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The Effectiveness of Leaflet-Based Balanced Nutrition Education on Improving Students’ Knowledge at Elementary School 2 Toronipa, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Purnamasari, Anisa; Nofitasari, Ari; Apriawal, Jabbal; Andriani, Rina; Saranani, Selpirahmawati
Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 July 2025
Publisher : PT. Nursing Genius Care

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65874/ngj/v2.i3.2025.124

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Background:   The nutritional status of elementary school-aged children is a crucial factor in determining the quality of future human resources. However, limited nutritional knowledge among children remains a challenge, particularly in coastal areas with restricted access to information. Purpose:  This study aims to assess the effectiveness of leaflet-based educational media in improving students' knowledge about balanced nutrition at Elementary School 2 Toronipa, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Methods:   This research employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 45 students from grades III, IV, and V, selected through total sampling. The research instrument was a multiple-choice questionnaire developed based on the Balanced Nutrition Guidelines from the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The study procedure included a pretest, an educational intervention using leaflets, and a posttest. Results:   The results showed that before the intervention, the majority of students had moderate (51.1%) and low (31.1%) levels of knowledge. Following the intervention, there was a significant increase in the high knowledge category to 73.4%, while the low category decreased to 2.2%. The average knowledge score improved from 11.3 to 16.6. The paired sample t-test indicated a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000; p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the leaflet in enhancing students’ nutritional knowledge. Conclusion:   Leaflets are an efficient, easy-to-understand, and engaging educational medium for elementary school children. These findings have positive implications for school-based nutrition education programs, especially in regions with limited access to information. Leaflet media can be integrated into health promotion programs to improve nutritional literacy and support healthy lifestyles from an early age.
Education on the DASH Diet as a Comprehensive Nutritional Approach to Hypertension Management in the Coastal Region of Atowatu Nofitasari, Ari; Purnamasari, Anisa; Saranani, Selpirahmawati; Andriani, Rina; Apriawal, Jabal
Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Nursing Genius Journal Vol. 2 No. 4 October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65874/ngj/v2.i4.2025.169

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Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Public knowledge regarding hypertension management in coastal areas remains limited, as coastal communities generally consume high-salt diets due to the frequent intake of salted fish and processed seafood products. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effect of DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet education as an integrated nutritional approach to hypertension control in coastal areas. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pretest–posttest without a control group. The research was conducted in the coastal area of Atowatu Village, Soropia District. The study population consisted of individuals with mild to moderate hypertension residing in the coastal area of Atowatu Village, Soropia District. A total of 70 participants were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Prior to the intervention, 48 respondents (68.6%) had poor knowledge, while 22 respondents (31.4%) had moderate knowledge. After the educational intervention, 1 respondent (1.4%) had poor knowledge, 62 respondents (88.6%) had moderate knowledge, and 7 respondents (10%) demonstrated good knowledge. Regarding hypertension categories, before DASH diet education, 38 respondents (54.3%) were classified as having severe hypertension. Following the intervention, the majority of respondents were classified as having mild hypertension (48 respondents; 68.8%). Conclusion: There was a statistically significant difference in knowledge levels before and after the DASH diet education (p = 0.000), indicating that DASH diet education as an integrated nutritional approach significantly influenced hypertension control in the coastal area of Atowatu.
Co-Authors Achmad, Bromo Kusuma Achmad, Bromo Kusumo Adesyafira, Bellananda Charisma Adha, Muhammad Aidil Aditya Rachman, Aditya Adrian Adrian Agus Darmawan Alfermanda, Muhammad Naufal Ali, Leniarti Amelia, Lesta Ammar, Zul Andika Gunawan Andiska, Lucky Angraeni, Wati Anisa Purnamasari Annisatul Ahyar Batubara Apriawal, Jabal Ari Nofitasari Armayani, Armayani Asbath Said Aspadiah, Vica Asrul Sani Asrul Sani, Asrul Audi, Nadia Putri Baehaki, Mohammad Bafadal, Mentarry Bai Athur Ridwan Baru Sadarun Choerunnisa, Najwa Desma Yuliadi Saputra Dewi, Dessy Kumala Dian Rahmaniar Trisnaputri Diskha Marzaweny Diskhamarzaweny Diskhamarzaweny Diskhamarzaweny, Diskhamarzaweny DR. CATUR MSI SURATNOAJI Dwi Wulandari Ningtias Purnama Farikha Rachmawati Farisyah, Astrid Riski Febsi, Yania Fitria Rahmi Fitrinda, Tarrisya Durroh Fristiohady L, Adryan Fristiohady, Adryan Hamzah, Amaylia Rosyida Hatidjah Awaliyah Halid, Nur Himaniarwati, Himaniarwati Ifaya, Mus Ilyas Yusuf, Muhammad Imam Subekti Imamudin Imamudin Indalifiany, Astrid Ira Damayanti, Ira Irwan Irwan Irwan, M Ismail Ismail Jabbal Apriawal Junus, Nurpit Juslan Karmelia, Arina Kautsar Eka Wardhana Kusumo Achmad, Bromo Kusumo Achmad, Juslan Lismawati, A. Lismawati M Irwan M. Irwan M. Irwan, M. Irwan Machmuda, Insania Malaka, Muhammad Hajrul Mandasari, Virginia Maulana, Ibnu Mohamad Khoiru Rusydi Mugiarno, Dita Oktavianti Muh Irwan, Muh Muhammad Fadhil Muhammad Isrul Mus Ifaya Mustikawati, Wd Ifan Muzuni, Muzuni Naimah Naimah Novianti, Siti Nur, Maulida Nuramadhan, Aji Nurfadilla, Nurfadilla Nurmalita Sari, Amanda Prisilia Nurul Lintang, Adinda Mutiara Oktaviani, Dwi Kania Puriandani, Ketut Ayu Purnamasari, Anisa Puspita Sari Putri, Intan Chania Qur’ani Rahmadani, Kurniati Rahmadani, Ulfa Novianti Rahmaniar Trisnaputri, Dian Ramadhani, Rizky Barkah Rasyid, Sri Anggarini Ratna Umi Nurlila Rismayanti Fauziah Rofika Rofika, Rofika Romdhoningsih, Diana Sahidin . Sahrun, Satriani Salam, Abdu Sapridawati, Yeni Saranani, Selpirahmawati Sepridawati, Yeni Septiana, Elma Septiarini, Nur Afnisa Siti Aminah Sjahrul, Enjelin Nur Fathika Solly Aryza Sugiartin, Alni Sukmawati Sukmawati Suliyasti, Desi Suriana Syarfina Syifa, Fadhil Nur Toto Surianto S. Umalihayati Umalihayati Wa Ode Ida Fitriah wahyuni wahyuni Wijayanti, Putri Mega Wulandari Ningthias, Dwi Wulandari, Dwi Lestio Yeni Sapridawati Yeni Sapridawati Yuliatika, Kristiana Yulis, Yul Emri Zidha, Barrah Mariela