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Background: The prevalence of gouty arthritis has increased significantly by 2023, reaching 33.3% according to WHO. In Indonesia, 35% of cases occur in men aged over 45 years, while Central Java has a prevalence of 26.4%. In Sukoharjo District, Mandan Village recorded the highest number of gout patients with 150 cases, followed by Gayam (75 cases) and Sukoharjo (35 cases). The use of warm water compresses is recommended to relieve joint pain due to gouty arthritis by increasing blood flow and reducing joint stiffness. Objective: Knowing changes in the pain scale in two respondents with gouty arthritis before and after a warm compress method: This research is applied research with a case study using pre-post test results: There was a decrease in Mrs. S's pain scale which initially 6 decreased to 3 while in Mr. T, the pain scale 7 decreased to 5. Mr. T is a pain scale of 7 decreasing to 5. Conclusion: After the application of warm compresses on Mrs. S and Mr. T, there was a decrease in the pain scale. T there is a decrease in the pain scale. Mrs. S from moderate pain to mild pain, Mr. T from severe pain to moderate pain. T from severe pain to moderatepain. This shows that warm compresses can reduce pain in people with gout.

The prevalence of bullying, even among elementary school children, requires serious attention from all parties. In an effort to shape a generation free from bullying behavior, the KKN MIT 18 program in Dempelrejo Village conducted an anti-bullying seminar at SDN 1 Dempelrejo. This program aimed to provide education on the types of bullying, its impact, and prevention strategies. The seminar was met with high enthusiasm from the students, and through the materials and interactive sessions, they are expected to understand and apply anti-bullying values in their daily lives. The results of the activity showed an increased understanding among students regarding the dangers of bullying and the importance of creating a safe and comfortable school environment.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that often occurs in the elderly, characterized by hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion or action. This research focuses on family nursing care for Mr. A, a DM sufferer, in Kalibuntu Village, Losari District, Brebes Regency. Based on data, the prevalence of diabetes in Indonesia is very high, with Indonesia ranking third in Southeast Asia. In Brebes Regency, the prevalence of DM is also significant, requiring special attention in management. The Friedman model is used in family nursing care, which emphasizes the role of the family in supporting the patient's health management. The care process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The assessment is carried out by collecting family data using clear and simple language. Nursing diagnoses are established based on data analysis, while nursing interventions are designed to meet the patient's specific needs. Implementation is carried out by carrying out the plans that have been prepared, followed by ongoing evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the intervention and make necessary adjustments. Management of DM in Mr. A involves five main pillars: education, meal planning, physical exercise, pharmacological interventions, and blood sugar checks. A positive attitude towards treatment plays an important role in achieving good glucose control and improving quality of life. These findings emphasize the importance of family involvement in DM care to ensure effective and sustainable management.

Gouty arthritis or gout is a joint disease caused by high levels of purines in the blood. A person is said to be suffering from gout if the uric acid level in their body exceeds the normal limit, the normal limit is 7 mg/dL for men and less than 6 mg/dL for women. Excessive uric acid can cause a buildup of purines in the joints and other body organs, causing pain and inflammation in the joints. This condition can make the joints feel painful when moved and can also cause joint abnormalities and disabilities (Efendi et al., 2022). In Central Java, the prevalence of gout sufferers is approximately 2.6 - 47.2%, which varies in various populations (Zakiudin et al., 2024). Based on data from the Kecipir Community Health Center, the prevalence of gouty arthritis at the Kecipir Community Health Center in 2023 will reach 13.67%. The percentage of residents in Kalibuntu Village who suffer from gouty arthritis in 2023 will reach 24.3% in old age (Kecipir Community Health Center, 2023).

Children with special needs with tunagrahita are children who have physical, mental and behavioural limitations, this causes difficulties in performing personal hygiene in everyday life. In Surakarta City, the prevalence of tunagrahita in 2023 shows that there are 1,118 children with special needs.  Objective: To determine the description of personal hygiene in children with special needs with tunagrahita. Methods: This type of research uses descriptive quantitative. The sampling technique used total sampling with a sample size of 153 respondents. Results: This study shows that based on personal hygiene the majority of respondents have less ability as many as (42.5%) 65 respondents. Conclusion: The description of personal hygiene skills in children with special needs with tunagrahita in the category of less.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted through sexual activity, whether vaginal, oral, or anal. However, these infections can also be transmitted outside of sexual contact, such as from mother to child (e.g., during birth or through breastfeeding) or through shared needles among drug users, as well as due to poor hygiene of the reproductive organs (http://dewibest.blogspot.com/2014/11/sap-kespro-pada-remaja.htm). STIs can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. STIs are a significant public health issue globally, affecting both developed and developing countries. The actual incidence and prevalence of these infections are not precisely known in various countries (Fauziah Husna, 2020). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2022, the most frequently reported STIs worldwide include syphilis (including congenital syphilis), gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (Niforatos, J.D., & Rothman, 2021).

According to WHO in 2020, the incidence of fractures was reported, with more than 13 million cases and a prevalence rate of 2.7%. Based on medical record data from RSUD dr. Soeselo, Tegal Regency, in 2023 the number of femoral neck fracture patients will be 129 people (1.34%). Femoral neck fractures usually require operative therapy rather than conservative therapy. The aim of this scientific paper is to provide nursing care to preoperative patients with femoral neck fractures at RSUD dr. Soeselo, Tegal Regency. The results of the assessment showed that the patient experienced pain in the upper right thigh, traction weighing 5 kg was applied. Nursing problems in this final scientific work include acute pain, anxiety and impaired physical mobility.

Following their primary education at home, children attend school where they learn to read, write, and count. Aside from that, school is a place where children can develop their minds and learn about morals and ethics. As a second learning environment after home, schools should provide students with opportunities to hone and gain knowledge for their future needs. However, the prevalence of bullying in the school environment scares some students. The method of this research uses an outreach campaign to educate elementary school students about bullying prevention. As a result of this service, bullying among elementary school students continues in the school environment. This hurts the behavior of children who are still young during their growth and development.

Background: The period of growth and development of children has the potential to get sick more easily. The onset of illness in children is usually followed by several symptoms, one of which is fever. Hyperthermia is a condition where body temperature increases due to an increase in the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus. Normal temperature in children, where the body's cell tissue works optimally, is between 36.5-37.5ºC. The prevalence of fever cases in children in the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, with fever in children aged 1-4 years, was 59,235 children. One non-pharmacological therapy that can be used is Water Tepid Sponge. Objective: This study describes the results of measuring body temperature before and after water tepid sponge therapy. Method: This research used a case study of 2 respondents conducted on 31 July – 2 August 2024 for 1 time a day, therapy duration 15 – 30 minutes. Results: the application of water tepid sponge therapy to the two respondents showed comparative results of development before and after therapy in An. Az the temperature drops by 1-1.1º while in An. My body temperature drops by around 1-1.2ºC. Conclusion: The results of the study can be concluded that there was an effect of water tepid sponge therapy on reducing body temperature in both respondents.

Background: Hypertension or what can be called high blood pressure that occurs when blood vessel pressure is too high, said to be high if the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or more. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence year is 1.28 billion people who experience hypertension aged 30-79 years. The prevalence of hypertension in Pucangsawit Health Center in 2022 was 4.492 hypertensive patients in Surakarta City, One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be given to hypertensive patients is anti-stroke gymnastics. Objective: Describe the results of blood pressure comparison and after the application of Anti- Stroke Gymnastics in patients with hypertension. Method: This study uses a descriptive research design with a case study approach by observing blood pressure in 2 respondents with hypertension, conducted 2 weeks for 6x within 30 minutes. The instruments used are observation sheets, Blood Pressure Monitors, and anti-stroke gymnastics SOP videos. Results: There is a decrease in blood pressure after giving Anti-Stroke Gymnastics to Mrs. E from 148/81 mmHg to 130/78 mmHg and to Mrs. S from 157/111 mmHg to 143/101 mmHg. Conclusion: The application of anti-stroke gymnastics can potentially reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients in both respondents.    

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth in children under five caused by chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections, which impacts the physical and cognitive development of the child. Ajung Kalisat Village has a relatively high prevalence of stunting, necessitating effective interventions to prevent this condition. This study aims to evaluate the potential of pumpkin pudding as an alternative functional food in the prevention of stunting in children under five in Ajung Kalisat Village. Pumpkin was chosen due to its high nutritional content, such as vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, which are beneficial for children's growth and development. The research method involved a trial of giving pumpkin pudding to children under five over a specific period and evaluating its impact on their nutritional status and growth. The results of the study showed that the consumption of pumpkin pudding significantly improved the nutritional status of children under five and has the potential to prevent stunting. Therefore, pumpkin pudding can be considered an effective alternative functional food in efforts to prevent stunting in the community.

The use of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) as a form of approach in stunting prevention has become the main focus of the community service program in Curug Village, Mekar Agung Village. This program intends to increase public knowledge and skills in utilizing TOGA in preventing and reducing the prevalence of stunting in toddlers. The approach used is educational, through socialization and training to mothers at posyandu. The results of this activity have an impact on increasing public awareness and understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and the role of TOGA in supporting children's health. In addition, this program has also succeeded in building a community that cares more about health issues, especially in efforts to prevent stunting. The implementation of this program involves cooperation between midwives, posyandu cadres, and students, who directly assist the community in implementing TOGA as part of a healthy lifestyle. Thus, this activity is expected to be a model and applied in other regions to reduce stunting rates and improve the quality of public health.

Background: The prevalence of sleep problems in infants in Indonesia reaches 44.2%, often waking up at night. In Central Java in 2018, 44% of infants experienced similar sleep disorders. Fulfilling sleep needs is important for their development. Infant massage is an effective non-pharmacological therapy to improve sleep quality. Objective: Knowing the changes in sleep quality in two respondents before and after the application of baby massage. Objective: Knowing the changes in sleep quality in two respondents before and after the application of baby massage. Methods: This research used descriptive method with case study approach. Measurements were made on 2 respondents to determine the quality of sleep using BISQ and the application was carried out with baby massage 3 times a week for 2 weeks. Results: There was an improvement in sleep quality in By. S from BISQ score 7 to score 15 and By. A also experienced an increase in sleep quality from BISQ score 6 to 14. Conclusion: Infant massage can be applied to improve the sleep quality of infants aged 0-6 months.  

Background : In old age, there is a decline in the body's immune function, including a decline in heart function, one of the diseases of which is hypertension. Hypertension is high blood pressure with systolic blood pressure results >140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg.. The prevalence of hypertension cases according to the Surakarta City Health Service showed an increase in the incidence of hypertension in 2023 reaching 67,355 cases. One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be used is deep breathing relaxation techniques. Objective: This study describes a comparison of blood pressure development before and after the application of deep breathing relaxation techniques. Method: This study used a case study of 2 respondents conducted on May 11-13, 2024 for 2 times in a row with a therapy duration of 10 minutes. Results: The application of Deep Breathing Relaxation Therapy to both respondents obtained comparative results of development before and after therapy in Mrs. S systolic 24 MmHg and diastolic 17 MmHg while Mrs. T showed a decrease with systolic 25 MmHg and diastolic 13 MmHg. Conclusion: The results of the study can be concluded that there is an effect of deep breathing relaxation techniques on reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in both respondents.

Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure increases above normal, caused by various factors. The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia among the population aged 18 years is 34.1%. Hypertensive patients must understand the importance of medication compliance so that effective communication between health care providers is needed.so that patients are able to self-efficacy MethodDescriptive research with cross sectional study subjects were hypertension patients with a sample of 43 people using a purposive sampling technique in accordance with inclusion criteria as secondary data and primary data in the form of a self-efficacy management questionnaire. Resultsafter health education was obtained, the Negative Ranks data showed that respondents' scores from pre-post 5 respondents experienced a decrease in self-efficacy management after health education, while the positive ranks data showed that 22 respondents' scores from pre-post experienced an increase in self-efficacy management after health education was carried out, and the data ties showed that 16 respondents got a fixed score from pre-post after health education, the Wilcoxon statistical test obtained a p value = (0.001) <α (0.05), then the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted .Conclusion: There is an influence of health education on improving the self-efficacy management of hypertension sufferers at Dr. Chalid General Hospital Makassar. Suggestions for patients to be more active in seeking information in increasing self-efficacy in the treatment of hypertension.

The problem become a trend in the world is stunting. Stunting is characterized by short body size for age and low cognitive abilities. Vulnerable group that causes stunting problems is teenagers. Apart from eating habits, personal hygiene practices also influence the incidence of stunting. Poor sanitation practices and poor environmental hygiene make body difficult to absorb nutrients. Prevalence of stunting in Indonesia  2022 is 21.7%, while Indonesia's target in 2024 is 14%. One of preventive efforts to achieve reduction in stunting rates is through educational outreach on personal hygiene practices is expected nor increase knowledge but also change health behavior. Method is used by pre-post test. The target of this activity is teenagers from the 'Aisyiyah orphanage in Pontianak City. The results based on the test showed that there was  increase in teenagers' knowledge about personal hygiene practices to prevent stunting in teenagers, from 59 respondents there were 19 respondents who had 32.20% less knowledge before given counseling to 33 people with good knowledge or 55.9% after being given counseling. Conclusion: Counseling about personal hygiene practices to prevent stunting for teenagers can increase teenagers' knowledge and are very important for preparing productive teenagers.

Gunung Mas District, Central Kalimantan Province, has serious concerns about stunting, with prevalence remaining high at both national and local levels. Stunting, as an indication of chronic malnutrition, requires effective interventions to improve this condition. One strategic effort is through the provision of nutritious complementary foods, with pumpkin as a potential local ingredient. Previous studies have shown that pumpkin is high in nutrients and effective in improving the nutritional status of toddlers. Universitas Palangka Raya, through the UPR 2024 Regular KKN Period I team, conducted education in Belawan Mulia Village to increase the local people's knowledge and skills on pumpkin-based complementary feeding. Implementation methods included education to the local people's forum and village institutions, along with the provision of complementary foods. The program results showed that the use of brochures and stickers were effective in spreading the information. The program succeeded in increasing the local people's knowledge, changing their feeding behavior, and contributing to the reduction of stunting and improvement of children's nutritional status.

Adolescence is the the physical growth and development, mental, and the activity of causing the increasing demand zat-zat nutritional intake.The more a problem still happens and national nutrition is stunting.Stunting in toddlers characterized by body size of being short of kognitf ability was accompanied by low.Based on a survey the nutritional status under five year 2022, the prevalence of stunting 21,7 % in indonesia is about, who have not met the target % is as much as 20.The provision of knowledge and education can influence as part of efforts to prevent stunting.The purpose of the nutrition education implemented in a balanced aisyiyah filial aisyiyah orphanage in adolescents in kubu raya teenagers to increase knowledge about nutrition balanced for the prevention of juvenile stunting. Method of implementation by doing pre-post health counseling tests on balanced nutrition for the prevention of stunting on adolescents.The target of this activity is a teenage foster home in the pontyya area of the country..The results based on pre and post-test data obtained are known to be an increase in teenage knowledge of nutrition balanced for stunting prevention in teenagers, which is 59 responders had 19 responders who had less knowledge of 32.20 % before being given a good knowledge of 33 people or 55.9 % after being given counseling rawing conclusions the devotion to the community in the form of information about nutrition balanced for the prevention of stunting to teenagers can increase knowledge teenagers and it is very important to prepare teenagers productiveAdolescents

Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD) is a common occupational health issue among palm oil harvesters, who are frequently exposed to irritants such as crude palm oil, fertilizers, and pesticides. ICD is characterized by inflammation of the skin resulting from direct contact with irritants that disrupt the skin barrier without involving an allergic response (Diepgen et al., 2016). This review systematically examines global research on ICD in palm oil harvesters, focusing on its etiology, pathophysiology, prevalence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.    

Sensorineural deafness is a type of hearing loss that commonly occurs due to noise exposure in the workplace, including in palm oil mills (PKS). This condition can reduce the quality of life of workers and have an impact on productivity. This study aims to identify the prevalence and factors that influence the occurrence of sensorineural deafness in palm oil mill workers, with a focus on the Pekanbaru area. This research method uses observational research, measuring deafness using a tuning fork. at PT X in July 2020. Results. From the analysis univariate It was found that 58.6% of PKS workers experienced sensorineural deafness. The conclusion is that more than half of the workers experiencing sensorineural deafness .