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Journal : Java Nursing Journal

The Relationship Between Toothbrushing Compliance and The Incidence of Dental Caries in First-Grade Students Juleha, Juleha; Agata, Annisa; Subardiah, Ida
Java Nursing Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): March - June 2025
Publisher : Global Indonesia Health Care (GOICARE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61716/jnj.v3i2.110

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Background: Oral and dental health is essential to overall well-being, especially in children, where poor hygiene practices can lead to dental caries and long-term health consequences. In Lampung Province, 47.5% of children aged 5–9 years report oral health issues, often due to insufficient tooth brushing compliance. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between toothbrushing compliance and the incidence of dental caries in first-grade students at SDN 2 Sumberejo in 2024. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using probability sampling with simple random sampling on 93 first-grade students. Tooth brushing compliance was assessed through questionnaires, and the incidence of dental caries was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Data analysis employed the Chi-square test to determine the association between brushing habits and caries incidence. Results: Among students with poor brushing compliance, 41.1% experienced severe caries, 19.1% moderate, and 39.7% mild. In contrast, those with good compliance had only 16% severe, 16% moderate, and 68% mild caries. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between tooth brushing compliance and dental caries incidence (p = 0.038). Conclusion: Tooth brushing compliance plays a significant role in preventing dental caries in school-aged children. Parental involvement in educating and supervising proper brushing habits, particularly at night, is vital in reducing caries rates among students. Public health interventions should prioritize early oral hygiene education to promote long-term dental health
The Relationship Between Knowledge Levels and Behavior with Anxiety Among Families of Stroke Patients Anggie Stiexs; Kurniasari, Septi; Erwin, Tubagus; Nurhartanto, Adhi; Lestari, Ika; Agata, Annisa
Java Nursing Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): November - February
Publisher : Global Indonesia Health Care (GOICARE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61716/jnj.v4i1.164

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Background: Stroke remains a major cause of disability in Indonesia, and families provide essential care, yet evidence linking caregiver knowledge and caregiving behaviour to anxiety is limited Purpose: This study aimed to test associations between caregiver knowledge, caregiving behaviour, and anxiety among families of stroke patients. Methods: In a cross-sectional study at RSUD Abdul Moeloek, Indonesia (June 12, 2023), we enrolled 73 caregivers of stroke inpatients. Knowledge and behaviour were classified as good, fair, poor, and positive or negative. Anxiety was measured in categories. Associations were tested with chi-square. Results: Among 73 caregivers, knowledge was good in 21.9%, fair in 50.7%, and poor in 27.4%; 61.6% reported positive behaviour. Anxiety was reported sometimes by 8.2%, part of the time by 80.8%, and almost all of the time by 11.0%. Anxiety was associated with knowledge (p=0.023) and behaviour (p=0.001). Conclusion: Caregiver anxiety was frequent and significantly related to caregiver knowledge and behaviour. Findings support nurse-led screening plus structured education and skills coaching during inpatient care and discharge transitions. Relevance to clinical practice: Caregiver anxiety was common in families of hospitalised stroke patients and was linked to lower knowledge and negative caregiving behaviour. Nurse-led screening, teach-back education, and brief skills coaching (mobility, ADLs, medications, warning signs), followed by early follow-up, may reduce distress and strengthen safe transitional care