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The Effect of Mindfulness Therapy on Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Patients with Anxiety Disorders at Telaga Health Center Rifki Arrohim Uno; Rona Febriyona Mansur; Nur Uyuun I. Biahimo
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 2: April 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10981

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The high number of anxiety cases, especially Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), in the Telaga Health Center's work area shows that anxiety is still a mental health problem that requires effective intervention in primary health services. One of the non-pharmacological efforts that can be applied is mindfulness therapy. This study aims to determine the effect of mindfulness therapy as an independent variable on the anxiety level of GAD patients as a dependent variable at the Telaga Health Center. This study uses a quasi experiment design with a pretest–posttest control group design. A total of 30 respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques and divided into intervention groups and control groups. The independent variable was in the form of the administration of mindfulness therapy, while the dependent variable was the anxiety level of GAD patients measured using the GAD-7 questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out by the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that the administration of mindfulness therapy had a significant effect on reducing anxiety levels in the intervention group (p<0.05), while the control group showed no significant change (p>0.05). It was concluded that mindfulness therapy was shown to be effective in lowering the anxiety level of GAD patients. This intervention has the potential to be applied as a safe, simple, and applicable non-pharmacological alternative in primary health services, especially in health centers.
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Sexual Behavior Knowledge Among Adolescents at SMP Negeri 1 Telaga, Indonesia Ali, Siti Fatmawaati; Pipin Yunus; Nur Uyuun I. Biahimo; Andi Safutra Suraya
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 3: 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i3.10582

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Adolescent sexual behavior is a significant public health concern due to its association with sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, and psychosocial problems. Limited knowledge about reproductive health increases adolescents’ vulnerability to risky sexual behavior, highlighting the importance of effective educational interventions. This study aimed to analyze the effect of psychoeducation on adolescents’ sexual behavior knowledge at SMP Negeri 1 Telaga, Indonesia. A quantitative quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was used. The sample consisted of 38 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire before and after psychoeducation intervention and analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed an improvement in knowledge after the intervention, with the mean score increasing from 2.05 to 2.39. Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of psychoeducation on adolescents’ knowledge (p < 0.05). Psychoeducation is an effective strategy for improving adolescents’ understanding of sexual health and can be implemented as a school-based health promotion program to support healthy behavioral development.