Poedji Rochjati Score Card as Media for Preconception Counseling

Highlight:The PCC counseling effect using Poedji Rochjati Score Card (PRSC) on premarital knowledge about high-risk pregnancies was studied.PRSC for preconception counseling is effective for women to improve knowledge about high-isk pregnancy.Abstract:Preconception care (PCC) is a health approach that includes promotive and preventive activities to detect risk factors and interventions carried out to expectant mothers by considering biological, behavioral, and social aspects that affect their health. This study studied the effect of PCC counseling using Poedji Rochjati Score Card (PRSC) on premarital knowledge about high-risk pregnancies. This study was quasi-experimental with 52 respondents divided into 4 groups, namely intervention and control groups, 2 groups with partners, and 2 groups without partners that were chosen through total sampling by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Knowledge was measured using pretest and posttest questionnaires. The intervention given was in the form of counseling using PRSC for ± 20 minutes. There were differences in knowledge between the intervention and control group among respondents without partners. Preconception counseling using PRSC was effective for women attending premarital health checks. Applying PRSC as media for counseling could improve knowledge in high-risk pregnancy that could be avoided.

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The effect of digital eco-learning in student worksheet flipbook to environmental project literacy and pedagogic competency

Journal of Technology and Science Education ◽

10.3926/jotse.1175 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 357

Author(s):

Sumarmi Sumarmi ◽

Muhammad Aliman ◽

Tuti Mutia

Keyword(s):

Environmental Literacy ◽

Geography Education ◽

Control Group ◽

State University ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Control Groups ◽

Study Program ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Equivalent Control ◽

And Control

The study aimed to determine 1) the effect of digital eco learning in student worksheet flipbooks on environmental literacy projects, and 2) the effect of digital eco learning in student worksheet flipbooks on student ecological competence. The research is a quasi-experimental study using a Pretest-Posttest Non-equivalent Control Group. The research subjects were students in the Environmental Geography course semester 6 of 2020, divided into the experimental and control groups. The research was conducted at the Geography Education study program, Social Science Faculty, State University of Malang, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the independent sample t-test in SPSS version 23 for windows. The results found: 1) there is a significant effect of digital eco learning with student worksheet flipbook on environmental project literacy competence, and 2) there is a significant effect of digital eco learning with student worksheet flipbooks on ecological competence.

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PENGARUH METODE PRAKTIKUM BERBANTUAN FLASH TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI HIDROKARBON DI KELAS XI IPA SMA MUHAMMADIYAH PONTIANAK

AR-RAZI Jurnal Ilmiah ◽

10.29406/arz.v4i2.684 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Salmauwati Salmauwati ◽

Muhamad Agus Wibowo ◽

Dedeh Kurniasih

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Practical Method ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Lecture Method ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

And Control ◽

Positive Effect

ABSTRACTThis study was initiated by the students’ low learning outcomes on Chemistry subject and the teachers’ preference in using lecture method in teaching learning process.This study aimed at 1) finding out the differences of students’ learning outcomes between the use of flash media-assisted practical method and lecture method on hydrocarbon class at grade XI MIA of SMA Muhammadiyah I Pontianak. Using quasi experimental design and Control Group Posttes Design, this study employed the students of grade XI MIA 2 as the samples of experiment group, andthe students of grade XI MIA 2 as the samples of control group. The data collection techniques used were measurement and observation. While the instruments employed were observation sheet and essay. TheU-Mann Whitneytest revealed that the post test score of 0,0140< 0,05 Ho was rejected, while the Ha one was accepted. It means that there was correlation of students’ learning outcomes between the experiment and the control groups. In addition, the effect size result was 1,086 > 0,8 and considered high which indicated the positive effect of flash media-assisted practical method in enhancing students’ learning achievement.Keywords: flash, learning outcomes, hydrocarbon, practical method

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DISTRACTION TECHNIQUES: TELLING STORIES TO DECREASE PAIN FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN DURING INFUSION

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia ◽

10.7454/jki.v22i1.887 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 23-30

Author(s):

Lina Dewi Anggraeni ◽

Widiyanti Widiyanti

Keyword(s):

Demographic Data ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Pain Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Pediatric Nurses ◽

Control Groups ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

Hospital procedures, such as infusions, are often associated with pain. Preschool-aged children who are hospitalized for infusions will often exhibit a strong fearful response because their concept of body integrity has not fully developed. One way to reduce the fear of infusion pain is by using stories as a distraction technique. The purpose of this study was to identify differences in the scale of pain between members of an intervention group, to which the distraction technique was applied, and a control group, to which it was not applied. The study used quasi-experimental methods, with intervention and control groups. The study was conducted on 46 preschool aged respondents (3-6 years old), divided into a 34 member intervention group and a 12 member control group and ran from September to December 2017 in one of the private hospitals in the East Bekasi. The research employed a questionnaire to collect demographic data and used the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale to assess pain levels. The data analysis technique used was the independent t-test. The results showed there was a difference of pain response between the intervention and control groups with P value < 0.05. Pediatric nurses are advised to use storytelling therapy as an option for providing atraumatic care intervention. Keywords: Distraction Technique, Infusion installation, Pain, Stories, Preschool Abstrak Teknik Distraksi: Bercerita Menurunkan Nyeri Pada Anak Usia Pra Sekolah Selama Penggunaan Infus. Rasa sakit seringkali dikaitkan dengan salah satu prosedur rumah sakit yakni pemasangan infus. Reaksi anak prasekolah yang dipasang infus menunjukkan ketakutan yang luar biasa, hal itu disebabkan karena konsep integritas tubuhnya belum berkembang dengan baik. Salah satu cara untuk mengurangi ketakutan akibat nyeri pemasangan infus pada prasekolah adalah teknik distraksi bercerita. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi perbedaan skala nyeri antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode quasy eksperimen, yang menggunakan kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap 46 responden usia prasekolah (3-6 tahun) yang terdiri dari 34 kelompok intervensi dan 12 kelompok kontrol dari bulan September-Desember 2017 di salah satu Rumah Sakit Swasta di wilayah Bekasi Timur. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuisioner data demografi dan lembar observasi skala nyeri Wong Baker Faces Pain. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Uji Independent T test.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan respon nyeri antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol dengan nilai p= 0,012 (< 0.05). Perawat anak sebaiknya menggunakan metode bercerita sebagai sarana asuhan keperawatan atraumatik. Kata kunci: Cerita, Nyeri, Pemasangan infus, Prasekolah, Teknik distraksi

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EFEK SUPLEMENTASI MULTIVITAMIN MINERAL TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN DAN HEMATOKRIT MAHASISWI TPB IPB

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2013.8.1.47-54 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Angga Hardiansyah ◽

Rimbawan Rimbawan ◽

Ikeu Ekayanti

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

Statistical Test ◽

Female Students ◽

Control Group ◽

Blood Biomarkers ◽

Control Groups ◽

Double Blind ◽

Mineral Supplementation ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

The objective of this study was to analyze effect of multivitamin mineral supplementation to hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration of Bogor Agricultural University First Common Year female students. Design of this study was the quasi experimental, double blind, with number of subjects were 28 female students devided into two group. The intervention group consisted of 15 subjects, received supplement syrup 15 ml per day for eight weeks.The control group consisted of 13 subjects received placebo syrup. Data collected by interviewing subjects used questionnaire, physical examination, and blood biomarkers. The results of statistical test (paired sample t-test) showed that there were no significant increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration respectively in both intervention and control groups (p>0.05). However, on a subset of subjects anemia, the hemoglobin and hematocrit in the intervention group tended to increase larger than the control group.<br /><br />

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Animal Therapy on Alleviation of Anxiety in Pre-School Children

10.20944/preprints202009.0078.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Tahan

Keyword(s):

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Animal Therapy ◽

General Anxiety ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Study Population ◽

Anxiety Screening ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of animal therapy in alleviation of anxiety in pre-school children.Method: The study was carried out as a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design and control group. The study population consisted of 33 anxious 5-7years old children (participated in a welfare anxiety screening plan held by Counseling Center, Tehran-Iran) between 2018 and 2019. The participants took part in the study voluntarily.The subjects were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (10 in each group). The experimental group was exposed to 8 sessions of animal therapy. The research instrument was Spence Preschool Anxiety Scale (Parent Form) and the data were analyzed on SPSS 21 software.Results: The results showed that animal therapy had a significant effect on general anxiety score after adjusting for post-test scores (f= 32.49 and p= 0.001) with the effect equal to 0.70. In addition, the effect of animal therapy on anxiety of separation (f= 5.63, p= 0.03), generalized anxiety disorder (f= 8.56, p= 0.01), social phobia (f= 14.58, p= 0.002) and specific anxiety (f= 11.63, p= 0.005) was significant with effects equal to 0.30, 0.40, 0.53, and 0.47, respectively. The results also showed that the effect of animal therapy on obsession was not significant (p>0.05).Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that Animal therapy is effective in alleviating anxiety in children.

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The Effect of Positive Thinking Training on Anxiety and Happiness in the Elderly: a Quasi- Experimental Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-877610/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anis Pourdavarani ◽

Jamileh Farokhzadian ◽

Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouz ◽

Sedigheh Khodabandeh Shahraki

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Skills Training ◽

The Elderly ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Positive Thinking ◽

Control Groups ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

Abstract Background: Anxiety and depression are the most common psychological disorders in the aging period. One of the ways to deal with anxiety and depression and increase happiness in the elderly is to train positive thinking. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate positive thinking skills training on anxiety and happiness in the elderly.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 48 elderly people referred to two comprehensive health service centers in Kerman in southeastern Iran were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into intervention groups (n = 24) and control (n = 24). The data collection tools included the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Oxford Happiness Inventory. Questionnaires were filled out before the intervention, then positive thinking training was held in eight sessions of 90 minutes. After training program, the was conducted one month after it, the follow-up tools.Results: The results showed that the mean score of anxiety before positive thinking training was (13.58 ± 8.61) and (19.25± 11.67) in the intervention and the control group, respectively. After positive thinking training, the mean scores were (4.50 ±4.07) and (15.54±9.04) in the intervention and control group, respectively. After the intervention, which significantly reduced anxiety the intervention, group (t= 8.10, P<0.001). The mean score of happiness before the test was (26.58±12.40) and (37.91 ± 5.57) in the intervention and control groups, respectively. However, the posttest happiness scores of the intervention and control groups were (62.91± 4.66) and (35.62 ±10.62), respectively. The results showed that implementing positive thinking training increased happiness significantly (t=-4.08, P<0.001).Conclusion: Since positive thinking training effect reducing anxiety and increasing happiness in the elderly. Due to the growing trend of the elderly population, the positive thinking training approach can be used as a suitable, cost-effective, and efficient method in reducing anxiety and increasing happiness in the elderly.

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The Effects of Community Empowerment on Preventing Dengue Fever in Lampung Province, Indonesia

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2020.4192 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (E) ◽

pp. 194-197

Author(s):

Achmad Farich ◽

Nur Indrawati Lipoeto ◽

Hafni Bachtiar ◽

Hardisman Hardisman

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Behavior ◽

And Control

AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of community empowerment on preventing dengue fever in Lampung Province, Indonesia. METHODS: This study used a quasi-experimental design with two groups of pretest-posttest design. The number of samples in this study was 120 people in the intervention group and 120 people in the control group, who is a housewife living in Gading Rejo and Pringsewu subdistrict, Lampung, Indonesia. The sampling technique used a proportional stratified random sampling technique. Community empowerment interventions have been carried out through socialization and inculturation to gather information about community participation, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of respondents in the prevention of dengue fever. Then, the next stage is the implementation of interventions with capacity building and planting dengue mosquito repellent plants. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test using the SPSS version 21.0 software. RESULTS: This study showed that there were differences in the median score of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.05). The results of the analysis based on the entomologist indicators (larvae-free numbers, house index, container index, and Breteau index) found that there were differences in larvae-free numbers, house index, and Breteau index between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.05), while there were no differences in the container index between the intervention and control groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study confirmed the effects of community empowerment on preventing dengue fever in Lampung Province, Indonesia.

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A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPRESSURE ON LABOR PAIN DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR AMONG EXPECTANT MOTHERS .

10.36106/ijar/8401609 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 45-47

Author(s):

Stella Peter ◽

Supriya Peter ◽

Priyanka Peter

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Labor Pain ◽

Control Group ◽

Research Approach ◽

Medical College ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Expectant Mothers ◽

Evaluative Research ◽

And Control

BACKGROUND: Women face a physiological and psychological struggle during labor. When labor approaches, it may be a time of contrasting feelings, with anxiety and anticipation coexisting with optimism and pleasure. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure on Labor pain during the rst stage of Labor among expectant mothers among experimental and control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The researcher adopted the evaluative research approach. Quasi experimental research design was used by the investigator. The accessible population for the study was mothers during rst stage of labor admitted in Medical College Jabalpur M.P. selected through purposive sampling technique. RESULTS: The majority of participants in the study sample had a mild level of pain, 44 percent had extreme pain, and 4 percent had very severe pain, according to the pretest score anger of pain level. The majority of participants in the control group have a moderate level of pain, 32% have an extreme level of pain, and 12% have slight pain. CONCLUSION: The ndings of this study indicate that non-pharmacologic interventions such as acupressure are successful in promoting relaxing and enhancing forces, allowing women to face the demands of labor. Acupressure is also an accurate, convenient, non-invasive, and cost-effective procedure that can be used in labor without causing harm to the mother or the baby, according to this report

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PENERAPAN BIRTH BALL DENGAN TEKNIK PELVIC ROCKING TERHADAP LAMA PERSALINAN PADA KALA I FASE AKTIF

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN DAN FISIOTERAPI (JKF) ◽

10.35451/jkf.v4i1.837 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 70-76

Author(s):

Diah Evawanna Anuhgera ◽

Nikmah Jalilah Ritonga ◽

Riris Sitorus ◽

Juni Mariati Simarmata

Keyword(s):

Active Phase ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Control Groups ◽

Midwifery Care ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Review Study ◽

The Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Measured Duration

A comfortable childbirth is the dream of mothers. Faster delivery progress can lead to quality midwifery care. Birth ball is a tool that can be used by mothers to position the pelvis properly, especially applied the pelvic rocking technique. This review study aimed to evaluate the evidence regarding the effect of using birth ball with pelvic rocking in duration of labor in kala I active phase. This study followed a quasi experimental research design with posttest control group design.The sample consisted of 12 treatment people dan 12 controls with the purposive sampling.Partograph was measured duration of labor in kala I active phase. The difference in duration of labor for the treatment and control group were tested with Mann Whitney. There was a difference in the effect of using a birth ball with pelvic rocking technique in length of labor in kala I active phase in the treatment and control groups with p-value 0.001. The use of birth ball with pelvic rocking technique is evidence to speed the duration of labor in kala I active phase. Birth ball with pelvic rocking are recommended to be use an alternative to speed the duration of labor in kala I active phase in midwifery services

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A quasi-experimental study to improve health service quality: implementing communication and self-efficacy skills training to primary healthcare workers in two counties in Iran

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02796-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hossein Shahnazi ◽

Marzieh Araban ◽

Mahmood Karimy ◽

Mansooreh Basiri ◽

Ali Ghazvini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Communication Skills ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Educational Program ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Skills Training ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

Abstract Background Service satisfaction ratings from clients are a good indicator of service quality. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of communication skills and self-efficacy training for healthcare workers on clients’ satisfaction. Methods A quasi-experimental study was conducted in health centers of Saveh University of Medical Science in Iran. Primary Healthcare (PHC; N = 105) workers and service recipients (N = 364) were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received four 90-min training sessions consisting of lecture, film screening, role-playing, and discussion group. Before and 3 months after the intervention, a multi-part questionnaire (including demographics, self-efficacy and communication skills in PHC workers; and satisfaction questionnaire in service recipients) was completed by participants in both intervention and control groups. Results PHC worker mean scores of self-efficacy and communication skills after the educational program were increased in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Also, mean satisfaction scores for service recipients of the intervention group (PHC workers) generally significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusions The educational program improved the self-efficacy, and communication skills in health workers and improved client satisfaction overall. Our results support the application of self-efficacy and communication skills training for other medical groups who wish to improve clients satisfaction as an important health services outcome.

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