EFFECT OF MINDFULNESS INTERVENTION ON THE INTENSITY OF PAIN IN NASOPHARINGEAL CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING RADIATION TREATMENT

Background: Physical responses that occur in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are the emergence of pain due to the effects of treatment. The problem of pain in these patients at the stage of treatment remains critical to solve because it can cause comorbidity, psychological trauma and mortality. Mindfulness intervention is considered useful in transforming consciousness into the stage of acceptance.Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of mindfulness intervention on the intensity of pain in nasopharyngeal cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment.Methods: This was a quasy-experimental study with pretest posttest control group design. Thirty patients were selected using consecutive sampling, which divided into experiment and control group. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to measure pain. Each respondent received mindfulness intervention for 6 sessions, divided into 3 meetings. Paired t-test was used for data analysis.Results: The results showed a significant reduction of pain from 4.12 (moderate pain) to 3.06 (mild pain) in the experiment group. There was a significant difference in pain level before and after mindfulness intervention (p= 0.001).Conclusion: Mindfulness is effective in reducing pain intensity level in nasopharyngeal cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

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Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry Hasanuddin University Dentist Makassar, Indonesia

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science ◽

10.15562/jdmfs.v13i1.383 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

Muhammad Ilyas ◽

Clarissa Phielip

Keyword(s):

Prevention Programs ◽

Caries Prevention ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Cariogenic Bacteria ◽

Group Design ◽

Community Dentistry ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Streptococcus A

The main objective of caries prevention programs in the community is to reduce the number of colonies of cariogenicbacteria, especially Streptococcus. A method of caries preventionthat is currently developed is a method using probioticsthrough yogurt. This research is a laboratory based experiment using the cross over with control group design. Fifteensamples were collected randomly from a population of preclinical dentistry students of Hasanuddin University fromentry year 2008 until 2010. The results showed a significant difference between before and after drinking yogurt wherethe number of colonies of cariogenic bacteria in saliva reduced (p<0.05)and there is also a significant differencebetween the temperature of the yogurt in reducing the average number of cariogenic bacteria in the saliva after six andnine days yogurt consumption (p<0.05). In addition, there is a significant difference pH of saliva between before andafter drinking yoghurt (p <0.05). It is concluded that drinking yogurt reducts colony of cariogenic bacteria in youngadult saliva

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EFFECT OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND WHATSAPP REMINDER TO SELF EFFICACY OF ADHERENCE CONSUME FE TABLETS PREGNANT WOMEN

Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery ◽

10.31101/jhtam.682 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dyah Dyah Dewi ◽

Wiwik Wiwik Kusumawati ◽

Ismarwati Ismarwati Ismarwati

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Government

Background: Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) as an indicator of maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and childbirth. Anemia contributes 20% to the incidence of maternal deaths caused by bleeding during labor. The government prevents anemia by giving iron tablets at least 90 tablets for pregnant women. However, the prevalence of anemia remains high, because of the low adherence in consuming Fe tablets every day. Self-efficacy adherence is a predictor of health behavior and adherence to treatment.Objective: To improve adherence with self-efficacy in consuming Fe tablets in pregnant women with health promotion and WhatsApp reminder in Yogyakarta City Health Center.Method: This study used a quasi-experiment method with a pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design. The sample amounted to 59, the sampling technique used was consecutive sampling which was taken by random sampling technique in which samples were taken alternately to determine the intervention group and the control group.Results: There were significant differences in the self efficacy score between the intervention groups (Mean = 6.30, SD = 8.11) and the control group (Mean = 0.89, SD = 7.83) with t-test = 2.60 and ρ = 0.012.Conclusion: There is a significant difference in self-efficacy adherence with consuming Fe tablets in pregnant women before and after being given health promotion and WhatsApp reminder intervention and control groups. Health service agencies can consider the combined service between health promotion and WhatsApp reminder to improve self-efficacy in adhering to consuming Fe tablets in increasing Hb levels in anemic pregnant women.

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Pengaruh suplementasi Zn terhadap perubahan indeks TB/U anak stunted usia 24-36 bulan

JURNAL GIZI INDONESIA ◽

10.14710/jgi.5.2.98-104 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 98-104

Author(s):

Dewi Pertiwi Dyah Kusudaryati ◽

Siti Fatimah Muis ◽

Laksmi Widajanti

Keyword(s):

Treatment Group ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Child Growth ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Dietary Allowance ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

And Control ◽

Height For Age

Background : Zn supplementation on stunted children in multiple research get the result inconsistent concerning the effect of Zn on children’s growth.Objective : To examine the effect of Zn supplementation to the change in height for index among stunted children age between 24-36 months.Methods: The research design is randomized pretest posttest control group design. The total of thirty six stunted children are divided into two groups. The treatment group is received syrup with 20 mg ZnSO4 twice a week for three months. The control group received placebo without Zn. Height for age z score (HAZ) on WHO Child Growth 2006 is used to measure height for age index while dietary intake and infection diseases are used as confounding variables.Result : There is significant difference in HAZ before and after supplementation at treatment group (p<0.001) and control group (p<0.001). There is a significant difference of the change in HAZ between the treatment group and control group (p=0.006). Percentage Achievement of Energy, Protein, and Zn Dietary Allowance have significant difference between the treatment group and control group (p=0.009; p<0.001; p<0.001, respectively). The change in HAZ, Percentage Achievement of Energy, Protein, and Zn Dietary Allowance are higher in treatment group than control group. Duration of diarrhea (p=0.045) and morbidity (p=0.019) are lower in treatment group than control group. Conclusion : Zn Supplementation among stunted children have significant effect on the change in HAZ, dietary intake, and infection.

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INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF REFLEXOLOGY IN INTENSITY OF PAIN AND ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM METASTATIC CANCER IN ADULTS’ HEMATOLOGY WARD

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i6.25212 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 401 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Simin Jahani ◽

Fatemeh Salari ◽

Nasrin Elahi ◽

Bahman Cheraghian

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Metastatic Cancer ◽

Test Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Anxiety Management ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

Objective: Findings suggest dissatisfaction of half of the cancer patients regarding pain and anxiety management. This study aimed to determine the effect of reflexology on the intensity of pain and anxiety among patients with metastatic cancer hospitalized inadulthematology ward. Methods: In this study, the samples were selected from adult hematology ward in Baghaei 2 hospital in Ahwaz, Iran, according to the inclusion criteria. They were then assigned into treatment and control groups. In the treatment group, reflexology protocol was performed following manual reflexology method by Fr Josef Eugster based on Ingham method on the patient’s bed. In the control group, sole touching was used as the placebo. Reflexology was performed for three days, 30 min per day. Spielberger questionnaire were provided to the samples and completed in the first and third days, and Spielberger questionnaire was provided to the samples and completed. The data obtained from this study were then analyzed by SPSS 20.Results: The two groups did not show a significant difference in terms of demographic characteristics (p>0.05). Based on the obtained results, it was found that in the test group, there was a significant difference between the mean intensity of pain before and after the treatment across all 3 days as well as the mean anxiety of the 1st and 3rd days (p<0.05). However, in the control group, there was no significant difference in terms of mean pain intensity before and after the treatment across 3 days (p>0.05). No significant difference was observed between the mean anxiety of the 1st and 3rd days either (p>0.05).Conclusion: Considering the findings of this research, it can be concluded that reflexology has a positive effect on mitigating the intensity of pain and anxiety in metastatic cancer patients. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses employed in cancer centers benefit from the findings of this research to further help patients with cancer. It is also suggested that further research be conducted on the effect of reflexology on the pain and anxiety of other patients.

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Efektivitas Layanan Informasi Menggunakan Media Animasi Meningkatkan Sikap Anti Bullying Peserta Didik

Konselor ◽

10.24036/02015426460-0-00 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 84

Author(s):

Mirnayenti Mirnayenti ◽

Syahniar Syahniar ◽

Alizamar Alizamar

Keyword(s):

School Counselor ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Information Services ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Treatment Information ◽

Service Information ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Individual attitudes can occur because of social interaction. Some learners anyone dared to oppose, silent and engaged in acts of bullying, so that the necessary efforts to improve anti-bullying stance. The attitude of the students towards bullying that can be seen in the journal cases BK teacher / school counselor. One of the efforts made in improving the anti bullying learners with information services. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of media information services using animation to enhance the anti-bullying attitudes of learners. This study uses quantitative methods. This research is a Quasi Experiment with pretest-posttest control group design. The study population was students of SMPN 13 Padang as EG and SMP 12 Padang as CG and samples selected using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used Likert Scale models, then analyzed using the t-test with SPSS version 17. The findings of this study are: (1) there is a significant difference between anti bullying learners EG before and after following the service information using animation media, (2) there is a difference between the attitude of anti-bullying learners KK before and after following the service information without the use of animation media , (3) there is a difference in attitude differences anti bullying learners CG given treatment information services using animation media, with families given treatment information services without the use of animation media. Based on the above findings, we can conclude that the service information using animation media effectively improve anti-bullying attitudes of learners.

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The Effect of STEM-PjBL and Discovery Learning on Improving Students' Problem-Solving Skills of Impulse and Momentum Topic

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ◽

10.15294/jpii.v9i4.26432 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 465-476

Author(s):

E. Purwaningsih ◽

S. P. Sari ◽

A. M. Sari ◽

A. Suryadi

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Project Based Learning ◽

Discovery Learning ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Comparison Class ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

And Mathematics

This study aims to investigate the effect of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-Project Based Learning (STEM-PjBL) and discovery learning on students' problem-solving abilities. The research is a Quasi-Experiment with a Nonequivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The participants involved are 53 students of class X from a high school in Malang, where 28 students studied with STEM-PjBL, and 25 students studied with discovery learning. This research was conducted on the subject of impulse and momentum. In this analysis, researchers have developed problem-solving tools with a particular field approach to impulse and momentum topics in order to obtain an instrument with a reliability ofÂ 0.81. This instrument collects student problem-solving data before and after learning both in the experimental class and in the comparison class. Problem-solving skills data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results showed a significant difference in the scores of students' problem-solving abilities in the experimental class and the comparison class (p<0.05). The problem-solving ability in the experimental class (Md=78.74) was higher than the comparison class (Md=70.00). In STEM-PjBL learning, students are better trained and challenged to solve problems in everyday life. Compared to the comparison class, learning in the experimental class is more able to accommodate students' ideas and make students more interested in learning. In conclusion, STEM-PjBL has a significant positive effect on improving students' problem-solving abilities rather than discovery learning.

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Recycling Waste of Rice Husk to Improve Entrepreneurship Motivation

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) ◽

10.11591/ijphs.v5i1.4767 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Fatwa Tentama ◽

Surahma Asti Mulasari ◽

Muchsin Maulana ◽

Rini Anggraeni

Keyword(s):

Rice Husk ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Paired Sample ◽

Growing Medium ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

And Control

The farmers in Indonesia have not maximally taken advantage of the existence of rice husk; therefore the huge number of the husk becomes disturbing waste, which spoils environment. The waste of rice husk is potentially capable of improving the farmers’ economy amidst the people’s lack of knowledge about its potential to commercially produce charcoal briquettes from it, make it a plant growing medium, and change it into manure. This research aims at knowing if the training of recycling waste of rice husk can improve the farmers’ entrepreneurship motivation. The subjects of the research were farmers in groups at Bimomartani village, Ngemplak district, Sleman regency. They were 60 participants divided into experintal and control groups. The planned experiment used untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples. The paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test were used as the techniques of analysis in this research. The result of t-test on paired sample t-test for the experimental group resulted in the value of t = -6.659 with p = 0.000 (p<0.01), which means there was a significant difference of entrepreneurship motivation before and after the training of recycling rice husk. The analysis for Independent sample t-test resulted in the value of t = 7.411 with p = 0.000 (p<0.01), which means there was a significant difference of entrepreneurship motivation between experimental and control groups. It can be concluded that the training of recycling waste of rice husk was effective in improving the farmers’ entrepreneurship motivation.

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RED ROSELLA TEA AND AVOCADO AS SIMVASTATIN THERAPY SUPPORT REDUCE TOTAL CHOLESTEROL

Jurnal NERS ◽

10.20473/jn.v12i1.2316 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 113

Author(s):

Budi Artini ◽

Elyana Asnar ◽

Ika Yuni Widyawati

Keyword(s):

Total Cholesterol ◽

Health Workers ◽

Total Cholesterol Level ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Simvastatin Therapy ◽

Cholesterol Levels ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental

Introduction: Hypercholesterolemia is a condition characterized by high levels of total cholesterol in the blood. Many studies have proven that steeping tea rosella and flesh of an avocado can reduce total cholesterol levels. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of therapy companion rosella tea and avocado in lowering total cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemia clients. Method: This type of research is a quasi-experimental study with pre-post test control group design. The population study was a client with hypercholesterolemia in the working area of menganti health centers. First sample group consisted of nine respondents received the drug Simvastatin 10 mg and rosella tea consumed as much as 2 g 1x / day. The second group consisted of nine respondents received the drug Simvastatin 10 mg and avocado meat weighing 330 grams were consumed 1x / day. The control group consisted of 11 respondents have a drug Simvastatin 10 mg oral 1x daily at night before bed. All groups examined total cholesterol levels before treatment and after treatment on day 15. Result: The results of one-way ANOVA test showed a significant difference between before and after treatment in the first group (p=0,001) and second group (p= 0,005), and there is no significant difference before and after treatment in the control group (p= 0,248). The difference between the three groups showed p= 0.025. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is giving rosella tea and avocado has the same effectiveness in lowering total cholesterol levels so that health workers can suggest the use of rosella tea and avocado as a companion therapy to reduce total cholesterol level.

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STUDI KOMPARASI: EFEKTIFITAS PSIKOEDUKASI TERHADAP ADAPTASI PASIEN FRAKTUR DI RSUD JOMBANG

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.24929/jik.v1i2.385 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 74-80

Author(s):

Zuhrotul Umaroh ◽

Elsye Maria Rosa

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Test Sample ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Background: The injury is still a major public health problem throughout the country, where two-thirds occur in developing countries, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, recorded injury cases in 2013 reached 84,277 people (8.2%). The negative impacts caused by the fracture appears, which includes; psychological, social, and spiritual. The Department of Health reported that 15% of patients experiencing psychological stress fractures to depression. Psychoeducation efficient in the treatment process and decrease the symptoms of depression that is a component in the psychological response on the existence of a disability condition. Aim: the research aimed todetermine the effectiveness of psychoeducation to the physical adaptation among fracture patients in public hospital of Jombang Method: this is a quasi-experiment research with pre-test and post-test control group design. There were 16 respondents in control group and another 16 respondents for intervention group which was gathered with consecutive sampling. The data were analyzed with parametric analysis using paired sample t-test dan independent t-test. For testing the data normality distribution, Shapiro-wilk analysis was operated. Result: Paired t test sample stated that there was significant difference in the physical adaptation among fracture patients before and after the intervention of psychoeducation (p value = 0,000 ; CI 95% <alpha = 0,05). In the unpaired t test was obtained p value = 0.000; CI 95% <alpha = 0.05, which indicates a significant difference of fracture patients’ adaptation who has given psychoeducation intervention and who has not. Conclusion: the psychoeducation intervention increasedphysical adaptation among fracture patients. Nurses must continue to develop and apply the procedures for implementing psychoeducation fractures primarily in patients with the aim to improve the adaptability of fracture patients.

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Hypnobreastfeeding dan Motivasi Pemberian ASI

Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.26630/jk.v11i2.2198 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 272

Author(s):

Yusari Asih

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Optimal Growth ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Paired Sample ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Sample Test ◽

Quasi Experimental

Breastmilk is the only perfect and best food for babies because it contains the nutritional elements needed by babies for optimal growth and development. Although the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the Pringsewu Regency has increased from year to year, support for community participation and empowerment in health development has not been optimal. One solution that can help overcome barriers to exclusive breastfeeding is hypnobreastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hypnobreastfeeding on the motivation of breastfeeding in the Pringsewu Regency in 2019. This research is a quasi-experimental research with pre-post-test design with a control group design. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with a sample size of 48 pregnant women from term to breastfeeding. Data analysis was done by using the Independent Two Mean Difference test (T-Test) using the Paired Sample Test. The results of the study on the Paired Sample Test showed a significant value (p) of 0.004, meaning that there was a significant difference in the motivation of breastfeeding before and after hypnobreastfeeding. Midwives always provide hypnobreastfeeding therapy and lactation education to help increase motivation for breastfeeding as part of efforts to increase exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding for up to 2 years or more. For other researchers, it is necessary to carry out further research with other variables that can affect the motivation of breastfeeding.

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