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INDONESIA
INDONESIAN MIDWIFERY HEALTH AND SCIENCES JOURNAL
Published by Universitas Airlangga
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26567806     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/imhsj.v1i1.2019.1-15
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal (e-ISSN 2656-7806) is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by Universitas Airlangga. The scope for Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal includes Adolescents, premarital and preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and lactation, newborns, infants and toddlers, reproductive health, gynaecology, maternal emergencies, neonatal emergencies, contraception, family planning, menopause, health care and midwifery policies, midwifery education, management midwifery care services, Community Midwifery. Articles published in Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal include original articles and literature reviews. Articles could be written in either Bahasa Indonesia or English. Contributors for Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal are researchers, lecturers, students, midwifery practitioners and other practitioners that focus on midwifery and health sciences in Indonesia and worldwide.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INCIDENCE OF ANEMIA IN THIRD TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN Soya Nita, Elin; Pety Merita Sari; Candra Dewinataningtyas; Lisa Mayaningtyas
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i4.2025.369-378

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Background: Anemia during pregnancy remains a critical contributor to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Pregnant women affected by anemia are at an elevated risk of experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, a condition that can be life-threatening. The primary cause of anemia in pregnancy is iron deficiency. Preventive strategies can be significantly improved through educational interventions that enhance maternal knowledge and promote positive attitudes toward the importance of adequate nutritional intake during pregnancy. Method: This research utilized a quantitative analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The study examined age, parity, and adherence to iron supplement consumption as independent variables, while the dependent variable was the occurrence of anemia in the third trimester of pregnancy. A total sampling technique was employed, Primary data were collected through questionnaires, maternal and child health (KIA) records, and laboratory test results. The data collected were analyzed using the Chi-square statistical test. Result: Among the participants, 53.3% of pregnant women aged 20–35 years were found to be anemic (n = 16). However, Chi-square analysis indicated no statistically significant association between age and anemia status (p = 0.645). Similarly, analysis of parity revealed a p-value of 0.214, suggesting no significant correlation. In contrast, compliance with iron tablet intake showed a statistically significant relationship with anemia incidence; 60% of non-compliant women (n = 18) were anemic, and the Chi-square test produced a p-value of 0.001, indicating a significant association (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings suggest that there is no significant relationship between age or parity and the incidence of anemia in third-trimester pregnant women. However, adherence to iron supplementation is significantly associated with anemia status, highlighting the importance of compliance in preventing anemia during pregnancy.
IDENTIFICATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAVES AS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN MENOPAUSE : DESCRIPTIVE INITIAL STUDY Fitria, Irma; Agustina, Agustina; Hanum, Zulfa
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i4.2025.472-479

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Background: Menopause represents a significant health issue affecting millions of women globally, with 75-85% experiencing disruptive symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and increased risks of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Centella asiatica contains phytoestrogens and antioxidants that may substitute for estrogen function in the body and help reduce physiological and psychological symptoms during menopause. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Centella asiatica in reducing physiological and psychological symptoms during menopause. Method: This study employed a descriptive design. Data were collected cross-sectionally from 85 respondents experiencing physiological and psychological changes associated with menopause, residing in Bireuen District and distributed across 18 community health center service areas. Data collection was conducted from July to September 2025, through random sampling. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to determine menopausal women understanding of centella asiatica and its effectiveness in reducing menopausal symptoms. Results: Centella asiatica was found to be effective in alleviating both physiological and psychological changes in menopause. Centella asiatica was found to be effective in alleviating various physiological changes associated with menopause. Specifically, it improved skin health and reduced aging-related problems (64.7%), enhanced blood circulation (62.3%), supported cognitive function (51.7%), alleviated bone-related problems (88.2%), and reduced sleep disturbances or insomnia (73.0%). In addition to alleviating physiological changes during menopause, Centella asiatica was also effective in reducing psychological symptoms, particularly by decreasing anxiety and stress (68.2%) commonly experienced by women during this transitional period. Conclusion: Centella asiatica demonstrates effectiveness in mitigating physiological and psychological changes during menopause, and thus may serve as an alternative solution to reduce menopausal symptoms.
EFFECTIVENESS OF PEPPERMINT-CITRUS AROMATHERAPY INHALERS IN REDUCING EMESIS GRAVIDARUM AMONG FIRST-TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN Wijayanti, Erna Eka; Qonitun, Umu; Hurin'in, Nur Maziyah; Khoir, Violetta Dity Virginia; Rahmawati5 , Eva Silviana
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i4.2025.459-471

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Background: Aromatherapy is recognized as an effective, safe, and natural method for alleviating nausea-vomiting in pregnancy. The most prevalent physiological discomforts encountered during early gestation is nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), frequently termed "morning sickness." The manifestation of NVP is significantly influenced by fluctuating hormonal levels, particularly an elevation in Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG).  This study aimed to analyze the impact of an inhaler stick combining peppermint and citrus aromatherapy on the frequency of these symptoms in first-trimester pregnant women. Method:  This was one-group pretest-posttest design utilized. The study included 28 first-trimester pregnant women, selected by simple random sampling. Participants used an aromatherapy inhaler stick containing 3 ml peppermint and 1 ml citrus, inhaled three times daily for 10 seconds per inhalation. Nausea-vomiting frequency was measured using the PUQE-24 questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. Result: The demographic analysis revealed that the largest age cohort comprised individuals aged 20–35 years (42.9%), while the majority of respondents were primigravida (42.9%). Regarding the intervention, a significant shift in symptom severity was observed. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05), demonstrating a statistically significant impact of the peppermint and citrus aromatherapy inhaler stick on reducing the frequency of nausea and vomiting among first-trimester pregnant women. Conclusion : The use of aromatherapy inhaler sticks combining peppermint and citrus is successful in alleviating nausea and vomiting among women in early pregnancy. This aromatherapy technique offers a safe, natural, and easily applicable non-pharmacological alternative therapy.

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