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Journal : Synthesis Global Health Journal

HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGH VIDEO MEDIA IMPROVES THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE IN PREVENTING LEUCORRHOEA IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS Syaiful, Yuanita; Fatmawati, Lilis; Adawiyah, Robiatul
SYNTHESIS Global Health Journal Volume 1, Issue 1, 2023
Publisher : SYNTIFIC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (254.568 KB) | DOI: 10.61543/syn.v1i1.20

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Background. Lack of knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene in preventing leucorrhoea in adolescent girls’ is due to a lack of health promotion, one that can increase knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene is health education with videos. The purpose of this community service was to 1) increase adolescent girls’ nowledge about personal hygiene in preventing leucorrhoea, and 2) improve adolescent girls’ attitudes about personal hygiene in preventing leucorrhoea. Implementation Method. This community service was carried out for adolescent girls’ aged 16-18 years in Yosowilangun Manyar Gresik Village with a total of 16 adolescent girls’. The activity was carried out on May 20-27, 2022. The method used was in the form of providing health education about personal hygiene in preventing vaginal discharge with video media using a pre-test and post-test. Findings. The results of the activity showed that the majority of 14 adolescent girls’ (87.5%) had good knowledge and the majority had a positive attitude, namely 15 adolescent girls’ (93.75%) Conclusion. Health education with video media can increase knowledge skills and personal hygiene attitudes in adolescent girls’ in preventing leucorrhoea.
THE EFFECT OF ORAL STIMULATION ON THE SUCTION REFLEXES OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS Fatmawati, Lilis; Syaiful, Yuanita; Tsai, Mei-Ling
SYNTHESIS Global Health Journal Volume 3, Issue 1, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61543/syn.v3i1.120

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Background. Low Birth Weight Infants (LBWIs) often experience oral feeding difficulties due to organ immaturity, which can hinder their overall care and increase mortality risk. One intervention to address weak suction reflexes is early oral stimulation, involving gentle massage around the mouth to activate muscle tissue. This study aimed to examine the effect of oral stimulation on the suction reflexes of LBWIs. Research Method. A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. The study involved 28 LBWIs selected through purposive sampling from a population of 30 infants. The independent variable was oral stimulation, and the dependent variable was the infants’ suction reflexes. Oral stimulation was administered once daily for 15 minutes over seven consecutive days. Data were collected using a standard oral stimulation procedure and observation sheets to assess suction reflexes. Findings. Before the intervention, 15 infants (54%) showed poor suction reflexes. After the seven-day stimulation, 18 infants (64%) demonstrated improved suction reflexes. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a significant effect (p = 0.000), indicating that oral stimulation positively influenced the development of suction reflexes in LBWIs. Conclusion. oral stimulation is effective in enhancing suction reflexes among LBWIs. Nurses are encouraged to implement this simple, non-invasive intervention to promote faster recovery, shorten treatment duration, and reduce healthcare costs.