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The impact of the PLASI App on DPT and polio immunization visits for children 0–9 months

2025-02-06T09:06:31+08:00

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), through the Immunization Agenda 2030, promotes digital innovation to improve vaccine coverage. Digital health interventions can enhance access to information and community participation, although disparities in technology access remain a challenge.

Objective: To determine the effect of the PLASI application (Immunization Information Service Provider) on visits for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, and Polio immunizations in children.

Methods: PLASI, a digital application delivering immunization information through audio, visuals, and graphics, was evaluated using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design. The study involved 135 mothers with infants aged 0–9 months attending posyandu in Klari Village, Karawang (January–May 2024). Using purposive sampling, 80 respondents were selected and divided into intervention (PLASI users) and control (non-users) groups. Instruments included the PLASI application, pretest–posttest questionnaires assessing maternal knowledge, and immunization visit observation sheets.

Results: McNemar test showed significant increases in DPT (p=0.020) and polio (p=0.020) immunization visits among PLASI users compared to the control group. However, limited technology access and sudden schedule changes were identified as barriers.

Conclusion: The PLASI application is effective in improving immunization visits by enhancing access to information and community participation. Nevertheless, addressing existing barriers such as limited technology access and service constraints is necessary through targeted health education, stakeholder collaboration, and periodic evaluation. Strengthening these aspects will support the sustainability and adaptability of digital health interventions, particularly in areas with limited infrastructure.

Effectiveness of the rebozo technique with kazo in decreasing labor pain intensity and enhancing labor progression

2025-02-06T09:18:15+08:00

Background: Prolonged labor occurs due to prolonged labor pain, where the mother feels unable to endure the pain, leading to premature pushing before the cervix reaches full dilation. This condition posed a risk of cervical swelling and labor dystocia. The rebozo technique was a non-pharmacological method used to help manage pain during labor without medication.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of the rebozo technique using kazo cloth on pain intensity and labor progress at Zhafira Zarifa Clinic, Karawang Regency. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest two-group design approach. The study sample consisted of 60 multigravida mothers in the active phase of the first stage of labor, selected using accidental sampling. Inclusion criteria: multigravida mothers in labor, active phase cervical dilation of 4-7 cm, single fetus with occiput posterior presentation, uncomplicated pregnancy, and normal fetal heart rate. The experimental group (30 participants) received the rebozo technique using kazo, while the control group (30 participants) practiced breathing relaxation techniques. Pain intensity was measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), with a pain range of 7–10 as the sample criteria. Data analysis was conducted using the paired t-test in SPSS.

Results: The study found a significant effect of the rebozo technique using kazo on reducing pain intensity and accelerating labor progress, with a p<0.001.

Conclusion: This technique was proven effective in reducing pain and expediting labor. It was expected that this method could serve as an alternative for non-pharmacological pain management during labor.

The effectiveness of consuming Mosatabaf Cookies on blood pressure in hypertension patients within the Prolanis program

2025-05-23T06:54:03+08:00

Background: Hypertension is a major health problem with a continuously increasing prevalence and a high risk of serious complications. Its management involves not only pharmacological treatment but also nutritional interventions, such as increasing potassium and fiber intake. The use of local foods, such as mocaf and kepok bananas, in the form of Mosatabaf cookies, has the potential to serve as an alternative approach to help reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Objective: This study aimed to see the effect of giving Mosatabaf cookies on blood pressure in pre-hypertensive patients.

Methods: The type of research used was a quasi-experiment to find a causal relationship between variables with a pretest and posttest design with two groups. The research was conducted for 7 days. The research sample was prolanlis patients suffering from hypertension at the Talang Ubi Health Center, totaling 60 people, consisting of 30 intervention groups and 30 control groups who had checked their blood pressure and nutritional intake. Samples were selected using purposive sampling.

Results: Based on statistical tests in the treatment group, the p-value of systolic 0.012 and diastolic 0.001 <0.005 with an average difference in systolic pressure reduction of 0.77 mmHg and diastolic 3.33 mmHg.

Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving Mosatabaf cookies on reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in Prolanis patients who experience hypertension.