Elok Yulidaningsih
D3 Nursing Study Program, Ministry of Health Polytechnic Malang Trenggalek Campus

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INFLUENCE OF COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICE EDUCATION ON MOTHERS’ RESPONSES TO FEEDING TODDLERS: Elok Yulidaningsih; Tunik Tunik; Yuyun Putri Mandasari
SYNTHESIS Global Health Journal Volume 4, Issue 1, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61543/syn.v4i1.164

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Background. Adequate nutrition is essential for the growth of neonates, infants, and toddlers, beginning with exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. After this period, complementary feeding becomes necessary as breast milk alone is insufficient. This approach can lower child mortality under 5 by 6%. Careful introduction of complementary foods is crucial, as errors such as early initiation and inadequate nutrition can lead to health issues. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of complementary feeding practice education on mothers' responses to feeding toddlers. Research Method. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design conducted at the Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) within the Suruh Community Health Center in 2024. The targeted mothers of toddlers under 5 years, utilizing a total sampling method with 50 respondents. Key variables included education on complementary feeding practices, actual feeding practices, and sociodemographic factors such as age, education level, employment status, family income, family size, and toddler characteristics like age, height, and nutritional status. Data collection utilized a comprehensive feeding practices questionnaire (CFPQ) consisting of 54 items, with statistical analyses performed using the Wilcoxon tests. Findings. The test obtained p= 0.000, there is an influence of complementary feeding practice education on mothers' feeding practices for toddlers in the Suruh Community Health Center area. Conclusion. Educational interventions provided by health service providers can effectively change the practice of providing complementary feeding for mothers and improve the growth status of toddlers.
FAMILY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CARE FOR DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN THE TRENGGALEK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WORK AREA Zevina Dwi Andini; Elok Yulidaningsih; Rahayu Niningasih; Edi Yuswantoro
SYNTHESIS Global Health Journal Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61543/syn.v3i2.144

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Background. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that imposes significant burdens on health care and the socio-economic aspects of communities. Family involvement as primary caregivers is crucial for effective DM management through activities such as diet regulation, medication reminders, and blood sugar monitoring. The family's knowledge of including its definition, causes, symptoms, and management, is vital for patient recovery. Misunderstandings about care practices can lead to poor glycemic control and hasten complications, primarily due to inadequate education and limited access to primary care. The purpose of this study was to determine family knowledge about care for patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Research Method. The research design used in this study was descriptive quantitative, with one variable, namely family knowledge about care for patients with diabetes mellitus. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 24 people. The study was conducted from March 2, 2025, to March 22, 2025, in the Trenggalek Community Health Center work area, in Sambirejo Village. Findings. The results showed that family knowledge about care for DM patients in the Trenggalek Community Health Center work area in 2025, most (63%, 15 respondents) had good knowledge. Conclusion. Family knowledge about care for patients with diabetes mellitus, namely by strengthening family education programs at the community health center level, developing educational materials that are easy to understand, and practical coaching programs for the use of glucometers.