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Effect of Active Leg Stretching on Foot Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Tilongkabila Health Center Rahma Aulia Mansur; Ita Sulistiani; Gusti Pandi Liputo
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 1: Januari 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i1.10066

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that often causes complications of peripheral neuropathy in the form of decreased sensitivity of the legs. This condition increases the risk of diabetic leg injuries to amputation if prevention is not carried out early. One of the nonpharmacological interventions that can be carried out is Active Leg Stretching. This study aims to determine the effect of Active Leg Stretching on foot sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at the Tilongkabila Health Center. This study uses a pre-experimental design with a one group pretest–posttest approach. The study sample was a type 2 diabetes mellitus patient who experienced decreased sensitivity of the legs and was selected using the Purposive Sampling technique. Active Leg Stretching interventions were administered according to standard operating procedures during the study period. Leg sensitivity was measured using monofilament tests before and after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed an increase in foot sensitivity after being given an Active Stretching Leg intervention with a statistically significant difference (p-value < 0.05). This increase occurs because leg stretching can improve blood flow, reduce muscle stiffness, and improve nerve function, so the sensitivity of the legs increases. It can be concluded that Active Leg Stretching has a significant effect on increasing foot sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This intervention is recommended as a simple, safe, and easily applied nonpharmacological therapy in primary health care.
Overview of the Level of Knowledge and Attitude of the Community about the Practice of Antihistamine Drug Self-Medication in Handling Allergies in Biawu Village, South Kota District Nur Inzan Van Solang; Siti Rahma; Gusti Pandi Liputo
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 1: Januari 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i1.10069

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Self-medication of antihistamines for the treatment of allergies is a common practice in the community. However, a lack of understanding of dosage, indications, and side effects can pose health risks. This study aims to find out how the level of knowledge and public attitudes about the practice of self-medication of anthistamines in handling allergies in Biawu village, South Kota District. This research method uses a cross-sectional design with a quantitative descriptive approach. The sample totaled 97 respondents who were selected by purposive sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. The population of this study is all people in Biawu village, south Kota district. The results showed that the majority of respondents as many as 58.8% of respondents had a high level of knowledge, 15.5% moderate, and 25.8% low about antihistamine self-medication. Most respondents (96.9%) had a moderate attitude, and only 3.1% had a high attitude. In terms of practice, 62.9% of respondents had high self-medication practices, 27.8% moderate, and 9.3% low. As many as 83.5% of respondents often buy drugs without a medical prescription, and the main source of information is personal/family experience (66%). The conclusion of the study is that although the majority of the public has knowledge of the dangers high practice of antihistamine self-medication. However, the attitude and practice of self-medication is still in the high category. The need for sustainable health education and the active role of health workers in guiding the community to carry out rational and safe self-medication.
Co-Authors Ita Sulistiani Nur Inzan Van Solang Rahma Aulia Mansur Siti Rahma