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Hidayat Arifin
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Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Kampus C, Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Pediomaternal Nursing Journal
Published by Universitas Airlangga
ISSN : 23551577     EISSN : 26564629     DOI : 10.20473/pmnj
Core Subject : Health,
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal is a scientific media periodically published twice a year that contains scientific articles on health and nursing specifically related to the topic of child and maternity nursing. This journal as a medium for writers from students, lecturers, and researchers to be able to publish scientific work and the results of the latest research to support progress in the field of maternity nursing and children. This journal, which was first published in 2012, is managed by the Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Department under the Faculty of Nursing and published by Universitas Airlangga. The Pediomaternal Nursing Journal began to switch to the online journal system starting in 2019.
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Feeding cues: a concept analysis Irianti, Dewi; Wanda, Dessie; Waluyanti, Fajar Tri; Huda, Mega Hasanul
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.68524

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Introduction: Premature infants often experience delays in developing oral feeding skills essential for their growth. This may be due to immature motor development and physiological instability. Inconsistent definitions of feeding cues can also affect the quality of care provided. Therefore, a concept analysis of feeding cues in premature infants is necessary to clarify definition and improve the accuracy of care to meet their needs. This study aimed to clarify the concept of feeding cues in premature infants.Methods: The Walker and Avant concept analysis method was used. A literature search was also conducted from five databases: PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar for 2000 and later.Results: The literature search obtained 20 articles on feeding cues from various disciplines. Eight attributes were developed from the concept analysis, including (1) behavioral and physiological signs, (2) readiness to feed, (3) transition and awareness ability, (4) hand and mouth movements, (5) effective sucking and swallowing, (6) self-regulation, (7) behavioural changes, and (8) facial expression. Antecedents to feeding cues include infant physiology, infant’s level of consciousness changes, infant motor and reflex development, respiratory stability and health status, and availability of feeding resources. Consequences include timely and appropriate feeding according to infant’s needs, infant’s self-regulation, infant’s comfort and stability, development of a positive caregiver-infant relationship, and balance of energy intake and growths.Conclusion: The concept analysis provides eight comprehensive attributes and their antecedents and consequences, emphasising the importance of understanding feeding cues in premature infants. This understanding can guide nursing care, enhance early feeding interventions, and support the growth and development of premature infants to enhance the quality of nursing care in this group.Keywords: concept analysis; feeding cues; premature infants
Scale for maternity role perceptions-short form validity and reliability study Bilgin, Zümrüt; Ecevit Alpar, Şule
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.69638

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Background: The maternal role is the process of learning and achieving maternal behavior. It is important to identify and support mothers' role perceptions.The first version of the Maternal Role Perception Scale consists of 28 items. Objective: This study was conducted to develop a short form of the Maternal Role Perception Scale. Method: This methodological study was conducted in a hospital between September 01, 2021 and November 26, 2021. In this study, the sample consisted of 279 mothers between the ages of 18 and 45 who consented to participate in the study. The validity and reliability of the scale were analyzed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha coefficients. Data were analyzed with IBM SPSS and AMOS demo programs. Results: As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, the Maternal Role Perception Scale-Short Form consisted of 15 items and two factors explaining 53.875% of the total variance. After the application, 13 items with item loadings below 0.45 were removed from the scale. The item-total correlation of the fifteen-item Maternal Role Perceptions Scale-Short Form was between 0.348 and 0.724, and the Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient was found to be 0.896. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the short form of the scale consisting of two factors. As a result of the analysis, the Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index and the Goodness of Fit Index were found to be adequate. Conclusion: The Maternal Role Perception Scale-Short Form, which consists of fifteen items and two factors, is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure mothers' maternal role perceptions. Keywords: Maternal role; maternity role perception; reliability; validity
Family-centered approach to stunting reduction: assessing the effectiveness of culturally-tailored interventions among Moi Families in Southwest Papua Loihala, Maria; Indar, Indar; Syam, Aminuddin; Syafar, Muhamad
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.72736

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Introduction: Stunting remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, particularly in geographically isolated regions like Southwest Papua, where cultural practices and socioeconomic factors contribute to high prevalence rates. The Moi ethnic group in Sorong Regency faces unique barriers, including food taboos, limited nutritional diversity, and inadequate breastfeeding practices, which conventional interventions often fail to address effectively. This study aimed to analyze the influence of the Family Transcultural Module (FTM) on family care practices and support systems for stunting treatment among the Moi ethnic group in Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua.Methods: A community-based intervention study with a pre-post design was conducted from January to May 2024 across five districts in Sorong Regency. A total of 132 Moi families with children aged 0-24 months at risk for stunting were recruited using purposive sampling and equally assigned to intervention (n=66) and control (n=66) groups. The intervention group received the Family Transcultural Module with educational leaflets, while the control group received only the FTM. Data were collected at baseline (pre-test), immediately after intervention (post-test 1), and one month following intervention (post-test 2) using standardized questionnaires measuring parenting practices and family support. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and the Mann-Whitney U test with a significance set at P-value< .05.Results: Most mothers in both groups were aged 31-40, with limited formal education and high employment rates (77.3% intervention, 78.8% control). Both intervention approaches demonstrated significant improvements in parenting practices (from a mean of 9.80±4.90 at baseline to 16.96±4.90 at post-test 2, P-value< .001, Cohen's d=1.46) and family support scores (from 27.96±12.04 to 40.73±14.85, P-value< .001, d=1.06). Within-group improvements demonstrated large effect sizes, while between-group comparisons revealed small to negligible effect sizes (d= .02- .35). No significant differences were found between the intervention and control groups at any measurement point, suggesting comparable effectiveness of the core FTM component regardless of supplementary educational materials.Conclusion: The Family Transcultural Module effectively improved parenting practices and family support among Moi ethnic families, demonstrating the importance of culturally-adapted interventions for stunting prevention in indigenous communities. The FTM successfully addressed key behavioral determinants of stunting despite challenging socioeconomic contexts by engaging with existing family structures and cultural values. These findings suggest that culturally-embedded, family-centered approaches can overcome specific implementation barriers and potentially contribute to sustainable stunting reduction in vulnerable populations.Keywords: stunting prevention; family transcultural module; indigenous health; parenting practices; family support; moi tribe
Effectiveness of teenage parenthood package on maternal and fetal outcomes: a mixed-method pilot study Rani V, Elizebeth; Ranjith, Jolly; Amutha, T; Kanchana, S; Celina, D
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.73056

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ABSTRACTIntroduction: Teenage pregnancy poses significant maternal and neonatal health risks, often compounded by delayed antenatal care, inadequate nutrition, and limited knowledge. Promoting healthy practices such as regular antenatal attendance, balanced nutrition, hygiene, adequate rest, exercise, and self-care is vital to improving pregnancy outcomes among adolescents. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a Teenage Parenthood Package (TPP) on maternal and fetal outcomes and explored the lived experiences of teenage mothersMethods: A mixed-method design with an explanatory sequential approach was adopted. In Phase I, a quasi-experimental study was conducted among 30 teenage mothers (15 experimental, 15 control) selected through purposive sampling at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chennai. The Teenage Parenthood Package—comprising trimester-based antenatal education, BMI-specific dietary counseling, exercise demonstrations, and psychosocial guidance—was administered to the experimental group. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests, Pearson’s correlation, and chi-square tests. Phase II involved qualitative exploration using in-depth interviews analyzed through Colaizzi’s method.Results: The Teenage Parenthood Package significantly improved knowledge, dietary practices, and labor outcomes among teenage mothers. Although maternal–fetal attachment showed no significant difference between groups, qualitative findings revealed challenges including stigma, lack of familial support, and postpartum emotional distress. Integration of both data sets emphasized the value of structured, nurse-led interventions.Conclusion: The Teenage Parenthood Package effectively enhanced maternal knowledge, dietary practices, and labor outcomes, underscoring the importance of comprehensive, adolescent-centered interventions to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes and psychosocial well-being.Keywords: teenage mothers, maternal outcome, fetal outcome, experience of pregnancy, teenage parenthood package
Exclusive breastfeeding duration and its influence on preventing childhood stunting Feriani, Pipit; Negara, Candra Kusuma; Ernawati, Rini
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.74499

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Introduction: Childhood stunting represents a major global health challenge affecting 149 million children under five years worldwide. Exclusive breastfeeding has been identified as an important protective factor in stunting prevention, yet empirical evidence regarding this relationship in Indonesian primary healthcare settings remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding history and stunting occurrence among children aged 7-59 months at UPTD Loa Ipuh Primary Healthcare Center.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 120 mothers with children aged 7-59 months in the UPTD Loa Ipuh catchment area, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan. Consecutive sampling was employed for participant recruitment. Data were collected through structured interviews using a validated questionnaire. Chi-square tests were used to determine the association between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting occurrence.Results: Of 120 participants, 58.3% of children received exclusive breastfeeding while 41.7% did not receive exclusive breastfeeding. The overall stunting prevalence was 50.0%, with 12.5% severely stunted and 37.5% stunted. Chi-square test results demonstrated a statistically significant association between exclusive breastfeeding history and stunting occurrence (P-value = .01). Children who did not receive exclusive breastfeeding showed higher prevalence of severe stunting (22.0%) compared to those who received exclusive breastfeeding (5.7%). Conversely, children who received exclusive breastfeeding had a higher proportion of normal nutritional status (58.6%) compared to those who did not receive exclusive breastfeeding (38.0%).Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding proves to be a significant protective factor against childhood stunting, with up to four-fold reduction in severe stunting risk. These findings support the importance of exclusive breastfeeding promotion as a cost-effective intervention in stunting prevention, though it should be integrated within holistic approaches that comprehensively address multiple determinants of stunting.Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding, stunting, nutritional status, children under five, primary healthcare
Related factors of postnatal growth failure upon hospital discharge among low-birth-weight infants in Eastern Indonesia Hariati, Suni; Erfina; Lusmilasari, Lely
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.74789

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Introduction: Postnatal growth failure is common among low birth weight (LBW) infants, impacting their childhood catch-up growth and development. This study aimed to identify factors associated with postnatal growth failure at hospital discharge among LBW infants. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, examining medical records of LBW infants from July 2023 to 2024 at seven hospitals in Indonesia. Records included infants with birth weights under 2500 grams treated in SCNU and/or NICU, excluding those with incomplete data, readmissions, or referrals. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses identified factors related to postnatal growth failure.Results: The study reviewed 161 LBW infants to identify growth failure factors at discharge. Most were preterm, with 65.2% delivered by cesarean section. Significant risk factors included gestational age (OR 4.215; P-value .002), birth growth category (OR 6.155; P-value .006), and nasal oxygen history (OR 2.869; P-value .023). Preterm infants had a 4.2 times higher risk of growth failure, while small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants had a 6.2 times higher risk than appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infants. The length of hospitalization and type of nutrition showed no statistical significance.Conclusion: Preterm and SGA infants are at higher risk of postnatal growth failure at discharge. Enhancing family-centered care, nutritional support, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for improvement in SCNU/NICU.Keywords: low birth weight, growth failure, hospital discharge, postnatal, preterm infant
Psychosocial, demographic, and clinical predictors of postpartum depression among mothers: a cross-sectional study Sukesi, Niken; Saputri, Oktavia Ramadhani; Iswanti, Dwi Indah; Seman, Nordianna; Retnaningsih, Dwi; Nugraha, Rozaq I
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.77160

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Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health issue with lasting effects on maternal well-being and child development. However, limited empirical evidence exists on the psychosocial, demographic, and clinical determinants of PPD among urban populations in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to identify psychosocial, demographic, and clinical predictors of postpartum depression among mothers residing in Semarang, Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 168 postpartum women aged ≥17 years who had delivered a live infant and provided informed consent. Data were collected using validated tools, including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to assess depressive symptoms. Independent variables included maternal age, education, employment, parity, mode and place of delivery, medical history, obstetric complications, socioeconomic status, anxiety level, and perceived spousal and family support. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were used to determine significant predictors.Results: The prevalence of mothers at risk of PPD was 50%. Logistic regression analysis showed that low education (OR = 7.18; 95% CI: 1.05–48.96; P-value = .044), moderate anxiety (OR = 5.52; 95% CI: 1.14–26.74; P-value = .034), limited spousal support (OR = .34; 95% CI: 0.15–0.80; P-value = .013), and lack of family support (OR = 6.15; 95% CI: 1.93–19.62; P-value = .002) were significant predictors of PPD.Conclusion: Psychosocial factors, particularly anxiety and insufficient social support, are key predictors of postpartum depression. Routine psychosocial screening and strengthened family-centered interventions are essential to reduce the risk and long-term impact of PPD.Keywords: depression postpartum; edinburgh postpartum depression scale; risk factors
Translation and validation of the youth sexual intention questionnaire and self-control scale among adolescents in Indonesia Wardani, Desy Ayu; Sharoni, Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad; Triyanto, Endang
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.82131

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Introduction: Adolescence is a critical period in sexual decision-making, where sexual intention and self-control play a significant role in preventing risky behaviors. Valid and reliable measurement tools are essential for assessing these psychological constructs within specific cultural contexts. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Youth Sexual Intention Questionnaire (YSI-Q) and Self-Control Scale among adolescents in Indonesia.Methods: Five experts reviewed two sets of questionnaires. The cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with 403 adolescents. The YSI-Q and Self-Control Scale were translated and culturally adapted following standardized guidelines. The psychometric evaluation included content validity and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha).Results: The content validation index of the Indonesian version of the Youth Sexual Intention Questionnaire and Self-Control Scale among adolescents was .900 and 1.000. Internal consistency was strong for YSI-Q (Cronbach’s α = .929) and the Self-Control Scale (Cronbach’s α = .828).Conclusion: The YSI-Q and Self-Control Scale exhibit strong reliability and validity, making them suitable for assessing adolescent sexual intention and self-control in research and clinical settings. Further validation in diverse adolescent subgroups is recommended.Keywords: adolescent, intention, psychometrics
Family and their roles in the nursing care for children living with chronic diseases Krisnana, Dr. Ilya
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.88727

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The burden that children with chronic illness face is not limited to the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions. The burden that families and healthcare providers face is further compounded by fears and apprehensions that are not necessarily made manifest through speech. In this editorial, we shall seek to explore the implications that high-quality nursing care have for children patients with chronic illness. The discussion shall not be limited to the care and management of the illness itself but shall seek to explore the holistic nature of living with a chronic illness. There are several issues that need to be highlighted with greater intensity. These issues include: the integration of the family as a genuine partner in care, the intentional use of technology as a means of engaging families within their natural environment, and the psychological burden that paediatric chronic illness has on children as well as families. The nursing profession has tremendous potential that can be made in this area, as long as it is done so appropriately. Keywords: chronic disease; child; family-centered care; paediatric nursing