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Application of Wet Cupping Therapy in Reducing Blood Pressure among Patients with Hypertension Ady Irawan AM; Aureo Frutalegio da Costa Frutalegio da Costa; Anggie Pradana Putri
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nursing and Health Sciences Vol 3 No 1 (2022): January-June 2022
Publisher : Global Health Science Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/picnhs.v3i1.1155

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Cardiovascular disease includes hypertension as a risk factor. Cupping therapy is one of the complementary therapies that can be used to treat hypertension. In hypertensive patients, cupping therapy (Bekam) is a simple and cost-effective technique for lowering blood pressure.This study aims to identify the effectiveness of wet cupping for reducing blood pressure among patients with hypertension. This study employs a pre- and post-test design for a clinical observation. The participants in this study were all hypertensive patients from the Sukoharjo district in the province of Central Java, Indonesia. The study sample consisted of 27 intervention group participants and 29 control group participants. The bivariate statistics in this study were analyzed with Wilcoxon. The participants received wet cupping therapy at locations of the heart, namely points 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, for two weeks with a three-day interval between interventions, each lasting 30 minutes. There is a significant difference between pre- and post-test systolic and diastolic mean arterial pressure (MAP). In the first intervention, the mean systolic blood pressure was 18.3 mmHg (p = 0.000), and the mean diastolic blood pressure was 6.11 mmHg (p value of 0.003). After treatment, the mean diastolic pressure was 16.11 mmHg (p = 0.000) and the diastolic mean was 6.3 mmHg (p value of 0.000). Before intervention, the mean arterial pressure was 10.23 mmHg (p value = 0.000) and after intervention, it was 9.56 (p value of 0.000). This studies revealed that wet cupping therapy (Bekam Basah) is beneficial in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
BUAH BIT (BETA VULGARIS) DAN KENAIKAN HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DENGAN ANEMIA : SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Rina Tri Handayani; Verantika Dewi Saraswati; Anggie Pradana Putri
Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan Vol 5 No 1 (2024): Nursing Science Journal (NSJ)
Publisher : STIKES Pemkab Purworejo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53510/nsj.v5i1.241

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Background: Anemia is a common health issue among pregnant women worldwide, especially in developing countries. To address anemia, it can be tackled through two approaches: pharmacologically via iron tablet consumption and non-pharmacologically through beetroot (Beta vulgaris) consumption. Objective: This Systematic Review aims to analyze the effectiveness of beetroot supplementation in increasing hemoglobin levels among pregnant women with anemia. Methods: This study employed a systematic review method. Articles were searched in Google Scholar and PubMed databases for publications within the last five years (2020-2024), using the PICO approach (Population: pregnant women; Intervention: beetroot supplementation; Comparator: no beetroot supplementation, non-anemic; Outcome: increase in hemoglobin levels). The article selection process followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The selected articles were then assessed for their eligibility using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Checklist. Results: Literature review findings indicate that beetroot consumption can effectively increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. The average increase in hemoglobin levels after beetroot intervention ranged from 0.6 to 2.0 g/dL. Combination therapy involving beetroot with lemon, honey, or dates also showed significant improvements in hemoglobin levels, but beetroot supplementation as a single therapy yielded a hemoglobin increase of up to 2.54 g/dL. Conclusion: Beetroot consumption proves to be effective in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. This intervention can serve as a safe and natural alternative in managing anemia during pregnancy.
Maternal health literacy and anxiety among pregnant women receiving antenatal care: A cross-sectional study Anggie Pradana Putri; Ady Irawan.AM; Lilik Hanifah
Indonesian Nursing Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Subang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31962/inj.v4i1.47

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Background: Anxiety during pregnancy can affect maternal well-being and engagement with antenatal care. Maternal health literacy may help women understand pregnancy-related changes, evaluate health information, and make appropriate decisions, but its association with anxiety remains underexplored in Indonesian antenatal care settings. Purpose: This study examined the association between maternal health literacy and anxiety among pregnant women receiving routine antenatal care. Method: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted among 140 pregnant women attending primary maternal healthcare facilities in Central Java, Indonesia. Participants were recruited using consecutive sampling. Maternal health literacy was measured using the Indonesian version of the 48-item Maternal Health Literacy Inventory in Pregnancy, while anxiety was assessed using the Indonesian version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics and study variables. The association between maternal health literacy and anxiety was analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation test. Result: The mean maternal health literacy score was 177.3 ± 21.4, and the mean anxiety score was 6.8 ± 4.5. Most participants reported minimal or mild anxiety, while 23.6% experienced moderate-to-severe anxiety. Maternal health literacy was negatively correlated with anxiety scores (Spearman’s rho = -0.412; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Higher maternal health literacy was associated with lower anxiety among pregnant women. Antenatal care should help women not only receive pregnancy information but also interpret and use it confidently. Longitudinal and intervention studies are needed to test whether nurse-led literacy and digital education programs can reduce anxiety during pregnancy