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Development of Prenatal Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention for Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain Ana Yuliana; Nur Hikmah; Darah Ifalahma; Adisti Amalya Putri Handayani; Nurlaila Siti Zamrina
International Journal of Public Health Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): December : International Journal of Public Health
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/ijph.v2i4.561

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Low back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women in the second and third trimesters due to biomechanical and hormonal changes. Non-pharmacological interventions like prenatal exercise are believed to be effective, though evidence from controlled trials is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prenatal exercise in reducing low back pain intensity. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was used with 30 pregnant women (15 in the intervention group, 15 in the control group), selected by purposive sampling. The inclusion criteria were gestational age of 20–36 weeks, no medical contraindications, and willingness to participate. The intervention group performed prenatal exercises twice a week for 8 weeks (45 minutes per session), while the control group received health education without physical exercise. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data analysis was conducted using paired t-test, independent t-test/Mann–Whitney, and ANCOVA to control for age, parity, and BMI. Both groups had homogeneous baseline characteristics (p > 0.05). The intervention group’s pain score decreased from 6.9 ± 1.1 to 3.6 ± 1.0 (Δ = -3.3; p < 0.001), while the control group’s pain score decreased from 6.8 ± 1.2 to 6.3 ± 1.1 (Δ = -0.5; p = 0.09). The difference in pain reduction between groups was significant (p < 0.001). ANCOVA confirmed that prenatal exercise was significantly effective after adjusting for confounders (β = -2.8; p < 0.001). Prenatal exercise is an effective, safe, and affordable intervention for reducing low back pain in pregnant women.
Edukasi Gizi Seimbang sebagai Upaya Penanganan Bayi dan Balita dengan Berat Badan Tidak Naik di Desa Mutihan Sondakan Surakarta Darah Ifalahma; Ana Yuliana; Adisti Amalya Putri Handayani; Fatimah Eira Yudhayana
Jurnal Informasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Mei :Jurnal Informasi Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Nalanda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47861/jipm-nalanda.v4i2.2280

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Nutritional problems among infants and toddlers remain a significant public health concern because they can affect children's growth, development, and overall quality of life. Malnutrition includes undernutrition, overnutrition, and obesity, all of which may lead to short- and long-term health consequences. One of the early indicators of growth problems is the absence of weight gain in two consecutive weighing periods. This condition is often associated with inadequate energy and protein intake, inappropriate feeding practices, recurrent infectious diseases, and limited parental knowledge regarding balanced nutrition principles. Based on Posyandu data collected in January 2026 in RW 10 Mutihan, 19 toddlers were identified as experiencing no weight gain, alongside several cases of undernutrition, overnutrition, and obesity. These findings indicate the existence of a double burden of malnutrition within the community. To address this issue, balanced nutrition counseling was implemented as a promotive and preventive intervention aimed at improving mothers’ knowledge, encouraging appropriate feeding practices, and supporting regular monitoring of child growth and nutritional status.