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The Effectiveness of Applying Coconut Coconut Oil and Lime in Reducing Stretch Marks in Second and Third Trimester Preganant Women Sumiati Sumiati; setiana Andarwulan; Tetty Rihardini; Yuni Khoirul Waroh
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PPPM) STIKES Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v8i1.1272

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Introduction: Stretch marks are a common complaint among pregnant women caused by excessive skin stretching. Approximately 90% of women experience stretch marks, particularly during the third trimester of pregnancy. The World Health Organization (2020) reported that out of 300,900 pregnant women globally, around 198,000 (66%) had stretch marks. In Indonesia, data from the Household Health Survey (SKRT) in 2018 showed that 67.4% of 1,000 pregnant women experienced striae gravidarum. A preliminary study at BPM Affah Fahmi found that out of 76 pregnant women observed within one week, 35 (46%) had stretch marks. Objectives: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the combination of coconut oil and lime in reducing stretch marks among pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. Methods: The research method used was pre-experimental with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The sample consisted of 32 randomly selected pregnant women. The treatment was administered for two months, with coconut oil applied in the morning and lime in the evening. The Atwal method was used to assess the number of stretch mark lines. Data were analyzed using the paired t-test. Results: The results of the paired t-test showed a p-value of <0.05, indicating a significant difference in the number of stretch marks before and after treatment. Conclusions: This study concludes that the use of coconut oil and lime is effective in fading stretch marks. It is recommended that healthcare providers educate pregnant women about this natural and affordable skincare method. Keywords: Stetch mark, striae gravidarum, coconut oil, lime
Hubungan Kunjungan Trimester 1 dengan Screening Anemia pada Ibu Hamil di Era Peradaban Baru Yuni Khoirul Waroh
Jurnal Kebidanan Harapan Ibu Pekalongan Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): Jurnal Kebidanan Harapan Ibu Pekalongan
Publisher : LPPM Akademi Kebidanan Harapan Ibu Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37402/jurbidhip.vol8.iss1.122

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The Covid-19 pandemic gave birth to a new civilization era where people were asked to adapt to this pandemic condition. This also applies to maternal and child health services, especially antenatal care. The highest cause of death in Indonesia in 2019 is due to bleeding, which can be influenced by low hemoglobin levels or what is commonly known as anemia. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between first trimester visits and anemia screening in pregnant women. The research method used was cross sectional, using google form media to fill out questionnaires and screen shots of the MCH book. The statistical test in this study used Pearson. The results showed that there was no relationship between the first trimester visit and anemia screening, which was obtained by the Pearson statistical test value sig = 0.189> 0.05, which means that there was no relationship between the first trimester visit and the examination of hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. The conclusion that can be drawn is that even though we are now entering a new civilization era where there are several regions that implement Large-Scale Social Restrictions and which in Maternal and Child Health services, especially pregnancy examinations, can still be implemented, government policies in the new civilization era during the 1st trimester visit are focused on screening of maternal health conditions for complications in pregnancy, and especially regarding referrals if there are complications in her pregnancy and management of pregnant women with Covid-19, so that this can prevent transmission of Covid-19.