Abstract:Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea can cause disruption of daily activities in teenage girls, lessen concentration, and even affect their academic achievement. Lemon aromatherapy is a non-pharmacological method used to reduce…
e dysmenorrhea pain by giving relaxation and analgesic effects with its active compounds, such as limonene and linalool. Based on the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), around 90% of women experience dysmenorrhea, and 10–15% of them suffer from severe dysmenorrhea that requires intervention. This study aims to determine the effect of lemon aromatherapy in reducing the level of dysmenorrhea pain among girls. This study was a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population was all seventh and eighth-grade female students of SMP Negeri 1 Simpang Tiga, Aceh Besar, who experienced dysmenorrhea. A total of 15 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. The study was conducted from May 29 to June 21, 2025. The intervention was carried out by giving lemon aromatherapy on the first to third day of menstruation, once a day intake for about 15 minutes. The pain level was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). The data were analyzed using the Paired Samples T-Test. The results showed that most respondents experienced moderate pain (93.3%) before receiving the treatment, and a small proportion experienced severe pain (6.7%). After receiving lemon aromatherapy, the pain level decreased to mild pain (46.7%) and moderate pain (53.3%). The mean pain score before intervention was 3.07 and decreased to 2.53 after intervention, with a difference of 0.54. The statistical analysis obtained a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating that there was a significant effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing dysmenorrhea pain. Thus, based on the findings, this study recommends that teenage girls use lemon aromatherapy as an alternative independent treatment to reduce menstrual pain complaints.
Abstract:Background: Hypertension is a common non-communicable health problem among the elderly and poses a risk of serious complications. Nonpharmacological therapy using tomato juice—which is rich in potassium and lycopene—has…
has the potential to naturally lower blood pressure. Objective: To observe the changes in blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension following the administration of tomato juice. Method: A case study design involving one elderly respondent (78 years old) with mild hypertension. The intervention consisted of administering 200 ml of tomato juice every morning before meals for 7 consecutive days. Blood pressure was measured every morning before and after consuming the juice. Results: There was an average reduction of 7.4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure and 5.4 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure after 7 days of intervention, indicating a positive effect of tomato juice in lowering blood pressure. Conclusion: Daily administration of tomato juice for 7 days effectively reduced blood pressure in an elderly hypertensive individual, suggesting it as a safe and practical non-pharmacological therapy.
Abstract:Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain commonly experienced by adolescent girls and can disrupt daily activities. One alternative non-pharmacological pain management option is herbal therapy, such as boiled red ginger (Zingiber…
ingiber officinale var. rubrum), which is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Red ginger contains gingerol, an anticoagulant that can inhibit the release of enzymes into prostaglandins, which contribute to inflammation and reduce uterine contractions, thus relieving menstrual pain.To determine the effectiveness of red ginger decoction on adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea in the Karangcengis Village area. This study uses a descriptive case study with respondents of adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea focusing on the administration of red ginger decoction as a complementary therapy. This study was conducted in Karangcengis Village for 3 days starting from June 23-25, 2025. After administering red ginger decoction for 3 days once a day from the first day of menstruation to the third day of menstruation, the results of the pain scale before being given red ginger decoction reached 6 (moderate pain).After administering 200ml of red ginger decoction once daily in the morning for three days, from the first day of menstruation to the third day, the pain scale decreased to a level 1 (mild pain). Administering red ginger decoction to adolescent girls experiencing dysmenorrhea can reduce the pain.
Abstract:Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under 5 years of age due to chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1.000 days of life (HPK), which is apparent after the child is years old, resulting in the…
e child being shorter than thein peers In Purbalingga Regency, the prevalence of stunting in toddlers is 26,8 %, wasting in toddlers is 6,5 %, and underweight in toddlers 16,1%. The prevalence of stunting in Purbalingga Regency remains relatively high, thus requiring affordable and safe local nutritional interventions to support the growth and development of children under five. One of the alternative approaches to address stunting is through the provision of moringa leaf pudding. This study aimed to determine the changes in body weight and height after the administration of moringa leaf pudding in a stunted toddler over a 14-day intervention. This qualitative case study was conducted on a two-year-old stunted toddler (An. M). The intervention consisted of providing 100 grams of moringa leaf pudding every two days (a total of seven servings) over 14 days. Anthropometric measurements were taken at baseline (before intervention), at the seventh meeting, and at the end of the intervention (fourteenth meeting). In addition, observation of pudding acceptance and a brief interview with the family regarding dietary habits were conducted. After receiving moringa leaf pudding every two days for 14 days, the toddler experienced a weight gain of 0.4 kg and an increase in height of 0.9 cm. Observations indicated that the child accepted the moringa leaf pudding well, although mild boredom occurred midway through the intervention. Interviews with the family revealed that the provision of moringa leaf pudding improved the toddler’s appetite, leading to measurable weight and height gains. The provision of moringa leaf pudding every two days for 14 days had a positive effect on increasing body weight and height in this case of a stunted toddler. Therefore, moringa leaf pudding may serve as an alternative nutritional support to improve the growth of stunted children, particularly in regions with a high prevalence of stunting.
Abstract:Exclusive breastfeeding in West Sumatra is 74.16%. However, this percentage is still low from the target of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, which is 80%. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between…
een family support, knowledge and maternal anxiety levels with exclusive breastfeeding in the Pauh Health Center Working Area in 2024. The type of research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The population is all mothers who have babies aged 6-12 months in the Pauh Health Center Working Area with a sample size of 40 respondents. The sample uses total sampling. The research period is February-July. The data collection technique using a questionnaire was analyzed using the Chi Square Test. The results of mothers who provide exclusive breastfeeding were 29 respondents (72.5%), 11 respondents (27.5) did not. The level of knowledge was good 16 respondents (40.0%), sufficient knowledge 12 respondents (30.0%) and less knowledge 12 respondents (30%). Not anxious 21 respondents (52.5%), mild moderate 12 respondents (32.5%) and severe-very severe 6 respondents (15%). Good family support for 22 respondents (55.0%) and poor support for 18 respondents (45%). There is a relationship between maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding, p-value: 0.009 (<α: 0.05), there is no relationship between anxiety and exclusive breastfeeding with p-value: 0.288 there is no relationship between family support and exclusive breastfeeding (>α: 0.05) p-value: 0.377 (p>0.05). The conclusion is that there is a relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding, the level of anxiety and family support there is no relationship between exclusive breastfeeding. It is hoped that the importance of health workers to provide counseling regarding exclusive breastfeeding to mothers and families at the posyandu in Pisang sub-district, Pauh Health Center Working Area.
Abstract:Inclusive education is a global mandate that emphasizes the importance of providing education that ensures access, participation, and learning success for all students, including children with special needs (CSN). In this…
s context, children with mild intellectual disabilities present unique challenges, particularly related to limitations in cognitive aspects, social adaptation, and self-regulation. The main issue addressed in this study is how structured individual learning strategies can be effectively implemented to support the achievement of competencies for students with mild intellectual disabilities in inclusive elementary school settings. The aim of this research is to conduct a theoretical review of the effectiveness of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as a pedagogical approach based on individual needs, responsive to the unique characteristics of learners. The method used is a systematic literature review with a qualitative-descriptive approach through the examination of scientific publications, academic books, and national policies related to inclusive education and differentiated learning services. The analysis results show that the IEP plays a strategic role in optimally accommodating the learning needs of students with mild intellectual disabilities, emphasizing flexible planning, realistic goals, and progress-oriented evaluation. The effectiveness of the IEP increases significantly when it is designed through cross-professional collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, and parents. The conclusion of this study affirms that the implementation of IEP not only strengthens the pedagogical dimension of inclusive education but also promotes a paradigm shift towards more adaptive and humanistic education. The novelty of this study lies in the conceptual integration and practical implementation of the IEP for students with mild intellectual disabilities in elementary schools, which remains limited within the scope of national research.
Abstract:This study examines the utilization of digital technology in counseling services as a response to the transformation of mental health service demands that require flexibility, efficiency, and broad reach. The research problem…
oblem focuses on the extent of e-counseling effectiveness, the level of service accessibility for the community, and the key challenges influencing its implementation. The study employs a qualitative approach using a systematic literature review method of 25 reputable scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025. The synthesis results indicate that e-counseling demonstrates a high level of effectiveness, reflected in service flexibility (92%), client openness (88%), cost efficiency (85%), satisfaction level (81%), and intervention success rate (76%), particularly for mild to moderate cases. The accessibility aspect also shows significant achievements, including ease of access (90%), expanded geographical reach (87%), and reduced social stigma (83%), thereby reinforcing the role of e-counseling as an inclusive alternative solution. Nevertheless, implementation still faces several challenges, such as limitations in nonverbal communication, data security risks, digital inequality, and low technological competence among counselors. The findings conclude that e-counseling is a strategic innovation that is both effective and adaptive; however, it requires adequate infrastructure support, improved digital literacy, and appropriate regulatory frameworks to ensure optimal and sustainable implementation. The novelty of this study lies in its integrative approach, which simultaneously examines effectiveness and accessibility alongside the technical, psychological, and structural factors influencing them, resulting in a more comprehensive analytical framework compared to previous studies that tend to be partial.
Abstract:Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that remains a serious challenge to child health because it is associated with impaired physical growth, cognitive development, and the quality of human resources in the future.…
This condition is influenced by inadequate nutritional intake, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life, which plays a critical role in determining the quality of child growth. Exclusive breastfeeding is considered an important factor that contributes to meeting nutritional needs and strengthening the immune system of children. The research problem focuses on the relationship between breastfeeding practices and the degree of stunting among children aged 1-5 years in the working area of Sempol Community Health Center, Bondowoso Regency, in 2025. The study employed a quantitative approach using an analytic survey design with a population consisting of all stunted toddlers in the area. A sample of 75 respondents was selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and observation sheets that assessed breastfeeding practices and the level of stunting based on the height-for-age (HFA) indicator. The results show that 72% of children received exclusive breastfeeding, while the remainder received partial breastfeeding or were not exclusively breastfed. The distribution of stunting severity indicates that 57.3% of children experienced mild stunting, 34.7% moderate stunting, and 8% severe stunting. The Chi-Square statistical test produced a p-value of 0.003 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between breastfeeding practices and the degree of stunting. These findings demonstrate that the nutritional quality and antibodies contained in breast milk play an important role in supporting optimal child height growth. The novelty of this study lies in its analysis of the relationship between breastfeeding practices and the severity of stunting within the specific context of a local community health center area that has rarely been examined in detail. The findings emphasize the importance of health education for mothers and strong family support to strengthen exclusive breastfeeding practices as a strategic effort to prevent stunting.
Abstract:Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah melakukan sosialisasi penerapan teknis pembuatan lubang resapan biopori kepada masyarakat, guna mencegah dan menanggulangi banjir, khususnya ketika musim penghujan. Adapun…
dapun Metodologi kegiatan yang dilakukan mencakup sosialisasi penerapan teknologi Biopori. Rencana kegiatan yang akan dilakukan berupa parstisipasi dan kerjasama dengan masyarakat dalam mengaaplikasikan lubang resapan biopori yang dibuat di sepanjang jalur genangan air hujan, dan sosialisasi tentang pentingnya monitoring akan fungsi teknologi biopori sebagai media penyerap luapan air hujan sehingga dapat mencegah banjir di sekitar kawasan perumahan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan memberikan kontribusi dan manfaat positif bagi masyarakat di Desa Sendang Mulya Sari, Konawe, khususnya dalam transfer pengetahuan dan keahlian dalam membuat lubang resapan biopori guna mencegah dan menanggulangi banjir secara mandiri dan berkelanjutan.
Abstract:Abstract: Covid-19 (corona virus disease) is a disease that attacks the repiratory system in humans, both mild and severe, such as stones, flu, sore throat shortness of breath and lung infections, even worsening the disease…
ase experienced. This virus spreads so quickly andis transmitted through saliva splashes (droplets) from someone who is exposed to the Covid-19 virus. The problem that is being experienced by students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ikhlas is the lack of knowledge about Covid-19 and how to prevent it. Therefore, community service activities are carried out with the aim of increasing students understanding and knowledge that Covid-19 is very dangerous and it is important to implement the 5M health protocol in everyday life. This activity uses two methods, namely counseling and direct practice. The result of this activity is that the 5M education and socialization in preventing Covid-19 has a positive impact on students in increasing and understanding of Covid-19 and how to prevent it, and they are able to practice directly how to prevent Covid-19 such as wearing masks, wash hand sanitizer properly and correctly.
Keyword: Covid-19; education; prevention; sosialization
Abstrak: Covid-19 (corona virus disease 2019) merupakan penyakit yang menyerang sistem pernafasan pada manusia, baik itu ringan maupun berat seperti, batu, flu, sakit tenggorokkan, sesak nafas dan infeksi paru-paru, bahkan memperburuk penyakit yang di alami. Virus ini begitu cepat menyebar dan menular melalui percikan ludah (droplet) dari seseorang yang terkena virus Covid-19. Permasalahan yang sedang di alami oleh para Siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ikhlas yaitu kurangnya pengetahuan mengenai Covid-19 dan cara pencegahannya. Oleh karena itu kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan para siswa bahwa Covid-19 sangat berbahaya dan penting menerapkan protokol kesehatan 5M (memakai masker, mencuci tangan pakai sabun dan air mengalir, menjaga jarak, menjauhi kerumunan, dan membatasi mobilitas dan interaksi) dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Kegiatan ini menggunakan dua metode yaitu penyuluhan dan praktek secara langsung. hasil dari kegiatan ini yaitu dengan adanya edukasi dan sosialisasi 5M dalam pencegahan Covid-19 berdampak positif kepada para siswa dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mereka mengenai Covid-19 dan cara pencegahannya, serta mereka sudah bisa mempraktekkan langsung cara pencegahan Covid-19 seperti memakai masker, mencuci tangan dan menggunakan handsanitizer yang baik dan benar.
Kata kunci: Covid-19; edukasi; pencegahan; sosialisasi