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Strengthening psychological well-being of Indonesian females with breast cancer through the religious-based caring program: A quasi-experimental study among Muslim population Komariah, Maria; Agustina, Hana Rizmadewi; Rahayuwati, Laili; Kurniawan, Kurniawan; Gartika, Nina; Mago, Arpit; Qadous, Shurouq Ghalib; Maulana, Sidik
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 10 No. 4 (2024): July - August
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3452

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Background: Breast cancer presents significant psychological challenges along with physical health concerns, particularly in settings where cultural and spiritual values play a critical role in patient care. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a religious caring program on the psychological well-being of Indonesian females with breast cancer. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest control group design, conducted from January to July 2019 at a chemotherapy unit in Bandung, Indonesia. The patients with breast cancer were assigned to the experimental group (n = 55) and the control group (n = 57). Data were collected using the Psychological Well-Being Scale before and three weeks after the intervention. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance). Results: There was a significant improvement in the mean psychological well-being score in the experimental group following the intervention compared to the control group, with the experimental group showing a significantly higher mean score (Cohen’s d = 1.4548, p <0.001). None of the covariates significantly affected psychological well-being among the experimental group (p >0.05). Conclusion: These results indicate that a religion-based caring program enhances psychological well-being. Thus, the program was effective and particularly well-suited for clinical nurses, suggesting that it should be recommended for Indonesian females with breast cancer to promote their recovery.
Evaluating the knowledge, roles, and skills of health cadres in stunting prevention: A mixed-method study in Indonesia Widiasih, Restuning; Sunjaya, Deni Kurniadi; Rahayuwati, Laili; Rusyidi, Binahayati; Ermiati; Sari, Citra Windani Mambang; Mardani; Rusdi; Tung, Serene En Hui
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): May - June
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3722

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Background: Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, threatening the well-being of future generations. Community involvement, particularly by health cadres, is essential for effective prevention. However, structured assessments and follow-up initiatives to enhance their participation remain limited. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate health cadres' knowledge, roles, and skills in stunting prevention programs. Methods: A mixed-methods design with an embedded approach was applied in three phases. Phase 1: A quantitative survey assessed stunting knowledge among 193 cadres across 10 stunting locus villages in Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia (October–December 2022). The survey tool was adapted from previous studies and analyzed using the RASCH IRT model and descriptive statistics. Phase 2: Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 cadres selected from the survey pool, and analyzed thematically. Phase 3: The same 20 cadres were observed conducting anthropometric measurements to assess skill accuracy. Results: Knowledge levels were generally low, with 52% of cadres scoring low to very low and only 48% achieving moderate to high scores. Three themes emerged: 1) cadres’ perspectives on the causes and consequences of stunting, 2) their roles and actions in stunting prevention, and 3) their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observations revealed significant inaccuracies in anthropometric measurement techniques. Conclusion: There is a clear need to improve cadres’ knowledge and skills, especially in anthropometric assessment. Recommendations include implementing certification-based training, introducing innovative and standardized measurement tools, and offering accessible web-based learning platforms. Nurses play a crucial role in supporting cadre training and ensuring accurate growth monitoring at the community level.
Co-Authors Agiustien, Ghita Megalia Agustiana, Ekawati Ahmad Yamin Ahmad Yamin Ai Mardhiyah AI MARDHIYAH, AI Aini, Astri Mufti Alfiani Hidayanti Amelia, Iftikar Salma Amelia, Vira Andi Nuriyanto Annisa Labertha Arlette Suzy Puspa Pertiwi Atlastieka Praptiwi Ayu Prawesti Priambodo Ayyida Aini Rahmah Baiq Emi Nurmalisa Binahayati Rusyidi Cabanes, Ria C Chandra Isabella Hostanida Purba Citra Windani Mambang Sari Citra Windani Mambang Sari Citra Windani Mambang Sari Dadang Purnama Dadang Purnama Damar Irza Damar Irza Irza Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya Desy Indra Yani Dini Fathania Dyah Setyorini Dyah Setyorini Ema Arum Rukmasari Endah Djuwendah Endah Rahayu Endah Rahayu Endah Rahayu Ermiati Ermiati E Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Erna Herawati Erna Irawan Ernah, Ernah Eva Nurlaela Fauziyah, Shafira Fitri Fauziyyah, Raden Nabilah Putri Fikriya, Aeni Furkon Nurhakim Gartika, Nina Gusgus Ghraha Ramdhanie Gusgus Graha Ramdhanie Habsyah Saparidah Agustina Hadi Abdillah Hana Rizmadewi Agustina Haris H Harun, Hasniatisari Hasan, Nur Bilqis Haibah Mufidah Henny Suzana Mediani Henny Yulianita Herliani, Yusshy Kurnia Iffa Fathimiyah Ihda Al Adawiyah Mz Ikeu Nurhidayah Ikeu Nurhidayah Ikeu Nurhidayah Imas Rafiyah Inriyana, Ria Iqbal Abdul Rizal Iqbal Pramukti Ita Vusfita Iwan Shalahuddin Iyus Yosep Jain, Oktavia Nur Azizah Jarabe, Maria Lourdes Jasmine, Ajeng Jessica Azzahra Diva Juniarti, Neti Keiko Pasaribu Khoirunnisa, Fadila Kosim Kosim Kosim Kosim Kurniawan Kurniawan Kurniawan Yudianto Kurniawan Yudianto Kusman Ibrahim Laela Hasanah Lela Hasanah Lilis Mamuroh Lilis Mamuroh Luthfi, Wazirul Mago, Arpit Mamat Lukman Mamat Lukman Mamat Lukman, Mamat Manahan, Sautman Mardani Maria komariah Maria Komariah Maulana, Sidik Maziyya, Nur Mira Trisyani Mira Trisyani Mira Trisyani Muhamad Ridwan Mulya, Adelse Prima Mustopa Saepul Alamsah Nara Raihani Nia Kurniasih Nintyas, Felantina Restyar Nisaul Habibah Nona Intan Permatasari Wadjaudje Novarina Ismayani Anumilah Nur Maziyya Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur, Gina Zulfah Nuraini Nuraini Nuraulia Aghnia Armansyah Nurul Azmi Fauziyah Oktavia Nur Azizah Jain Oruga, Myra D. Oruga, Myra Dela P. Prisno, Don Purnama, Anita Puspitasari, Rini Dwi Putri, Hani Amelia Putri, Mawar Eka Putri, Nabela Egidia Qadous, Shurouq Ghalib Raden Nabilah Putri Fauziyyah Raden Nabilah Putri Fauziyyah Raden Nabilah Putri Fauziyyah Rahma Elfa Aulia Raini Diah Susanti Raini Diah Susanti Ramadhan, Alvis Syahru Ramdani, Sucia Restuning Widiasih Rida Siti Toyibah Rina Herartri Rindang Ekawati Rindang Ekawati Rindang Ekawati Rindang Ekawati Rindang Ekawati Ristina Mirwanti Ristina Mirwanti Ristina Mirwanti, Ristina Rosliana Dewi RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rukmasari, Ema Rusdi Ryan Hara Permana Salsabila Nabilla Puspa Ilham Sari, Citra Windani Mambang Sheizi Prita Sari Sheizi Prita Sari Siti Ulfah Rifa’atul Fitri Solihin, Yasmin Salsabila Sontiva, Nessa Sri Hendrawati Sri Hendrawati Sukamdi Sukmawati Sukmawati Syipa Izzati Hermawan Tetti Solehati Tetti Solehati Theresia Eriyani Theresia Eriyani Titis Kurniawan Tung, Serene En Hui Tuti Pahria Udin Rosidin Udin Rosidin Urip Rahayu Urip Rahayu, Urip Vira Amelia Viray-Inciong , Jessica Mae D. Visi Aurora Amartha Waluya, Jajang Ganjar Widyawati Widyawati Windy Rakhmawati Witdiawati W Witdiawati W Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati Witdiawati, Witdiawati Witdiawati, Witidiawati Wiwi Mardiah Wiwi Mardiah, Wiwi Yanti Hermayanti Yusshy Kurnia H Yusshy Kurnia Herliani