Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health
Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health (JHSPH) publishes high-quality original research, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, case reports, short communications, and evidence-based studies that advance scientific knowledge and professional practice in the fields of health sciences and public health. The journal emphasizes multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and applied research that contributes to disease prevention, health promotion, healthcare improvement, and sustainable community health development at local, national, and global levels. Focus on Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Promotion and Health Education, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Global Health, Health Policy and Health Systems, Health Management and Administration, Primary Health Care, Disease Prevention and Health, Surveillance, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Communicable and Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Reproductive and Family, Health, Nutrition and Public Health Nutrition, Nursing Science, Midwifery, Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency and Disaster Health, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Digital Health and Telemedicine, Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering and Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Healthcare, One Health, Health Innovation and Applied Health Sciences, Health Economics, Health Communication, Environmental Sustainability and Health, Geriatric Health and Healthy Aging, Precision and Personalized Medicine, and Other multidisciplinary studies related to health sciences and public health.
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<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Combined Benson Therapy and Warm Water Bath Therapy in Reducing High Blood Pressure in the Hamlet of Aik Ngempok, Pengadangan Village: Efektifitas Kombinasi Terapi Benson Dengan Terapi Rendam Air Hangat Dalam Penurunan Tekanan Darah Tinggi Di Dusun Aik Ngempok Desa Pengadangan ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhamad Wahyu Ihwandia]]>;
<![CDATA[Anatun Aupia]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JHSPH ]]>
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<![CDATA[Hypertension is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in blood pressure, indicated by systolic and diastolic blood pressure values exceeding 140/90 mmHg. Treatment for patients with hypertension can be carried out through two approaches: pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Pharmacological treatment is commonly administered through the use of medications, such as diuretics. Meanwhile, non-pharmacological treatment can be implemented through methods such as combination of Benson relaxation therapy and warm water immersion therapy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Benson relaxation therapy and warm water immersion therapy in reducing blood pressure among patients with hypertension. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design using a case study approach in the nursing process, which included assessment, diagnosis, intervention/planning, implementation, and evaluation. Based on the evaluation conducted by the researcher on Mrs. N, the final assessment showed that the client's blood pressure had decreased after receiving Benson relaxation therapy and warm water immersion therapy for three consecutive days. Nursing care provided to a patient with hypertension, including Benson relaxation therapy for 3 × 24 hours, was found to reduce the patient's blood pressure and improve quality of life. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the application of combining the Benson relaxation andwarm water immersion therapy is effective in lowering blood pressure.]]>
<![CDATA[The Application of Hydrotherapy (Warm Salt Water Soaking) to Reduce Pain in Patients with Gout Arthritis: A Case Study: Studi Kasus: Penerapan Hidroterapi (Rendam Air Hangat dengan Garam) untuk Menurunkan Nyeri pada Pasien dengan Gout Arthritis ]]>
<![CDATA[LL.. Herwandi Wiladarma Wandi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahyar Rosidi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JHSPH ]]>
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<![CDATA[Gout arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals due to elevated uric acid levels in the blood. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023, the global prevalence of gout arthritis ranges from 5% to 30% and continues to increase, including in Indonesia. This case study aimed to determine the application of hydrotherapy (warm salt water soaking) in reducing pain intensity in a patient with gout arthritis in Pejeruk Hamlet, Pengadangan Village. This study employed a case study design using a nursing care approach on one patient with gout arthritis. The intervention consisted of hydrotherapy (warm salt water soaking) administered for 3 × 24 hours. After the warm salt water soaking intervention was administered for three consecutive days, the patient's pain level decreased, as indicated by reduced pain complaints, increased comfort, and improved ability to perform daily activities. The application of hydrotherapy (warm salt water soaking) was effective in reducing pain intensity in patients with gout arthritis and can be used as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Toddler Massage Implementation on Improving Sleep Quality in Children Aged 1 to 3 years with Sleep Pattern Disturbances in Pengadangan Village: Efektivitas Penerapan Toddler Massage Terhadap Peningkatan Kualitas Tidur pada Anak Usia 1-3 Tahun dengan Gangguan Pola Tidur di Desa Pengadangan ]]>
<![CDATA[Dina Alfiana Ikhwani]]>;
<![CDATA[Ismayani]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JHSPH ]]>
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<![CDATA[Sleep pattern disorders in children aged 1–3 years are common problems that may negatively affect growth, development, cognitive function, and overall well-being. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be used to address this problem is toddler massage, which promotes relaxation and is expected to improve sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of toddler massage in improving sleep quality among children aged 1–3 years with sleep pattern disorders in Pengadangan Village. This study employed a descriptive research design using a case study approach. Nursing care was provided over a period of four days. The toddler massage intervention was administered in three sessions, with each session lasting 15 minutes. The findings demonstrated a gradual improvement in sleep quality, as indicated by an increase in nighttime sleep duration from 7 hours to 10 hours, a reduction in the frequency of nighttime awakenings from 5 times to once per night, a decrease in nighttime wakefulness from 2 hours to 10 minutes, and a reduction in sleep onset latency from 45 minutes to 2 minutes. The child's sleep quality improved from the disturbed sleep category to the normal sleep category by the third and fourth days of the intervention. Toddler massage was effective in improving sleep quality among children aged 1–3 years with sleep pattern disorders in Pengadangan Village.]]>
<![CDATA[Implementation of Family-Based Education to Improve Medication Adherence Among Older Adults with Hypertension: A Case Study at the Pengadangan Primary Health Center: Asuhan Keperawatan pada Pasien Hipertensi dengan Implementasi Edukasi Berbasis Keluarga dalam Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Pengobatan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Pengadangan ]]>
<![CDATA[Herli Astuti]]>;
<![CDATA[Apriani Susmita]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JHSPH ]]>
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<![CDATA[Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases and a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Successful hypertension management is highly influenced by patients’ adherence to medication. However, medication adherence among older adults remains a challenge due to limited knowledge, low awareness of the importance of long-term therapy, and inadequate family support. Family-based education is a nursing intervention that can improve patients’ and families’ knowledge, strengthen family involvement, and enhance medication adherence among older adults with hypertension. To describe the implementation of family-based education in improving medication adherence among older adults with hypertension through nursing care at the Pengadangan Primary Health Center. This study employed a descriptive case study approach involving one older adult patient diagnosed with hypertension. Nursing care was carried out through the stages of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The intervention was conducted over 3 × 24 hours, while data were collected through interviews, observations, physical examinations, and documentation. The main intervention consisted of family-based education regarding hypertension, medication adherence, a low-sodium diet, physical activity, routine health check-ups, and strengthening the family’s role in supporting the patient’s treatment. Prior to the intervention, the patient frequently forgot to take antihypertensive medication, had limited understanding of the importance of medication adherence, and received insufficient family support. Following three educational sessions, both the patient and family demonstrated improved knowledge of hypertension, increased adherence to the prescribed medication regimen, and greater family involvement in reminding the patient to take medication, accompanying routine health check-ups, and providing motivation throughout the treatment process. The patient’s blood pressure also decreased from 165/100 mmHg to 145/90 mmHg. The implementation of family-based education improved the knowledge of both the patient and family, enhanced medication adherence, strengthened family support, and contributed to better blood pressure control in an older adult with hypertension. This intervention may serve as an effective nursing strategy for managing hypertensive patients in primary healthcare settings.]]>
<![CDATA[Development of a Theoretical Model of Readiness for Independent Aging Based on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Social Support among Pre-Elderly Adults: Pengembangan Model Teoretis Kesiapan Menua secara Mandiri Berdasarkan Gizi, Aktivitas Fisik, dan Dukungan Sosial pada Orang Dewasa Pra-Lansia ]]>
<![CDATA[Istiqomah Dwi Andari]]>;
<![CDATA[Riska Arsita Harnawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Adevia Maulidya Chikmah]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JHSPH ]]>
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<![CDATA[The increasing proportion of the aging population has become a major public health challenge due to the growing prevalence of degenerative diseases and the decline in functional independence among older adults. Preparing individuals during the pre-elderly period is considered a strategic approach to promote healthy aging and prevent functional decline in later life. This study aimed to develop a theoretical model of readiness for independent aging based on the interaction of nutritional factors, physical activity, and social support among pre-elderly adults. A quantitative explanatory study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 50 pre-elderly respondents in Pagongan Village, Tegal Regency. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires and anthropometric measurements, and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The simulation results demonstrated that all constructs met the requirements of validity and reliability, with Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values above 0.50 and Composite Reliability values above 0.70. The structural model showed good predictive ability (R² = 0.684; SRMR = 0.064), indicating that nutritional factors, physical activity, and social support explained 68.4% of the variance in readiness for independent aging. Physical activity was identified as the strongest determinant (β = 0.447; p < 0.001), followed by nutritional factors (β = 0.321; p = 0.001) and social support (β = 0.289; p = 0.003). The proposed theoretical model highlights that readiness for independent aging is a multidimensional construct influenced by biological, behavioral, and psychosocial determinants. This model provides a conceptual foundation for developing preventive strategies, health promotion programs, and future intervention studies aimed at supporting healthy aging and reducing the risk of degenerative diseases among pre-elderly populations.]]>
