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The Effect of Bengkung Use on Abdominal Circumference Reduction in Postpartum Women Fauziyah, Nailatul; Asiyah, Nor; Indrianingrum, Irawati
Advances in Healthcare Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): March - August
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Bukhari Dwi Muslim

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60079/ahr.v3i2.575

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Purpose: The postpartum period is a critical recovery period for mothers after childbirth and is prone to complications that contribute to high maternal mortality rates (MMR) in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the effect of bengkung use on reducing abdominal circumference in postpartum mothers as a non-pharmacological measure to support physical recovery after childbirth. Research Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group approach. The research subjects consisted of two groups: the experimental group, which used bengkung regularly, and the control group, which underwent early mobilization without the use of bengkung. Data collection was conducted by measuring the waist circumference both before and after the intervention. Results and Discussion: The study's results indicate that regular use of bengkung has a significant impact on reducing abdominal circumference in postpartum women. The effectiveness of bengkung in accelerating the process of uterine involution and abdominal muscle recovery is reinforced by the involvement of education and the comfort experienced by the mothers during use. Implications: These findings have a practical impact on midwifery services, particularly in integrating traditional practices that have been proven effective into standard postpartum care. Bengkung could be a safe, affordable, and locally based alternative intervention.
“Antibacterial Activity of Olive Oil Against Salmonella Typhi.” Fauziyah, Nailatul; Syamsu, Rachmat Faisal; Sodiqah, Yani; Karim, Marzelina; Arifuddin Karim, Abdul Mubdi Ardiansar
Syifa'Medika Vol 16, No 2 (2026): Syifa Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/sm.v16i2.10374

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Salmonella typhi merupakan penyebab utama demam tifoid yang sering memerlukan pengobatan antibiotik, namun masalah resistensi bakteri terhadap antibiotik menjadi tantangan besar dalam pengobatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efek antimikroba dari tiga jenis minyak zaitun: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Extra Light Olive Oil (ELOO), dan Olive Pomace Oil (OPO) terhadap pertumbuhan Salmonella typhi. Metode yang digunakan adalah uji difusi cakram selama tiga hari di Laboratorium UP3M Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muslim Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ketiga jenis minyak zaitun menunjukkan zona hambat terbatas antara 7,0 mm hingga 9,0 mm, yang semuanya dinilai “Resisten”, mengindikasikan efektivitasnya yang terbatas. Meskipun EVOO memiliki zona hambat rata-rata tertinggi (8,37 mm), tidak ada perbedaan signifikan antara ketiga jenis minyak zaitun maupun dengan Ciprofloxacin (kontrol positif) yang menunjukkan zona hambat sebesar 33 mm. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya pengembangan terapi alternatif berbasis alami untuk mengatasi infeksi bakteri seperti Salmonella typhi, namun juga menekankan perlunya penelitian lebih lanjut untuk memahami potensi penuh minyak zaitun dan cara untuk meningkatkan efektivitasnya, termasuk modifikasi kimia atau pengolahan lebih lanjut.