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The Effect of Empowering Health Cadres Through Whatsapp on the Knowledge and Skills of Health Cadres in Hypertension Management Maitha Annthonette Wulan Keloay; Ferry Efendi; Makhfudli Makhfudli; Retno Indrawati; Andri Setiya Wahyudi; Elida Ulfiana
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Publisher : GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCE GROUP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v8i3.1397

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Hypertension remains one of the leading causes of global mortality, affecting approximately 1.28 billion adults worldwide, yet only 21% successfully manage to control their blood pressure. This highlights the urgent need for community-based strategies, particularly through the empowerment of health cadres. Digital health education interventions—such as those utilizing WhatsApp—are considered promising for enhancing cadres’ competencies in hypertension management. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of empowering health cadres through Whatsapp on the knowledge and skills of cadres in hypertension management. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group approach. The first phase involved the development of a training module informed by a literature review, field study, and expert consultation. Data collection was done using purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 60 respondents, 30 intervention and control groups each. In the second phase, an intervention was conducted involving 60 health cadres (30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group) within the jurisdiction of Tateli public health care, delivered via WhatsApp. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and the Mann-Whitney U Test, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and skills among cadres in the intervention group. Knowledge increased from moderate (90%) to good (73.3%), and skills from moderate (90%) to good (93.3%), with p < 0.001. No significant changes were observed in the control group. WhatsApp-based educational interventions are effective in improving health cadres' knowledge and skills in hypertension management. Given its accessibility, affordability, and practicality, WhatsApp serves as a strategic and sustainable tool for ongoing cadre training in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases at the community level.
Latihan Aerobic Exercise terhadap Kadar Glukosa Darah pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 Geladis Titanik; Andri Setiya Wahyudi; Ika Nur Pratiwi
Journal of Telenursing (JOTING) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)
Publisher : Institut Penelitian Matematika, Komputer, Keperawatan, Pendidikan dan Ekonomi (IPM2KPE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31539/3ezha928

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This study aims to analyze the effect of aerobic exercise on blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The research method used quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach in the aerobic exercise group and the control group by measuring blood glucose levels including fasting blood glucose tests using a glucometer. The study showed that fasting blood glucose decreased on average from 155 ± 9.41 mg/dL to 144 ± 9.31 mg/dL (p < 0.001), with a range from 139–167 mg/dL to 127–155 mg/dL. These results indicate that aerobic exercise interventions can significantly lower blood glucose levels. Aerobic exercise has been shown to be effective in improving glycemic control and metabolic health in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In conclusion, there is a significant effect of aerobic exercise on blood sugar levels in T2DM patients. Aerobic exercise significantly reduces fasting blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.  Keywords: Aerobic Exercise, Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Glucose Levels 
Co-Authors Achmad Tirmidzi Achmad Tirmidzi Ahmad Junaidi Ali Djamhuri Alit Armini, Ni Ketut Amalia Niswah Q Amellia Mardhika Anestasia Pangestu Mei Tyas Arina Qona&#039;ah Benaya Jamaloe Binnoni Sanam, Hagai Candra Panji Asmoro Candra Panji Asmoro, Candra Panji Dadik Dwi Fata Suparda Dady zharfan hanif Due, Maximus Bertolomeus Dwi Yanti Rachmasari Tartila Elida Ulfiana Elvi Kurnia Damayanti Elyk Dwi Mumpuningtias Esti Yunitasari Ferry Efendi Geladis Titanik Hakim Zulkarnain Hakim Zulkarnain Hani Salsabila Deva Hardityo Fajarsiwi Hariyono Ibrahim, Afifudin Ika Nur Pratiwi Ika Yuni Widyawati Ike Yulianti Indana Zulfa Yunaida Indarwati , Retno Irfan Wabula Irfani Zukhrufatul M Joni Haryanto Klau, Oktovianus Tahu Kurniawati, Ninuk Dian Lailaturohmah Kurniawati Laily Hidayati Liliek Juliati Lingga Curnia Dewi Lisa Isdaryanti Lukman Handoyo Mahmud, Mulyani Hertikawati Maitha Annthonette Wulan Keloay Makhfudli Makhfudli Mar'atul Hasanah Martawinarti, RTS Netisa Mediani Wahyu P Mery Fuji Astutik Muhammad Amin Amin Nadiya Sahara Annisa Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca Marina Nihayati, Hanik Endang Nova Farkhatus Solikhah Nursalam . Nursalam Nursalam Nursalam, Nursalam Nurul Khosnul Qotimah Praba Diyan Rachmawati, Praba Diyan Pradanie, Retnayu Pratama, Shafaat Purwaningsih - Putri Maulinda Afandi Qona'ah, Arina Rasyidah, Qurrata A'yuni Retno Indrawati RR Dian Tristiana Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Shintia Ekawati Sriyono Sriyono Sriyono Sriyono Suarilah, Ira Suparda, Dadik Dwi Fata Suprini Bangngu, Wahyuni Teguh Dwi Saputro, Teguh Dwi Titanik, Geladis Tiyani Tiyani Triharini, Mira Wahyuni Tri Lestari Wahyuni, Erna Dwi Wanda, Maria Yuventa Wijaya, Ananta Baru Yulianti, Maria Goretti Yulis Setiya Dewi Yustanti, Audy Savira Zamroni, Asroful Hulam