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Pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan melalui Pelatihan Terapi Komplementer Pijat Bayi untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Kader di Kecamatan Tellu Siattinge Kabupaten Bone Asrianti Safitri Muchtar; Ita Novianti; Desi Heriyana
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/pengabmas.v8i2.1236

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Infancy is a critical period of growth and development that requires appropriate stimulation, including complementary infant massage therapy. However, community health cadres often have limited knowledge regarding proper infant massage techniques, reducing the effectiveness of health education delivered to parents. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and practical skills of community health cadres regarding complementary infant massage therapy in Tellu Siattinge District, Bone Regency. The program involved fifteen health cadres from Otting Village, Lanca Village, Ulo Village, and Palongki Village. Activities included health education, demonstrations using infant mannequins, supervised practice, and evaluation through pretest and posttest assessments. The findings indicated a substantial improvement in participants' knowledge following the intervention. Before the training, most participants demonstrated moderate knowledge (66.67%), whereas after the intervention, 80.00% achieved good knowledge, and no participant remained in the poor knowledge category. Participants also demonstrated appropriate infant massage techniques during practical evaluations. These findings indicate that practice-based cadre empowerment effectively improves cadres' competence in educating parents regarding infant massage. Sustainable training programs are recommended to strengthen community-based promotive and preventive health services.
Edukasi Senam Hamil sebagai Upaya Persiapan Persalinan yang Sehat dan Aman pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III Ita Novianti; Asrianti Safitri Muchtar; Kiki Reski Rahmadani
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57214/pengabmas.v8i2.1241

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Limited knowledge of pregnancy exercise may reduce pregnant women's physical and psychological readiness for childbirth. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and practical skills of third-trimester pregnant women regarding pregnancy exercise as preparation for healthy and safe childbirth. The program applied a Participatory Action Approach through health education, demonstrations, supervised practice, interactive discussions, and evaluation using a one-group pretest-posttest design. Participants were third-trimester pregnant women from Ulo and Lanca Villages within the working area of Tellu Siattinge Community Health Center, Bone Regency, Indonesia. Knowledge and skills were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate its effectiveness. The results showed a substantial improvement in participants' understanding of pregnancy exercise, with the proportion of women categorized as having good knowledge increasing from 21.4% before the intervention to 78.6% afterward. Furthermore, no participants remained in the poor knowledge category following the program. Participants also demonstrated improved practical skills in performing pregnancy exercise correctly under supervision. These findings indicate that integrating health education with demonstrations and hands-on practice is an effective strategy for enhancing pregnant women's knowledge and skills. This approach can strengthen maternal preparedness for childbirth and support efforts to promote healthy, safe, and positive pregnancy outcomes through community-based maternal health education programs.
Changes in Breast Milk Production Following Lactation Massage Among Postpartum Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Asrianti Safitri Muchtar; Ita Novianti
Golden Ratio of Mapping Idea and Literature Format Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): August – October
Publisher : Manunggal Halim Jaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52970/grmilf.v6i4.2534

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This study aimed to examine changes in breast milk production following lactation massage among postpartum mothers receiving care at Bajoe Public Health Center, Bone Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A quantitative quasi-experimental study using a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted from February to April 2026. Twenty postpartum mothers who met the eligibility criteria and agreed to participate were included in the study. The intervention consisted of standardized lactation massage administered once daily for six consecutive days, from postpartum day 2 to postpartum day 7. Each session lasted 15–20 minutes and was conducted in the morning. Breast milk production was assessed before and after the intervention using a 10-item observation instrument originating from Rohmatika (2021). Each item was scored dichotomously, and the total score was categorized as poor, adequate, or good breast milk production. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test were used for data analysis. The results showed that before the intervention, 17 participants (85%) were classified as having poor breast milk production and three participants (15%) as having adequate production. No participant was classified as having good production. After six consecutive days of lactation massage, all 20 participants (100%) were classified as having good breast milk production. The median score increased from 3 at pretest to 9 at posttest. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.001). Breast milk production scores improved significantly following lactation massage. However, the one-group pretest-posttest design, absence of a comparison group, small sample, variation in postpartum timing, and potential uncontrolled confounding factors limit causal interpretation. The findings provide preliminary evidence that supports further controlled research on lactation massage as a complementary component of postpartum care.