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Pengetahuan dan sikap ibu tentang penanganan diare pada balita Ganda Sigalingging; Magdalena Ginting; Darwin Tamba; Jusniar Sianipar
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): June Edition 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v4i5.1228

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Background: Children's growth and development can be hampered due to the adverse effects of diarrhea. If diarrhea is not treated properly, it can even lead to death. Lack of personal and environmental hygiene is a trigger factor for diarrhea. The incidence of diarrhea in infants aged 1 month to 1 year was 31.4% and infants aged five years was 25.2%. In Indonesia, the number 1 cause of infant death is caused by vomiting diarrhea. Purpose: To describe the knowledge and attitude of mothers about handling diarrhea in toddlers. Method: Descriptive research, with a population of all mothers who have children under five. The sampling technique used in this study was accidental sampling of 30 people. Data collection was done by interview using a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate analysis. Results: Based on the results of the study of Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes About Handling Diarrhea in Toddlers at Puskesmas Lumut Tapanuli Tengah, it can be concluded that the majority of mothers' knowledge is sufficient as many as 17 people (56.7%) and a positive attitude as many as 22 people (73.3%). Conclusion: based on the results of this study there are still mothers who have insufficient knowledge, with a negative attitude, so that health counseling efforts are needed about diarrhea and how to prevent it and the importance of parents maintaining personal hygiene and the environment as well as baby food handlers always pay attention to hand hygiene and eating and drinking utensils used by babies.  
The relationship between spirituality and quality of life of the elderly Ganda Sigalingging; Magdalena Ginting; Paulina Yohana Siburian
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 4 No. 10 (2026): January Edition
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v4i10.2278

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Background: Various serious problems resulting from the lack of spiritual support for the elderly in nursing homes, particularly in mental health, impact their overall quality of life. Fulfilling spiritual support, as a value system that provides them with strength, hope, and meaning in life, as well as acceptance of the impact of aging, is crucial in maintaining inner peace, meaning in life, and the ability to adapt to the limitations of old age. Purpose: to analyze the relationship between spirituality and the quality of life of the elderlyMethod: This research is a descriptive correlational design using a cross-sectional approach. A population of 67 elderly people, a sample of 30 of whom were selected using purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used were the Daily Spirituality Scale (DSELS) and the modified World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BRELF). Data analysis was conducted bivariately with a chi-square test at the confidence level (α = 0.05).Results: The results of the study showed that the majority of elderly people had a low level of spirituality (11 people) (40%) and a low quality of life (21 people) (70%). The chi-square test obtained a p-value of 0.023 (<0.05).Conclusion: It is necessary to provide guidance on routine spiritual activities, spiritual counseling sessions, and facilitate communication and visits from families. For the elderly, it is recommended to be more active in participating in activities organized by the foundation and to be proactive in establishing social and spiritual relationships, as an effort to improve the mental well-being and improve the quality of life of the elderly.