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Teaching Staff of the Faculty of Medicine, Muhammadiyah University of Semarang, Indonesia

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Analysis of Food Taboo and Food Belief Compliance in Anemic Pregnant Women at Tuntang Community Health Center Nabila Fahmi Hidayat; Risky Ika Riani; Yanuarita Tursinawati; Muslimah Muslimah
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v6i1.512

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Background: Anemia in pregnancy is defined as a hemoglobin concentration ≤ 11.0 g/dL. Inadequate diet can be caused by a culture of food taboo and food belief, this causes pregnant women to be at high risk of experiencing anemia. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the compliance of anemic pregnant women with food taboos and food beliefs. Methods: This research uses qualitative methods with an ethnological design. This research design was carried out using in-depth interviews. There were 9 research informants, namely 5 pregnant women with anemia and 4 additional informants. Audio recordings were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis.Results: The level of compliance of anemic pregnant women at the Tuntang health center towards the culture of food taboo and food disbelief is high. They tend to comply with input regarding intake from the family. Pregnant women who still adhere to this culture admit that they have followed this culture since their first pregnancy. Foods they avoid include goat meat, eggs and papaya leaves. Medical personnel play a role in providing education to pregnant women through routine examinations, classes for pregnant women, and providing additional food. Knowledge of anemic pregnant women at the Tuntang health center is quite good. Conclussion: Food taboo and food belief attitudes and habits are still adhered to due to family influence. They often get nutritional information through advice from medical personnel.
The Effect of Knowledge Level About Chronic Kidney Disease On Psychological Well-Being of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Dina Nahdiana; Merry Tiyas Anggraini; Susilo Budi Pratama; Muslimah Muslimah
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v6i1.513

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Background:Chronic kidney disease has emerged as a leading cause of death and suffering in the 21st century. Hemodialysis is the most common renal replacement therapy for patients with chronic kidney disease. Hemodialysis patients experience physical and psychological distress. The psychological effects include increasedFatigue, anxiety, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of suicide are some of the factors contributing to this. Self-acceptance in patients can lead to the development of a new purpose in life, known as psychological well-being. One of the major problems contributing to hemodialysis failure is patient refusal, which is linked to low knowledge. This study aims to analyze the influence of knowledge levels about chronic kidney disease on psychological well-being in patients with chronic kidney disease. Method:This quantitative, observational, and analytical research method utilized a cross-sectional design. A population of 103 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis in October 2023 served as the study subjects. The sampling technique used was total sampling. The Spearman rank test was also used by the researchers. The research instruments used were a questionnaire on the level of knowledge regarding chronic kidney disease and a questionnaire on the psychological well-being scale theory from Ryf.Results:A total of 89 respondents met the inclusion criteria. The Spearman rank test yielded a p-value of 0.000 and a correlation strength of +0.737, indicating a strong positive effect of knowledge on the psychological well-being of chronic kidney disease sufferers.Conclusion:The better the level of knowledge regarding chronic kidney disease, the greater the impact on improving the psychological well-being of chronic kidney disease sufferers.