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Effectiveness Of Abdominal Stretching Exercises On Reducing Dysmenorrhea In High School Students In East Aceh District Nuri Putri Ayu; Jhon Roby Purba; Arini Clara Hutauruk
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 4 No. 5 (2026): IJHESS JANUARY 2026
Publisher : CV. AFDIFAL MAJU BERKAH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i5.579

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Menstruation is a natural process in which the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) is shed through the vagina. Menstruation often causes symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, thigh pain, breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, nausea, vomiting, backaches, fatigue, irritability, loss of balance, clumsiness, and disturbed sleep. In severe cases, symptoms such as inability to perform tasks or fainting can even occur. These symptoms are known as dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstrual flow. In school-aged adolescents, dysmenorrhea can significantly disrupt daily activities, sometimes requiring them to miss school. Abdominal stretching exercises are a physiotherapy intervention to reduce dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of abdominal stretching exercises in reducing dysmenorrhea in high school students in east aceh regency. This research design uses an experimental research method with one group pre and post test design. The sample size was 15 people. This study was conducted for 8 weeks with a frequency of 3 times a week and a duration of 10-15 minutes per exercise session. Pain measurement used nrs (numeric rating scale). The results of statistical analysis significantly showed a decrease in pain after the intervention p = 0.000 (p <0.05) with a mean value before the intervention of 7.51 ± 0.91 and after the intervention of 4.20 ± 0.86. The conclusion of this study is that abdominal stretching exercise is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea in high school students in east aceh regency.
The Relationship Between Physiotherapy Therapeutic Communication And Parents' Self-Efficacy In Implementing Home Programs For Children With Special Needs At The Special Children's Center Clinic In Medan Nuri Putri Ayu; Leandra Erdina Usmani; Jhon Roby Purba; Enny Selawaty Boangmanalu
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Vol 5. No. 2 JULY 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v5i2.1107

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The success of home programs for children with special needs is greatly influenced by the active involvement of parents. One factor thought to play a role in increasing parental self-efficacy is therapeutic communication conducted by physiotherapists during the rehabilitation process. Effective therapeutic communication can improve parents' understanding, motivation, and confidence in carrying out exercises independently at home. This study aims to analyze the relationship between physiotherapy therapeutic communication and parental self-efficacy in implementing home programs for children with special needs at the Special Children's Center Clinic. This study used an observational, analytical quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consisted of 22 parents of children with special needs selected using a total sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using the Physiotherapy Therapeutic Communication Instrument and the Home Program Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Data analysis included univariate analysis, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, and the Spearman Rank correlation test with a significance level of p<0.05. The results of this study showed that most respondents rated physiotherapy therapeutic communication as good (81.8%) and had a high level of self-efficacy (68.2%). The Spearman Rank correlation test showed a significant positive relationship between physiotherapy therapeutic communication and parental self-efficacy in implementing home programs (rₛ = 0.432; p = 0.045). This study concluded that there was a significant positive relationship between physiotherapy therapeutic communication and parental self-efficacy in implementing home programs for children with special needs. Improving the quality of physiotherapy therapeutic communication has the potential to increase parental confidence in carrying out exercises at home, thus supporting the success of child rehabilitation.