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Factors Affecting Weight Gain in Hormonal Contraceptive Users at Midwife's Independent Practice in Cibatu Village Kartina, Delina; cahyati, yanti; Rohmatin, Etin
Media Informasi Vol. 21 No. 01 (2025): February
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37160/mijournal.v21i01.741

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Background: Indonesian Health Profile data in 2023 shows that most acceptors prefer hormonal contarceptors. Using injectable contraceptives was 35.3%, followed by pills at 13.2%, and implants at 10.5%. The use of hormonal contraception causes various side effects such as menstrual disorders, dizziness, nausea, and headaches, and also increases weight in the recipient. Objective: to discover the factors affecting weight gain in hormonal contraceptive users. Method: the method used is observational with a cross-sectional approach. The population of all women of childbearing age who use hormonal contraception in TPMB midwife N is 160 people. 62 respondents obtained the sampling technique using Slovin. The research instrument used a questionnaire to determine the influence of age factors, physical activity, diet, and length of use on the weight gain of birth control acceptors. Results: age p-value (0.016), physical activity p-value (0.017), diet p-value (0.002), length of use p-value (0.011). Conclusion: There is a relationship between age, physical activity, diet, and length of use with weight gain in hormonal contraceptive users.
IMPROVING INFANT GROWTH THROUGH BABY MASSAGE: A STUDY ON 3–6-MONTH-OLD BABIES IN TAMANSARI HEALTH CENTER, TASIKMALAYA Sri Sutiawati, Tia; Cahyati, Yanti; Putri Suptiani, Laila; Widia Lestari, Meti; Diana, Helmi
Media Informasi Vol. 21 No. 02 (2025): June
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37160/mijournal.v21i02.870

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Infant weight that has not increased optimally is still a child health problem in Indonesia. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be given is infant massage. Infant massage has been shown to be beneficial in stimulating the nervous system and blood circulation, increasing appetite, and improving the quality of infant sleep, all of which contribute to weight gain. Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of infant massage on the weight of infants aged 3–6 months in the Tamansari Health Center, Tasikmalaya City. The method of this type of research is a quasi-experiment with a one group pretest-posttest design. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling technique of 20 infant respondents aged 3–6 months. The intervention in the form of infant massage was carried out for 15 minutes, once a week for 4 weeks. Data analysis using the Paired T-Test test, Results The average infant weight increased significantly. The results of the Paired T-Test test showed a p value = 0.007 in the intervention group. Conclusion Infant massage has a significant effect on increasing the weight of infants aged 3–6 months. Therefore, it is recommended for mothers to imagine regular baby massage as a form of beneficial growth and development stimulation