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Agus Hendra Al Rahmad
Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh, Aceh
Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Association between academic stress and emotional eating among final-year thesis students in Aceh: A cross-sectional study Ichsan Ichsan; Alfridsyah Alfridsyah; Agus Hendra Al Rahmad; Iswha Brilianti
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 2 (2026): June
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i2.3094

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Final-year university students are recognized as a population vulnerable to academic stress, particularly during the thesis-writing phase, with previous studies reporting high stress prevalence and associated maladaptive behaviors. However, evidence specifically examining emotional eating during this high-risk phase in Aceh remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between academic stress and emotional eating among final-year students. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in November–December 2024, involving 50 final-year students selected through total sampling, representing the entire eligible population. The inclusion criteria were active students completing their thesis, while incomplete responses were excluded. Academic stress and emotional eating were measured using the Indonesian versions of the Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) and the Emotional Eater Questionnaire (EEQ), which demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. Data were analyzed using the Spearman’s correlation test. Most respondents experienced moderate academic stress (80%), while emotional eating was predominantly moderate (54%) and severe (46%). A significant positive correlation was found between academic stress and emotional eating (rₛ = 0.33; p = 0.018). In conclusion, academic stress was moderately associated with increased emotional eating behavior among final-year students, highlighting the need for targeted stress management and behavioral interventions in the university setting.
Improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women through intervention of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to prevent stunting in Aceh Besar Eva Fitriyaningsih; Dewi Hermawati; Aripin Ahmad; Nunung Sri Mulyani; Agus Hendra Al Rahmad; Silvia Wagustina
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 11, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v11i3.2106

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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that may originate during pregnancy and impair child growth and development. The impact of self-help group–based nutrition education on pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to stunting prevention remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-help group intervention in improving pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding balanced nutrition for preventing stunting. Methods: This quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control-group study was conducted in Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Besar, from June to July 2024. Sixty pregnant women were divided into intervention and control groups, with 30 participants in each group. The intervention comprised six participatory self-help group sessions delivered over six weeks duration. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices were assessed using a structured questionnaire containing 21 knowledge items, 12 attitude items, and 18 practice items. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon’s test. Results: The intervention was associated with significant improvements in knowledge (p<0.001) and practice (p<0.001). No significant improvement was observed in attitude scores (p=0.705). In conclusion, the self-help group intervention improved pregnant women’s knowledge and practices related to balanced nutrition for stunting prevention, but did not improve their attitudes. This approach may support maternal nutritional education in community settings.
Co-Authors Alfridsyah Alfridsyah Aripin Ahmad Dewi Hermawati Eva Fitriyaningsih Ichsan Ichsan Iswha Brilianti Nunung Sri Mulyani Silvia Wagustina