Journal of Maternal and Child Health Sciences (JMCHS)

The The Effect of Consumption of JAKATE Cokkies (Corn, Green Beans, Tempeh) on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers

Rosalinna Rosalinna — 2025-06-30

In Indonesia, the problem of nutrition in toddlers is still a public health problem, especially in areas with low levels of nutrition. The purpose of this study was to see how Cokkies JAKATE (corn, green beans, and tempeh) given as additional food affects the health of toddlers aged 24 to 59 months who are malnourished. In Ngrundul Village, Kebonarum District, Klaten Regency, there were 50 toddlers involved in this study, which was conducted using a quantitative approach with a single-group pretest-posttest design. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements before and after the intervention, and the Wilcoxon statistical test was used to analyze it. The results showed that after the 14-day intervention, the toddlers' weight increased by an average of 0.49 kg and the average height by 1.22 cm, with a p value of 0.05 each. This shows that the provision of Cokkies JAKATE has a significant impact on improving toddler nutrition. Foods such as green beans, corn, and tempeh contain vegetable protein, vitamins, and minerals that can help growth and increase weight quickly. This study shows that the use of local supplementary food can be an effective method to prevent malnutrition in children. To ensure that similar programs are successful at the community level, long-term implementation and sustainability monitoring are essential.

Relationship Between Birth Length, Parenting Practices, and Environmental Sanitation with Stunting in Children

Eni Sulastri — 2025-06-30

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth and development in children resulting from chronic malnutrition, and it is influenced by various factors both before and after birth. This study aimed to examine the relationship between birth length, parenting patterns, and environmental sanitation with stunting among children aged 2–5 years in Klakah Village, Selo, Boyolali. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was used. A total of 63 children were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation, then analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed no significant relationship between birth length and stunting (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant relationship between parenting patterns in feeding practices and environmental sanitation with stunting (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that stunting among children is more strongly associated with parenting practices and environmental conditions than with birth length. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for designing stunting prevention interventions that focus on family behavior and environmental improvements.

The Effect of Yoga Exercise on the Menstrual Cycle

Wita Asmalinda — 2025-06-30

Irregular menstrual cycles are a problem that generally occurs in teenage girls. The prevalence of menstrual cycle disorders is 16.4%. Yoga practice focuses on the body's biomechanics by maximizing musculoskeletal and spinal mechanics. Stretching sessions can slowly relax the body's muscles following a calm breathing rhythm. Practicing yoga regularly can enhance concentration and alleviate anxiety. This study aimed to analyze the effect of yoga practice on improving the menstrual cycle. This type of research is an experiment with a comparison group. The sampling method used was simple random sampling. The research was conducted over 30 days, with the research subjects being students from Palembang 6 State High School. The number of respondents was 50 people, divided into two groups. Yoga practice is the independent variable, and the menstrual cycle is the dependent variable. The average result of the menstrual cycle before treatment was 1.24+0.523 and after treatment was 1.08+0.277, with a mean difference of 0.16, with a p value of 0.000. The results of the independent analysis test for the mean value of the treatment group and the control group were 1.04+0.200 with a mean difference of 0.04, and a value of p=0.046 was obtained. The null hypothesis was rejected, meaning there was a significant difference in the menstrual cycle between the yoga practice groups. So it can be concluded that yoga practice is effective in improving the menstrual cycle. It is recommended that further research be conducted on cytokine parameters.

The Effectiveness of Self Hypnosis and Slow deep Breathing on Labor Pain in Midwife Independent Practice

Heni Sumastri — 2025-06-30

Background: Labor pain arises due to stretching of the uterus which will affect the body's activities as a whole, for example increased oxygen demand, increased ventilation, increased blood pressure and digestive system disorders. One of the methods needed by mothers in facing the birthing process is the self-Hypnosis and Slow Deep Breathing technique which aims to enable mothers to give birth comfortably, quickly and smoothly and reduce or eliminate pain during childbirth without the help of analgesic drugs. This method also places more emphasis on birth in a positive, gentle, safe and easy way.

Objective: This research aims to determine the effect of self hypnosis and Slow Deep Breathing on labor pain in partu mothers during the first active phase in PMB Palembang City in 2024.

Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design, sampling using using accidental sampling consisting of a control and treatment group, each consisting of 20 in-partu mothers at PMB Lismarini and 20 people at PMB Teti Herawati Palembang from April to May 2024. The data used is secondary data and primary data. Data were analyzed using the Independent T test.

Results: There is an influence of Self Hypnosis and Slow Deep Breathing on maternal labor pain during one active phase in Palembang City PMB in 2024 (ρ=0.000).

Conclusion: There is an influence of Self Hypnosis and Slow Deep Breathing on labor pain in in-partum mothers during one active phase.

The Relationship between Work and Maternal Knowledge with Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Working Area of the Health Center

Indah Suciati — 2025-06-30

Exclusive breastfeeding is an important effort to improve the health and development of babies, which is encouraged by various health organizations throughout the world. However, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding still varies significantly in different regions, which can be influenced by various factors. The study aim to explore the relationship between mother's work and knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding practices. This research is analytical observational. This research was conducted in May 2024 in the L Sidoharjo Health Center Work Area with a population of 152 mothers with babies 7-12 months and a sample of 35 mothers with babies 7-12 months. Data analysis using Chi-Square. The results showed that working mothers did not provide exclusive breastfeeding (87,5%) and non-working mothers provided exclusive breastfeeding (81,5%) with p=0.000. The research results show that there is an influence of work on exclusive breastfeeding. Good knowledge provides exclusive breastfeeding (77.8%) with p=0.006. The research results show that there is an influence of knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding. It can be concluded that, there is an influence of work and knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding.

Factors Related to The Incident of Low Birth Weight at Hospital in Palembang

Lia Anggraini — 2025-06-30

Background: Low birth weight refers to a birth weight of less than 2500 grams (<5.5 lbs), irrespective of the gestational age.The risk of low birth weight increases with premature birth (<37 weeks), restricted fetal growth, or both, maternal malnutrition (anemia, etc.), maternal health problems, maternal characteristics (high/low maternal age, parity, poor pregnancy spacing). Research Objectives: to determine the factors associated with the incidence of LBW at Pelabuhan Palembang Hospital. Research method: This type of research is an observational research plan with a cross-sectional approach. The population is all mothers who gave birth and registered in the Pelabuhan Palembang Hospital Medical Records data in 2023, totaling 875 people. A sample of this research are 275 respondents was taken using a systematic random sampling technique. data analysis using the chi square test. The results of the study: The results of the statistical analysis show that there is a relationship between mother’s age (p value=0.001), parity (p value=0.000), gestational age (p value=0.000), anemia status (p value=0.016) with the incidence of LBW and there is no relationship between preeclampsia (p value =0.316) with the
incidence of LBW. Conclusion: there is a relationship between age, parity, gestational age, anemia status and the incidence of LBW and there is no relationship between preeclampsia and the incidence of LBW.

The Effect Of Hypnoteaching On The Habit Of Using Harsh Language In Elementary School Grades 4-6 At Rumah Belajar Ceria

Okta Della Yuza — 2025-06-30

At school age there is an emotional upheaval that is inseparable from environmental influences. At this time children also experience growth and development. Development that experiences obstacles will lead to forms of child behavior with angry reactions in the form of verbal actions, such as speaking harshly. If this habit of speaking harshly is allowed to continue, then this habit will develop into verbal bullying. Hypnoteaching is one of the hypnotherapy techniques that can help change children's behavior and prevent and overcome problems that may occur because it emphasizes more on giving suggestions in repetition (repetition) so that children will feel confident that they are good children. The belief will make the children leave the bad habits. To find out the effect of hypnoteaching on the habit of using harsh language in elementary school children in grades 4-6 at Rumah Belajar Ceria in 2024. This study used true experimental method with randomized pretest-posttest group design. This research was conducted in October 2023-April 2024. The number of samples in this study were 36 children who were actively studying at Rumah Belajar Ceria. Analysis of research data using nonparametric tests Wilcoxon with Independent Sample T-Test. The average habit of using harsh language before being given hypnoteaching was in the mild category, while the average knowledge of mothers after being given the intervention was in the category of not speaking harshly. The results of the research show that there is an influence of hypnoteaching on the habit of using harsh language in elementary school in grades 4-6 at Rumah Belajar Ceria in 2024 (ρ=0.000<0.05). There is an effect of hypnoteaching on the habit of using harsh language in elementary school children in grades 4-6 at Rumah Belajar Ceria in 2024.