Academia Open
Vol 9 No 2 (2024): December

The Tuina Acupressure Boosts Toddler Weight

Normaulida Anggraini, sekarlita (Unknown)
Rinata, Evi (Unknown)



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Publish Date
22 May 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of tuina acupressure on the weight of malnourished toddlers in Jenisgelaran Village, Bareng, Jombang, Indonesia. Using a quasi-experimental design, 22 toddlers were divided into control and treatment groups, with the latter receiving daily tuina acupressure for 15 minutes over one month. Weight changes were measured before and after the intervention. Results showed a significant increase in the weight of toddlers who received tuina acupressure (P = 0.003). These findings suggest that tuina acupressure can effectively enhance weight gain in malnourished toddlers, recommending its integration into health practices by caregivers and healthcare providers. Highlights: 1. Effective Intervention: Tuina acupressure increased toddler weight significantly (P = 0.003).2. Study Methodology: Quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest on 22 toddlers.3. Practical Application: Recommends tuina acupressure for malnutrition management in toddlers. Keywords: tuina acupressure, toddler weight gain, malnutrition, quasi-experimental study, Indonesia

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acopen

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...