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JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns
ISSN : 29645042     EISSN : 29645034     DOI : 10.56922
Core Subject : Health,
Jurnal penelitian dibidang kesehatan jiwa meliputi kegiatan promotif, preventif, kuratif dan rehabilitatif pada semua tingkat usia baik secara individu, maupun kelompok rentan. Penelitian kesehatan jiwa susuai tren kekinian.
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Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on stress levels among first-trimester pregnant women in Neglasari Public Health Center working area Devi Khusnul Khotimah; Osep Yasier Almunsiri; Lailatul Fadilah; Alif Nurul Rosyidah
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): June Edition 2026
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Unit Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kep Akademi Keperawatan Baitul Hikmah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i3.3454

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Background: Pregnancy is a significant period that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally, as well as psychosocially. This condition often leads to excessive stress in pregnant women. If not addressed, it can impact the health of both the mother and the fetus. One method considered effective for managing stress is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Purpose: To determine the effect of MBSR intervention on stress levels in pregnant women. Method: A Quasi-Experiment with a One-Group Pre- and Post-Test design. The sampling technique used total sampling with 26 respondents. The instrument used to measure stress levels was the DASS questionnaire. Results: Data analysis showed that the average stress level before MBSR intervention was 19.77, which decreased to 16.15 after the intervention, with a standard deviation of 0.710 for pre-test and 1.953 for post-test. Statistical test results showed a P-Value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference in stress levels before and after the intervention. Conclusion: The MBSR intervention significantly affects the reduction of stress levels in pregnant women, as evidenced by the decrease in the average stress scores before and after the intervention. Keywords: MBSR; Mindfulness; Stress; Pregnant Women.
Leaflet-based preoperative education, knowledge, and anxiety among patients undergoing spinal anesthesia Bella Yunita Tri Lestari; Cahaya Nugraheni; Ratih Kusuma Dewi
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): June Edition 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i3.3544

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Background: Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia are at risk of experiencing anxiety because they remain conscious throughout the surgical procedure. A lack of understanding regarding medical procedures may trigger fear and stress responses that affect both the physiological and psychological conditions of patients. Uncontrolled anxiety may disrupt hemodynamic stability and delay recovery. Limited information can also reduce patient cooperation during treatment. Preoperative education is therefore needed to improve patient knowledge and reduce anxiety, one of which can be delivered through leaflets/leaflet-based education that presents information in a concise, clear, and easily understandable format. Purpose: To examine the effect of leaflet-based preoperative education on patients' knowledge and anxiety levels among individuals undergoing surgery with spinal anesthesia. Method:  A quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 68 respondents. Data were collected using a knowledge questionnaire and the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Data were analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The findings demonstrated an increase in patients' knowledge and a decrease in anxiety levels following leaflet-based preoperative education. Before the intervention, most respondents had poor knowledge and moderate to severe anxiety levels. After the intervention, respondents showed improved knowledge and reduced anxiety levels. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test yielded a statistically significant difference in both knowledge and anxiety scores before and after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Leaflet-based preoperative education significantly improves patients' knowledge and reduces anxiety levels among individuals undergoing spinal anesthesia. Keywords: Anxiety; Knowledge; Leaflet Education; Preoperative; Spinal Anesthesia.
Interactive pop-up book education and preoperative anxiety among school-aged children undergoing general anaesthesia Shofy Humaira Azzahra; Cahaya Nugraheni; Astika Nur Rohmah
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): June Edition 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i3.3546

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Background: Surgical procedures involving general anaesthesia are often unfamiliar experiences for school-aged children (6–12 years), frequently triggering preoperative anxiety. Unresolved anxiety may affect physiological stability and hinder the recovery process. Therefore, innovative educational media that are appropriate to children's developmental stages, such as interactive popup books, are needed to provide visual and engaging explanations of medical procedures and help reduce psychological distress. Purpose: To determine the effect of educational intervention using an interactive pop-up book on preoperative anxiety levels among paediatric patients undergoing general anaesthesia. Method: A pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The study sample consisted of 63 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique. Anxiety levels were measured using the Chinese Version State Anxiety Scale for Children (CSAS-C). Data were analysed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Result: Prior to the intervention, the majority of respondents (58.7%) experienced severe anxiety. Following educational intervention through the interactive pop-up book, a significant reduction in anxiety levels was observed, with most respondents classified as having moderate anxiety (57.1%) and mild anxiety (31.7%). Statistical analysis showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of the intervention. Conclusion: Preoperative anxiety scores decreased significantly following interactive pop-up book education among school-aged children undergoing general anaesthesia. Controlled studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of the intervention. Keywords: General Anaesthesia; Pop-Up Book; Preoperative Anxiety; School-Aged Children.
The relationship between functional status and mental–emotional health among adults aged 40 years and older Muh. Amri Arfandi; Muhamad Zakki Saefurrohim; Irfansyah Baharuddin Pakki; Siswanto Siswanto; Risva Risva
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): July Edition 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i4.3789

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Background: Mental–emotional problems frequently remain undetected among middle-aged and older adults. Declining functional status associated with aging contributes to increased mental-emotional symptoms. Purpose: To examine the relationship between functional status and mental–emotional symptoms among adults aged 40 years and older. Method: This cross-sectional study involved 128 adults aged 40 years and older in Samarinda, Indonesia. Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Index (BI) and mental-emotional health using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20). Analyses included Fisher Exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation. Results: Participants, 19.5% had functional dependency and 22.7% screened positive for MED. The median SRQ score in the dependent group (5.0) was significantly higher than the independent group (2.0; p=0.001). A significant negative correlation was found between BI and SRQ scores (r=-0.322; p=0.0002). OR for MED in the dependent group was 2.334 (95% CI: 0.901–6.045). Conclusion: Poorer functional status was associated with a greater burden of mental–emotional symptoms. However, the categorical association between dependency and positive screening was not statistically significant. Integrated functional and mental-health screening may be useful in primary care for middle-aged and older adults. Keywords: Barthel Index; Functional Status; Mental–Emotional Symptoms; Older Adults; SRQ-20.