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Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Program Keluarga Berencana Dwi Lestari; Anita Dewi Lieskusumastuti; Wina Junita Sari
Jurnal ABDIMAS-HIP Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal ABDIMAS-HIP Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM Akbid Harapan Ibu Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37402/abdimaship.vol5.iss2.346

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The Family Planning (KB) Program is one of the government's main strategies in controlling population growth and improving the quality of life of the community. However, uneven knowledge among the community often becomes an obstacle in the implementation of this program. This community service activity aims to increase community knowledge about the KB program. The activity was carried out in May 2024 in Mojosongo Village, Jebres, Surakarta, with participants consisting of fertile couples, cadres, and mothers of toddlers. The methods used included interactive counseling and group discussions. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge in participants, measured through pre-tests and post-tests. It is hoped that this increase in knowledge will encourage active community participation in the KB program and the implementation of recommended practices, which will ultimately also improve maternal and child health.
Aromatherapy for menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms in women and adolescent girls: a scoping review Dwi Indah Wulandari; Catur Setyorini; Anita Dewi Lieskusumastuti; Lilik Hanifah
JHeS (Journal of Health Studies) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): September
Publisher : Universitas 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31101/jhes.4734

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Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological disorders among women and can negatively affect quality of life. Its prevalence varies across regions, reaching 75.9% in Zimbabwe, 92.9% in France, 91.27% nationally in Indonesia, and approximately 74% among 43 adolescent girls in Denpasar. Aromatherapy is a complementary intervention used to alleviate menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms. This scoping review aimed to identify the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms among adolescent girls and women. A scoping review was conducted using four databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. Articles were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: original research articles published between 2015 and 2025, written in Indonesian or English, involving participants aged 12–24 years who experienced premenstrual symptoms, and addressing aromatherapy for menstrual pain. Of 6,859 identified articles, seven met the inclusion criteria. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool 2018 (MMAT) and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) appraisal tools. The seven included studies showed that aromatherapy can reduce dysmenorrhea intensity and menstrual symptoms. Lavender and rose aromatherapy demonstrated beneficial effects, whereas the effects of lemon and grapefruit aromatherapy varied. Dysmenorrhea intensity was also associated with several factors, including stress, anxiety, age at menarche, and body mass index. Aromatherapy has potential as a complementary non-pharmacological therapy to help reduce menstrual pain. However, physical and psychological factors should also be considered, and further research involving comparable participant groups across diverse populations and settings globally is needed.