Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studie
Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies is an academic journal published by CV Scripta Intelektual Mandiri, issued three times a year in April, August, and December. Sanitas is a peer-reviewed journal that serves as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to publish high-quality scholarly work in the fields of health, medicine, pharmacy, and psychology. The journal accepts manuscripts written in English or Indonesian, including original research articles, literature reviews, and other relevant scientific contributions. Its scope covers a wide range of topics such as public health, clinical medicine, pharmacy, mental health, psychology, healthcare management, health policy, and medical ethics, as well as interdisciplinary studies that connect these fields. Sanitas operates under a full open-access policy, using the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), allowing readers to freely read, share, and reuse journal content with proper attribution. Furthermore, no fees are charged to authors at any stage of the publication process, including submission, peer review, and final publication (no Article Processing Charges/APC). Through this policy, Sanitas is committed to supporting inclusive, open, and accessible dissemination of scientific knowledge without financial barriers.
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<![CDATA[Pengaruh Terapi Murrotal terhadap Kualitas Tidur Pasien Hipertensi di RSUD Kajen Kabupaten Pekalongan ]]>
<![CDATA[Irma Islamiasih]]>;
<![CDATA[Dwi Retnaningsih]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/ewns2644
<![CDATA[Hypertension is a non-communicable disease characterized by elevated blood pressure above normal values and is often accompanied by sleep quality disturbances. Poor sleep quality can worsen hypertension by increasing sympathetic nervous system activity and physiological stress. Therefore, in addition to pharmacological therapy, safe, easy-to-apply, and effective non-pharmacological interventions are needed to improve sleep quality in hypertensive patients. One such non-pharmacological intervention is murottal therapy, which involves listening to recitations of the Holy Qur’an and provides relaxation and psychological calmness. This study aimed to determine the effect of murottal therapy on sleep quality in hypertensive patients at Kajen Regional Hospital, Pekalongan Regency. The research method used was a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach without a control group. The study subjects consisted of five patients who met the inclusion criteria. Sleep quality was measured before and after the intervention using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The murottal therapy intervention involved listening to the recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman for 15–30 minutes per day for three consecutive days. The results showed that all respondents experienced a decrease in PSQI scores, indicating an improvement in sleep quality after receiving murottal therapy. Murottal therapy was proven to have a positive effect as a non-pharmacological complementary therapy for hypertensive patients with sleep quality disturbances]]>
<![CDATA[Hubungan Nilai Budaya dan Dukungan Sosial Ibu dengan Pola Pemberian Makanan Tambahan di Kelurahan Wringinjajar Kabupaten Demak ]]>
<![CDATA[Ananda Rahma Khoirun Nisa]]>;
<![CDATA[Nopi Nur Khasanah]]>;
<![CDATA[Kurnia Wijayanti]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/9390g406
<![CDATA[Supplementary feeding (SF) plays an important role in improving the nutritional status of children and vulnerable groups. The success of the supplementary feeding program is influenced not only by medical factors but also by cultural values and maternal social support. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between cultural values and maternal social support with supplementary feeding practices in Wringinjajar Village, Demak Regency. This study employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 142 respondents were included using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman’s rho test. The results showed a moderate relationship between cultural values and supplementary feeding practices (ρ < 0.05) and a weak relationship between maternal social support and supplementary feeding practices (ρ < 0.05). In conclusion, positive cultural values and adequate maternal social support are associated with more appropriate supplementary feeding practices for children.]]>
<![CDATA[Hubungan Antara Tingkat Kecemasan terhadap Prestasi Akademik pada Siswa SMA Kelas XII ]]>
<![CDATA[Aprillia Ananda Putri]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahyu Endang Setyowati]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/384swh92
<![CDATA[This study aimed to examine the relationship between anxiety levels and academic achievement among twelfth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Mranggen. A correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach was employed, involving 298 students selected through purposive sampling. Data on anxiety levels and academic achievement were collected using validated questionnaires and school report scores, and analyzed using Chi-Square statistical tests. The results indicated that the majority of students experienced moderate anxiety, while a smaller proportion exhibited high or low anxiety levels. Academic achievement was predominantly in category C, followed by B, with few students attaining category A or D. Chi-Square analysis revealed a significant relationship between anxiety and academic performance (p < 0.001), suggesting that higher anxiety levels were associated with lower academic achievement, whereas lower anxiety levels corresponded to better performance. The findings highlight the critical role of anxiety management in supporting students’ learning outcomes and underscore the importance of psychological interventions to enhance academic success in high school settings. ]]>
<![CDATA[Pengaruh Pemberian Edukasi Personal Hygiene Terhadap Gejala Scabies Pada Santri Di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda Kendal ]]>
<![CDATA[Ahmad Ghozali]]>;
<![CDATA[Moch Aspihan]]>;
<![CDATA[Iskim Luthfa]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/meegsy05
<![CDATA[Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and commonly occurs in densely populated environments such as Islamic boarding schools. Poor personal hygiene behavior is a major risk factor that facilitates the transmission of scabies. Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School in Kendal reported a high number of skin disease complaints over the past three months, indicating the need for health interventions in the form of personal hygiene education to prevent and reduce scabies symptoms among students. To determine the effect of personal hygiene education on scabies symptoms among students at Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School, Kendal. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test post-test approach. A total of 27 students were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using an 8-item scabies symptom questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, Kolmogorov–Smirnov and Shapiro–Wilk normality tests, and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test due to non-normal data distribution. The mean scabies symptom score before the intervention was 7.85 and decreased to 0.00 after the personal hygiene education. The Wilcoxon test showed a Z value of −4.916 with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Personal hygiene education has a significant effect on reducing scabies symptoms among students. ]]>
<![CDATA[Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Benson terhadap Tingkat Nyeri Dada pada Pasien Sindrom Koroner Akut (SKA) Pasca Tindakan PCI di Instalasi Gawat Darurat (IGD) ]]>
<![CDATA[Muchammad Hasyim Asy’ari]]>;
<![CDATA[Indah Sri Wahyuningsih]]>;
<![CDATA[Suyanto, Suyanto]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/7bz80514
<![CDATA[Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) often still experience chest pain due to inflammatory processes or psychological factors. Unmanaged pain can increase cardiac workload. The Benson relaxation technique is a non-pharmacological intervention that combines deep breathing techniques with an element of faith (spiritual) to induce a relaxation response. This study aims to determine the effect of the Benson relaxation technique on reducing chest pain levels in ACS patients after PCI at Referral hospitals in Central Java Province. This study used a one-group pretest-posttest design with a sample of 36 respondents selected by purposive sampling. Pain measurement used the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. The Benson relaxation technique was administered for 10–15 minutes per session. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test.Before the intervention, all respondents (100%) experienced moderate chest pain (mean=5.11). After the intervention, there was a significant reduction, with 61.1% of respondents falling into the mild pain category and 38.9% remaining in the moderate category (mean=3.39). Statistical test results showed a significant difference between pain scores before and after the intervention (Z=-5.500; p=0.000).The Benson relaxation technique is proven effective in reducing chest pain levels in ACS patients post PCI in the Emergency Department]]>
<![CDATA[Peran Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Putri dalam Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah untuk Mencegah Anemia ]]>
<![CDATA[Viona Amelia Putri]]>;
<![CDATA[Nutrisia Nu’im Haiya]]>;
<![CDATA[Iwan Ardian]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/ma2sxz09
<![CDATA[Anemia remains a major public health concern among adolescent girls and may adversely affect physical growth, learning concentration, and future reproductive health. In Indonesia, one of the primary preventive strategies is the school-based iron tablet supplementation program, whose effectiveness is closely related to adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes toward anemia prevention. This study examined the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and anemia prevention efforts among adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 20 Semarang. A quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach was applied, involving 130 adolescent girls selected through total sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires measuring knowledge, attitudes, and anemia prevention efforts and were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The findings demonstrated a significant relationship between knowledge and anemia prevention efforts (p = 0.009) as well as between attitudes and anemia prevention efforts (p = 0.001). Most respondents exhibited good knowledge levels (75.4%) and moderate attitudes (56.9%), while anemia prevention efforts were predominantly categorized as moderate (62.3%). These results indicate that adequate knowledge and positive attitudes contribute substantially to the adoption of anemia prevention behaviors, emphasizing the importance of continuous health education, school-based interventions, and supportive environments to enhance preventive practices among adolescent girls. ]]>
<![CDATA[Pengaruh Kombinasi Relaksasi Benson dan Posisi Fowler terhadap Frekuensi Nafas pada Pasien Asma ]]>
<![CDATA[Eka Putri Angelyta]]>;
<![CDATA[Indah Sri Wahyuningsih]]>;
<![CDATA[Retno Setyawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/k2a3t741
<![CDATA[Asthma is a chronic disease that can cause respiratory problems and affect a patient's quality of life. One of the most common symptoms of asthma is increased respiratory rate. The combination of the Benson and Fowler positions has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and increasing lung capacity. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Benson and Fowler positions on respiratory rate in asthma patients. This was a descriptive observational study. The sample used in this study was 18 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a respiratory frequency observation sheet. The data obtained were statistically processed using the Wilcoxon test formula. The characteristics of asthma patient respondents at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang, were predominantly female (11 respondents (61.1%), predominantly aged 8 respondents (44.4%) and 46-55 years old (12 respondents (66.7%), predominantly employed as laborers (12 respondents (66.7%), predominantly educated as high school (9 respondents (50.0%), predominantly diagnosed as allergic asthma (11 respondents (61.1%), and predominantly underwent therapy for more than 6 months (16 respondents (88.9%). The mean respiratory rate (RR) in asthma patients before the intervention was 24.78 ± 1.263. The mean respiratory rate (RR) in asthma patients after the intervention was 19.50 ± 2.121). There is a combination of Benson and Fowler positions on respiratory rate in asthma patients at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang (p-value < 0.05).]]>
<![CDATA[Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perawatan Diri pada Pasien Peningkatan Asam Urat ]]>
<![CDATA[Heppy Salsabella]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahmad Ikhlasul Amal]]>;
<![CDATA[Dwi Retno S]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/9bzr7f30
<![CDATA[This study was motivated by problems often experienced by gout sufferers, such as severe pain in the joints that recurs, especially at night and in the morning, accompanied by aching, swelling, and redness, with the aim of identifying factors related to self-care in patients with elevated uric acid at the Genuk Community Health Center in Semarang. The study employed a descriptive analytical design with a cross-sectional approach, data collection through questionnaires, involving 66 respondents using total sampling technique, and statistical analysis using the Spearman Rho test. The results showed that the average age of respondents was 48 years old and they had been diagnosed with gout for 3 years, with the majority being male (60.6%), having a high school education (62.1%), working as private employees (48.5%), receiving high levels of family support (71.2%), and having good self-care behaviors (59.1%). The study concluded that there was a relationship between age and education with self-care in gout patients (p value < 0.05), but there was no relationship between gender and self-care (p value > 0.05). ]]>
<![CDATA[Hubungan Peran Stimulasi Orang Tua dengan Perkembangan Anak (3-4 Tahun) Kartika dan (4-6 Tahun) Dharma Wanita di Desa Meteseh ]]>
<![CDATA[Kartini Isnaini]]>;
<![CDATA[Kurnia Wijayanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Nopi Nur Khasanah]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/8k0y4574
<![CDATA[The quality of stimulation supplied by parents significantly influences early childhood development, particularly in motor, language, and personal-social domains. Nevertheless, developmental delays are still observed among a proportion of preschool children. This study aims to examine the relationship between parental stimulation and the development of children aged 3-4 years at Kartika Early Childhood Education (PAUD) and 4-6 years at Dharma Wanita Kindergarten in Meteseh Village. This study used a descriptive correlative design with a cross-sectional approach involving 60 respondents selected through a total sampling technique. The instruments used were a questionnaire assessing parental stimulation (35 items) and the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) observation form. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted using the Spearman Rank test. The findings indicated that most parents demonstrated good stimulation practices (73.3%), while children’s developmental status was equally distributed between normal and suspect categories (50.0% each). The correlation analysis yielded a p-value of 0.567 and an r-value of 0.075, indicating a positive but very weak and statistically non-significant relationship. This study revealed that there is no significant correlation between parental stimulation and child growth.]]>
<![CDATA[Studi Deskriptif pada Sikap Ayah dan Ibu dalam Upaya Pencegahan Stunting ]]>
<![CDATA[Dimas Aqila]]>;
<![CDATA[Nopi Nur Khasanah]]>;
<![CDATA[Kurnia Wijayanti]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies Vol 1 No 3 (2026): April: Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies ]]>
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DOI: 10.65310/npyca969
<![CDATA[Background: Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem with long-term impacts on children’s growth and development. Stunting prevention efforts are not solely dependent on health interventions but are also strongly influenced by parental attitudes, particularly those of fathers and mothers, regarding nutrition fulfillment, parenting practices, and family health behaviors. Objective: This study aimed to describe the attitudes of fathers and mothers toward stunting prevention efforts. Method: his study employed a descriptive quantitative design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to parents of children under five years old, with sampling conducted according to the study criteria. Descriptive analysis was used to illustrate respondents’ characteristics and parental attitudes toward stunting prevention. Results: The results indicated that most fathers and mothers demonstrated positive attitudes toward stunting prevention, particularly in nutritional fulfillment and utilization of health services. However, suboptimal attitudes were still identified in several aspects, including consistency in providing balanced nutrition and fathers’ involvement in stunting prevention practices. Conclusion: athers’ and mothers’ attitudes play an important role in stunting prevention efforts. Strengthening health education programs that actively involve both parents is essential to improve awareness and consistency in stunting prevention behaviors within the family.]]>
