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Irawati Indrianingrum
Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus, Kudus, Indonesia
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The Relationship of Knowledge with The Practice of Postpartum Gymnastics in Postpartum Mothers in PMB Rahmawati Welahan Jepara Ainia Fatimatuzzahro’; Irawati Indrianingrum; Ana Zumrotun Nisak
Advances in Healthcare Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Bukhari Dwi Muslim

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60079/ahr.v4i1.717

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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and the practice of postpartum gymnastics among postpartum mothers at PMB Rahmawati Welahan Jepara. It was hypothesized that greater maternal knowledge would be associated with more frequent postpartum gymnastics practice. Research Method: This study used a quantitative analytical design with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 30 postpartum mothers selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a multiple-choice questionnaire to measure knowledge and a Likert-scale questionnaire to assess postpartum gymnastics practice. Univariate analysis was used to describe respondent characteristics and variable distributions, while bivariate analysis used Somers'd test. Results and Discussion: Before education, most respondents had poor knowledge (76.7%), but after education, most had good knowledge (83.3%). In practice, 76.7% of mothers performed postpartum gymnastics in the good category. Statistical analysis showed a significant positive relationship between knowledge and practice (p = 0.020; r = 0.696), indicating that mothers with better knowledge tended to practice postpartum gymnastics more appropriately. Implications: These findings highlight the importance of structured, continuous health education to improve maternal knowledge and support healthy postpartum recovery behaviors. Further studies should explore other influencing factors such as family support, motivation, and cultural beliefs.
The Effect of Bengkung Use on Abdominal Circumference Reduction in Postpartum Women Nailatul Fauziyah; Nor Asiyah; Irawati Indrianingrum
Advances in Healthcare Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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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.
Co-Authors Ainia Fatimatuzzahro’ Ana Zumrotun Nisak Nailatul Fauziyah Nor Asiyah