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The Effect of Acupressure on Reducing the Intensity of Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Nursing Students at Tadulako University in Palu City Mariani, Andi; Fauzan, Fauzan; Fahrurezi, Fahrurezi; Fitriani, Fitriani; Herman, Herman
Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/htj.v11i2.1665

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Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common condition characterized by menstrual pain experienced by adolescent girls, which can significantly affect their quality of life. Acupressure therapy is considered effective in alleviating pain intensity. This study aims to evaluate the impact of acupressure on reducing dysmenorrhea intensity among students of Akper Untad in Palu City. Objective: This research aims to analyze the effect of acupressure therapy on primary dysmenorrhea intensity in female students. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach. A total of 47 female students participated as respondents. Pain intensity was measured using a 0-10 scale before and after acupressure treatment. Data analysis was performed using the Paired T Test. Results: The findings indicate that the average dysmenorrhea intensity before treatment was 7.77, which decreased to 3.00 after treatment. Statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant effect of acupressure on reducing dysmenorrhea intensity. Conclusion: Acupressure therapy is effective in reducing primary dysmenorrhea intensity among female students at Akper Untad in Palu City. This study provides evidence that acupressure can be a valuable non-pharmacological intervention for managing dysmenorrhea.
Coloring Play Therapy on Hospitalization Anxiety Levels in Preschool-Aged Children Palesa, Hayati; Fauzan, Fauzan; Mariani, Andi; Fahrurezi, Fahrurezi
Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (JIKA) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Volume 7 Nomor 1 April 2025
Publisher : Sarana Ilmu Indonesia (salnesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36590/jika.v7i1.1253

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Hospitalization can trigger a range of reactions, from mild to severe, that interfere with a child's care and potentially impede the recovery process. The prevalence of anxiety in children reaches 60-80% of the general population during hospitalization, thus requiring special attention from caregivers. This study aimed to identify the effect of coloring picture play therapy on the anxiety levels of preschool children during their stay at Madani Regional General Hospital, Palu. This quantitative study employed a pre-experimental method with a single-group pre-test-post-test design. The population consisted of 337 children hospitalized over the last three months. A sample of 53 participants who met the inclusion criteria was selected using cluster random sampling. Data on anxiety levels were collected before and after the coloring picture play therapy and were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test at a significance level of p<0,05. The results showed that before the therapy, one child (1,9%) had mild anxiety, 10(18,9%) had moderate anxiety, 39(73,6%) had severe anxiety, and 3(5,7%) experienced panic. After the therapy, no subjects were found to have severe anxiety or panic; anxiety levels shifted to moderate for 32,1% and mild for 67,9% of the children. Based on the findings, which indicate a significant decrease in anxiety (p<0,05), it is concluded that coloring picture play therapy is effective in reducing hospitalization-induced anxiety in preschool children.