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Administration of Curcuma Xanthorrizha (Temulawak) Jelly Increases the Body Weight of Undernourished Toddlers Sri Mahasari, Marwinda; Agustina, Lusinta; Widhi Astuti, KH Endah
Jurnal Kebidanan dan Kesehatan Tradisional Jurnal Kebidanan dan Kesehatan Tradisional Volume 9 Number 1 Year 2024
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/jkkt.v9i1.672

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Background: Malnutrition in toddlers remains a public health challenge because it can hinder children's growth and development. One of the main causes is low appetite, which leads to inadequate nutritional intake. Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) is known to have properties that improve digestive function and increase appetite through its curcuminoid content, which acts as an antioxidant. This study aims to determine the effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza jelly on weight gain in malnourished toddlers in Krajan Village, Jatinom, Klaten.  Methods: This study used a quantitative design with a quasi-experimental design and a pretest-posttest approach with a control group. The sampling technique used was total sampling with 17 toddler respondents, consisting of 9 toddlers in the intervention group and 8 toddlers in the control group. The research instrument was a weight observation sheet, while data analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney nonparametric test.  Results: The analysis results showed a higher increase in weight in the intervention group compared to the control group, with a statistically significant difference (p-value 0.013).  Conclusion: There is a significant effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza jelly administration on weight gain in malnourished toddlers. It is recommended that innovations in the administration of natural herbal ingredients such as temulawak be developed in the form of safe and attractive functional food products to improve the nutritional status of toddlers.
The Effect of Baby Massage on the Appetite of Wasted Toddlers at Manisrenggo Public Health Center, Klaten Agustina, Lusinta; Istikhomah, Henik; Sari, Desti Reka Karena
Malahayati Nursing Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2026): Volume 8 Nomor 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Malahayati Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/mnj.v8i1.23872

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ABSTRACT Wasting is a condition caused by inadequate nutritional intake or infectious diseases. This form of malnutrition can lead to changes in a child’s abilities, activity levels, and capacity to process various types of information. Baby massage is one alternative intervention that uses acupressure techniques by applying pressure to meridian points or energy flow lines on the body, which is relatively practical and easy to perform. This study aims to determine the effect of baby massage on the appetite of wasted toddlers at Manisrenggo Public Health Center, Klaten. This quantitative study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The research sample consisted of 30 wasted toddlers aged 12–60 months. The study was conducted in May 2024 using a purposive sampling technique. Baby massage treatment was administered for six consecutive days. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The findings showed that the mean appetite score before baby massage was 3.5000, and after the intervention it decreased to 0.7000. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed a p-value of 0.000, where p-value α (0.05), indicating that baby massage had a significant effect on the appetite of toddlers at Manisrenggo Public Health Center. The appetite of wasted toddlers improved after receiving baby massage, demonstrating a significant effect on appetite before and after the intervention. Keywords: Baby Massage, Appetite, Wasted Toddlers.