Handayani Tampubolon, Christine
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The Relationship Between Mothers’ Frequency of Visits to the Posyandu and the Nutritional Status of Toddlers in Jemah Village, West Java, Indonesia Reviani, Nia; Handayani Tampubolon, Christine
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 5 No 3 (2025): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
Publisher : Rifa'Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v5i3.524

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Introduction: Nutrition is a key determinant of human health and development, especially in the toddler period, when inadequate intake can quickly lead to growth and health problems. Objective: To determine the relationship between the frequency of maternal visits to integrated health posts (Posyandu) and the nutritional status of toddlers in Jemah Village, Jati Gede District, Sumedang Regency. Method: This descriptive analytic study used a cross-sectional design. Data were collected through observation with an accidental sampling technique from 50 mothers and toddlers registered at Posyandu Mawar I–IV in Jemah Village. Result and Discussion: Most mothers were 26–35 years old, had a high school education, and were housewives. Most toddlers had good nutritional status, and 82% of respondents routinely visited the integrated health posts. Statistical analysis showed a significant positive relationship between visit frequency and toddler nutritional status (p = 0.001), indicating a very strong correlation. Conclusions: Routine maternal visits to integrated health posts are strongly associated with better nutritional status among toddlers in Jemah Village.
Hipotiroid Kongenital Bagus Eka Utama Wija, Ida; Handayani Tampubolon, Christine
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v6i2.611

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Congenital hypothyroidism (HK) is the most common congenital endocrine disorder in children and is the most common cause of preventable mental retradation. The disorder is caused by the absence of thyroid hormones in the womb and is not needed early can cause severe mental retardation. Clinical manifestations in neonates are not specific, but manifestations obtained after birth consist of gestational age> 42 weeks, BBL> 4kg jaundice> 3 days after birth, edema, umbilical hernia, macroglossia, acrocyanosis. The diagnosis can be made for thyroid screening. Thyroid screening in neonates is carried out before being discharged from the hospital, from the 2nd to 4th day of the baby's age, by checking TSH and T4 levels. The dose of the thyroxine hormone is adjusted to the baby's age and also the baby's body weight.