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Enhancing Older Adults’ Mental Health Through Tailored Innovative Educational Interventions in Community Ruswadi, Indra; Masliha, Masliha; Hasni, Nafisah Itsna; Wennie, Jummai
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 4, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jpm.v4i1.396

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Mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and feelings of social isolation, frequently occur in older adults and often go unaddressed in community environments. This research aimed to assess the impact of an educational initiative delivered at the community level on enhancing the psychological well-being of older adults. A pre-experimental approach was utilized, employing a single-group design with measurements taken before and after the intervention. The program emphasized mental health awareness, emotional self-regulation techniques, and involvement in socially engaging community events. The analysis demonstrated notable enhancements in mental well-being. Participants experienced a reduction in depression from moderate to mild levels, decreased anxiety symptoms, and a marked improvement in their sense of social belonging, rising from low to moderate to high engagement. These outcomes demonstrate that a structured and targeted educational strategy can lead to significant improvements in the mental health of older adults. The intervention proved to be both feasible and beneficial in addressing psychological challenges in later life. Furthermore, the study offers valuable insights for public and geriatric mental health practices by presenting adaptable, evidence-driven approaches to promote healthy aging.
The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in Reducing Stress among Individuals with Mental Health Disorders: A Quasi-Experimental Study with a Control Group Ruswadi, Indra; Wennie, Jummai; Susiani, Ani; Masliha, Masliha
Jurnal Berita Ilmu Keperawatan Vol. 18 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/bik.v18i2.9806

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 Individuals with mental health disorders frequently experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety, which negatively impact their overall well-being. Hypnotherapy has been explored as a complementary nursing intervention to reduce psychological distress, yet its effectiveness in psychiatric settings remains under-researched. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in reducing stress and anxiety levels among individuals with mental health disorders. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was employed involving 80 participants diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, randomized into an intervention group (n = 40) and a control group (n = 40). The intervention group received six individual hypnotherapy sessions over four weeks, while the control group received standard psychiatric care. Stress and anxiety levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANCOVA, with effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals calculated. Results: Participants in the hypnotherapy group showed a significant reduction in stress levels (mean difference = -8.4; 95% CI: -10.1 to -6.7; p < 0.001) and anxiety levels (mean difference = -7.4; 95% CI: -9.0 to -5.8; p < 0.001) compared to the control group. The effect sizes were large for both outcomes (Cohen’s d > 0.8). Additionally, 90% of participants in the intervention group reported high satisfaction with the treatment. Conclusions: Hypnotherapy appears to be an effective complementary intervention for reducing stress and anxiety in psychiatric patients. However, given the limited follow-up duration and sample size, future studies should investigate long-term effects, cultural factors, and integration into nursing practice.
Lavender Aromatherapy as a Non-Pharmacological Approach to Managing Pain During the Active Phase of the First Stage of Labor: A Pre-Experimental Study Masliha
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PPPM) STIKES Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v6i2.1199

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Introduction: In the initial stages of labor, especially during the first stage's active phase, mothers experience severe pain, which can be a major hurdle. Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy on pain levels of mothers in active labor. Methods: This research employed a pre-experimental approach with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The sample consisted of 32 mothers in labor who were selected using purposive sampling and met the inclusion criteria. The primary method of data collection was a subjective pain measurement on a numeric scale. The analysis was done using the Wilcoxon test to assess the change of pain levels when lavender aromatherapy was administered. Results: Results: The results showed that after applying lavender aromatherapy, most respondents who initially felt moderate or severe pain were able to reduce the level of pain to mild pain. This change was statistically significant with a p value of 0.000 (p <0.05). Conclusions: This study proves that lavender aromatherapy is effective in managing labor pain in mothers in the active phase. Considering the findings of this study, lavender aromatherapy can be regarded as a simple and efficient non-drug method for managing labor pain.
Pelaksanaan Stimulasi Mencegah Lansia Pikun Dan Kurang Teliti Melalui Latihan Aktivitas Brain Gym Di Program Sekolah Lansia Desa Sliyeg Kecamatan Sliyeg Kabupaten Indramayu Masliha
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): Desember
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PPPM) STIKES Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v5i1.633

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Everyone who is blessed with a long life will definitely experience old age. One of the problems that occurs in the elderly is dementia. Dementia is a disorder that occurs as a result of physiological changes in the form of cognitive decline. To overcome this, include brain exercises. Brain gym is a series of simple and fun movements that are used to improve learning abilities by using the whole brain. This research is quantitative research using a quasi-experimental method with a one group pretest - posttest approach. The population is 56 elderly people in the elderly school program in Sliyeg Village, Sliyeg District, Indramayu Regency. Samples were taken using accidental sampling. The research was carried out from April 3 – June 30 2023. Research results: the level of dementia before the Brain Gym Stimulation action was carried out was 19 people (73.1%) experiencing moderate levels and the level of dementia after the Brain Gym Stimulation action was carried out as many as 23 people (88.5%) were in the mild category and the results of the Paired Samples t Test The test shows that the average difference between the level of dementia before and after the brain gym stimulation was 2.615. This means that there was a decrease in the level of dementia after the intervention with an average decrease of 2.6 points. The result of calculating the "t" value is that a p-value is 0.000 < 0.005 (2-way test). This means that Ho is rejected and concludes that statistically there is a significant difference in the level of dementia in the elderly before and after brain gym stimulation in Sliyeg Village, Sliyeg District, Indramayu Regency. The conclusion is that there is a significant effect between the level of dementia in the elderly before and after Brain Gym Stimulation in Sliyeg Village, Sliyeg District, Indramayu Regency.
Elderly Exercises and Finger Grip Relaxation to Reduced Blood Pressure Ruswadi, Indra; Masliha
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No SpecialIssue (2024): Science Education, Ecotourism, Health Science
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10iSpecialIssue.8408

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The elderly experience a phase of decline in all body organ functions, such as social, physical, psychological and emotional abilities which become increasingly weakened so that the elderly become vulnerable. fights various diseases, including hypertension. Elderly exercise and finger grip relaxation are non-pharmaceutical therapies that are believed to lower blood pressure. This study aims to determine the effect of elderly exercise and finger grip relaxation on reducing blood pressure. The research design used was a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The research sample consisted of 114 respondents who were divided into 3 groups of 38 respondents each, with inclusion criteria: Elderly people suffering from hypertension, minimum age 60 years, currently taking antihypertensive medication, blood pressure >140/90 mmHg, able to participate in gymnastics movements. / can move the whole body, does not smoke and is not obese. Group selection used consecutive sampling techniques. The research location was carried out in the Cantigi Community Health Center working area and the Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests were used to analyze this research data. Research results: systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after the test in the control group (systolic p = 0.480 and diastolic p = 0.301), systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after the test in the exercise group (systolic p and diastolic p = 0.001), as well as relaxation of finger grip on a decrease in blood pressure (systolic p = 0.001 and p = 0.012 diastolic). The difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after elderly exercise and finger grip relaxation shows that elderly exercise produces lower diastolic blood pressure results compared to finger grip relaxation (diastolic p = 0.015 and 0.005). Conclusion: elderly exercise and finger grip relaxation have an effect on reducing blood pressure and elderly exercise produces lower diastolic blood pressure results compared to finger grip relaxation (diastolic p = 0.015 and 0.005).
Geber Madu Ayu, Gerakan Bersama Memajukan Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) di Kabupaten Indramayu Indra Ruswadi; Nengsih Yulianingsih; Hasim Asyari; Masliha Masliha
KREATIF: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): September : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/kreatif.v2i3.439

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The Integrated Service Post, known as Posyandu, is the front line in health services and other multifunctional services. However, at this time its existence has not been seen optimally, this is due to the lack of Posyandu implementers and managers in understanding the existence of Posyandu, so that reports on Posyandu activities that should be carried out in stages have not been carried out optimally, besides that there is still an assumption that Posyandu belongs to Health people. The objectives of the service activities are: Understanding Geber Madu Ayu, Joint Movement for Advancing Posyandu in Indramayu Regency. Methods: lectures, discussions and simulations. The results of the activity: All management of the Posyandu, Village Working Group, District Pokjanal and District Posyandu Pokjanal understand the importance of the Joint Movement to Promote Integrated Service Posts (Posyandu) in Indramayu Regency. Conclusion: The Joint Movement to establish a posyandu in Indramayu has been received and received a good response from stakeholders. Suggestion: Posyandu administrators at every level should increase their commitment to advancing posyandu by involving related elements, ranging from academics, business people, communities and media as well as advocating for regional/government heads.