Blossom : Journal of Midwifery
Blossom: Journal of Midwifery is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research and evidence-based practices in midwifery and maternal-neonatal health. Our primary mission is to advance the science of midwifery by providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to share innovative insights that improve outcomes for women, newborns, and families globally. The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, and case studies encompassing:Physiological and clinical midwifery care.Maternal, fetal, and neonatal health.Reproductive health and family planning.Midwifery education, policy, and professional development.Public health issues related to maternal and child nutrition (including stunting prevention).Community-based midwifery and cultural safety in childbirth.
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<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Health Education Through Audiovisual Media and Leaflets on Adolescent’s Attitudes Toward Early Pregnancy ]]>
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<![CDATA[Ahmad Maulana Nuruzzaman]]>;
<![CDATA[Indrie Aulia Rifni]]>
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DOI: 10.35730/4bhv1n92
<![CDATA[Early pregnancy among adolescents remains a significant public health concern because it contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality. Health education is an important strategy to improve adolescents attitude toward reproductive health issues, including early pregnancy. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of health education delivered through audiovisual media and leaflets on adolescents attitudes toward early pregnancy. The design is a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group approach. The study was conducted at a senior high school in South Magelang District. The population consisted of tenth-grade female students, and samples were selected using proportional random sampling. Respondent completed a questionnaire to assess their attitudes before (pretest) and after (posttest) receiving health interventions. The result showed that both audiovisual media and leaflet-based education were effective in improving adolescents attitude toward early pregnancy, with no significant difference between the two educational media (p=0.852). These findings suggest that booth audiovisual and leaflet media can be effectively used as educational tools to promote positive attitudes among adolescents regarding early pregnancy prevention. Health services and educational institutions are encourage to utilize various educational media to enhance adolescent awareness and attitudes toward reproductive health issues.]]>
<![CDATA[The Relationship Between Hypertension and the Incidence of Preterm Birth at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang ]]>
Fani Syinthia Rahmi; Rima Wirenviona; Rahmi Melfa Widodo
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DOI: 10.35730/05028n17
<![CDATA[Hypertension during pregnancy is a significant risk factor that can cause problems during childbirth, such as premature birth, which greatly affects the health and survival rates of both mothers and newborns. This study employed an analytical design based on a cross-sectional approach. The population included every mother who gave birth total of 1,681 mothers were served at Djamil Hospital in Padang. The sample consisted of 91 participants who were selected through systematic random sampling, using an interval of 19 determined based on the mothers' medical record numbers. Data were gathered from existing records found in the hospital's medical files and were examined using univariate and bivariate methods along with the Chi-square statistical test. The findings indicated that among the 91 participants, 33 individuals (36.3%) had a preterm birth and 39 individuals (42.9%) were diagnosed with hypertension. In addition, mothers who gave birth prematurely were more likely to have hypertension, with 64.1% of them experiencing it, compared to 15.4% of those who did not have hypertension. The Chi-square test resulted in a p-value of 0.000. There is a significant statistical between hypertension and the occurrence of preterm birth at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital in Padang showed statistically significant results in 2024, Mothers who have hypertension are more likely to give birth before their due date than those who do not have hypertension. Therefore, identifying hypertension during pregnancy early on is crucial for lowering the chances of preterm birth and enhancing the health outcomes for both the mother and the baby.]]>
<![CDATA[UTILIZATION OF COMPANIONS IN DETECTING PREGNANCY RISK FACTORS AND EFFORTS TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS DURING LABOR ]]>
Luh Ayu Purnami
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DOI: 10.35730/zdfrfv10
<![CDATA[This research was conducted in Melaya Village, Melaya District, Jembrana Regency, the working area of the Melaya I Community Health Center. This research was conducted in May 2021-June 2024. Melaya Village is plains and hills or mountains, namely 133 Ha is plains and 337 Ha is hills/mountains, and located at an altitude of 350 m above sea level. The Melaya village community still adheres to Balinese culture and is exposed to cultural assimilation from outside Bali. Judging from the existing culture and distribution of the population as well as the number of pregnant women of higher age compared to other villages, researchers are interested in conducting research in Melaya village, Melaya District, Jembrana Regency.
In this research, researchers used descriptive quantitative research, which aims to determine the level of knowledge of pregnant women about the high risk of pregnancy. The population in this study was all pregnant women in Melaya village with a total of 38 pregnant women in May-June 2024. The number of samples used in this study was 35 pregnant women which was obtained from the sample size formula. The tool used in collecting data uses a questionnaire.
The data is processed and analyzed in accordance with the research objectives, the results of data analysis are presented in table form. From the research results on Pregnant Women's Knowledge about High Risk Pregnancies Based on Demographic Characteristics, it can be discussed that mothers' knowledge about high risk pregnancies is still lacking. This can be related to the education of pregnant women which is still relatively low. The husband's knowledge about high-risk pregnancies is very much needed because knowledge about high-risk pregnancies is very important for forming the mother's attitude in understanding the risks that will arise in pregnancy.]]>
<![CDATA[The relationship between WUS knowledge about cervical cancer and behavior in carrying out HPV vaccination ]]>
Risqi Utami; Mariyana; Angga Putri
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<![CDATA[Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection often has no symptoms and may go undetected. Cervical cancer is commonly found in women of reproductive age, usually between 15 and 45 years. Several factors can increase the risk of cervical cancer, including early sexual activity (before age 20), multiple sexual partners, early pregnancy, smoking, a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), high parity, use of hormonal contraceptives, consumption of immunosuppressive drugs, and unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge about cervical cancer and behaviour towards HPV vaccination among women of childbearing age. The study design used was a cross-sectional study, with data analysed using the chi-square test. The sample consisted of 55 women aged 15–49 years who visited or sought treatment at the Clinic. This study found a statistically significant relationship between knowledge about cervical cancer and behaviour towards HPV vaccination among women of childbearing age (p-value = 0.009). Conclusion: Knowledge about cervical cancer is significantly associated with behaviour towards HPV vaccination. The suggestion is that increasing awareness and education regarding cervical cancer and HPV vaccination can contribute to increased preventive behaviour among women of reproductive age.]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis Incidence of Obesity Among Adolescent Girl at “DU” School Bekasi ]]>
Febry Mutiariami Dahlan
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DOI: 10.35730/507h7c51
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Background: Obesity in adolescent girls is a health problem with increasing prevalence, especially in urban areas. In Indonesia, the prevalence of obesity in adolescents aged 13-15 years is 8.7% and 16-18 years old is 4.11%. Obesity in adolescence is at risk of having long-term impacts on physical, psychological, and reproductive health in adulthood. Various factors are suspected to play a role, including family history of obesity, sedentary lifestyle, sleep quality, anxiety, and instant food consumption patterns.
Objective: To analyze factors related to the incidence of obesity in adolescent girls at Daya Utama Vocational Senior High School Bekasi City in 2025.
Methodology: This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population and research sample amounted to 101 female students who were taken using the total sampling technique. Independent variables included assessment of obesity risk in the family, sedentary lifestyle, sleep quality, anxiety level, and instant food consumption behavior. Dependent variables are the incidence of obesity measured using Body Mass Index (BMI). Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate using the Chi-Square test.
Results: There was no significant association between obesity risk assessment in families (p = 0.265), sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.987), sleep quality(p=0.929), anxiety (p = 1.000), and pattern of instant food consumption (p=0,690) and obesity incidence.
Conclusions: The incidence of obesity in adolescent girls is multifactoral and has not been shown to be significantly related to the variables studied.
Recommendation : Promotive and preventive efforts are needed through school health programs that focus on balanced nutrition education, increased phasical activity, improved sleep quality, and mental health and family support.
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<![CDATA[Implementation of Postpartum Care Visits ]]>
<![CDATA[Sandra Harianis]]>; Rini Indriani; Dahlia Murni; Mia Ritasari; Nurul Indah Sari; Dewi Erlina Asrita Sari
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DOI: 10.35730/qkqd5b69
<![CDATA[Background of study; The postnatal period, defined here as the period beginning immediately after the birth of the baby and extending up to six weeks (42 days), is a critical time for women, newborns, partners, parents, caregivers and families. Yet, during this period, the burden of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity remains unacceptably high, and opportunities to increase maternal well-being and to support nurturing newborn care have not been fully utilized.
Aims and scope of paper; This study aims to determine the implementation of postpartum care visits for postpartum mothers provided by midwives and what factors influence its implementation
Methods; The study used mixed methods with sequencial exploratory strategy. The collecting of qualitative data was done by having focus group discussion (FGD) and thorough interviews, while the collecting of quantitative data was conducted by fulfilling questionaires. These activities had been carried out from januari to maret 2025 in Indragiri Hilir Regency. There were 28 midwives who had been involved in FGDs, meanwhile 30 midwives were involved in thorough interviews and 148 midwives took part in fulfilling questionaires.
Result; Postpartum care visits focused solely on general physical examinations and vital signs. Routine counseling focused solely on initial breastfeeding. Midwives also did not implement evidence-based practices in postpartum care. Factors influencing the implementation of postpartum care visits included community culture and a lack of midwives' understanding of postpartum care standards.
Conclusion; Implementation of postpartum visits has not been optimal. Midwives' competence and community behavior influence implementation]]>
<![CDATA[THE EFFECT OF BACK ACUTE ON PAIN RELIEF IN THE ACTIVE PHASE OF NORMAL STAGE OF LABOR IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE JUA GAEK PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER, SOLOK REGENCY IN 2025 ]]>
Rini Wulan Sari; Suci Rahmadheny
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<![CDATA[Most (90%) labors are accompanied by pain. In the active phase, there is an increase in the intensity and frequency of contractions, resulting in a peak pain response. Labor pain can cause various physiological and psychological changes in the mother. One effort to minimize labor pain is by using non-pharmacological methods, namely using back acupressure techniques. This study aims to determine the effect of back acupressure techniques on reducing labor pain in the active phase of the first stage of labor. The type of design in this study was a pre-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample size was 15 respondents. The sampling technique used a purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques used a questionnaire and a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scale. Data analysis used a paired T-test. The results showed that the average pain intensity of respondents in the group before being given treatment was 7.40 and after being given treatment was 2.33. The results of the data analysis obtained a significance value of ρ = 0.001 (ρ <0.05). In conclusion, there is an effect of providing back acupressure techniques on reducing labor pain in the active phase of the first stage of labor.]]>
<![CDATA[Reproductive and Sexual Health Education Using a Proactive Cognitive Approach to Adolescents’ Preconception Knowledge ]]>
Indah Ramadhanti; Desri Nova H; Esi Agustina
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DOI: 10.35730/znbnpv46
<![CDATA[Background: Adolescents are vulnerable to reproductive and sexual health problems due to biological, psychological, and social changes. WHO data show that around 16 million girls aged 15–19 give birth annually, mostly in developing countries. The SDKI reported that 33–34% of adolescents begin dating before age 15, and 5.6% have engaged in premarital sex, including 4.5% males and 0.7% females. This study aimed to determine the effect of reproductive and sexual health education using a proactive cognitive approach on preconception knowledge among adolescent girls. Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted at SMAN 2 Tebo, Jambi, from February to March 2025. The population consisted of 171 female students in Year 12, with 62 respondents selected using stratified random sampling based on Lemeshow’s formula. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test due to non-normal distribution. Results: The mean pretest knowledge score was 22.84, increasing to 30.92 in the posttest. Bivariate analysis showed a significant effect (p = 0.000; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Reproductive and sexual health education using a proactive cognitive approach significantly improves preconception knowledge among adolescent girls. This study suggests integrating reproductive and sexual health education into school curricula to enhance adolescents’ knowledge.]]>
<![CDATA[THE EFFECT OF BAKED BASIL LEAF WATER (OCIMUM BASILICUM) ON TEENAGERS' VAGINAL DISCHARGE AT SMK FATHUL ULUM GABUS GROBOGAN ]]>
<![CDATA[Anggita Septyani Permatasari]]>;
<![CDATA[Indra Sih Rahayuningtyas]]>;
<![CDATA[Nurul Kodiyah]]>
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DOI: 10.35730/62v8zq28
<![CDATA[Background One of the reproductive health problems of women is vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge does not actually need to be treated if women know how to prevent it, most women do not know how or the cause of vaginal discharge itself, so if not treated properly will experience infertility and is an early symptom of uterine cancer. 75% of women have the potential to experience vaginal discharge, one of which is with non-pharmacological therapy, namely giving boiled basil leaf water (ocimum basilicum). Methodology: The research design used a quasi-experimental with one group pretest-posttest design. The results of the study using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test obtained a p value of 0. 00 <0. 05. This shows that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, so it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving boiled basil leaves (ocimum basilicum) on vaginal discharge in female adolescents at SMK Fathul Ulum Gabus. Conclusion: it is hoped that adolescents will give boiled basil leaves (ocimum Basilicum) to treat vaginal discharge, because if vaginal discharge is not treated it will cause cervical cancer and infertility.]]>
<![CDATA[Postpartum Blues Based on Delivery Method: A Cross-Sectional Study at RSIA Sayang Ibu Batusangkar ]]>
Tuti Oktriani; Vina Dahlia
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DOI: 10.35730/3228h170
<![CDATA[Background: The incidence of postpartum blues in Indonesia is high, reaching 57% (BKKBN, 2024). Postpartum blues can be influenced by hormonal factors, delivery method, maternal age, and social support. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between delivery method (normal vaginal delivery vs. cesarean section) and the incidence of postpartum blues. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. The population was all postpartum mothers at RSIA Sayang Ibu Batusangkar from January to March 2024 (N=70). Total sampling was employed. Data were collected using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Analysis used univariate (frequency distribution) and bivariate (Chi-square test with 95% CI). Results: Most mothers had normal delivery (51.4%) and 48.6% had cesarean section. The incidence of postpartum blues was 47.1%. There was a significant relationship between delivery method and postpartum blues (p=0.009; OR=4.167; 95% CI: 1.512–11.482). Mothers with cesarean section were 4.2 times more likely to experience postpartum blues. Conclusion: Delivery method is significantly associated with postpartum blues. It is recommended that healthcare providers perform routine screening using EPDS and provide antenatal preparation, especially for mothers with planned cesarean section.]]>
