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Journal : Midwifery and Nursing Research (MANR)

THE INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE ON SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-5 YEARS USING THE STORYTELLING METHOD USING PUPPETS Susilowati, Purwantini; Idhayanti, Ribkha Itha; Lusiana, Arum
Midwifery and Nursing Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): MARET 2025
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/manr.v7i1.12804

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Background: In 2021 the number of cases of violence against children in Magelang Regency, Central Java will increase compared to the previous year, especially cases of sexual harassment and violence. It is essential to give sexual education to children from an early age because sexual education knowledge is an effort to prevent unplanned negative impacts, preventing sexually transmitted diseases, depression, and feelings of guilt which have long-term consequences.Methods: This research aims to determine the effect of sex education knowledge on children aged 3-5 years using the storytelling method using puppets. This research was conducted at the Harapan Bunda Playgroup, Krinjing Village, Dukun District. This type of research uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest post-test design. The population of this study was students aged 3-5 years in the Harapan Bunda Playgroup in May 2024, with a total of 40 respondents. The sampling technique is using total sampling (census). Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test. All research samples were given pre-test and post-test questionnaires.Results: The research results showed that there was an influence on knowledge of sex education for children aged 3-5 years using the storytelling method using puppet media with a p-value of 0.000 < α 0.05.Conclusion: With the results of this research, it is hoped that midwives will be able to provide information, especially to parents of children aged 3-5 years, about sex education by providing counseling using varied and interesting methods and media.
Lifestyle Factors and Hypertension among Adolescents: a Cross-Sectional Study Lusiana, Arum; Sugiarto, Heri; Musta’in, Mukhamad
Midwifery and Nursing Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): SEPTEMBER 2025
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Background: Hypertension is an increasing health issue among adolescents and may lead to early cardiovascular morbidity if not detected early. Lifestyle behaviors such as diet, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI) are strongly associated with adolescent blood pressure levels.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in March–April 2025 among 120 adolescents aged 15–18 years in senior high schools in Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Data were collected using structured questionnaires on lifestyle (diet, physical activity, smoking) and blood pressure measurement using a digital sphygmomanometer. Chi-square test was used to analyze associations between lifestyle factors and hypertension.Results: The prevalence of hypertension among participants was 14.2%. Hypertension was significantly associated with overweight/obesity (p=0.001), low physical activity (p=0.012), and high-salt diet (p=0.021). No significant association was found with smoking (p=0.165).Conclusion: Lifestyle factors such as BMI, physical activity, and diet are strongly associated with hypertension among adolescents. Preventive interventions through school-based education and routine screening are essential to reduce long-term cardiovascular risks