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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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Nurses’ therapeutic communication and patient satisfaction among hospital inpatients Dhea Ananda Puspita Sari; Rohayati Masitoh; Rosiana Nur Imallah
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 7 (2026): October Edition 2026
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i7.4561

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Background: Therapeutic communication is an important component of nursing care and may be associated with patients’ satisfaction during hospitalization. Purpose: To examine the relationship between nurses’ therapeutic communication and patient satisfaction among hospital inpatients. Method: This quantitative descriptive-correlational study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 89 inpatients at Panembahan Senopati Regional General Hospital, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using an 18-item therapeutic communication questionnaire and a 19-item patient satisfaction questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation were used for data analysis. Results: Most respondents rated nurses’ therapeutic communication as good (67; 75.3%), while 22 (24.7%) rated it as fair. All respondents (89; 100.0%) were classified as satisfied with the nursing services received. The reported Spearman correlation coefficient was 0.343, with a p-value of 0.001. However, the available data did not permit independent verification of the correlation analysis, and the absence of variation in the categorized satisfaction variable limits interpretation of the reported association. Conclusion: Most respondents rated nurses’ therapeutic communication positively, and all were classified as satisfied with nursing services. The reported association between therapeutic communication and patient satisfaction should be interpreted cautiously because the underlying statistical analysis could not be independently verified. Keywords: Inpatients; Nurses; Nursing Care; Patient Satisfaction; Therapeutic Communication.
Six-step handwashing behaviour and self-reported diarrhea among fourth- and fifth-grade students Aziizu Setya Priatama; Kustiningsih Kustiningsih; Atik Badi'ah
JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns Vol. 5 No. 7 (2026): October Edition 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mhc.v5i7.4562

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Background: Diarrhea remains a common health problem among school-aged children and is associated with personal hygiene practices, particularly handwashing. Proper six-step handwashing is an important preventive measure against diarrheal infections. Purpose: To to determine the association between six-step handwashing behaviour and the incidence of diarrhea among fourth- and fifth-grade students. Method: This quantitative analytical study employed a cross-sectional design involving 52 fourth- and fifth-grade students selected through total sampling at Karangrejo Public Elementary School, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from April 2025 to February 2026. Data were collected using questionnaires on six-step handwashing behavior and diarrhea incidence. Univariate analysis was used to describe the frequency distribution of each variable, while the association between variables was analysed using the Chi-square test. Results: Of the 52 students, 39 (75%) demonstrated good six-step handwashing behavior, while 13 (25%) demonstrated adequate behaviour. Most students (46; 88.5%) reported never having experienced diarrhea, whereas 6 (11.5%) reported having experienced diarrhea. The Chi-square test revealed a statistically significant association between six-step handwashing behaviour and diarrhea incidence (p = 0.012). Conclusion: Six-step handwashing behaviour was significantly associated with diarrhea incidence among elementary school students. Promoting consistent handwashing practices and maintaining proper food and water hygiene are important components of diarrhea prevention. Keywords: Diarrhea; Elementary School Students; Six-Step Handwashing.