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Journal : Science Midwifery

Effectiveness of nutrition movement counseling in the first 1000 days of life on knowledge and attitude of pregnant women Rachman, Sandy Nurlaela; Alfi, Nur Mufidah; Fairuza, Filda
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): August: 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.v13i3.2004

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Abstract: The Indonesian government implements the First 1000 Days Movement (HPK), to improve nutritional status during pregnancy and breastfeeding, aiming to support brain development and the immune system from pregnancy until a child’s first year. This study aims to determine the extent to which nutritional counseling for the First 1000 Days of Life impacts the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test groups was used, involving 60 pregnant women. Knowledge and attitudes were measured before and after counseling. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test. The results of this study indicate that the knowledge of pregnant women in the pre-test was classified as poor for 34 people (56.7%) and sufficient for 23 people (38.3%). After being given counseling, the knowledge category became good for 32 people (53.3%). In terms of attitudes, the pre-test showed the category of poor for 35 people (58.3%). After counseling, the attitudes of respondents were in the good category for 32 people (53.3%). The effectiveness of counseling nutritional education in the first 1000 days of life on knowledge (p value 0.000 < 0.05) and attitudes of pregnant women (p value 0.000 < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that it is effective in changing the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women, so there is a need for enhancing the capacity of health educators is essential to deliver impactful education and promote positive behavioral changes in support of the HPK Movement.
The effect red betel leaves (Piper Crocatum) on vaginal discharge (Fluor Albus) in teenagers Rachman, Sandy Nurlaela; Skania, Pratiwi Cahya; Ayustina, Selvira
Science Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2024): August: Health Sciences and related fields
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v12i3.1657

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Vaginal discharge (fluor albus) is a physiological thing that can occur in teenage girls, but if it is not treated immediately it will cause various female diseases. One complementary treatment that is believed to be able to reduce the symptoms of vaginal discharge is using boiled water from red betel leaves (piper crocatum) (Firmanila et al., 2016). This study aims to evaluate the effect of giving boiled red betel leaves on vaginal discharge in adolescents. The research design took the form of a quasi-experiment with a two-group pre-post test design. Sampling used purposive sampling technique with a total of 64 people. The results of the study in the case group were 23 people (71.9%) with light scale vaginal discharge and 9 people (28.1%) with moderate scale, 31 people (69.9%) in the control group medium scale and 1 person (3, 1%) on the weight scale. Statistical test results p-value = 0.000 (case) and 0.005 (control) where p-value < 0.05, meaning there is an effect of red betel leaves on reducing vaginal discharge. Teenagers with vaginal discharge can use boiled water from red betel leaves as a treatment.
The effect of giving pumpkin pudding (curcubita moschata) on sleep quality postpartum Rachman, Sandy Nurlaela; Mardianti, Lina; Alkafili, Ilvika Mei
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 6 (2026): February: Health Sciences and related fields
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i6.2264

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The postpartum period is a period of recovery of reproductive organs which is a period vulnerable to discomfort after childbirth, one of which is sleep disorders. In Indonesia, around 53.9% of postpartum mothers experience sleep disorders that can reduce the quality of life and increase the risk of fatigue or postpartum blues (Rofiasari, 2024), so there is a need for safe intervention efforts to improve sleep quality, such as non-pharmacological interventions, namely pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) where its content is important in sleep regulation, so it has the potential to improve the quality of sleep of postpartum mothers (Ariani, 2023). The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving pumpkin pudding (Cucurbita moschata) to postpartum. This research method used a one-group pre-test and post-test design, with sample 44 participants using independent t-test analysis. The results showed that sleep quality was categorized low in 39 participants (88.6%) before the pre-test and good in 38 participants (86.4%) after the intervention. There was also an effect of pumpkin (Curcubita moschata) pudding on sleep quality postpartum (p-value 0.000 <0.05). The conclusion of this study that pumpkin affects changes in sleep quality in postpartum. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize rest and sleep quality through foods that support physical recovery and sleep regulation, such as pumpkin. This study recommends that social support and health education by healthcare professionals regarding good nutritional choices are needed to support postpartum adaptation.