and action in everyday life.

Background: Elderly is an aging process with increasing age which is characterized by a decrease in the ability of organ functions and an increase in the loss of active tissue, which makes the body more susceptible to various types of diseases. One of the diseases that elderly people often suffer from is hypertension or high blood pressure. One non-pharmacological treatment that can be done is the foot reflexology massage method..Purpose: To describe the results of comparing blood pressure before and after applying the foot reflexology massage method to elderly hypertensive people. Method: his study used a descriptive design on 2 elderly respondents with hypertension, which was carried out 3x a week with a frequency of 1x a day for 15-20 minutes. Results: There was a decrease in blood pressure after applying the foot reflexology massage method to Mrs. Y went from stage I hypertension to still being in the stage I hypertension category but has experienced a decline and Mrs. S from stage II hypertension to stage I hypertension.. Conclusion: Application of the foot reflexology massage method can reduce blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension.

Objective: We aimed to explore that the association of irisin with various anthropometric and metabolic parameters in obese diabetics and non-diabetics Iraqi women. Methods: Eighty obese Iraqi women participated in this cross-sectional study grouped into 40 obese and 40 obese diabetics. The correlation coefficient between circulating irisin levels and metabolic parameters were performed. Results: Serum irisin levels in obese group showed highly significant positive correlations with body weight, WC, BMI, FPG, fasting insulin (FI), HOMA-IR and glucagon (r=0.8684, P> 0.0001 ; r = 0.8104, P> 0.0001; r = 0.8285, P <0.0001; r = 0.5876, P> 0.0001‎; r = 0.5283, P> 0.0005‎; r = 0.0005, P <0.0001; r = 0.5244, P> 0.0005) respectively,  and significant negative correlation ‎with FPG, FI and HOMA-IR (r=-0.3246, P<0.041; r=-0.7903, P<0.0001; r=-0.6105, P<0.0001) respectively. Stepwise regression results showed that body weight, FPG, HOMA-IR and glucagon had significant independently related with irisin (β=‏2.3150, P<0.0001; β=-‎1.2200, P=‎0.0002; β=‎21.8760, P=0.02‎; β=‎-20.9800, P<‎0.005; β=‎0.0468, P=0.037) respectively. Conclusions: Irisin had a strong positive correlation with anthropometric parameters. Irisin independently associated with body weight, glucagon, HOMA-IR and FPG

Appendicitis is inflammation that occurs in the Appendix vermicularis where Appendicitis generally occurs due to an inflammatory process of bacteria. This disease is the most common acute abdominal surgical case. Appendicitis can affect all age groups, 16-year-old female patients with complaints of lower right abdominal pain since 2 days ago. The patient was diagnosed with Acute Appendicitis. The procedure is in the form of surgery, namely Appendectomy. The most common complication found in acute appendicitis is appendiceal perforation, either in the form of free perforation or perforation in the appendix which has been affected (infiltrates) in the form of a mass consisting of a collection of appendices, cecum and small intestine. If a perforation has occurred, then the possibility of peritonitis.

Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang diterapkan oleh CV Sultan Promosindo, sebuah event organizer di Grobogan, dalam upaya membangun kepercayaan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan ini menerapkan strategi bauran komunikasi yang meliputi humas, penjualan pribadi, periklanan, dan promosi penjualan. Aktivitas humas dilakukan melalui program-program yang melibatkan klien dan komunitas. Penjualan pribadi diwujudkan melalui interaksi langsung dengan klien, seperti presentasi dan pertukaran informasi. Periklanan memanfaatkan media sosial seperti Instagram, halaman web, YouTube, dan TikTok untuk tujuan promosi dan penyebaran informasi. Promosi penjualan dilakukan melalui konferensi pers dengan melibatkan mitra media lokal dan reporter portal online untuk meliput acara. Analisis SWOT digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman yang dihadapi CV Sultan Promosindo. Meskipun strategi-strategi ini terbukti efektif dalam membangun kerjasama dengan pelanggan, beberapa kendala komunikasi masih ditemui, seperti kesenjangan pengetahuan mengenai acara, kesulitan meyakinkan klien tentang ide yang ditawarkan, dan gangguan proses internal klien yang menghambat timeline kerja event organizer. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan pentingnya CV Sultan Promosindo untuk lebih proaktif dalam memanfaatkan media baru yang berkembang, serta memperkuat iklan di media massa agar promosi dapat menjangkau khalayak yang lebih luas. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi bagi usaha di bidang jasa untuk meningkatkan kredibilitas dan kepercayaan pelanggan serta bermanfaat bagi mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan tugas akhir serupa.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common metabolic disorder worldwide. DM is the most common chronic illness in adults. It is estimated that 300 million people will have DM by 2025, and it will reach approximately 439 million and the prevalence is estimated to be 7.7% by 2030. The decrease of blood glucose levels in patients with DM decreases the mortality and morbidity rates significantly.Objective: To identify the potential risk factors of poor glycemic control among patients having type2 Diabetes mellitus in Al-diwaniya city. Methods: A total of 340 patients were included in the study. This was cross sectional study conducted in the Diabetes  Center at Al-diwaniya city, Iraq, from period of 1st of February to the 1st September2023. Based on the cutoff point of Glycosylated hemoglobin of 7, the poor control were the patients with (Glycosylated hemoglobin is ≥ 7) and the good control were the diabetic patient with Glycosylated hemoglobin is <7. A questionnaire developed to gather the demographic, lipid profile, disease characteristics and lifestyles behaviors and filled by the researcher through direct interview. Results: The total number of poor controls was 221 and the good control was 119 patients. There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding sex, age, marital status and occupation. A significant association was observed between the control status and high education level (p=0.001) dyslipidemia (p=0.001), cholesterol level (P=0.002), high TG level (p<0.001), and LDL level (p=0.025). Smoking, Body Mass Index and HDL level were not significant factors (p>0.005). All disease characteristics including the duration, family history of DM, FBS, type of medication were significant factors (p<0.001). Lifestyles  behaviors including  self-monitoring, healthy diet, physical activity, and adherence were significant factors (p<0.001). Conclusion: The most important potential risk factors for poor control diabetes were dyslipidemia, poor adherence and longer duration of diabetes. Enhancement of education of the patients and their healthcare providers on these factors are great benefit in glycemic control.

Maintenance of oral health is one way to improve health. The mouth is not just an entry point for food and drink but the function of the mouth is more than that and not many people realize the big role the mouth plays for one's health and well-being.The output target of this activity is the implementation of the School-Age Health Degrees Improvement Program.The method used in this research is observation, counseling and evaluation. The result on brushing teeth properly and correctly Schoolat 174Murni, the children realized that brushing their teeth from an early age was very important, the children were able to brush their teeth properly and correctly even though it was not optimal, so that children had knowledge from an early age about brushing teeth properly and properly. providing support to children in terms of health is very important because it can become a habit for life later.Obtained from counseling on proper and proper tooth brushing at schoo at 174 Murni is that children have realized that brushing their teeth from an early age is very important, children can brush their teeth properly and correctly even though they are not maximized, giving support to In terms of health, children are very important because they can become a habit for their future lif

The background of this research focuses on the impact of climate change in Australia, caused by extreme temperature fluctuations that have resulted in various social, environmental, and economic consequences. This study is analyzed using Green Politics theory and Propaganda theory, both of which play a significant role in shaping policies and public perceptions related to these issues. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, which guides the investigation to explore or capture the situation to be studied comprehensively, broadly, and in depth, specifically through the analysis of Green Party propaganda from the perspective of Green Politics concerning the impact of climate change in Australia. Data were collected through public documents, books, scientific journals, mass media, and websites accessed from the internet. The findings indicate that Green Politics theory provides an effective framework for understanding how environmental policies in Australia can be influenced by political ideologies and economic interests. Meanwhile, propaganda theory reveals that the propaganda techniques used by the Australian Green Party, as proposed by Harold Lasswell, have proven to significantly increase public awareness and support for more progressive climate policies, despite facing inherent challenges. This study concludes that the integration of these two theories offers deep insights into the political dynamics underlying responses to climate change in Australia.

The level of family welfare is the key to meeting children's nutritional needs. Parents need to identify nutritional problems experienced by children. Specifically, we want to know how family income affects children's caloric intake. The study used a cross-sectional analytical design. A total of seventy-four youngsters were sampled using the Simple Random Sampling approach. We used a questionnaire to collect data on family welfare levels, measured height and weight to calculate body mass index (BMI), and then ran the numbers through the Chi-Square Test. Among the families surveyed, 43.2% fell into the second group of wealthy, while 51.4% were classified as having normal nutrition. There is a statistically significant correlation between family welfare and children's nutritional status (p = 0.023, r(s) = 0.016, according to the Chi-Square test). The statistics indicate that children's nutritional status is adequate, although there is room for improvement. A child's nutritional condition may be affected by their family's degree of welfare. A child's dietary requirements are better met in families with greater levels of welfare. For optimal growth and development, it is expected that parents would attend to their children's dietary requirements

This article discusses the Public Relations (PR) strategies implemented by the Department of Communication and Informatics (Diskominfo) of Binjai City to enhance the positive image of the Binjai City Government. This study adopts a qualitative approach, analyzing primary data from interviews with the head of the news and audiovisual division and the IKP (Public Communication and Information) team members of Diskominfo Binjai, along with secondary data from related documents. The analysis reveals that Diskominfo Binjai has employed various PR strategies, including information campaigns, social media activities, public events, and collaboration with local mass media. It was also found that the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is an integral part of their PR strategy. This study highlights the importance of PR in building and maintaining a positive image of local government in the current digital era, particularly concerning sensitive issues.

Metabolic processes in the body decrease with age. One of them occurs in calcium, when the age of more than 50 years, the amount of calcium in the body decreases by 30%. Meanwhile, if more than 70 years old, it decreases by about 50%. The imbalance of calcium levels in the body causes various diseases, one of which is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis occurs because the bones experience a decrease in bone mass due to lack of calcium intake in the body so that the body uses calcium reserves in the bones and teeth to meet calcium needs in the body. Because of the use of calcium in the bones, it causes the bones to lose mass so that they become porous, brittle, and even broken. One group that is prone to osteoporosis is the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine serum calcium levels below normal values and the percentage of serum calcium levels below normal values in the elderly. The research method used was analytic survey, while the examination method used Cresolphtalein Complexone (CPC). The population in the study were 33 elderly aged 60 - 74 years in RW 03 Kaliwadas Village, Sumber District, Cirebon Regency. This study used a total sampling technique, so the sample used was the entire elderly population aged 60 - 74 years in RW 03 Kaliwadas Village. The research data were analyzed using the SPSS chi-square test program, and the value of Asymp. Sig. (2- Sided) is less than 0.05 which is 0.010. There are serum casium levels that are below normal values in the elderly with a percentage of 66.7%.

Traditional massage parlors have changed dramatically. Several traditional massage parlors in Indonesia have been in the spotlight in recent years due to the covert prostitution practices that occur in these places. This practice involves sexual services offered as part of traditional massage services, and it has become a serious problem affecting various aspects of society. The problem discussed is how the practice of covert prostitution in traditional massage parlors in Indonesia cannot be fully criminalized under Articles 296 & 506 of the Criminal Code and how criminal law is enforced against the practice of prostitution in covert massage parlors in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to analyze the practice of covert prostitution in traditional massage parlors in Indonesia which cannot yet be fully criminalized under Articles 296 & 506 of the Criminal Code and analyze criminal law enforcement against the practice of prostitution in covert massage parlors in Indonesia. The theories used in this thesis are law enforcement theory and legal certainty theory. The research method was carried out using a statutory approach which was carried out by examining all laws and regulations relating to the legal issues being handled as well as approaching cases that occurred in the practice of disguised prostitution in massage parlor activities. Problems in the Effectiveness of implementing Articles 296 and 506 of the Criminal Code in law enforcement against prostitution in massage parlors is very dependent on the joint efforts of various parties, availability of resources, and commitment to crack down on this crime consistently and fairly. According to the author, criminal law enforcement against the practice of prostitution in hidden massage parlors in Indonesia currently does not yet have full legal certainty in the application of Articles 296 and 506 of the Criminal Code and related laws. Furthermore, related to the law enforcement factor which is less than optimal, according to the author, the legal system in the crime of prostitution does not work properly, especially related to the legal culture of individual officers who have not made efforts to enforce the law. The suggestions in the research are the need for cooperation between the government, community sponsored organizations (NGO ),child protection institutions and civil society in dealing with the problem of prostitution and improving the legal culture or culture where there must be a mental improvement of government officials and law enforcement officials so that there are no more unscrupulous individuals playing in law enforcement efforts against hidden massage parlors under the guise of prostitution.

This study investigated the effect of lavender aromatherapy massage on the quality of infant sleep in 2024. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 healthy infants aged 3 to 12 months, who were divided into two groups: one group received a 10-minute lavender oil massage before bedtime, while the control group received a similar massage without lavender oil. Sleep quality was measured over two weeks using parental reports and actigraphy. The results showed that the lavender aromatherapy massage group had significantly longer sleep durations, fewer night awakenings, and improved overall sleep quality compared to the control group. The study concluded that lavender aromatherapy massage is a safe and effective method to enhance sleep quality in infants, making it a valuable addition to bedtime routine.  

The environmental licensing system is an important instrument in environmental protection. However, its implementation in Makassar City has not been optimal yet. This study aims to evaluate the environmental licensing system and analyze its impact on environmental protection in Makassar City. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through interviews, observations, and document studies. The results show that the environmental licensing system in Makassar City has not been effective. There are several problems, such as convoluted procedures, lack of coordination between related agencies, as well as weak supervision and law enforcement. The impact of an ineffective environmental licensing system is the high level of pollution and environmental degradation in Makassar City. Some examples of cases found include the disposal of industrial waste into water bodies, deforestation of protected forests, and development that does not pay attention to environmental sustainability. To improve the effectiveness of the environmental licensing system and its impact on environmental protection, efforts are needed, such as simplifying procedures, enhancing coordination between agencies, strengthening human resource capacity, and imposing strict sanctions on violators.

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.