Frida Sisternike Pay
Midwifery Study Program, Universitas Citra Bangsa

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EFFECTS OF PRENATAL GENTLE YOGA ON THE INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF PERINEAL RUPTURE IN VAGINAL DELIVERY: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Frida Sisternike Pay; Ummu Zakiah
JTH: Journal of Technology and Health Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): July: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61677/jth.v4i1.797

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Perineal rupture remains a common obstetric complication in vaginal delivery and contributes significantly to maternal morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prenatal gentle yoga on the incidence and severity of perineal rupture among third-trimester pregnant women undergoing vaginal delivery. A quasi-experimental study with a control group design was conducted at Sikumana Community Health Center from February to March 2026 involving 30 participants, divided into an intervention group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The intervention group received prenatal gentle yoga sessions three times per week for four weeks, while the control group received standard antenatal care. Data were collected using observation sheets and medical records, and analyzed using Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, and logistic regression. The results showed that the incidence of perineal rupture was significantly lower in the intervention group (40%) compared to the control group (73.3%) (p=0.048). The severity of perineal rupture was also significantly reduced, with no cases of severe rupture in the intervention group and a significant difference between groups (p=0.021). Logistic regression analysis indicated that prenatal gentle yoga reduced the risk of perineal rupture by approximately 72% (OR=0.28; p=0.041). In conclusion, prenatal gentle yoga may serve as a promising non-pharmacological intervention to reduce the incidence and severity of perineal rupture among pregnant women undergoing vaginal delivery. However, considering the quasi-experimental design and relatively small sample size, further large-scale randomized studies are required to confirm these findings before broad clinical implementation.
THE IMPACT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND BABY Theresia Mindarsih; Frida Sisternike Pay
JTH: Journal of Technology and Health Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): July: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61677/jth.v4i1.872

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Teenage pregnancy remains a major public health concern because it is associated with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity resulting from biological, nutritional, and psychosocial immaturity. Despite global efforts to reduce its incidence, teenage pregnancy continues to contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to describe the maternal and infant health outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy in the Sikumana Community Health Center working area, Kupang City, Indonesia. A retrospective descriptive survey was conducted using secondary data from maternal and delivery medical records of all teenage mothers who received antenatal care and delivered at the Sikumana Community Health Center between 2024 and 2025. A total of 67 respondents were included through total sampling, and data were analyzed descriptively using frequency distributions. Among adolescent mothers, anemia was identified in 8.95% of cases (5.97% mild, 1.49% moderate, and 1.49% severe), premature rupture of membranes in 1.49%, chronic energy deficiency in 26.87%, and cesarean section delivery in 7.46%. Regarding neonatal outcomes, 7.46% of infants were born with low birth weight and 8.96% experienced neonatal asphyxia. Most respondents were aged 16–19 years (97.01%), had completed senior high school (79.10%), were unmarried (100%), and were primigravida (100%). Teenage pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes, particularly chronic energy deficiency, anemia, low birth weight, and neonatal asphyxia. Strengthening adolescent reproductive health education, improving access to quality antenatal care, and implementing early identification of high-risk pregnancies are essential to reduce pregnancy-related complications and improve maternal and child health outcomes.