The Effective Small Group Discussion to Improve Adolescent Knowledge on HIV/AIDS Prevention

The incidence number of HIV/AIDS is the most worrying case globally, and the number keeps increasing. The highest risk factor affecting adolescents to have HIV/AIDS is lack of information. Thus, it is necessary to provide proper health education on HIV/AIDS using the small group discussion method. This study aims to determine the effect of HIV/AIDS education using the small group discussion method on teenagers' HIV/AIDS prevention knowledge. This research used a pre-experimental design, no control one-group pretest-posttest design. There were 55 respondents as samples obtained by using simple random sampling. They were divided into five small groups. Each group was provided the identical material, namely HIV and its prevention, for three hours with two sessions. The first session lasted for two hours consisted of knowledge sharing based on trigger cases. The second session lasted for one hour consisted of continuing and reviewing the material given in the first session. A questionnaire was handed out to collect adolescent knowledge about HIV/AIDS and analyzed the data using paired t-test. The result showed that adolescent knowledge scores on HIV/AIDS increased after being provided with health education on HIV/AIDS. The paired t-test value of a knowledge is p = 0.000 (p-value<0.05). The implication in this study is that providing health education on HIV/AIDS using the small group discussion method has proven to be effective in expanding adolescent knowledge on HIV/AIDS prevention.

Analysis of Imbalance Between Government Regulations and Nursing Education on Industrial Nurses

In Indonesia, industrial nurses are only required to have an Occupational Safety and Health (K3) certificate up to this time. This policy is not in line with Law No. 36/2014. As a result, there is an imbalance between industry needs for quality nursing services and existing nurses' competence. This study aimed to analyze policies related to the competencies of corporate nurses in meeting the needs of health care services in the industry. This study used PRISMA Flow Diagram as a systematic review supported by quantitative descriptive design. The research was conducted through document searches, identifying keywords, and reviewing articles from Google Scholar (6 records), Research Gate (8 records), and PubMed (5 records), and others were 52 records. Out of 71 documents, 36 records were assessed for eligibility, and 35 records were excluded, and 16 studies were included in the review. It was found that there was an imbalance between the regulations, education programs, and implementation. It requires the strengthening of a multisectoral approach in the development of OH nursing education.

The Determination of Visual Inspection in Women of Childbearing Age

Cervical cancer is the most common disease affecting women around the world. Early detection of cervical cancer is needed by using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA). This method is relatively easy to do, and the examination costs are also quite affordable, making it more beneficial for women. This study was to determine the determinants of the VIA Test results. It is quantitative research with a descriptive approach presented in the form of a frequency distribution table. There are 100 samples of women of childbearing age acquired by purposive sampling at Patumbak District, Deli Serdang. From the samples, some respondents receive positive IVA test result as follows: 14% aged 36-35 years old, 14% Protestant, 19% married, 9% high school graduates, 10% housewife, 15% with minimum monthly income, 12% with 3-5 children, 17% has multigravida parity, 14% married at the age of 17-25 years old, 12% first-time mother at the age of 17-25 years old, and 14% with 5+ years using IUD contraception. The study was based on the negative VIA test result but with detected pre-cancerous lesions. Further research with different variables is necessary to acquire more information regarding cervicitis incidence causes, thus, reducing cervical cancer numbers.

Social Interactions of TB Patients at Helvetia Community Health Center in Medan

Social interaction is a relationship between humans, both in individuals and in groups. Social interaction in society occurs because of social contact and communication. Pulmonary TB is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This study aimed to determine the social interaction of pulmonary tuberculosis patients at Helvetia Community Health Center in Medan. This study used a descriptive design. The population in this study were all patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. The sample size was determined using a purposive sampling technique, and it was found that the sample size was 33 respondents. The data collection used observation form. The data analysis used frequency distribution. The result shows various respondents' characteristics. The majority were 29-43 years old, male, high school educated, self-employed, and have suffered from TB ≤ 3 years. Based on the study result, 25 of 33 sample patients with pulmonary tuberculosis still interacted socially with their community. The conclusion is that patients with pulmonary tuberculosis still socially interact with the community in their neighborhood.

Family Behavior in Caring for People with Mental Disorders During Covid-19

Mental disorder is a serious health problem. It is a chronic disease that requires long healing. The factors of education, information, income, and stigma experienced by family can avoid the behavior in caring people with mental disorders that has been carried out. Thus, it impacts the care and treatment given to them. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify family behavior in caring for people with mental disorders during Covid-19. This study was conducted with a systematic method by reviewing the literature obtained from Google Scholar, Sciencedirect, PubMed, Proquest and Research Gate. Three keywords were used to get some relevant literature. As a result, the author obtained eight literature matching the author's criteria made by using the systematic review method. The most affecting factor for healing quality of people with mental disoder is their family's action in caring them. Health education is very influential on family's knowledge. Educational factor and information determine family behavior in seeking treatment. Providing adequate information and health education about mental disorders for families is necessary to avoid any faults while seeking medical assistance.

The Effect of Nigella sativa Oil to Prevent Decubitus among Bedrest Patients

Using Nigella sativa oil for skin care is a nursing measure to maintain skin integrity to prevent further tissue damage. The oil contains thymoquinone (27.8%-57%), which has been tested to heal a wound, acting as a potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Linoleic acid (57.9%) and linolenic acid (0.2%) act as cell-forming substances and helping to moisturize the skin. This study aims to discover the effect of Nigella sativa oil, which is applied to prolonged bedridden patients with the risk of decubitus. This study used a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. Random sampling was used to acquire 34 people as samples by using the probability sampling technique. This study also used paired sample test as a research analysis. The result showed a significant effect using Nigella sativa oil for skin care with a p-value = 0.000 (p<0.05).

Mother’s Knowledge on Diarrhea in Toddlers at Sangkunur Community Health Center

Diarrhea is the second leading death cause in toddlers after pneumonia. It is a disease that often occurs in seemingly healthy toddlers. In Indonesia, every child has 1.6-2 times diarrhea episodes per year. This study aims to find out how thoroughly the mother's knowledge of diarrhea in toddlers at Sangkunur Community Health Center in 2019. This research was conducted by collecting data through a research questionnaire. The sample is 33 mothers who brought their toddlers to the community health centre. The result is most mothers have poor knowledge of diarrhea in their toddlers. Twenty-two respondents (66.67%) had a good understanding of the diarrhea definition. Twenty-three respondents (67.70%) had a poor understanding of diarrhea causes. Twenty-five respondents (75.76%) had a poor understanding of diarrhea signs and symptoms. Twenty-two respondents (66.67%) had a poor understanding of diarrhea prevention, and 29 respondents (87.88%) had a poor understanding of diarrhea management. The conclusion is community health centres should be more active in providing counselling about diarrhea and visit people's houses to give further information regarding diarrhea.

The Relationship on Social Support with Anxiety in Stroke Patients

Around 90% of patients having stroke experience sudden weakness or paralysis of the limb. Other signs and symptoms include memory problems and some signs indicating impaired brain function. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support and anxiety levels of stroke patients dependent on daily activities using a dynamic correlation research design. This study's data sources are primary data and secondary data using a questionnaire instrument and analysis using chi-square test. The analysis of social support with the anxiety level of stroke patients dependent on daily activities shows that the p value = 0.184 (p> 0.05 then Ho is rejected, and Ha is accepted). This means no relationship exists between social support and anxiety levels in stroke patients who experience dependency on daily activities at RSUD Dr. RM Djoelham Binjai.

Community Behavior on Reproductive Health in Medan Johor, Indonesia

The aim of the health promotion is to increase awareness and the individual willingness to have a healthy life for everyone to achieve an optimal degree of public health. The government’s programs in improving positive behavior and reproductive health in the community, especially maternal and infant health, is one of the priorities. Current health problems are focused on the high rates of maternal and infant mortality. This is related to the lack of preparation for couples before marriage and family such as early marriage. The government's initiative to declare pre-marriage as a condition for marriage in 2020 must be socialized and supported by all parties. This research is a descriptive study that aims to describe people's behavior about reproductive health, especially the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents. youths and girls about reproductive health in Medan Johor District. The population is all young people and girls in the Medan Johor sub-district. The sample of teenagers and young people gathered in the Karang Taruna Medan Johor region. Data collection using a questionnaire, which consists of demographic data, knowledge data, and attitudes related to reproductive health. Univariate data analysis used distribution and presentation frequency. The results of the research on knowledge of youth and girls about reproductive health are generally in the low category, namely around 56.4%. The negative attitude is around 62.2%. Health workers must be able to optimize their role in providing health education to the public, especially about reproductive health.

The Effect of Jamu on Joint Pain in Medan Sunggal, Indonesia

ABSTRACT Jamu is a traditional medicine with nutritious plants that can reduce joint pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Jamu to reduce joint pain. This research design uses pre-experimental with one-time case study. The research samples involved ten women with different age groups in consecutive months consuming Jamu. Data analysis using observation sheet VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and binomial test with IBM SPSS 26. The results of the binomial test showed a p-value of .021 < alfa .05 which means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. It’s showed that there is an effect of Jamu on joint pain reduction. The findings of this study found that within three days, the respondents felt changes in their joints and their bodies felt healthier It is concluded that Jamu contains herbs in maintaining health and relieving pain.