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Penyuluhan Psikologis Bagi Ibu Pasca Abortus: Dukungan Emosional Dan Kesehatan Mental Uswatun Khasanah; Madepan Mulia; Susanti Susanti
Sahabat Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Sahabat Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (September)
Publisher : Asosiasi Guru dan Dosen Seluruh Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59585/sosisabdimas.v3i4.756

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Abortion is a profound experience of loss and can have serious psychological impacts on women, such as stress, depression, guilt, and anxiety. Unfortunately, the psychological aspects of post-abortion are often overlooked in primary health care. This community service project aims to provide psychological counseling to post-abortion mothers through an educational and counseling approach as a promotive-preventive effort to maintain mental health. The activity was held at Community Health Center X, District Y, for three days in July 2025, involving 20 participants who had a history of abortion within the past year. The methods used included group counseling, psychological counseling, open discussions, and the distribution of information modules. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge regarding the importance of emotional support and psychological recovery strategies after abortion. Participants also reported increased feelings of acceptance and reduced emotional burden after participating in the group counseling sessions. This activity demonstrates that psychological counseling is an effective form of intervention that can support the mental recovery of post-abortion mothers and should be integrated into public health services.
Effectiveness of Psychological Counseling on Anxiety Levels among Post-Abortion Mothers in Primary Health Facilities Rhina Chairani Lubis; Susanti Susanti
ALINEA: Health Science & Medical International Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Mei:ALINEA: Health Science & Medical International Journal
Publisher : Yayasan Media Utama Sains

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70743/alinea.v2i2.16

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Objectives: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of psychological counseling in reducing anxiety levels among post-abortion mothers in primary healthcare facilities in the Batam Kota District. Methods: This study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 30 post-abortion mothers were selected using purposive sampling. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) before and after the intervention. The psychological counseling intervention was conducted through structured sessions focusing on emotional support, problem exploration, and coping strategies. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test after normality testing with the Shapiro–Wilk test. Results: The results showed a significant decrease in anxiety levels after psychological counseling. The mean anxiety score decreased from 25.47 (SD = 4.12) before the intervention to 17.63 (SD = 3.58) after the intervention. The distribution of anxiety levels also improved, with the majority of respondents shifting from moderate (50%) and severe (36.7%) anxiety categories to mild anxiety (53.3%) after counseling. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p = 0.000), indicating the effectiveness of the intervention. Conclusions: Psychological counseling is effective in reducing anxiety levels among post-abortion mothers. Therefore, integrating counseling services into post-abortion care in primary healthcare settings is recommended to improve women's psychological well-being.
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINED SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (SEFT) AND LACTATION EDUCATION ON BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Silvia Mona; Susanti
International Archives of Medical Sciences and Public Health Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): International Archives of Medical Sciences and Public Health
Publisher : Pena Cendekia Insani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/iamsph.v7i1.1576

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Breastfeeding self-efficacy is a key determinant of successful exclusive breastfeeding and contributes to improved maternal and infant health outcomes. However, many postpartum mothers experience psychological and educational barriers that reduce confidence in breastfeeding, highlighting the need for effective supportive interventions. To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and structured lactation education program on breastfeeding self-efficacy among postpartum mothers. A quasi-experimental pretest posttest control-group study was conducted involving 56 postpartum mothers recruited through purposive sampling and non-randomly allocated to an intervention group (n = 28) or a control group (n = 28). The intervention group received a combination of SEFT and structured lactation education, whereas the control group received standard postpartum care. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for baseline self-efficacy scores. Following the intervention, breastfeeding self-efficacy was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.001), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.35). This association remained significant after adjustment for baseline self-efficacy, age, parity, education, and spousal support. The combination of SEFT and structured lactation education was associated with improved breastfeeding self-efficacy among postpartum mothers. As a low-cost psychosocial and educational intervention, this approach may strengthen maternal confidence in breastfeeding and support efforts to improve exclusive breastfeeding practices.
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINED SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (SEFT) AND LACTATION EDUCATION ON BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Silvia Mona; Susanti
International Archives of Medical Sciences and Public Health Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): International Archives of Medical Sciences and Public Health
Publisher : Pena Cendekia Insani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/iamsph.v7i1.1576

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Breastfeeding self-efficacy is a key determinant of successful exclusive breastfeeding and contributes to improved maternal and infant health outcomes. However, many postpartum mothers experience psychological and educational barriers that reduce confidence in breastfeeding, highlighting the need for effective supportive interventions. To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and structured lactation education program on breastfeeding self-efficacy among postpartum mothers. A quasi-experimental pretest posttest control-group study was conducted involving 56 postpartum mothers recruited through purposive sampling and non-randomly allocated to an intervention group (n = 28) or a control group (n = 28). The intervention group received a combination of SEFT and structured lactation education, whereas the control group received standard postpartum care. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for baseline self-efficacy scores. Following the intervention, breastfeeding self-efficacy was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.001), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.35). This association remained significant after adjustment for baseline self-efficacy, age, parity, education, and spousal support. The combination of SEFT and structured lactation education was associated with improved breastfeeding self-efficacy among postpartum mothers. As a low-cost psychosocial and educational intervention, this approach may strengthen maternal confidence in breastfeeding and support efforts to improve exclusive breastfeeding practices.