Collaboration between Medical Professionals and Religious Leaders in Managing Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Toddlers

Siti Khusnul Khotimah (Institut Teknologi Sains dan Kesehatan (ITSK) RS dr Soepraoen Malang)
Anik Sri Purwanti (Institut Teknologi Sains dan Kesehatan (ITSK) RS dr Soepraoen Malang)

Syaikhuna: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pranata Islam STAI Syaichona Moh. Cholil Bangkalan
Vol 16 No 02 (2025): October

This article discusses the role of religious leaders and health workers in the prevention-provision of eucalyptus oil steam therapy for toddlers with respiratory infections in Jombang Village, Jombang District, Jombang Regency. This study is a qualitative case study approach. Data sources were selected based on competencies, including 2 health workers and 2 religious leaders, through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and concluding extended observation and confirmation. The results of the study concluded; that collaborative religious leaders were carried out by increasing their understanding of respiratory infections, and behaving in a clean and healthy lifestyle. Health workers provide eucalyptus oil steam therapy effectively to help smooth breathing, thin secretions, relieve pain in the baby's throat.