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REDUCING WORK-RELATED MUSCLE PAIN THROUGH STRETCHING: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL COMMUNITY NURSING STUDY IN PASURUAN, INDONESIA Ana, Karisma Dwi; Kusyani, Asri; Darsini, Darsini; Putra, Kusuma Wijaya Ridi
Indonesian Journal of Community Health Nursing Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): FEBRUARY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijchn.v11i1.74367

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Introduction: Work-related muscle pain is a common health problem among beauty clinic workers due to prolonged standing and repetitive movements. Stretching exercises are recognized as a low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention for preventing and reducing musculoskeletal discomfort. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of supervised and unsupervised stretching programs in reducing muscle pain among beauty clinic workers.   Method: A quasi-experimental study employing a two-group pretest–posttest design was conducted with 84 participants recruited from two beauty clinics in Pasuruan, Indonesia. Participant selection was based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria established by the researchers. At Clinic A, participants received supervised stretching exercises facilitated by a community health nurse, whereas at Clinic B, the same stretching routine was carried out independently using printed guidelines. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) both before and after a two-week intervention period. Data analysis was performed with the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and the Mann–Whitney U Test.   Result: Both groups experienced a significant reduction in muscle pain after the intervention (p < 0.001). However, Clinic A showed a greater improvement in pain reduction compared to Clinic B (p = 0.025), indicating the added benefit of professional supervision.   Conclusion: Stretching is an effective strategy for reducing work-related muscle pain, and supervision by community health nurses enhances its effectiveness. This finding supports the integration of structured stretching programs into workplace health promotion, particularly in service sectors with high physical demands. This highlights the vital role of community health nurses in workplace musculoskeletal prevention and the importance of integrating nurse-led initiatives into occupational health programs.   Keywords: Muscle pain, stretching exercise, workplace intervention, community health nursing; beauty clinic workers.
Acupressure GB 21 JIANJING and LI4 HEGU points for Reducing Anxiety, Labor pain During the Active Phase of the First Stage of Labor in Primiparous Women asri kusyani; Elis Fatmawati; Alis Nur Diana
Care : Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan Vol 14, No 1 (2026): EDITION MARCH 2026
Publisher : Universitas Tribhuwana Tunggadewi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33366/jc.v14i1.7640

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Anxiety and labor pain during the active phase of the first stage of labor are common physiological and psychological responses among primiparous women and may adversely affect labor outcomes if not properly managed. Increased anxiety can intensify pain perception through sympathetic activation and catecholamine release. Non-pharmacological interventions, including stimulation of acupressure points such as GB 21 Jianjing and LI 4 Hegu, may help reduce these responses. This study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure at GB 21 (Jianjing) and LI 4 (Hegu) on anxiety and labor pain in primiparous women. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design was conducted among 30 primiparous women in the active phase of labor selected through purposive sampling. Inclusion criteria were singleton pregnancy, 37–42 weeks’ gestation, cervical dilatation 4–7 cm, cephalic presentation, absence of obstetric complications, and willingness to participate. Women with high-risk conditions or those who had received prior pharmacological analgesia were excluded. Anxiety was measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS), and pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test with a significance level of p 0.05. Before intervention, 76.7% of respondents experienced severe anxiety and 43.3% reported moderate pain. After acupressure, 43.3% reported mild anxiety and 50% mild pain. Statistical analysis showed significant reductions in both anxiety and pain (p 0.001). Acupressure at GB 21 and LI 4 significantly reduced anxiety and labor pain in primiparous women and may serve as a complementary intervention in maternity care. Further randomized controlled trials with larger samples are recommended.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLEAN AND HEALTHY LIVING BEHAVIOR KNOWLEDGE AND SCABIES PREVENTION IN CHILDREN Asri Kusyani
Journal of Health, Sport, and Nursing Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Health Sport and Nursing
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jhsn.v1i1.67988

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Scabies or also known as scabies, gudig, and budug, is a skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite variety hominis. Scabies is often ignored by society, this often occurs due to poor personal hygiene habits, and lack of knowledge. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between knowledge about clean and healthy living behaviors and the prevention of scabies in children at MI Miftahul Ulum Blaban Batumar-mar, Pamekasan Regency, Madura. This research method uses correlation analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The population of Mi Miftahul Ulum Blaban Batumar-mar Pamekasan is 50 students. The study sample is 50 people selected as a whole. using the total sampling technique. The results of the study show Sig. value 0.000, so there is a Relationship between PHBS Knowledge and Scabies Prevention at MI Miftahul Ulum Blaban, Batu Mar-Mar District, Pamekasan Regency, Madura. Knowledge about clean and healthy living behaviors greatly affects the incidence of scabies. The higher the knowledge about clean and healthy living behaviors, the lower the risk of contracting diseases, one of which is scabies.