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GENIUS JOURNAL (General Nursing Science Journal)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27237729     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56359/gj.v1i1
Core Subject : Health, Education,
Genius Journal is a scientific journal that disseminates research results on the development of science and technology in the field of nursing. This journal facilitates nurse researchers, nurse educators and nurse clinicians from around the world to share information on research findings and experiences in providing nursing services. Genius invited researchers to submit their research results in the form of original articles, literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyzes and case studies. Submitted research articles are expected to make positive impact and contribute in improving the quality of nursing services and healthcare system. Genius has a mission to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, discussion of relevant and controversial professional issues, adherence to the standards of journalistic integrity and excellence, and promotion of nursing perspectives to the health care community and public.
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Factors Associated with Anxiety among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Depati Bahrin Regional Hospital Rosida, Rosida; Maudiana, Nova
Genius Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): GENIUS JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1047

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic non-communicable disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia and increasing prevalence worldwide, including in Indonesia. The rising number of cases has led to various physical and psychological complications, with anxiety being a common problem among patients with type 2 diabetes that can affect treatment adherence and quality of life. Preliminary observations at Depati Bahrin Sungailiat Regional Hospital indicated that many patients experienced anxiety related to complications, long-term treatment, and lifestyle changes. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors associated with anxiety in patients with type 2 diabetes. Objective: This study aims to determine the association between quality of life, spirituality, and family support and anxiety levels among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Depati Bahrin Regional Hospital, Sungailiat, in 2025. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 73 respondents at Depati Bahrin Regional Hospital, Sungailiat, from November 26 to November 28, 2025. The collected data were then analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. Result: The results of this study show that there is a relationship between quality of life and anxiety (p-value = 0.000 < 0.05), spirituality (p-value = 0.000 < 0.05), and family support (p-value = 0.000 < 0.05) and the incidence of anxiety in Type2 DM patients at Depati Bahrin Regional Hospital, Sungailiat, in 2025. Conclusion: It is expected that Depati Bahrin Regional Hospital can adopt a holistic approach to the prevention and management of Type 2 DM. The institution needs to provide anxiety management programs that include psychological counseling, cognitive-behavioral   therapy,   and   relaxation   activities   such   as   yoga   and meditation to help reduce anxiety.
The Relationship Between Family Knowledge, Family Education, and Anxiety Levels Among Family Members of ICU Patients Vergia, Okta; Fitri, Nurwijaya
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1051

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Introduction: Family members of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often experience significant anxiety due to uncertainty about the patient’s condition, highlighting the importance of family knowledge and education in reducing psychological distress. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between family knowledge and education level and the anxiety levels of family members of patients treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bakti Timah Pangkalpinang Hospital in 2025. Method: This quantitative research with a cross-sectional design aims to analyze the relationship between family knowledge and education towards the anxiety level of family members of patients who were treated in the ICU of Bakti Timah Pangkalpinang Hospital in 2025. By using a sample of 61 respondents selected through the Simple Random Sampling technique. Result: The results of the Chi-Square test showed a significant relationship between family knowledge and anxiety levels (p-value = 0.000; POR = 10.00), where less knowledge is 10 times more at risk of experiencing anxiety. Similarly, a significant relationship was found between family education and anxiety levels (p-value = 0.000; POR = 5.00), indicating that low education increased the risk of anxiety 5 times greater. Conclusion: The conclusion shows that family knowledge and education are important factors that affect anxiety. Therefore, it is recommended to improve therapeutic communication training for nurses and ensure optimal information provision and psychological support to reduce the patient’s family anxiety level.
The Relationship Between Lifestyle and Stress Levels in Patients with Hypertension Tambunan, Intan Mawarizki; Fitri, Nurwijaya
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1052

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Objective: Hypertension is a condition of increased systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and diastolic ≥90 mmHg which is one of the highest causes of death in the world. This condition is influenced by various factors, especially lifestyle and stres levels. This research aims to analyze the relationship between lifestyle and stres levels in hypertensive patients in the work area of the Gerunggang Health Center in 2025. Method: This research uses a quantitative method with a correlational design and a cross-sectional approach. The research population is all hypertension patients who visited the Pangkalpinang City Gerunggang Health Center for treatment in July 2025 as many as 260 people, with a sample of 80 respondents taken using the simple random sampling technique. Research instruments in the form of lifestyle questionnaires and DASS. Data analysis is done using chi-square test and Pearson correlation test. Result: The research results show that the respondents who have a bad lifestyle as many as 60 (75.0%) and 20 (25.0%) have a good lifestyle, with a p-value of 0.031, the stres level obtained a pearson correlation p-value (0.005). Because p-value < α (0.05), it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between lifestyle and stres level with the incidence of hypertension at the Gerunggang Health Center of Pangkalpinang City in 2025. Conclusion: The conclusion shows that there is a significant relationship between lifestyle and stres levels with the incidence of hypertension. Poor lifestyle and high stres increase the risk of hypertension, so it is necessary to educate a healthy lifestyle, stres management and routine blood pressure checks for prevention
Effect of Crushed Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) Leaves on Oral Health Among Pregnant Women Pratama, Adetia; Yuliana, Dewi; Oktavia, Santi
Genius Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): GENIUS JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1070

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Introduction: Pregnancy is a common event in a woman's life. It is a physiological state accompanied by hormonal changes, which affect not only general health but also dental and oral health. A pre-survey conducted by researchers on October 14, 2025, of five pregnant women revealed that two reported using binahong leaves as a mouthwash in addition to using toothpaste to brush their teeth. Three had never used binahong as a mouthwash. Objective: The purpose of this study is the effect of boiled binahong leaves (Anredera cardifolia) on maintaining oral health in pregnant women at the Usmalanah Saddam Tanjung Senang Health Center in Bandar Lampung in 2025. Method: This research was conducted from December 18-24, 2025, at the Usmalanah Saddam Tanjung Senang Health Center in Bandar Lampung. The population consisted of 30 pregnant women. The total sampling method was used, resulting in a total sample of 30 respondents. Data collection used a salivary pH observation sheet. The statistical test used was the dependent t-test. Result Based on the data analysis, the α value was 0.000. α value <0.05. This means that boiled binahong leaves (Anredera cardifolia) have an effect on maintaining oral health in pregnant women at the Usmalanah Saddam Tanjung Senang Health Center in Bandar Lampung in 2025. Conclusion: Therefore, planting binahong leaves at home is recommended, as they are very beneficial for health, especially in maintaining personal hygiene.
Effect of Suja (Ginger Milk) Consumption on Sleep Quality in Children with Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Wati, Ristiani; Antoro, Budi; Anita, Fitri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1071

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Introduction : Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) in children often causes sleep quality disturbances due to coughing and shortness of breath. Persistent sleep disturbances can inhibit the recovery process and reduce immune function. One nonpharmacological therapy that can be used is the consumption of ginger milk, which has calming and anti - inflammatory effects and may improve sleep quality in children with URTI. Objective: To analyze the effect of suja (ginger milk) consumption on improving sleep quality among children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) in the working area of Kedaton Community Health Center, Bandar Lampung, in 2026. Method: This study employed a quantitative method with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test, post-test design. The research was conducted in the working area of Kedaton Public Health Center, Bandar Lampung City, in 2026, involving 28 children with URTI. Sleep quality was measured before and after the ginger milk intervention using a sleep quality questionnaire, and the data were analyzed bivariately using a paired samples test. Result The results showed that prior to the intervention, most respondents had poor sleep quality, while after ginger milk consumption, an improvement in sleep quality was observed. Bivariate analysis indicated a significant effect of ginger milk consumption on the sleep quality of children with URTI, with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05. Ginger milk can be used as a complementary nonpharmacological therapy in nursing care for children with URTI.  Conclusion: It is recommended that healthcare providers educate parents about the importance of sleep quality in children with URTI and introduce ginger milk as a supportive nonpharmacological therapy.
Effectiveness of the SIGER-U Pocket Book (Seru Toothbrush) in Improving Toothbrushing Skills Among Kindergarten Children Tarina, Tarina; Oktavia, Santi; Yuliana, Dewi
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Objective: Dental and oral health problems in preschool-aged children still occur frequently, one of which is caused by poor teeth brushing skills. Preschool-aged children are not yet able to maintain oral hygiene independently, so they are at risk of experiencing dental caries. Promotive and preventive efforts are needed through health education using media that suits the characteristics of children. The Siger-U Pocket Book (Fun Toothbrush) is a dental health education medium that is prepared in a simple, visual and interesting way to help children understand and practice the correct way to brush their teeth. This study aims to determine the effect of using the Siger-U Pocket Book (Fun Toothbrush) on improving toothbrushing skills in Citra Melati Kedaton Kindergarten children in Bandar Lampung. Method: This research uses quantitative methods with a pre-experimental design using a one group pretest–posttest design. The research was carried out from 13 December 2025 to 05 January 2026 at Citra Melati Kindergarten in Bandar Lampung. The research population was all 38 Citra Melati Kindergarten children, with a sample of 38 children using a total sampling technique. The research instrument is a toothbrushing skill observation sheet with eight assessment steps. Data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test after carrying out the Shapiro–Wilk normality test with a significance level of 5%. Result The results of the study showed that there was an increase in children's tooth brushing skills after being given the Siger-U Pocket Book intervention. The Wilcoxon test results show a p-value of 0.000 (p ≤ 0.05), which means that there is a significant effect of using the Siger-U Pocket Book on improving teeth brushing skills. Conclusion: The conclusion of this research is that the Siger-U Pocket Book has a significant effect on improving the toothbrushing skills of preschool children. It is recommended that the Siger-U Pocket Book be used as a medium for dental health education in kindergartens and in dental and oral health promotion activities.
Evaluating Nutritional Standards and Fiscal Sustainability in Free School Meal Programs Ryanta, Naufal Faryreza; Asri, Salsabila Najwa; Gabela, Jita; Ramadhani , Salsabila; Yanti, Putri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1073

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Introduction: Childhood obesity is a global health emergency that threatens the quality of Indonesia's human resources. Indonesian Health Survey (IHS) recorded an increase in adult obesity prevalence from 23.4% to 21.8% in 2018. National indicators estimate that approximately 18.8% of children aged 5-12 years are overweight and 10.8% are obese. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) on the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program through an integration of public health, nursing, Islamic psychology, and accounting perspectives. Method: The method used was a narrative literature review with an electronic literature search in Google Scholar, PubMed, SINTA, and ScienceDirect databases for the 2019–2026 period. Result: The results show that UPF triggers biological sabotage through insulin resistance and disruption of the leptin-ghrelin hormone. Psychoneurobiologically, the hyperpalatable nature of UPF hijacks the brain's reward system, triggering food addiction. Implementation analysis revealed a fatal food safety gap that resulted in 5,620 student food poisoning and a crisis of public trust due to low dietetic standards in the field. From an accounting perspective, the use of UPF constitutes a "pseudo-efficiency" that creates contingent liabilities in the form of inflated future health costs. Conclusion: The study's conclusion emphasizes that the success of MBG should be measured by the integration of nutritional audits and the use of fresh local ingredients to break dependence on industrial food and ensure sustainable investment in human resources.
Effect of Ankle Range of Motion Exercises Combined with Warm Water Foot Soaking on Ankle–Brachial Index in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diana, Putu Septa Ayu; Sari, Nova Nurwinda; Herlina, Herlina
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1074

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  Introduction: Diabetes mellitus has attracted global attention due to the increasing prevalence of cases and the potential complications it can cause, such as microangiopathy and macroangiopathy. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be applied to improve peripheral circulation is the combination of ankle range of motion (ROM) exercises and warm water foot soaking. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of the combined ankle ROM exercises and warm water foot soaking on Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) values in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kedaton Public Health Center, Bandar Lampung, in 2025. Method: This study employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest and posttest without control. A total of 30 respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis included descriptive statistical analysis, a normality test using Shapiro Wilk, and a non-parametric test using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Result The results showed that the mean ABI value before the intervention was 0.0093 ± 0.04265, while after the intervention the mean ABI value improved to 0.0012 ± 0.03038. The Wilcoxon test revealed a p-value of 0.025, indicating a statistically significant difference between ABI values before and after the intervention. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the combination of ankle range of motion (ROM) exercises and warm water foot soaking has a significant effect on improving ABI values in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and therefore can be applied as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention to enhance peripheral blood circulation.
Effect of Structured Diabetic Foot Exercise on Ankle–Brachial Index and Foot Sensitivity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Lestari, Intan Desi Tri; Sari, Nova Nurwinda; Sulastri, Diah
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Objective: Type II Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease with an increasing incidence each year and can lead to complications such as neuropathy and peripheral circulatory disorders in the lower extremities. Structured diabetic foot exercise is a non-pharmacological intervention that has the potential to improve foot perfusion and sensitivity. This study aimed to determine the effect of structured diabetic foot exercise on the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) values and foot sensitivity in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus at Kedaton Public Health Center. Method: This research employed a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The study population consisted of patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus without diabetic ulcers. A total of 30 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis included descriptive analysis and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance level of 95% (p-value < 0.05). Result The results showed that before the intervention, 14 respondents (46.7%) had normal ABI values (>1.0) and 14 respondents (46.7%) were in the borderline category (0.6–0.8). Most respondents (66.7%) had neuropathy (>3 points) in the pretest foot sensitivity assessment. After the intervention, 27 respondents (90.0%) had normal ABI values (>1.0), and 21 respondents (70.0%) were categorized as non-neuropathy (>7 points) in the posttest assessment. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test revealed p-values of <0.002 and <0.000. It can be concluded that structured diabetic foot exercise significantly affects ABI values and foot sensitivity in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus at Kedaton Public Health Center in 2025. Conclusion: Structured diabetic foot exercise can be recommended as an alternative intervention to improve ABI values and foot sensitivity in diabetic patients.
Effect of Warm and Cold Compress Applications on Joint Pain Scale in Elderly Patients with Rheumatism Aisyaturrodliyah, Auliya; Sari, Nova Nurwinda; Oktalina, Riska
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56359/gj.v7i2.1077

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Introduction : Rheumatism is a degenerative disease commonly experienced by the elderly and is characterized by chronic joint pain that can interfere with daily activities. Pain in rheumatism sufferers often fluctuates, necessitating simple, safe, and effective non-pharmacological interventions to help reduce pain levels. Warm and cold compresses are simple therapies frequently used in nursing practice to reduce pain and improve patient comfort. However, the effectiveness of these two methods in reducing pain levels still requires scientific proof Objective:. It is known that there is a difference between warm compresses and cold compresses on the scale of joint pain in elderly rheumatism sufferers at the UPTD of the Tresna Werdha Natar Elderly Social Home, South Lampung, Lampung Province in 2025. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest-posttest approach. The study sample consisted of elderly patients with rheumatism, divided into two groups: a warm compress group and a cold compress group. Pain scale measurements were conducted before and after the intervention using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data analysis was performed using nonparametric tests, namely the Wilcoxon test to determine differences before and after the intervention, and the Mann-Whitney test to compare differences between the two groups. Result The results of the study showed that both warm and cold compresses were effective in reducing pain scales in elderly rheumatic patients with a mean value of 1.27 ± 0.704 for warm compresses. The mean value for cold compresses was 1.60 ± 0.632. There was a decrease in the average pain scale after the intervention in both groups. However, the Mann-Whitney test results showed no significant difference between the two interventions with a p-value of 0.058. Conclusion: Therefore, both can be recommended as non-pharmacological therapies in the management of rheumatic pain in the elderly