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All Journal JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health Concerns Jurnal Kesehatan dan Kedokteran Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Henny Rista
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
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The effectiveness of complementary baby massage therapy on weight gain in stunting toddlers Dessy Ratna Sari; Deby Chyntia Yun; Henny Rista; Eva Donna; Sri Rezeki
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 4 No. 11 (2026): February Edition
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v4i11.2562

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Background: Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem in Indonesia, impacting the growth and development of infants. Low appetite and inadequate food intake are major contributing factors to stunting. One non-pharmacological intervention with the potential to improve appetite and digestive function is infant massage, which is considered safe, easy to implement, and sustainable in the community. Purpose: To analyze the effect of infant massage on eating patterns and weight gain in stunted toddlers. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design, dividing respondents into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group received structured infant massage six times over two weeks, followed by one-month follow-up. Data collection included an appetite assessment questionnaire and anthropometric measurements to assess changes in toddler weight. Results: The study results showed that stunted toddlers who received regular infant massage for two weeks experienced significant increases in appetite and weight gain after a one-month follow-up period compared to the control group. Infant massage has been shown to be effective in stimulating appetite and supporting weight gain in stunted toddlers. Conclusion: Infant massage can be used as an effective complementary intervention in stunting management programs, particularly in improving dietary patterns and increasing the nutritional status of stunted toddlers.
Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Knowledge of Iron (Fe) Tablets and Incidence of Anemia at PMB Shinta, Medan Polonia District, North Sumatera Province Friza Situmorang; Henny Rista; Dessy Ratna Sari; Yasrida Nadeak; Eva Dona Sinaga; Nita Nasefa
Jurnal Kesehatan dan Kedokteran Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Kesehatan dan Kedokteran
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Muda Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56127/jukeke.v5i2.2944

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Anemia during pregnancy remains a major public health problem in Indonesia. One of the contributing factors is inadequate maternal knowledge regarding iron (Fe) tablets, which may affect adherence to supplementation and increase the risk of anemia. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between pregnant women's knowledge of iron (Fe) tablets and the incidence of anemia at PMB Shinta, Medan Polonia District, North Sumatera Province, in 2025. Methods: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design. The study involved all 30 pregnant women attending antenatal care at PMB Shinta, selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and hemoglobin examination. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test. Findings: The results showed that 56.7% of respondents had poor knowledge and 60.0% experienced anemia. A significant relationship was found between maternal knowledge and the incidence of anemia, with a p-value of 0.013. Pregnant women with poor knowledge had a 10.5-times higher likelihood of experiencing anemia than those with good knowledge (OR = 10.5; 95% CI: 1.889–58.359). Implications: The findings indicate the need to strengthen health education during antenatal care, particularly regarding the benefits, dosage, timing, and proper consumption of iron tablets. Improved maternal knowledge is expected to support adherence to iron supplementation and reduce the incidence of anemia during pregnancy. Originality: This study provides recent empirical evidence from a primary midwifery practice in Medan Polonia by directly examining the relationship between maternal knowledge of iron tablets and anemia incidence. The findings offer practical value for developing targeted, community-based maternal health education strategies.
Association between pregnant women’s satisfaction with antenatal care services and attendance at the Tutun Sehati program: A cross-sectional study Eva Ulina Lompohta Pinem; Srilina Br Pinem; Henny Rista; Nur Ainun Baru Sitepu; Bekti Pratiwi
MIN Vol. 9 No. 7 (2026): Volume 9 Number 7
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan-fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Malahayati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/min.v9i7.4294

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Background: The global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) was estimated at 197 per 100,000 live births in 2023. High-quality antenatal care (ANC) is essential for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. In North Sumatra, only 80.32% of pregnant women completed six ANC visits (K6). Satisfaction with ANC services may influence adherence to recommended ANC visits. A preliminary survey at Tutun Sehati Primary Clinic indicated the need for further investigation of this relationship. Purpose: To assess the quality of ANC services and the level of satisfaction among pregnant women and to determine the associations between ANC service quality, maternal satisfaction, and adherence to ANC visits at Tutun Sehati Primary Clinic in 2026. Method: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design. The sample comprised 53 pregnant women from a population of 113. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a 10% margin of error, and participants were recruited using accidental sampling. Data were collected using the SERVQUAL questionnaire, which was adopted in full from Sianipar et al. (2025). Data were analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency distributions and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test. Results: Of the 53 respondents, 35 (66.0%) rated the quality of ANC services as good, while 36 (67.9%) reported a high level of satisfaction. The Chi-square test demonstrated a statistically significant association between ANC service quality and adherence to ANC visits (p < 0.001), as well as between pregnant women's satisfaction and adherence to ANC visits (p = 0.003). Conclusion: ANC service quality and pregnant women's satisfaction were significantly associated with adherence to ANC visits. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of ANC services and patient satisfaction to support adherence to the recommended K6 ANC schedule.
Co-Authors Bekti Pratiwi Deby Chyntia Yun Dessy Ratna Sari Sembiring Eva Dona Sinaga Eva Donna Eva Ulina Lompohta Pinem Friza Situmorang Nita Nasefa Nur Ainun Baru Sitepu Sri Rezeki Srilina Br Pinem Yasrida Nadeak