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Journal : Science Midwifery

Kepiting massage effect on weight gain and illness in wasting toddlers Ifayanti, Hikmah; Putri, Nopi Anggista; Puspita, Linda; Lestari, Eliya Septi
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 5 (2025): Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i5.2175

Abstract

Wasting is an acute form of malnutrition in children under five, marked by low weight-for-height (W/H < –2 SD). It increases the risk of infection, impaired immunity, growth delays, and mortality. In 2020, an estimated 45.4 million under-five children were wasted globally. In Indonesia, the prevalence in 2023 was 8.5%, with 7.3% in Lampung, 2.87% in Pringsewu, and 9.49% in Pekon Pamenang. One complementary approach to improve nutritional status is pijat kepiting (kepiting massage), a combination of acupressure and pediatric massage believed to enhance appetite, digestion, and immunity. This study assessed its effect on weight gain and illness frequency among wasted children under five. Methods: A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group pretest–posttest design was applied to 20 wasted children divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received kepiting massage in addition to standard care. Results: Weight increased significantly in both groups but was greater in the intervention group (0.66 kg vs. 0.30 kg; p=0.002). Illness frequency decreased more sharply in the intervention group (1.5 to 0.3 episodes/month; p=0.010) than in the control group (2.5 to 1.9; p=0.014), with significant between-group differences (p=0.000). Conclusion: Kepiting massage effectively improves weight gain and reduces illness frequency among wasted children.
Co-Authors Akhirin, May Munah Alifiyanti Muharramah Andriani, Norsya Vitri Anggraeni, Egi Anggriani, Yunita Aprilia, Qodrini Lika Arfiani, Hindun Arrozi, Zakia Ulfa Arselly, Sabrina Windy Azzah, Junis Afif Ulayya Bintoro, Panji Delvira, Fina Desi Anggraini Desi Safitri Dewi, Adinda Puspa Dewi, Terresia Novita Dina Rahmawati Ernita, Erli Fara, Yetty Dwi Fauziah, Nur Alfi Febrida, Eka Firti Fitriana Fitriana Fitriana Gadilaj, Ivanie Dwi Hanun, Ghina Hamidah Hardiana, Erni Hellen Febriyanti Hikmah Ifayanti Hoerunnisa, Hoerunnisa Indriyani, Fitri Ishaeni, Iyas Juliani, Deta Juwita Desri Ayu Karini, Elsy Juni Andry Kesumayusa, Khoirunnisa Khairani, Masayu Dian Komalasari Komalasari Lestari, Eliya Septi LINDA PUSPITASARI - A11111054, LINDA PUSPITASARI Mareza Yolanda Umar Marshanda, Novi Maulia Isnaini Mayasari, Miranti Meilina, Beti Ningrum, Sundari Nisrina, Zalfaa Oktafia, Della Primadevi, Inggit Psiari Kusuma Wardani Putri, Adinda Risca Salsabila Putri, Cindyana Sabila Putriani, Olif Delfia Rahmawati, Nira Rika Agustina, Rika Rini Wahyuni Riyadi, Selianita Rahma Riza Dwiningrum, Riza Rolimah, Leni Rossy, Putri Amalia Saefinaqia, Saefinaqia Salwa, Akhla Sanjaya, Riona Sari, Elva Sari, Eva Yulita Sari, Feti Yulia Sari, Juvita Sari, Wanda Fatika Selviana, Risa SEPTI WULANDARI Setiawati, Titik Sheilla, Putri Siskarina, Aulia Siti Maesaroh Siti Marfuah, Siti Sukarni Sukarni Sulistiawati, Yuni Suryanti, Firma Dwi Sutini Sutini, Sutini Syarah, Swari Tanti, Dian Dwi Titin Titin Ulva, Lutfiatul Wati, Melinda Wina Safutri Windarti, Putriana Wiridawati, Indah Wisnu Probo Wijayanto Wulan Dari, Wulan Yana, Merda Yana, Putri Sheilla Septi Erda Yona Desni Sagita, Yona Desni Yuliani Yuliani Yunita Anggriani Yuyun, Yuyun Zonalentera, Inda Zulkifli