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Health problems in older adults, particularly oral function disorders, often lead to serious complications such as chewing difficulties, which disrupt adequate nutritional intake and may trigger broader health issues including malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and a decline in overall quality of life. One intervention that has been introduced to address these challenges is the PATAKARA exercise, a simple oral rehabilitation technique designed to strengthen oral and facial muscles. This study aimed to analyze the effect of PATAKARA exercise on the oral function of older adults at Roujin Home Seseragi No Sato Zao, Japan. The research employed a quasi-experimental approach with a One Group Pretest-Post Test Design. The study population consisted of 75 older adults, with 40 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. Findings showed that most participants were in the advanced elderly category (≥80 years), predominantly female, and had a secondary education background. Prior to the intervention, the majority exhibited moderate oral function, while after the exercise, most participants demonstrated improved oral function categorized as good. Statistical analysis revealed a significant effect of the PATAKARA exercise on oral function (p = 0.000). The results suggest that PATAKARA exercise effectively enhances oral muscle strength, including the lips, tongue, pharynx, and larynx, thereby improving chewing, swallowing, and speech functions. This exercise can be recommended as a practical, non-invasive, and low-cost intervention to support oral health and overall well-being among older adults.

Appendicitis is an inflammatory condition of the small intestinal tract that is about 4 inches in size and located at the end of the secum. This condition often causes significant pain and requires effective management. In addition to pharmacological approaches, non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation techniques and alternative therapies are beginning to be widely applied to reduce pain and anxiety. One promising method is 5-finger hypnosis therapy, which is a relaxation technique that harnesses the power of the mind to achieve calmness and reduce the perception of pain. This study aims to determine the effect of 5-finger hypnosis therapy on pain reduction in appendicitis patients at RSI Sultan Agung Semarang. The research design used was quasi-experimental with a pre-posttest one group approach. A total of 32 appendicitis patients were selected as samples using the total sampling technique. Pain scales were measured before and after the intervention, then analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. The results showed a Z-value of -3.097 and a p-value of 0.002 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between pain levels before and after therapy. These findings prove that 5-finger hypnosis therapy is effective in reducing pain in appendicitis patients. This study recommends the application of 5-finger hypnosis therapy as a non-pharmacological approach that can support patient comfort and accelerate the recovery process holistically.

Fractures are conditions of discontinuation of bone or cartilage, either partially or completely, which often require surgical treatment. One of the commonly used procedures is Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF), which is an open surgical procedure with the installation of fixation tools such as pins, screws, and plates to repair broken bones. This procedure generally causes postoperative pain that needs to be treated effectively. Pain management can be done through pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Lavender aromatherapy is one of the non-pharmacological methods that has the potential to provide a relaxing and analgesic effect. This study aims to determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy on the level of pain in patients after ORIF surgery. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a Quasi Experiment design. The sampling technique was carried out in total sampling with a total of 28 respondents post-operative ORIF patients at Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal Hospital. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to determine the difference in pain levels before and after the administration of aromatherapy. The results showed a p value of 0.000, which indicated a significant influence between the administration of lavender aromatherapy on the reduction of the patient's pain level. The conclusion of this study is that lavender aromatherapy is effective in reducing the intensity of postoperative pain of ORIF, so that it can be used as an alternative to nonpharmacological therapy in postoperative pain management. This study recommends the integration of aromatherapy in nursing practice to improve patient comfort.

Menopause is a natural biological transition that often presents with health issues such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, and mood changes, which may negatively affect women’s quality of life. With the growing number of women entering menopause worldwide, including in Indonesia, effective interventions are needed to help them adapt positively. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of psychoeducation on anxiety levels among premenopausal women in the working area of the Jaboi Community Health Center, Sabang City. A quantitative quasi-experimental pre–post design without a control group was employed. The study involved 60 premenopausal women selected through purposive random sampling from a population of 146. The intervention, conducted from May 16 to June 10, 2025, consisted of structured psychoeducational sessions designed to increase knowledge and coping abilities related to menopause. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results showed that the mean anxiety score decreased significantly from 20.13 (moderate category) before the intervention to 18.17 after the intervention (p < 0.001). These findings indicate that psychoeducation effectively reduces anxiety and enhances preparedness among premenopausal women. It is therefore recommended that routine psychoeducational counseling be integrated into primary healthcare services as a promotive effort to support women in facing menopause in a healthier and more confident manner.

Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is a major global health problem that significantly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Various complementary and alternative therapies have been explored to support conventional treatments in reducing blood pressure, one of which is smile therapy. This study aimed to analyze the effect of smile therapy on blood pressure among hypertensive patients at RSUI Harapan Anda Tegal. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest method. A total of sixty hypertensive patients were selected through exhaustive sampling. Data were collected before and after the intervention and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to determine the statistical significance of changes in blood pressure. The demographic characteristics of participants showed that most were in their early to mid-forties (36 individuals, 60%), predominantly female (38 individuals, 63.3%), with a junior high school education or below (25 individuals, 41.7%), and unemployed (41 individuals, 71.7%). The findings indicated that prior to the intervention, 41 participants (68.3%) had uncontrolled blood pressure. After undergoing smile therapy, 48 participants (80%) demonstrated improvement with more stable blood pressure levels. Statistical analysis revealed a significant effect of smile therapy on reducing blood pressure with a p-value of 0.000. These results suggest that smile therapy can serve as an effective, simple, and low-cost complementary intervention to help hypertensive patients manage their condition and improve overall health outcomes

Stroke patients often experience mobility impairments, which increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers (decubitus). Pressure ulcers are a common complication for patients with limited mobility, especially in the ICU. One intervention that can be used to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers is back massage using olive oil. This study aims to analyze the effect of back massage using olive oil on reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in stroke patients in the ICU at Sultan Agung Hospital. This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, involving 17 respondents who received back massage using olive oil. The results showed that most respondents were aged 56-65 years (35.3%), the majority were male (70.6%), with comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus (52.9%), and the length of hospitalization was 3-5 days. Before the intervention, most respondents were categorized as being at moderate risk based on the Braden scale; however, after the intervention, the majority were no longer at risk of pressure ulcers. The Wilcoxon test showed a p-value of 0.001, indicating that back massage using olive oil had a significant effect on reducing the risk of pressure ulcers. In conclusion, back massage using olive oil is effective in reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in stroke patients in the ICU. Therefore, this technique can be used as an alternative intervention to prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcers in stroke patients.

Families of terminal patients often experience anxiety triggered by the deterioration of the patient’s condition, limited information received, and feelings of loss due to facing separation from their loved ones in a critical situation. This anxiety may occur at varying levels, ranging from mild to panic, and if not properly managed, it can affect the psychological well-being of family members as well as their ability to support the patient. Therefore, appropriate interventions are needed to help reduce the psychological burden of families. One approach that can be applied is mindfulness combined with dhikr, which integrates full awareness with spiritual practice to calm thoughts and emotions. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach without a control group, involving 20 respondents who were family members accompanying terminal patients in the ICU. Respondents were selected using total sampling according to the inclusion criteria. The research instrument consisted of an anxiety observation questionnaire, and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that before the intervention, all respondents experienced anxiety at different levels. After the intervention, there was a significant reduction, with 14 respondents (70%) in the mild anxiety category and 6 respondents (30%) reporting no anxiety. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention. In conclusion, mindfulness and dhikr interventions were effective in reducing anxiety among family members accompanying terminal patients in the ICU. This method can be recommended as a spiritually based psychological support strategy to help families cope with critical situations more calmly and adaptively.

Posyandu plays a crucial role in improving community health, particularly in monitoring the growth and development of children during the golden age. However, limitations in the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres are still frequently found, especially regarding anthropometric measurement of toddlers. This study aims to examine the effect of the flipped classroom educational method on the knowledge improvement of Posyandu cadres in anthropometric measurement of toddlers in Bumiharjo Village. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 38 respondents were recruited and divided into two groups: the intervention group, which received education using the flipped classroom method, and the control group, which did not receive the same treatment. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Mann Whitney U Test, and ANCOVA to control for baseline differences. The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge in the intervention group after treatment (p=0.000), with the proportion of respondents in the “good” knowledge category increasing from 5.3% to 36.8%. In the control group, improvement was observed but limited (p=0.003), with no respondents reaching the “good” category. The Mann Whitney test indicated significant differences in posttest scores between the groups (p=0.000). Furthermore, ANCOVA analysis confirmed that after controlling for pretest scores, posttest scores remained significantly different (F=6.771; p=0.013). In conclusion, the flipped classroom method effectively improves the knowledge of Posyandu cadres regarding toddler anthropometric measurement. This strategy can serve as an innovative and sustainable alternative for cadre training, ultimately enhancing Posyandu service quality in addressing nutritional and health issues among toddlers.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation techniques in reducing headache pain in hypertensive patients in the inpatient ward of Harapan Anda Hospital in Tegal City. Hypertension is often accompanied by complaints of headaches, which is a significant problem for patients. One non-pharmacological approach that can be used to alleviate headaches caused by hypertension is progressive muscle relaxation therapy. In this study, 55 respondents with hypertension and complaints of headache were involved. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach. Before and after the intervention, patients underwent progressive muscle relaxation therapy for three consecutive days, with a duration of fifteen minutes per session. Pain levels were assessed using a pain scale before and after the intervention. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that 53 patients (96%) experienced a decrease in pain levels after the therapy. The average pain scale significantly decreased, with moderate pain levels reducing from 89.1% to 3.6%, while mild pain increased from 10.9% to 85.5%. The Wilcoxon test results indicated a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating that progressive muscle relaxation therapy is effective in reducing headache pain in hypertensive patients. This therapy has been shown to be a simple, safe method that can be applied both independently by patients and in healthcare services. Therefore, progressive muscle relaxation can be an effective alternative in managing headaches in hypertensive patients.

Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires long-term medication adherence to prevent more serious complications. However, there is still a high level of non-compliance among hypertension patients, which may worsen their condition. One way to improve compliance is through health education based on animated videos, which can enhance patients' understanding and motivation. This study aims to analyze the effect of animated video education on medication adherence and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital Semarang. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 38 respondents selected through purposive sampling, divided into two groups: the intervention group (n=19) and the control group (n=19). The intervention group received animated video education, while the control group only underwent observation. Adherence was measured using the MMAS-8 questionnaire, and blood pressure was measured using a sphygmomanometer. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon, McNemar, and Mann-Whitney tests to examine differences between groups. The results showed a significant increase in medication adherence and a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group compared to the control group (p<0.05). These findings suggest that animated video education is effective in improving medication adherence and helping control blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Therefore, animated video education can be recommended as a nursing education strategy to improve medication adherence and hypertension management.

Fever in children, if not properly managed, can lead to several negative effects such as excessive fluid loss through evaporation, dehydration, seizures, decreased consciousness, and even death if left untreated. Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce fever include water tepid sponge therapy and cool patch therapy. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and posttest three-group approach. Respondents were divided into three groups: water tepid sponge, cool patch, and control. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and the Mann-Whitney test. The Wilcoxon test showed a significance value of 0.000 in the Water Tepid Sponge group, 0.000 in the Cool Patch group, and 0.002 in the control group. The Mann-Whitney test showed no significant difference between the pre-test body temperature of the Water Tepid Sponge group and the control group (p = 0.063 > 0.05), while a significant difference was found in the post-test (p = 0.000 < 0.05). For the Cool Patch group, there was no significant difference in the pre-test compared to the control (p = 0.672), but a significant difference was found in the post-test (p = 0.001). The Mann-Whitney test comparing the pre-test and post-test temperature differences between the Water Tepid Sponge and Cool Patch groups showed a significance value of 0.000. The mean rank for temperature reduction in the Water Tepid Sponge group was 35,27, while in the Cool Patch group it was 17,73. Both Water Tepid Sponge and Cool Patch therapies have an effect on reducing fever in pediatric patients in the Parkit Ward of QIM Hospital Batang. Water Tepid Sponge therapy is more effective than Cool Patch therapy in reducing fever.

Background: Pregnancy is the implantation of the fertilized egg and sperm in the endometrium, and can cause discomfort, one of which is nausea and vomiting, especially in the first trimester. This symptom is common and can cause decreased appetite, paleness, weakness and decreased body fluids. The prevalence of nausea and vomiting in Indonesia is 50-90% of pregnant women. This condition occurs in 60-80% of primigravida pregnant women, and 40-60% of multigravida pregnant women. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of ginger administration on reducing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester. Method: The method used is a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 22 respondents who experienced nausea and vomiting at the Simo Community Health Center, Boyolali. The sampling technique used a non-probability method with a consecutive sampling technique. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test. Assessment of nausea and vomiting using the Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE-24) before and after administration of ginger for 4 days. Results: The majority of respondents before the intervention experienced moderate nausea and vomiting (54.5%), while after the intervention, the majority experienced mild nausea and vomiting (59.1%), and those who did not experience nausea and vomiting (31.8%). The Wilcoxon signed rank test showed that nausea and vomiting before and after ginger administration resulted in a p value of 0.000 (<0.05). Conclusion: Ginger administration has a significant and effective effect on reducing the level of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester.

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual pain experienced by adolescent girls, often interfering with daily activities. Curcuma xanthorrhiza contains curcuminoids with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making it a potential non-pharmacological treatment for menstrual pain. A preliminary study in Batuwarno Village showed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea among adolescents. Objective: To determine the effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza consumption on the reduction of dysmenorrhea in adolescents in Batuwarno Village. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 24 adolescent girls with dysmenorrhea, selected using consecutive sampling. The intervention involved administering 200 ml of boiled Curcuma xanthorrhiza twice a day for one day. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The average pain score before the intervention was 6.54, and after the intervention, it decreased to 1.50. The Wilcoxon test yielded a Z value of -4.448ᵇ, where the negative Z value indicates that the more the intervention is given, the more the experienced pain decreases. The resulting p-value was 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza administration on the reduction of dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: Curcuma xanthorrhiza is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea in adolescents and can be considered a non-pharmacological alternative for managing menstrual pain.

Surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery, may cause preoperative anxiety arising from fear of the surgery process, uncertain outcomes, and postoperative pain. This anxiety can affect anesthesia and recovery aspects. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Murottal recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman on anxiety in preoperative laparoscopy patients. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. A total of 40 respondents were recruited using total sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test for within-group differences and the Mann-Whitney test for between-group differences. The majority of respondents in both intervention and control groups were late elderly, employed, male, and had no history of illness. Before therapy, anxiety levels in both groups were predominantly moderate. After therapy, most respondents in the intervention group experienced mild anxiety, whereas in the control group most remained in the moderate category. Statistical analysis showed a significant effect of Murottal recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman on reducing anxiety, both in the intervention group (Z = -5,477; p = 0.000) and the control group (Z = -2.000; p = 0.046). Overall, Murottal recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman was proven to be significantly effective in reducing respondents’ anxiety levels (Z = -4,534; p = 0.000). It is recommended that families play an active role in supporting anxiety reduction in patients undergoing surgery, for example, by suggesting or facilitating the patients to listen to Murottal recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman.

Research on stock splits has been widely conducted in Indonesia and internationally, as stock splits are considered an important corporate action that can influence investor perception and stock performance. However, the motivations and consequences of stock splits remain diverse, ranging from efforts to increase stock liquidity, adjust market price ranges, attract new investors, or signal positive corporate prospects. This study aims to empirically reanalyze the effect of stock splits on trading volume and stock prices of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2022–2024 period. Specifically, the research investigates whether significant differences exist between trading activities and stock price levels before and after the stock split event. The data used in this study are historical in nature, consisting of stock split announcements, daily trading volume, and stock price movements surrounding the event period. To test the hypotheses, this research employs both the paired-sample t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test as statistical tools. These tests are appropriate because they allow for the comparison of two related samples, namely the stock performance indicators before and after the split. The selection between the two methods depends on the distribution of the data, where the paired t-test is used if the data is normally distributed, while the Wilcoxon test is applied if the normality assumption is not met. This study is categorized as moderate TKT (Technology Readiness Level 4–6) because it uses secondary historical data and focuses on empirical statistical analysis rather than experimental or simulation-based approaches. By examining stock split events within the specified period, this research contributes to the understanding of whether stock splits in Indonesia are primarily cosmetic in nature or if they generate real economic impacts on liquidity and stock valuation. The findings are expected to provide useful insights for investors, market analysts, and policymakers in assessing the relevance and effectiveness of stock splits as a corporate strategy.

The incidence of pneumonia has a significant impact on the health of toddlers because the disease can cause death. One of the factors influencing the incidence is the lack of maternal knowledge about early detection of pneumonia. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education with booklet media on mothers' knowledge about early detection of pneumonia toddlers in Bandungrejosari Village, Janti Health Center area, Malang City. This study used preexperimental design with one group pretest-posttest design approach with population of 111 people. The sampling technique used was proportional random sampling, the sample size was 42 respondents. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The statistical test results obtained p-value of 0.000 <0,05, which means that there is an effect of health education with booklet media on mothers' knowledge about early detection of pneumonia toddlers in Bandungrejosari Village, Janti Health Center area, Malang City. Based on the results of this study, the provision of health education with booklet media needs to be done so that it can improve mothers' knowledge about early detection of pneumonia toddlers. Future researchers can also use control group as a comparison in this study.

First aid in emergencies is an essential skill that must be possessed by nursing students as prospective health workers. Educational media in the form of practical guidebooks is believed to be able to improve students' knowledge and skills, but their effectiveness needs to be proven empirically. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the educational media of the Emergency First Aid Guide in improving the knowledge and skills of Basic Life Assistance (BHD) for nursing students. The research design used was pre-experimental with a one group pretest-posttest design approach. The research sample consisted of nursing students selected through purposive sampling techniques. The research instruments include a knowledge questionnaire and a BHD skill observation sheet. Data analysis was carried out by the normality test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in respondents' knowledge from an average of M: 12; SD ± 2.52 to M: 17; SD ± 1.55 (Z = -7.789; p = 0.00), as well as an improvement in BHD skills from M: 83; SD ± 9 to M: 99; SD ± 10.2 (Z = -7.789; p = 0.00). These findings show that educational media in the form of handbooks is effective in improving the ability of nursing students to deal with emergency situations. This media can be used as an alternative strategy in emergency nursing learning to support students' clinical readiness.

This study examines the comparative profitability of PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk before and during the boycott issue that emerged as part of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement in 2023. Profitability was selected as the focus because it is a key financial performance indicator that reflects the company’s ability to generate returns under changing social and economic pressures. The research aims to evaluate differences in financial performance using three indicators: Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Net Profit Margin (NPM) across two periods, namely before the boycott (2021–2022) and during the boycott (2023–2024). Employing a quantitative descriptive-comparative approach, the study analyzed financial ratios and applied the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The findings reveal a decline in ROA from 30.20% (2021) and 29.29% (2022) to 28.81% (2023) and 20.99% (2024), as well as a drop in NPM from 14.56% and 13.02% to 12.49% and 9.59% during the boycott period. Conversely, ROE increased to 156.74% in 2024, largely driven by a sharper decline in equity compared to net profit. Nevertheless, statistical testing indicates no significant difference in profitability between the two periods. These results suggest that while profitability trends weakened, the boycott had no statistically significant impact, implying that investor and consumer responses were not strong or sustained enough to materially affect financial performance.

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARI) is a health problem that still occurs frequently, especially in areas with limited access to health information and knowledge. One effort that can be made to overcome this problem is by providing health education to the community. Health education conducted using interesting and easy-to-understand media, such as audio-visual media, has been proven to be able to increase public understanding more effectively. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of audio-visual media in health education on increasing the knowledge of the Batu Merah B Hamlet community regarding ARI. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, in which 50 people were selected purposively as the research sample. Data were collected using questionnaires before and after the health education intervention using audio-visual media. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test to examine differences in knowledge before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the health education intervention (p < 0.05). The average score of community knowledge increased from 60.2 in the pretest to 83.5 in the posttest. This improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of audiovisual media in conveying information related to acute respiratory infections (ARI) and facilitates public understanding and retention. Therefore, it is recommended that health education using audiovisual media be used more widely in health promotion activities to achieve better results and accelerate changes in public health behavior. Health education using audiovisual media also provides a more interactive and engaging learning experience, thereby increasing community engagement in the learning process.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin secretion or function. The prevalence of diabetes continues to increase in Indonesia, particularly among adults and the elderly, requiring comprehensive and sustainable management. Diabetes management is not limited to pharmacological therapy but also includes non-pharmacological approaches such as dietary management, physical activity, and health education. One form of physical activity recommended for diabetes sufferers is diabetes exercise. This study aims to determine the effect of diabetes exercise on reducing blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus patients enrolled in the Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) at the Gunungpati Community Health Center (Puskesmas). The study used a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design. A total of 30 respondents were randomly selected from the Prolanis patient population, and blood glucose levels were measured before and after the diabetes exercise intervention. The intervention was carried out routinely and structured over a certain period. The analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test showed a statistically significant decrease in blood glucose levels after diabetes exercise, with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). The average blood glucose level decreased from 260.27 mg/dL to 211.33 mg/dL. This study concluded that diabetes exercise is effective as a non-pharmacological intervention in helping control blood glucose levels. Therefore, routine implementation of diabetes exercise in primary healthcare facilities needs to be promoted as a simple, effective, and affordable promotive and preventive strategy.