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PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL
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Professional health journal is an open access journal with a wide range (Scope) of fields of nursing including basic research in nursing, management nursing, emergencies, and critical nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, maternity nursing, maternity nursing, child nursing, nursing care , community nursing, family nursing education nursing, complementary, alternative medicine (CAM) in nursing, midwifery, medicine, and pharmacist
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY PATTERNS AND THE INCIDENCE OF ANEMIA IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES AT THE HIDAYATUS SHOLIHIN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL, GURAH DISTRICT, KEDIRI REGENCY zahrotul firdaus natunggele natunggele; Siswati
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v8i1.1504

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Introduction: Anemia is a public health problem with a high prevalence, particularly among adolescent girls. According to the World Health Organization, anemia is a global problem, including in Indonesia, where the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls is also significant. Adolescent girls are at higher risk of developing anemia due to blood loss during menstruation and an unbalanced diet, particularly low iron intake. This condition could lead to decreased learning concentration, academic achievement, and productivity. Adolescent girls living in Islamic boarding schools had a higher risk due to limited dietary patterns, busy daily activities, and lack of food variety. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls at Pondok Pesantren Hidayatus Sholihin as a basis for prevention efforts and nutritional improvemen Methods: This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis techniques included a normality test to determine whether the data were normally distributed. Bivariate analysis was conducted using the Pearson correlation test. The population in this study consisted of all adolescent girls living in the boarding school, with a total sample of 40 respondents using a total sampling technique. Dietary pattern data were collected through a questionnaire based on Google Forms, while anemia incidence was measured through hemoglobin (Hb) level examination. Data analysis was then performed accordingly. Results: The statistical test using the Pearson correlation test obtained a significance value of p = 0.0 (p < 0.05) with a correlation value of r = 0.503. This indicated that there was a moderately strong positive relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls in the boarding school. Conclusions: Based on the results of research and discussions on the relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls living in Islamic boarding schools indicate that the better the quality of their diet, the lower the risk of anemia. Adequate nutritional intake plays a crucial role in hemoglobin formation. Conditions within the Islamic boarding school environment, such as limited food variety and regular but less varied meal schedules, can also impact nutritional adequacy.
The Relationship Between Maternal Anxiety In Pregnant Women And Fetal Growth Disorders At Manggar Baru Public Health Center Mardiah Mardiah; Ni Nyoman Widya Pradani; Nabilah Dhea Andini
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1505

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Introduction: Based on data from the Manggar Baru Community Health Center, the prevalence of preterm births during the last three years was 15.15% from January to December 2022. 8.82% from January to December 2023. 8.47% from January to December 2024. This study aims to determine the psychological changes in pregnant women, to identify fetal growth disorders, and to analyze the relationship between psychological changes in pregnant women and fetal growth disorders in the Manggar Baru Community Health Center work area in 2025. Methods: The methodology used in this study is correlation analytical research with a cross-sectional approach, data collection techniques using accidental sampling. Results: a statistically significant relationship between psychological changes in pregnant women and fetal growth disorders. Conclusions: There is a relationship between psychological changes in pregnant women and fetal growth disorders in the work area of ​​the Manggar Baru Balikpapan Health Center in 2025. The factors that influence anxiety include gestational age, education, occupation and income.
Reframing Cerebral Malaria Therapy through Blood-Brain Barrier Repair and Neuroprotection: A Systematic Review of Adjunctive Strategies Kis Djamiatun
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1511

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Introduction: Cerebral malaria is a severe complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection that can cause coma, death, and persistent neurological impairment despite effective antimalarial treatment. Blood–brain barrier disruption, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress, and neurovascular injury are central to its pathogenesis. This review evaluated current evidence on adjunctive strategies targeting blood–brain barrier repair and neuroprotection in cerebral malaria. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed and Scopus were searched for studies published between January 1, 2015 and April 30, 2026. Eligible studies included human, animal, and experimental investigations of cerebral malaria reporting adjunctive therapy outcomes related to blood–brain barrier integrity, endothelial activation, neurovascular injury, neurological outcomes, or survival. Data were extracted using a standardized approach and synthesized narratively because of substantial heterogeneity; meta-analysis was not performed. Results: Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. Blood–brain barrier disruption was linked to interacting mechanisms involving parasite sequestration, cytoadherence, endothelial activation, inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress, nitric oxide dysregulation, metabolic disturbance, and impaired cerebral microcirculation. Several adjunctive interventions improved blood–brain barrier integrity, reduced vascular leakage, attenuated neuroinflammation, or limited neurovascular injury in experimental models. However, most evidence remained preclinical, and standardized neurovascular endpoints, biomarker-guided stratification, and long-term neurological assessments were rarely used. Conclusions: Blood–brain barrier repair and neuroprotection are important targets for adjunctive therapy in cerebral malaria. Future studies should validate these strategies in clinically relevant models and human trials using standardized endpoints, biomarkers, and long-term neurological outcome measures.
LUCEMUS: An Innovative Educational Ludo Game for Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Musculoskeletal Injury First Aid among Rural School-Settings Eky Madyaning Nastiti; Tasya Dwi Aulia Putri; Rida Darotin; Feri Ekaprasetia
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1520

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Introduction:Musculoskeletal injuries are among the most common injuries experienced by school-age children, particularly in rural areas where environmental risks are higher and access to healthcare services and health education is limited. Low self-efficacy in providing first aid may hinder appropriate initial injury management, highlighting the need for innovative educational approaches to improve students’ confidence and preparedness Objectives: This study focused on evaluate effect of LUCEMUS, an educational Ludo-based board game incorporating musculoskeletal injury scenarios and first aid management using the Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation method, on students’ self-efficacy in providing first aid in rural school-settings Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest framewoek was employed within a quasi-experimental research design involving 32 students from a rural area. Partisipants’ self-efficacy was evaluated using General Self-Efficacy Scale used Likert scale. Participants completed a pretest, engaged in the LUCEMUS game in small groups under facilitator guidance, and completed a posttest. A paired-sample t-test was employed to analyse data. Results: The mean self-efficacy score increased from 28.24 before the intervention to 33.07 after the intervention. The Statistical analysis demonstrated significant improvement between pretest and posttest (p < 0.000), indicating that the LUCEMUS game demonstrated significant effect students’ self-efficacy in providing first aid for musculoskeletal injuries. Conclusions: LUCEMUS, an educational board game integrating Ludo with musculoskeletal injury first aid scenarios, effectively enhanced students’ self-efficacy in rural settings. This game-based learning approach has the potential to serve as an engaging and innovative health education strategy to strengthen adolescents’ confidence and preparedness in managing musculoskeletal injuries.
Parents' Experiences of Caring for Children with Cancer in the Early Diagnosis Phase: A Qualitative Study Susi Roida Simanjuntak; Maria Lupita Nena Meo; Christha Zenithy Tamburian
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54832/phj.v7i2.1527

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Background: Childhood cancer is a traumatic experience that significantly affects parents' lives, particularly during the early diagnosis phase, when parents must adapt to complex medical information, invasive procedures, and profound uncertainty within a short period of time. Studies exploring parents' experiences during this critical phase, particularly within the cultural context of North Sulawesi, remain very limited. Objective: This study aimed to explore parents' experiences in caring for children with cancer during the early diagnosis phase in North Sulawesi. Methods: This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Twelve mothers of children diagnosed with cancer were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Results: Three main themes emerged from the data: (1) Health Service Navigation, describing mothers' health-seeking behaviors, including the use of alternative therapies, utilization of health services, and circular treatment-seeking patterns; (2) Dynamics of Psychological Response, encompassing feelings of helplessness, negative emotions, self-blame, and anticipation of the possible diagnosis; and (3) Challenges, including difficulty understanding medical information, caregiving burden, and social stigma. Conclusion: The early diagnosis phase represents a psychologically demanding period for mothers of children with cancer, marked by uncertainty, emotional distress, and multidimensional caregiving burdens. These findings highlight the urgent need for early psychosocial support, health education, and culturally sensitive interventions from healthcare professionals to assist parents from the point of diagnosis onward, particularly in the North Sulawesi context.