Midwifery Research Journal

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Warm Compress Therapy and Ginger Compress Therapy on Dysmenorrhea Pain Intensity among Adolescent Girls

Mince Filpina Soinbala — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological complaints among adolescent girls and often affects concentration, academic performance, and daily activities. Non-pharmacological pain management, such as warm compresses and herbal-based compresses, has become an alternative considered effective and practical. This study aims to analyze the effect and compare the effectiveness of warm compress therapy and ginger compress therapy in reducing dysmenorrhea pain intensity among adolescent girls. A pre-experimental design with two-group pretest–posttest was used. A total of 32 respondents who met the inclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that both warm compress therapy and ginger compress therapy significantly reduced dysmenorrhea pain intensity (p < 0.05). The Mann Whitney test showed a p-value of 0.412 (>0.05), indicating no significant difference between the two interventions. These findings suggest that both warm compress and ginger compress therapies are equally effective in reducing dysmenorrhea pain.

The Role of Health Workers in Improving Toddler Immunization Coverage during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dina Yulianti — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted essential health services, including routine immunization for toddlers. Declines in measles, polio, and DPT immunization coverage were widely reported throughout Indonesia as parents delayed health-facility visits due to fear of infection. This study aimed to determine the role of health worker support in increasing toddler immunization visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed with 40 respondents selected using cluster sampling. Data were analyzed using chi-square statistical tests. Results indicated that 70% of toddlers had incomplete immunization and 72.5% of respondents reported receiving support from health workers. Chi-square analysis revealed a significant relationship between health worker support and toddler immunization visits (p = 0.032). Strengthened support, communication, and outreach by health workers play an essential role in restoring immunization coverage during public health emergencies.

The Role of Midwife Support in Reducing Pregnant Women’s Anxiety during Antenatal Care in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Wartinah — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

During the Covid-19 pandemic, pregnant women experienced increased psychological distress, particularly anxiety related to antenatal visits. One of the primary protective factors known to reduce anxiety is professional support from midwives. This literature review aims to identify the role of midwife support in reducing pregnant women’s anxiety during antenatal care amid the pandemic. A systematic literature review method was used by analyzing two major databases Google Scholar and PubMed. From a total of 198,452 articles screened, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria: 7 from Google Scholar and 5 from PubMed. The included studies consisted of correlational designs, quasi-experiments, and cross-sectional surveys. Findings indicate that midwife support significantly influences anxiety reduction, especially through emotional communication, health education, and continuity of care. The conclusion drawn is that midwife support plays a crucial role in reducing pregnant women’s anxiety during antenatal care throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Parental Knowledge and Practices Related to Toilet Training Readiness among Toddlers Aged 1–3 Years

Sa'adah — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Toilet training is a crucial developmental milestone for toddlers, yet many parents lack adequate knowledge and preparedness to support this process effectively. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between parental knowledge and toilet training readiness among toddlers aged 1–3 years. This research used a quantitative observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 140 parents of toddlers, from which 35 respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing parental knowledge and children’s readiness indicators. Chi-square analysis at α = 0.05 was used to evaluate the association between variables. The results showed that 22 respondents (62.9%) had low knowledge levels, and 24 toddlers (68.6%) were categorized as not yet ready for toilet training. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between parental knowledge and toilet training readiness (p = 0.001). The study concludes that adequate parental knowledge contributes to better readiness and toilet training outcomes among toddlers.

Health Behaviors Contributing to Iron-Deficiency Anemia among Adolescent Girls: A Literature Review

Yuli Astutik — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls continues to rise globally and in Indonesia. Poor dietary intake, low adherence to iron supplementation, and inadequate nutritional knowledge are major contributing factors. Education and behavioral interventions are essential to prevent anemia.
This literature review aims to identify key behavioral variables influencing iron-deficiency anemia among adolescent girls as a foundation for future research and health promotion planning.
A literature search was conducted using national and international sources, including books, research methodology texts, and peer-reviewed journals relevant to the research topic.
Based on analysis of 12 selected articles, several health behaviors such as poor dietary patterns, low compliance with iron tablets, and unhealthy weight-control practices were found to significantly contribute to anemia among adolescent girls. Unbalanced nutrition remains the strongest behavioral factor contributing to anemia. Strengthening health education programs for adolescents is necessary to improve knowledge, dietary habits, and compliance with iron supplementation.