Background: Adolescent mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and stress are increasing and may affect quality of life. Digital-based interventions are needed to improve accessibility and reduce stigma. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the FOAM (Forum and Motivational Articles) website in reducing mental health disorders among adolescents.Methods: This study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 42 adolescents aged 17–22 years selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using the DASS-21 questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results: The results showed a significant decrease in depression, anxiety, and stress levels after the intervention (p=0.000). Before the intervention, most respondents were in the moderate to severe categories, whereas after the intervention, they shifted to the mild and normal categories.Conclusion: The FOAM website is effective as a digital intervention in reducing mental health disorders among adolescents and can be used as an alternative mental health promotion strategy.
Background: Pregnancy involves a range of physiological and psychological adjustments, including increased body weight and visible changes in skin and breast tissue. According to the 2023 Indonesian Health Profile, approximately 40% of breastfeeding mothers experience nipple soreness and mastitis. The present study sought to examine how health education on breast care, delivered through booklet media, influences the knowledge levels of third-trimester pregnant women at PMB Eny Puji Hastuti, Semarang.Methods: A quantitative, pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach was applied in this research. All 35 third-trimester pregnant women in the study population were recruited as respondents using a purposive sampling technique, and data were collected between January and February 2025. A validated breast care questionnaire served as the primary data-collection instrument, and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used to analyze the data.Results: Findings revealed a significant effect of booklet-based health education on breast care, improving the knowledge of third-trimester pregnant women at PMB Eny Puji Hastuti (p-value = 0.000; α ≤ 0.05).Conclusion: Booklet-based health education was found to meaningfully enhance third-trimester pregnant women’s knowledge of breast care at PMB Eny Puji Hastuti, Semarang.
Background: Child sexual abuse is a serious and increasingly prevalent issue each year, with long-term physical, psychological, and social impacts on victims. Children aged 8–9 years are in the stage of concrete operational cognitive development, during which they begin to understand cause-and-effect relationships and think logically about concrete situations. Therefore, an interactive, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate educational approach is essential. One alternative educational medium is the Snakes and Ladders game. This study aims to determine the effect of the Snakes and Ladders educational game on improving knowledge about sexual abuse among pre-adolescent children.Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The study was conducted at SDN 209 Antapani, Bandung City, from April to May 2025. The sample consisted of 30 pre-adolescent children aged 8–9 years, selected using a probability sampling method with random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon statistical test.Results: The intervention resulted in a significant increase in knowledge (p < 0.05).Conclusion: This indicates that the Snakes and Ladders game is effective in increasing children’s knowledge about sexual abuse.
Background: Sleep is vital for maintaining health. Women in their third trimester of pregnancy often face sleep difficulties due to physical and emotional challenges. Prenatal yoga, which combines physical and mental exercises, can help promote relaxation of the body and calmness of the mind, especially during this stage. This study explored the impact of prenatal yoga on sleep quality among third-trimester pregnant women at RSIA Kusuma Pradja Semarang.Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest design was used with 20 third-trimester pregnant women selected through total sampling.Results: Conducted from January to May 2025 at RSIA Kusuma Pradja Semarang, the study included preliminary assessments, prenatal yoga sessions, and data collection before and after the intervention. The yoga was performed six times under the guidance of a certified instructor. Data collection involved the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and statistical analysis with Paired-Samples T-Test in SPSS. Prior to the yoga sessions, 12 women (60%) experienced poor sleep quality, and 8 women (40%) had good sleep. Post-intervention, 15 women (75%) reported improved sleep quality, with only 5 women (25%) remaining with poor sleep. The analysis yielded a p-value of 0.001.Conclusion: The findings suggest that prenatal yoga significantly improves sleep quality among third-trimester pregnant women at RSIA Kusuma Pradja Semarang.
Background: The high incidence of vaginal discharge among adolescents in Indonesia is generally caused by poor genital hygiene practices and low self-awareness regarding reproductive health. Adolescents often perceive vaginal discharge as a normal issue and are reluctant to seek information or medical assistance. This study aimed to determine the effect of health education evaluation using the Make a Match model on adolescent girls’ self-awareness about genital hygiene.Methods: This research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach involving 30 female students at MTs Al Inayah, Bandung City, selected through total sampling. The intervention consisted of educational videos and a Make-a-Match card game. Data were collected using a self-awareness questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon test.Results: The intervention resulted in a significant increase in self-awareness (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the Make a Match learning model is effective in enhancing adolescents’ self-awareness, as it is interactive, enjoyable, and age-appropriate.Conclusion: This model facilitates self reflection and strengthens adolescents’ understanding of the importance of maintaining genital hygiene to prevent future reproductive health problems.
