Jurnal Keperawatan Sriwijaya

THE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS REGARDING BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION

Iin Aryani — 2026-01-20

Aim: To determine the influence of health education on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls regarding BSE at SMP Negeri 2 Palembang

Method: This research is a quantitative study with a pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test post-test approach. The instruments used were knowledge questionnaires (20 questions) and attitudes (16 questions), which were tested for validity and reliability. The study was conducted from April 17-19, 2024, with a sample of 38 ninth-grade female students selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using a paired sample t-test.

Result: The average knowledge score increased from 54.87 to 86.05, with a difference of 31.18, while the average attitude score increased from 69.50 to 87.68, with a difference of 18.18. The statistical test results showed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant difference before and after the intervention.

Conclusion: Health education has an effect on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls regarding breast self-examination at SMP Negeri 2 Palembang

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION BY NURSES AND PATIENT SATISFACTION LEVELS IN THE INPATIENT WARD OF HOSPITAL X IN BATAM CITY

Alex Napitupulu — 2026-01-20

Aim: The quality of hospital services is not only measured in terms of medical aspects, but also in terms of patient satisfaction. One important factor that influences satisfaction is therapeutic communication by nurses, as nurses are the health workers who interact with patients most frequently. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between therapeutic communication by nurses and patient satisfaction levels in the inpatient ward of Hospital X.

Method: This study is quantitative research, using an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were people aged 18 years and above, with a required sample size of 85 people using purposive sampling. Data collection tools used questionnaires and data analysis in this study used the Spearman Rho test.

Results: The results of this study showed that the p-value was 0.000 with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.457. This means that there is a moderate and significant relationship between therapeutic communication by nurses and patient satisfaction levels.

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a moderate and significant relationship between Therapeutic Communication by Nurses and Patient Satisfaction Levels in the Inpatient Ward of Hospital X in Batam City in 2025.

THE EFFECT OF DIABETES FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ON DIET COMPLIANCE IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Risaldi A. Ali — 2026-01-20

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of empowering diabetes-sensitive families on dietary adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes in the Sedayu 2 Community Health Center (Puskesmas) area in Bantul.

Method: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test, post-test design was used. A sample of 35 respondents was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments were the Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionnaire (PDAQ) and a pre-tested booklet. This study used the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and data analysis used bivariate paired t-tests.

Results: The pre-test results showed that 29 respondents (82.9%) were compliant with the diet, while 6 respondents (17.1%) were non-compliant. The post-test results showed that 35 respondents (100%) were compliant with the diet. The paired t-test showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference between dietary adherence before and after the intervention.

Conclusion: Empowering diabetes-sensitive families has an impact on dietary compliance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Sedayu 2 Bantul Community Health Center work area.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG WORKERS WITH PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AT THE MEKAR MUKTI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Melti Suriya — 2026-01-20

Aim: To determine the relationship between family support and medication adherence among pulmonary tuberculosis workers undergoing treatment in the working area of Puskesmas Mekar Mukti. The study aims to examine whether the level of family support (emotional, informational, instrumental, and appraisal support) influences patients’ adherence to taking Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs (OAT).

Methods: This study employed an analytical quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 38 respondents selected using accidental sampling. Research instruments included a family support questionnaire and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the Chi-square test.

Results: The univariate analysis showed that family support was equally distributed between good (19 respondents, 50%) and poor (19 respondents, 50%), while medication adherence was high in 20 respondents (52.6%). The bivariate analysis yielded a p-value of 0.023 (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family support and medication adherence, as indicated by a p-value of 0.023 (p < 0.05). Patients with good family support were more likely to demonstrate high adherence compared to those with low support. This emphasizes that the family is an important factor in the success of TB therapy, particularly as treatment supervisors, reminders, companions in managing side effects, and sources of motivation.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG NON-LOCAL NURSING

Sri Purnama — 2026-01-20

Aim: Mental health is an essential aspect influencing an individual’s ability to adapt and function optimally. Nursing students who study away from home are vulnerable to mental health problems due to academic pressure, limited social support, and involvement in toxic relationships that negatively affect psychological well-being. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between toxic relationships and mental health among nursing students living away from home from the 2024 cohort at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta.

Methods: This study employed a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 108 nursing students living away from home, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a toxic relationship questionnaire and the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF). Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test.

Results: Among the respondents, 49.1% experienced toxic relationships, while 50.9% did not. The distribution of mental health status showed that 51.9% of students had low mental health, whereas 40.1% had high mental health. The chi-square test results indicated a statistically significant relationship between toxic relationships and mental health (p = 0.004). Involvement in toxic relationships was associated with a decline in students’ mental health levels.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between toxic relationships and mental health among nursing students living away from home.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION WITH BLOOD PRESSURE IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE SEI LANGKAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Priska Putri Meldawan Harefa — 2026-01-20

Aim: One of the main problems in adulthood is the high rate of hypertension which is now the number one cause of death in the world. This study aims to determine the Relationship of Smoking Behavior and Alcohol Consumption with Blood Pressure in Adult Hypertension Patients in the working area of the Sei Langkai Community Health Center, Batam City 2025.

Method: This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional analytical design. The sample consisted of 80 respondents aged 30-45 years who were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and sphygmomanometers, then analyzed using the chi-square test.

Results: The results showed that smoking behavior had a significant relationship with hypertension (p = 0.001). Alcohol consumption also showed a significant relationship (p = 0.001).

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a strong and significant relationship between smoking behavior and alcohol consumption with blood pressure in adult hypertension patients in the study area.

EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL REGULATION PSYCHOEDUCATION ON ADOLESCENT SELF-CONTROL IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOLS

Yuldensia Avelina — 2026-01-20

Aim: This study aimed analyzing the differences in self-control levels before and after providing emotional regulation psychoeducation to vocational education high schools.

Method: The study used a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. The sample consisted of 32 students selected using purposive sampling. The instruments used were the self-control questionnaire from Arfian (2021) and the Work Unit for emotional regulation psychoeducation. Data analysis used the McNemar test to analyze the influence of both variables.

Result: The results showed that before receiving emotional regulation psychoeducation, 23 (71.9%) adolescents had poor self-control and 9 (28.1%) had good self-control. After receiving emotional regulation psychoeducation, 30 (93.8%) adolescents had good self-control and 2 (6.3%) had poor self-control. The results of the bivariate analysis using the McNemar test showed a p-value (0.000) <α (0.05). Thus, there is a significant effect of emotional regulation psychoeducation on self-control in vocational high schools.

Conclusion: There was a significant effect of emotional regulation psychoeducation on adolescents’ self-kontrol in vocational high schools. Students were expected to recognize their emotions and exercise self-kontrol over emerging negative emotions using the self-kontrol techniques that had been taught, including deep breathing relaxation and positive affirmations.

THE ROLE OF POSYANDU CADRES IN PREVENTING STUNTING IN CHILDREN AGED 0-59 MONTHS

Anggraini Saputri — 2026-01-20

Aim: This research is to determine the role of posyandu cadres in preventing stunting in children 0-59 months.

Method: This research is quantitative research with a descriptive design. The sample was 70 parents who had children aged 0-59 months. Samples were taken using purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out from 10 September to 10 October 2025. The instrument used was a questionnaire on the characteristics and roles of posyandu cadres, and the data was analyzed univariately.

Result: The majority of 65 (92.9%) respondents stated that the role of cadres in monitoring children's growth and development was good. 50 (71.4%) respondents stated that cadres provided education to parents. 46 (65.7%) respondents stated that cadres monitored breastfeeding and MP-ASI well. 46 (65.7%) respondents stated that cadres monitored the health of pregnant and postpartum women well.

Conclusion: The role of posyandu cadres is mostly good in preventing stunting in children aged 0-59 months. It is necessary to maintain and increase the role of posyandu cadres in preventing stunting cases in children under five.

AGE FACTOR IS RELATED TO ANXIETY IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY

Vera Sesrianty — 2026-01-20

Aim : This study aimed to determine the relationship between age and anxiety in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Method: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 70 respondents undergoing chemotherapy. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The study used a questionnaire to measure age characteristics, including early adulthood and middle adulthood by Hurlock, and anxiety levels using the HARS questionnaire.

Results : The study showed that the majority of respondents were aged ≥36 (70.0%), and the majority experienced severe anxiety (65.7%). Statistical tests revealed a significant relationship between age and anxiety in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (p = 0.000).

Conclusion : There is a relationship between age and anxiety in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The results of this study are expected to provide a basis for nursing staff in developing more specific psychosocial interventions tailored to the patient's age characteristics, thereby improving patient safety, quality of nursing care, and quality of life for breast cancer patients.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF FAMILY SUPPORT WITH THE LEARNING MOTIVATION OF FINAL SEMESTER NURSING STUDENTS

Tania Devi Zhariyah — 2026-01-20

Aim: This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and the learning motivation of final semester nursing students at ITSK Dr. Soepraoen Hospital Malang.

Method: The study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 114 final-semester nursing students at ITSK Dr. Soepraoen Hospital Malang, selected using stratified random sampling. Instruments included the Family Support Scale (FLS) questionnaire and Hamzah B. Uno's Theory. Data analysis was performed using the fisher test to identify the relationship between the two variables.

Result: Most students indicated instrumental support (35.09%), and 47.37% indicated learning motivation as a path to achieving future goals. The fisher test showed a significant relationship between family support and nursing students' learning motivation (p-value 0.0001). The higher the family support, the greater the students' learning motivation.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family support and learning motivation in final-semester nursing students at ITSK Dr. Soepraoen Hospital, Malang. This finding emphasizes the importance of family involvement to maintain nursing students' motivation to learn, even though they live far from home.