Journal of Health Sciences and Epidemiology
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): December 2023

Application of Honey Therapy to Decrease Stool Frequency in Children with Diarrhea: A Case Study

Nehemia Mutiara Saragih (Nursing Diploma, Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau, Indonesia)
Kurniawati Kurniawati (Nursing Diploma, Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta 1, Indonesia)
Nia Khusniyati (Nursing Diploma, Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau, Indonesia)
Fathul Jannah (Nursing Diploma, Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Diarrhea is characterized by the presence of watery bowel motions that occur three or more times within 24 hours. Inadequate management of diarrhea in children might lead to fatality. One method involves administering honey treatment to decrease the frequency of bowel movements. The objective was to elucidate the implementation of a way to reduce bowel movement frequency. The design involved a case study conducted on two toddlers suffering from diarrhea. The solution involved administering honey therapy three times daily for five days. Data analysis and presentation in case studies were conveyed through written text, which presented the facts in a narrative format. The use of honey therapy resulted in a reduction in the frequency of bowel movements in subjects 1 and 2. The post-intervention frequency of bowel movement in subject 1 was three times per day, with a mushy consistency. In subject 2, it was four times per day, again with a mushy consistency. Nurses at the Community Health Center (Puskesmas) can offer guidance on using honey therapy to parents whose children are suffering from diarrhea.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jhse

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Fokus dan ruang lingkup: JHSE adalah peer-review, jurnal akses terbuka yang berfokus pada topik yang berkaitan dengan ilmu kesehatan dan epidemiologi. Jurnal ini menerbitkan artikel penelitian asli, tinjauan sistematis, meta-analisis, dan komentar editorial tentang topik-topik seperti penyakit ...