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Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Published by Universitas Malahayati
ISSN : 26209152     EISSN : 26214083     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33024/minh
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Malahayati International Journal of Nursing And Health Science is a peer reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish area of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborate on new methods in nursing and health science, subject areas for publication include in nursing and health science core.
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The effectiveness of acupressure on depressive symptoms among nursing students Galih Jatnika; Asep Badrujamaludin; Yuswandi Yuswandi
Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science Vol 7, No 8 (2024)
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Keperawata Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Malahayati Bandar Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/minh.v7i8.23161

Abstract

Background: The post-pandemic period of covid 19, the biggest cause of loss of income for parents of students, this can make students experience distress and depression. Symptoms of depressive disorders in adolescent students will have an impact on almost all activities on campus and will get worse if left untreated. the recommended form of treatment is complementary therapy such as acupressure therapy.Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of acupressure on depressive symptoms among nursing students.Method: Quasi-experiment with pretest-posttest one group design measuring depression using Beck Depression Inventory parameters, sample calculation using the Slovin formula, the number of samples used in this study were 20 participants.Results: The average BDI score before acupressure was 26.80 in the moderate depression category, the average BDI score after acupressure was 19.00 in the mild depression category. The results of the statistical test obtained a p value = 0.001 <0.05 which means that acupressure is effective in reducing depression levels.Conclusion: After undergoing acupressure tonification massage therapy 30 times per session, 3 sessions per week for 4 consecutive weeks, it can reduce the level of depression.

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