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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that affects the knee. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative process in which joint cartilage is gradually eroded. This disease often attacks middle-aged and elderly people. Osteoarthritis can be caused by excessive stress on the joints such as repeated injuries or being overweight. The aim of this activity is to provide acupressure therapy to reduce the level of pain experienced by elderly people with knee osteoarthritis. The target of this activity is elderly people who experience knee osteoarthritis in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa District with a total of 16 people. This activity is carried out by providing acupressure therapy. The results of the activity showed a decrease in pain levels in elderly people with knee osteoarthritis in Bangu Rejo village, Tanjung Morawa district. It is hoped that the elderly can manage pain with knee osteoarthritis by providing acupressure therapy

Family support is a form that should be given to the family that is included in the implementation of stress on the elderly because through the family health problems can arise and can be overcome.This study aims to find out if there is a relationship between family support and the stress level of the elderly in the poor environment v poor environment The objective of the research employed in this study is to describe the nature or qualities of a symptom, event, or occurrence that is currently taking place. The methodology used is quantitative research with a descriptive analytical research design. Cross tabulation statistical tests showed that there was no relationship between family support and stress levels in the elderly in the Bailang district of Bunaken. The study used the spearman rank test, with the result of the correlation coefficient analysis obtained a value (P) = 0.905 ≥ α. Based on the results of the research, analysis of data, and discussion, it can be concluded that: Family support for the elderly in the Environment V Kelurahan Bailang District Bunaken majority is good. Stress level in the Elderly In the Environments V kelurahan bailang district Bunaken is severe majority. There is no significant relationship of family support with the stress level in older persons in the neighborhoods V Kelorahan Bailang Districts Bunaken (p≥0,05) with a weak non-significance of 0.905

The aim of this research is to find out the effect of Benson therapy with aromatherapy diffusers on stress levels in facing exams among students at the Al-Muslimun Cianjur Islamic Boarding School. The research method used is a type of quantitative research using a quiz experimental approach, namely the research method used to find out. Population is the total of each element to be studied which has the same characteristics or characteristics, which can be an individual or group, an event or event to be studied. The results of research that researchers have conducted regarding the effect of Benson therapy with diffuser aromatherapy on stress levels in facing exams in students at the Al-Muslimun Cianjur Islamic Boarding School in 2022. There is a significant difference in the effect of Benson therapy with diffuser aromatherapy on stress levels in facing exams in students at the AL-Muslimun Cianjur Islamic Boarding School. Between the intervention group and the control group, with the results of the Mann Whitney Test statistical data, the mean ranks value for the intervention group was 11.05 and the control group was 10.05 with a p-value of 0.005 because the value of 0.00 is smaller than 0.05 (0, 00 < 0.05) then it is concluded that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

Employee well-being is an important factor in the productivity and success of an organization. Conflict can cause stress, and job dissatisfaction and affect employee welfare. Protracted conflicts or damaging relationships between employees can hinder operational efficiency. There has been much study of the effects of conflict and stress, but not much has been studied about the effect of conflict and stress and organizational change on employee productivity. The purpose of this study is to study the effect of conflict, stress, and organizational change on employee productivity. This research is a survey research with data collection of 300 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. Questions in the survey include the level of conflict experienced, its impact on productivity, and the factors that influence it. There are 3 independent variables, namely conflict, stress, and organizational change.  Its dependent variable is productivity. Linear regression or multiple regression is used to identify the extent to which conflict, stress, and organizational change predict productivity. Also used analysis with SEM. The results showed that the level of conflict in the workplace had a significant negative impact on employee productivity. The level of stress experienced by employees is also related to productivity. High stress leads to a decrease in productivity. Organizational change contributes to higher levels of conflict and stress among employees. However, managing change with good communication and management support can reduce the negative impact of change on productivity. This study concludes that good conflict management, stress management, and effective change management can help increase employee productivity in the work environment. The conclusion of this study provides a foundation for actions and policies that support increased employee productivity in the work environment.

Academic stres is a condition of a student who feels pressured from outside himself that arises as a result of the demands of being superior to others. This study aimed to assess the stress levels of children between the ages of 13 and 15 before and after departure. A type of quasi-experimental research strategy was used in this study's quantitative research. Some of the games included clogs, ball relay, blind walk, and people-to-people. In this study, a one group, pretest-posttest design was used. The technique of choice for this study's sample, 166 junior high school children between the ages of 13 and 15, was purposeful sampling. utilising surveys using a Likert scale to collect data. Data analysis techniques using non-parametric statistics with a working method that uses SPSS 26 for windows as a calculation tool, namely descriptive analysis, prerequisite tests, and Wilcoxon tests with a significant α = 0.05. The results showed that there was an influence of outbound games on reducing student stres levels and obtained p = 0.001 (p < 0.05) with the average results of pre-test student stres levels (50.00) and post-test student stres levels (47.66). The conclusion of this study is that by giving treatment, namely fun games on outbound, it can reduce the stres level of students aged 13-15 years

Oxidative stress is a condition where there is an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants in the body which can trigger psychological stress. Oxidative stress can be reduced by consuming exogenous antioxidants (antioxidants from outside), where green tea is thought to be able to reduce oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of steeping green tea on blood glucose and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in male Wistar Strain white rats exposed to psychological stress. The design used in this research was Randomized Post Test Only Group Design. There were 5 groups of mice; 2 are a normal control group and a stress control group, and 3 treatment groups. Previously, the mice were given psychological stress 1 x 24 hours in the form of disturbed sleep patterns, so that the experimental animals experienced oxidative stress, then green tea was given to the treatment group with a single dose of 3.6 ml/head in the 1st hour in the group. treatment 1, 6th hour in treatment group 2, and 24th hour in treatment group 3. Statistical analysis used the Manova test.  Based on statistical analysis, it shows that there was a decrease in blood glucose and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in all treatment groups given exposure to psychological stress and steeping green tea.  A single dose of green tea brewing in experimental animals experiencing oxidative stress was proven to be able to neutralize oxidative stress in the 1st hour after administration of green tea brewing and the antioxidant activity still lasted up to 24 hours.

High blood pressure, marked by a sustained rise in arterial pressure, poses a complex medical challenge with diverse origins. Internal factors like gender, age, and heredity, combined with external elements such as obesity, unhealthy habits, and stress, contribute to its development. The aging process in elderly individuals often results in reduced adaptive capacity, making them more susceptible to various ailments, including hypertension. To address this issue, Therapeutic Touch is explored as a non-pharmacological intervention, utilizing touch energy to modulate the nervous system and hormonal responses, thereby restoring energy balance and reducing pain and blood pressure levels. This study investigates the impact of Therapeutic Touch on blood pressure reduction in hypertensive elderly individuals in Balung Village, Kendit District, Situbondo Regency, using an experimental design with a one-group pre- and post-test setup. The research involves the entire hypertensive elderly population of Balung Village (32 individuals), with 30 participants selected through purposive sampling for a six-session Therapeutic Touch intervention over two weeks. Data collection employs observation sheets with coded responses, revealing a significant post-intervention shift towards normal blood pressure. Statistical analysis, using the Wilcoxon signed test (p-value: 0.000 ? ? 0.005), supports the acceptance of the  hypothesis. In conclusion, Therapeutic Touch proves effective in reducing blood pressure among elderly individuals with hypertension, operating through mechanisms influencing nerves, hormones, and overall body relaxation.

Hypertension is the medical definition of high blood pressure. This condition can cause various complications and even death. There are several risk factors that can cause hypertension such as stress levels and poor dietary habits. Objective: to determine the relationship between stress and diet with the incidence of hypertension at the bakti tin hospital in karimun. Methods: This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach in 92 hypertensive patients using Chi-Square analysis techniques. Results: It is known that respondents who have mild stress are 34 patients (37%) more than patients with moderate and severe stress. Patients who have a good diet as many as 57 patients (62%) are greater than patients who have a poor diet. In this study, patients who had normal blood pressure were 31 patients (33.%), while first-degree hypertension was 27 patients (29.3%), second-degree hypertension was 32 patients (34.8%), third-degree hypertension was 2 patients (2.2%). The results of the analysis show that stress and diet have a relationship with the incidence of hypertension with p value (stress = 0.015, diet = 0.001). Conclusion: there is a relationship between stress and diet with the incidence of hypertension in the bakti tin hospital in karimun. Suggestion: In this case the nurse should be able to provide education to patients so that they can control their minds to avoid stress and regulate their diet to avoid the risk of increasing blood pressure.

Background : Stress is an event that often occurs can be caused by external factors such as task demands, and  internal factors such as behavior. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on the stress level of final year nursing students at the University of Indonesia Maju. Methods: This type of research is quantitative with a quasy experimental one group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used is non-random sampling. The instruments used are observation sheets and the DASS questionnaire (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-42). Statistical tests use the Wilcoxon test. . Results: the study showed a p-value of 0.000 <0.005, which means that there is effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on stress levels.  

The rapid increase in emotional levels during early adolescence is known as a period of storm and stress. So parents complain and find it difficult to deal with teenagers, in this transition period. This emotional growth is the result of physical changes, especially the hormones of adolescence. If it is related to social conditions, this increased emotional level is a sign that teenagers are experiencing conditions that are different from previous times. This condition triggers teenagers to become stressed and confused. Adolescence is a transition period, so the counselees studied were teenagers who experienced feelings of anxiety due to the confusion experienced by the absence of the father's role, making the counselees stressed, emotional and demanding a lot of attention from their parents, fighting, disobeying and resulting in decreased concentration in learning. The OV counselor, a 12 year old male teenager, was given the CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) technique. Cognitive therapy helps the counselor learn to recognize mistakes and change them. Apart from positive thinking, cognitive therapy is also related to happy thinking. Behavioral therapy helps link problematic situations and habits of responding to problems. Clients learn to change their behavior, calm their mind and body to feel better, think more clearly and help them make the right decisions. understand thought patterns by showing empathy so that you feel expected to be present with love and attention.    

Introduction: Stress is the body's non-specific response to load demands. During adolescence, unstable emotional changes occur due to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Teenage girls who experience irregular menstruation can be caused by changes in hormone levels due to stress or being in an emotional state. Objective: To determine the relationship between stress and menstrual cycle disorders in Islamic Middle School students at Amanah Ummah Mojolaban. Method: This research method is correlative analytic with a cross sectional design. The research subjects were 48 female high school students in grades 1, 2 and 3 of Amanah Ummah Mojolaban Islamic Middle School who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sampling technique uses total sampling. Results: The majority of sample menstrual cycle disorders were abnormal (79.2%). The majority of sample stress was moderate stress (41.7%). The results of research using the Chi Square statistical test showed a value of (p=0.000) where the P value was smaller than significant (0.005), meaning there was a significant relationship between stress and menstrual cycle disorders. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between stress and menstrual cycle disorders at Amanah Ummah Mojolaban Islamic Middle School.

Stress is a stimulus or situation that causes distress and can create physical and psychological demands on a person. Nursing professional education is an advanced program from students to professional nurses, Retaker is a candidate who has participated in Ukom more than once where students who experience this repeatedly will cause stress so it is necessary to overcome these problems with a coping mechanism to find out the extent of the stress experienced that student. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between stress levels and coping mechanisms in nursing professions at Bina Bangsa University Getsempena Banda Aceh in 2023. By using a descriptive correlational research type with a cross-sectoral study approach design with a population of 48 respondents, the technique used in This research uses total sampling technique. This research was conducted on January 18-24 2023 with univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that of the 48 respondents who had moderate stress, there were 24 people (82.8%), while those who were heavily stressed were 4 people (13.8%), and those who experienced mild stress were 1 person (0%) with a p value 0.048, so there is a relationship between the level of stress on coping mechanisms in professional nurses. It is hoped that all students will increase their knowledge by digging up information about stress levels and improving coping mechanisms in dealing with UKOM.

Teenagers today often experience sleep disturbances, this happens because teenagers prefer to be in front of screens such as gadgets, televisions and computers. In a day, teenagers use gadgets for 5-7 hours, so it takes around 60 minutes longer to fall asleep. Apart from using gadgets, another factor that can affect sleep quality is stress. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between gadget use and stress levels with sleep quality in adolescents at Puspita Medika Tapos Health Vocational School, Depok. Method: This research uses an analytical design with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used was a total sampling of 99 students. Results: based on statistical logistic regression tests on 99 respondents, a significant value of p = 0.045 was obtained, namely <0.05 for the gadget use variable and p = 0.001, namely <0.05 for stress levels. Conclusion: there is a relationship between gadget use and stress levels with sleep quality in teenagers at Puspita Medika Vocational School.    

Background: High levels of stress can result in biological, psychological and social problems and even serious harm to a person. Emotional prevalence in Central Java is characterized by 95,461 depressive symptoms. Stress in students can originate from activities and also academic assignments. Objective: Therapy that can be carried out by Muslims with an Islamic approach, namely psychoreligious by listening to the holy verses of the Koran or murottal Al-Qur'an. This research aims to determine the effect of providing murottal Al-Qur'an on stress levels in students at 'Aisyiyah University, Surakarta. The research respondents were students at 'Aisyiyah University, Surakarta, female, aged 18-22 years, from the faculty of health sciences and not deaf. Methods: This study measured the stress level of the pretest and posttest design. The subjects of this study amounted to 2 respondents. The questionnaire used in this study was the DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) questionnaire to measure student stress levels. Results: Before being given murottal Al-Qur'an the level of stress was high, and after being given murottal Al-Qur'an the level of stress was mild. Conclusion: The results show that there is a significant reduction in stress levels in 'Aisyiyah Surakarta University students, after being given Al-Qur'an murottals.  

Anemia occurs when the hemoglobin level is less than normal or the level of red blood cells in the blood decreases. The beetroot betacyanin pigment is known as trimethyl glycine and is widely used as a radical scavenger, protection against disorders caused by oxidative stress (antioxidant), producing cells including red blood cells. So beetroot juice can be used as a non-pharmacological alternative in preventing anemia. This study aims to determine the effect of giving beetroot juice on increasing hemoglobin levels in young women with anemia at Darul Ihsan Muhammadiyah Sragen Middle School. The type of research used is quantitative research methods. The research design used was experimental with a one group pretest – posttest design approach. The sampling technique used simple random sampling, namely 21 anemic teenage girls at Darul Ihsan Muhammadiyah Sragen Middle School. Bivariate analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test using SPSS 26 for windows processing. The research showed that the average hemoglobin level before treatment was 11.414 g/dL and the average hemoglobin level after treatment was 11.757 g/dL or an average increase of 0.343 gdL. The result was p = 0.001 (Pvalue < 0.05) p-value. There is an effect of giving beetroot juice on increasing hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls suffering from anemia at Darul Ihsan Muhammadiyah Sragen Middle School.

Background: Final-year students are entrusted with the responsibility of completing their final assignments as a prerequisite for graduation and degree attainment. The prevalence of mental health problems among these students is higher, with more pronounced stress symptoms compared to new students. Central Java is ranked third, reporting 95,461 cases of emotional and mental disorders among individuals aged 15 and above. Expressive writing, which revolves around emotions, assists each student in channeling and expressing their anger through written words. Objective: Depicting students' stress levels through the implementation of expressive writing to reduce stress among those finalizing their Independent Study (KTI) at Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta. Method: A case study approach is employed. A pretest utilizing the DASS-42 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) questionnaire determines respondents' stress levels. Following implementation, a posttest is conducted using the same scale. Results: Findings indicate moderate stress levels pre-implementation, which decrease to mild stress post-implementation. Conclusion: The application of expressive writing significantly influences the reduction of stress levels experienced by final-year students at Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta.

Special attention should be paid to reproductive health, especially among adolescents, especially women. Dysmenorrhea is pain experienced in adolescence.  The causes of dysmenorrhea are levels of the hormone progesterone, prostaglandins, and stress/factors. Exercise for dysmenorrhea can prevent it. Dysmenorrhea gymnastics is a technique that guarantees comfortable and stress-free conditions during dysmenorrhea. The body produces endorphins during exercise. The purpose of this study was to the Effect of Dysminore Gymnastics on Reducing Pain Scale in Female Students at STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. This study used pre-experimental research methods. Conducted on 161 students with a research period of 3 days and a sampling technique, namely accidental sampling. The results of the analysis using the McNemar Test X2 value calculated 103,221 > 3.841 and p value 0.000 < 0.05, meaning dysminore exercise has an effect on reducing menstrual pain. It was concluded that there was an influence of Dysminore Gymnastics on Decreasing the Pain Scale in Female Students at the STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. It is recommended the need for increased education for women and especially menstrual pain sufferers where by improving exercise routines both before menstruation and while menstruation is highly recommended as a prevention of menstrual pain which has an impact on limiting activities.

Special attention should be paid to reproductive health, especially among adolescents, especially women. Dysmenorrhea is pain experienced in adolescence.  The causes of dysmenorrhea are levels of the hormone progesterone, prostaglandins, and stress/factors. Exercise for dysmenorrhea can prevent it. Dysmenorrhea gymnastics is a technique that guarantees comfortable and stress-free conditions during dysmenorrhea. The body produces endorphins during exercise. The purpose of this study was to the Effect of Dysminore Gymnastics on Reducing Pain Scale in Female Students at STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. This study used pre-experimental research methods. Conducted on 161 students with a research period of 3 days and a sampling technique, namely accidental sampling. The results of the analysis using the McNemar Test X2 value calculated 103,221 > 3.841 and p value 0.000 < 0.05, meaning dysminore exercise has an effect on reducing menstrual pain. It was concluded that there was an influence of Dysminore Gymnastics on Decreasing the Pain Scale in Female Students at the STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. It is recommended the need for increased education for women and especially menstrual pain sufferers where by improving exercise routines both before menstruation and while menstruation is highly recommended as a prevention of menstrual pain which has an impact on limiting activities.

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and is characterized by hyperglycemia. Tests to diagnose diabetes include fasting blood sugar (FBS), random blood sugar (RBS) , blood sugar 2 hours after eating (GD2PP) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C). Purple sweet potato is a non-pharmacological therapy that has a high fiber content, low glycemic index carbohydrates. Dietary foods containing antioxidants, including anthocyanins, can protect pancreatic β-cells from glucose-induced oxidative stress. Administration of purple sweet potato extract can protect pancreatic β-cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. Study shows that purple sweet potato have different glucose level according to how the sweet potato being processed which is  boiled, steamed, grilled and fried purple sweet potato, namely 3.30%, 4.92%, 7.72%, and 7.36%, respectively. So it can be concluded that the lowest glucose content was obtained from the boiled purple sweet potato sample. Anthocyanins that found in purple sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas poiret) contain substances  that can control blood sugar levels, thus preventing insulin resistance in people with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this program for the resident of Kavling Senjulung RT 02 RW 09 is to know  about non-pharmacological prevention of diabetes and start applying it to control blood sugar for people with diabetes mellitus. The implementation method was carried out by providing education related to purple sweet potato processing and demonstrating how to process it and perform medical examination including  blood pressure and random blood sugar (RBS) .  

Anxiety is felt most acutely in vulnerable and high-risk populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely pregnant women. Excessive anxiety causes levels of stress hormones in the body to increase and inhibits cervical dilation, resulting in prolonged labour. Long delivery is one of the causes of high maternal mortality rates in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the age and anxiety of third trimester pregnant women in facing childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. The research design used was Cross-Sectional with an analytical survey method. Sampling by purposive sampling technique, a sample of 74 respondents. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate. The results showed that there was a relationship between age and third-trimester pregnant women's anxiety in facing childbirth in 2022 with a contingency coefficient value of C = 0.315 which was low (0.20-0.399).