Group Pretest-posttest Research Design Research Articles

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH ON SPEAKING SKILL AT SMA NEGERI 18 MAKASSAR

The aim of this research was to find out how the implement scientific approach to improve ability on speaking skill at SMA Negeri 18 Makassar. The method used in this research was quantitave experimental research with one group pre-test post-test research design. Speaking test was used as the instruments of collecting the data. The sample of this research were the second grade with 20 students. The result of data analysis showed that there was an enhancement speaking skills of fluency and pronunciation through the implementation scientific approach. The mean score of the students increased from 44.75 and the pre test to 76,25 on the post test. Based on the result of data analysis, the writer concludes that there was an enhancement after implementing the scientifict approach on speaking skill in second grade at SMA Negeri 18 Makassar.

Pengaruh Model Blended Learning Berbantuan Quipper School Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Puisi Siswa Kelas X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai

This research aims to (1) Analyze the poetry writing ability of class X students at SMA Negeri 4 Binjai before using the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School; (2) Analyzing the poetry writing ability of class X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai students after using the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School; (3) Analyze the influence of the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School on the ability to write poetry in class X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai. The method used in this research is an experimental method with a one group pre-test post-test design research design. The population in this research is all students of class X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai, totaling 110 people and the sample in this research is students of class The data analysis technique used in this research is quantitative data by testing analysis requirements, homogeneity testing, homogeneity testing and hypothesis testing. The research results showed that the average score for students' poetry writing ability before using the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School was 57.77. The average score obtained by students after using the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School was 82.77% and was classified as good. Based on the results of the t test that was carried out, a value was obtained at a significant level of a = 0.05, the value of the t table provisions was 2.46 and the result of t = 13.06. So tcount ˃ ttable is 13.06 > 2.46, so ho (null hypothesis) is rejected and ha (alternative hypothesis) is accepted. Overall, it can be concluded that teaching using the blended learning model assisted by Quipper School has a positive effect on the results of the poetry writing ability of class X SMA Negeri 4 Binjai students.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice in Labour Practices among Final Year Bsc Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing, Mysuru.”

Pregnancy-related complications are the second global leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. In 2015, approximately 3,03,000 maternal deaths occurred worldwide, most of which could have been prevented. The application of evidence-based practices in labour at maternity units has shown changes in pregnancy and labour outcomes, hence the researcher undertaken this study. Methods: The research approach adopted for the present study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The 60 samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. The self-structured knowledge questionnaires were used to gather the data. The data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In the pre-test the overall mean percentage of knowledge score was 50.66% with mean and SD of 15.20±1.48 and in post-test the mean percentage of post-test knowledge was 91.76% with mean and SD of 27.53±1.17. The mean difference was 12.33 with SD of 1.90. The calculated paired ‘t’ test value was 50.24 at the degree of freedom 59, the p value was 0.0001. There was no significant association between the demographic variables with pretest knowledge score. Interpretation and Conclusion: The video assisted teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the samples regarding evidence-based practices in labor. The study recommends to conduct a study on use of evidence-based practices among staff nurses in labor room.

Pengaruh Variasi Latihan Smash Bola Gantung Terhadap Ketepatan Smash Bola Voli Pada Atlet Remaja Putri Klub Poncogati Kabupaten Blitar

Volleyball is a fun and easy game to play together in a team. In the game of volleyball, players must understand four basic techniques: serve, passing, block, and smash. A very important basic technique in earning or scoring points is smash. This study aims to determine the effect of smash training using hanging balls on smash accuracy in female athletes at the Poncogati Club, Blitar Regency. The method used in this study is a quantitative method of experimentation with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. The population and sample in this study were 21 junior high school students using the purposive sampling method, which means the entire population is taken randomly according to certain criteria. The data analysis techniques applied are descriptive analysis tests, hypothesis tests, and normality tests. The results of this study showed that the Sig.(2-tailed) value of 0.00 in the T test could be concluded that there was a significant influence between the variation of smash training using hanging balls on the accuracy of smashes in young female volleyball athletes of the Poncogati club.

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding doom scrolling among undergraduate nursing students in selected nursing colleges: A pre-experimental

Doom Scrolling is Spending excessive time online surfing and reading negative or unfavorable news makes a person unhealthy. The primary objectives of the study is To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. And the secondary objectives are, To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the post-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. Pre-Experimental one group pre-test post-test research design is used in this study and included 60 undergraduate students as a sample by using Non-Probability Convenient sampling. Assessment is done by using Self Structured Questionnaire on Demographic Variables and Structured Questionnaire on Doom Scrolling. The finding reveals that in pre test 41% students got poor score, 37% students have average and 22% students got good knowledge score while after administrating Self Instructional Module in post test 12% students have poor, 24% students got average and 64% students got good score. It is interpreted that after administrating Structure Instructional Module the knowledge regarding ‘Doomscrolling’ has been improved for undergraduate students.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Behavioural Disorder in Children among Primary School Teachers in Selected School, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Silvassa

BACKGROUND: Behavioural disorders of children lead to abnormality in their Personality, emotions or behavior, which is dangerous and affect to him/her, family and society. Behavioural disorders are caused by multiple factors like faulty parental attitude, inadequate family environment (broken families, low socio-economic status, lack of love and affection), mentally and physically sick or handicapped, influence of social relationship, influence of mass media, and influence of social change. Some children show symptoms that are consistent with diagnoses of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Learning disability. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on behavioural disorders among primary school teachers at Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted, through non probability purposive sampling technique, 150 samples were selected from selected primary school of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Demographic Variables based on baseline Performa was used to collect demographic data and Self-administered knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the existing knowledge level of primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorder in school aged children. Planned teaching program on behavioral disorders in children was administered to primary school teachers to enhance the knowledge followed by post was conducted after 7 days. The data was analyzed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result of the study shows that, the overall post-test knowledge mean percentage (71.26%) is greater than pretest knowledge mean percentage (39.57%). The calculated “t” value (27.174) of the knowledge score of the primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorders of school aged children is greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance hence the planned teaching programme is effective to improve the knowledge of school teachers. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that Planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of primary school teacher regarding behavioural disorders in school aged children. Key words: Assess, Effectiveness, Knowledge of primary school teachers, Behavioural disorders, School aged children, planned teaching program.

Increasing knowledge and attitudes about dental caries and prevention after educational intervention using a modified lecture method in adolescents

ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of caries in adolescents is still high, and the average visit to the dentist is when the disease is advanced. Educational interventions about dental caries and prevention need to be carried out to improve oral health status. Providing oral health education with appropriate methods will increase knowledge and encourage changes in attitudes and behaviors to prevent adolescent dental caries. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention of education on dental caries and prevention among adolescents using a modified lecture method. Methods: The study design is Quasi-Experimental with one group pretest posttest research design. Sample selection used probability sampling techniques, with simple random sampling techniques. The population in this study was students of SMPN 1 Jatinangor, with the total sample of 186 respondents. Respondents were given educational intervention using a modified lecture method, namely giving a lecture, with the help of a powerpoint presentation with interesting pictures, providing a toothbrush demonstration and ending with a discussion group. Pretest and posttest assessment was using questionnaires. Pretest and posttest assessments used a questionnaire, which contained 20 knowledge questions and 15 attitude questions. Questionnaires and educational materials had been tested for validity and reliability, with Cronbach's alpha results for knowledge at 0,878 and attitude at 0,841. The data were analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. Results: There was a significant difference between knowledge before and after the intervention of education on dental caries and prevention with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05), and there was an increase in knowledge score, there was an average increase in knowledge score of 52%. Likewise, there were differences in attitudes before and after the intervention, with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05) and an increase in attitude scores of 7.95%. Conclusion: The modified lecture method using power points, videos, demonstrations, group discussions and roll play on brushing teeth, which are carried out on adolescents, can increase knowledge and attitudes towards dental caries and prevention KEYWORDS Intervention, education, knowledge and attitude, dental caries, prevention

Decreased Plaque Score Due to Gargling with Guava Leaf Decoction Among Adolescents at the “Sejati Muhammadiyah Rappang” Social Welfare Institution Sidenreng Rappang Regency

Plaque plays an important role in the occurrence of dental and oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease. Plaque control needs to be done to reduce the buildup of plaque on the surface of the teeth. Gargling with boiled water from guava leaves is one effort that is believed to be able to reduce dental plaque scores because it has antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial activity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of gargling boiled water with guava leaves on reducing plaque scores in adolescents at the Sejati Muhammadiyah Rappang Child Welfare Institution. The type of research used is experimental research using a One group pre-test post-test research design. The sample in the study was 30 people taken using purposive sampling technique. Before gargling boiled guava leaf water, the participants' average plaque score was 2.193 with moderate criteria, there was a decrease of 0.536 to 1.656 with good criteria. The data was analyzed using the Paired T-Test and obtained a result of 0.001 or p < 0.05 so that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there is an effect of gargling boiled guava leaf water on reducing plaque scores in adolescents at the Sejati Muhammadiyah Rappang Child Welfare Institution.

Improving The Grade 7 Students’ Problem-Solving Skills In Physics Through ReGiFoSoFi Method

This action research aimed to find out if the use of ReGiFoSoFi Method is effective in improving the problem-solving skills of the 30 students of Grade 7-Amethyst of Dr. Ricardo Gacula Memorial National High School during the Academic Year 2022-2023. This action research made use of the One Group Pre-Test Post-Test research design in determining the level of problem-solving skills of the respondents before and after the utilization of ReGiFoSoFi Method. The data gathering instrument utilized in this action research was a 40-point teacher-made test which is composed of a 15-item multiple choice and a five-item problem solving with the use of a rubric in checking. For the analysis and interpretation of the results, the statistical tools frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, t-test, and gain ratio were used. Based on the findings, the researchers arrived at the following conclusions: (1) the level of problem-solving skills of Grade 7-Amethyst in Physics improved from Very Poor to Very Satisfactory, (2) ReGiFoSoFi Method is an effective strategy in improving the problem-solving skills of Grade 7-Amethyst in Physics, and (3) there is a good increase in the post-test scores of the students after the implementation of ReGiFoSoFi Method. Based on the conclusions, the following recommendations are set forth: (1) The school administrators may continue to encourage their teachers to attend training and workshops concerning strategies and methods in teaching science, for them to formulate new strategies to improve the skills of the students like ReGiFoSoFi for problem-solving skills in physics, (2) the science Teachers may adopt ReGiFoSoFi Method in teaching physics-related problems, (3) the students may engage themselves on the proper and systematic way of solving a problem using ReGiFoSoFi Method, and (4) a further study may be concluded using ReGiFoSoFi Method in teaching other physics-related topics to a wider and different group of respondents. Keywords: ReGiFoSoFi Method, Problem-Solving Skills, Physics

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Anorexia Nervosa among Adolescent Girls at Alshifa College of Nursing

Introduction and Background of the study: Anorexia Nervosa is defined as an eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat. Aim: The study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding eating disorders among adolescent girls. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted on 60 students by using convenient sampling technique. A self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge followed by structured teaching programme. The analysis of data was computed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In pre-test adolescent girls had poor knowledge score that is 17 (28%) and only 42(70%) adolescent girls showing moderate knowledge score and 1 (2%) adolescent girls are having good knowledge score. In post-test the majority of adolescent girls in post-test had good knowledge score that is 50(90%)) and 10(18%) adolescent girls showing average knowledge score. No samples are having poor knowledge score. Conclusion: It was concluded that post-test scores were more as compare to pre-test score thus adolescent girls has good knowledge score, thus the present study suggested that structured teaching programme on eating disorders was successful in gaining the knowledge of adolescent girls.

IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA-BASED MICROLEARNING LEARNING WITH THE DISCOVERY LEARNING MODEL TO INCREASE THE CREATIVITY OF THINKING OF VOCATIONAL STUDENTS

Logic gates are one of the materials in grade 10 vocational high school. Based on observations, students are having difficulties learning logic gates. The proposed solution to this problem is implementing Interactive Multimedia-based Microlearning. Microlearning divide learning content into small and focused segments which is easier for the students. The learning model used is Discovery Learning. The method used is RD (Research and Development) and One Group Pretest–Posttest research design. The subjects in this research are students of class X RPL 2 at SMK Bina Wisata Lembang that consisted of 30 students. The results of this study proved that there is an increase in student creativity based on the pretest and posttest. The increase in students' creative thinking after using this learning media has an average gain of 0.56 which interpreted as a level of effectiveness of "Medium". In conclusion, the usage of Interactive Multimedia-based Microlearning with the Discovery Learning model can increase the creative thinking of SMK students in Logic Gate material.

Pengaruh Telenursing Whatsapp Chatbot Terhadap Kepatuhan Minum Obat (OAT) Di Puskesmas Benteng Kota Sukabumi

Health problems that are of global concern are infectious diseases, one of which is tuberculosis (TB). Indonesia is one of the eight countries that contributes the most TB cases worldwide, and is ranked third after India and China (WHO, 2021). Non-compliance with taking medication is the main factor causing TB treatment failure, which reaches 50% (Aisyan, 2018). An innovation that can be done to overcome non-compliance with taking medication is the WhatsApp chatbot telenursing program. The aim of this research is to determine whether there is an effect of WhatsApp chatbot telenursing on medication adherence (OAT) in tuberculosis sufferers at Benteng Sukabumi City Health Center. This research method is experimental research with a pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The population in this study were all TB-SO and TB-RO patients who were undergoing treatment at Benteng Health Center with a total population of 51 patients. Sampling used a total sample technique according to inclusion and exclusion criteria so that the required sample was 45 respondents. The results of the study showed that there was an increase in medication compliance behavior from before the intervention, 9 respondents were compliant, after the intervention there were 44 respondents who were compliant in taking medication, and the Wilcoxon test results obtained a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05 so that H1 was accepted and existed. The influence of the WhatsApp chatbot telenursing program on compliance with anti-tuberculosis medication (OAT) in tuberculosis sufferers at Benteng Sukabumi City Health Center

Effectiveness of Menstrual Hygiene Management Education on Knowledge of Young Women

Background: Low knowledge about reproductive health will allow adolescent girls to be minimal in maintaining cleanliness during menstruation. One of the activities carried out to increase the knowledge of young women is to provide health education about menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Method: This study used quantitative design with quasi-experimental method and one group pretest-posttest design research design. The sample of this study was 50 grade VII junior high school students taken using cluster random sampling technique. The analysis used used the Wilcoxon statistical test. Results: After being given education about MHM with the lecture method using slide media and e-booklets, the results were obtained that there was an increase in the mean value of the pretest to posttest. The results of respondents' pretest knowledge level in the good (20%), sufficient (46%), and less (34%) categories experienced changes in posttest results to good (94%), sufficient (4%), and less (2%). The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test also show that there is an influence of providing menstrual hygiene management education on the knowledge of adolescent girls with p value (0.000) α (0.05). Conclusion: The provision of menstrual hygiene management education effectively increases the knowledge of adolescent girls at SMP N 35 Pekanbaru.

The Effect of Using Powtoon Interactive Learning Media to Improve Learning Outcomes in Class X Informatics Subjects at SMK Kesehatan Samarinda

This study aims to determine the effect of using Powtoon interactive learning media to improve learning outcomes in learning Informatics class X students at SMK Kesehatan Samarinda. This type of research is quantitative, namely experimental research (pre-experimental design) using a one group pretest-posttest design research design, namely an experiment that in its implementation only involves one class as an experimental class without a control class (comparison class). Data analysis used descriptive analysis techniques and inferential analysis techniques. The results of descriptive statistics show that the average student pre-test score is 46.56 and has increased after being treated with an average student post-test score of 80.31. The results of inferential statistical analysis by testing the normality of pre-test and post-test data were normally distributed. The results of hypothesis analysis using the Paired Sample T-Test test, namely significance, obtained a value smaller than 0.05, namely 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there is a difference when the initial test (pre-test) and the final test results (post-test) so that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. The results of the analysis of student learning on the use of Powtoon interactive learning media in Informatics subjects obtained an N-Gain of 0.72 which is included in the high category. This study shows that there is an effect of using Powtoon interactive learning media to improve student learning outcomes in Informatics class X Nursing 2 at SMK Kesehatan Samarinda.

Pijat Bayi Sebagai Terapi Komplementer dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Tidur Bayi di Kelurahan Salopokko

Baby massage is one of the treatments which is included in complementary methods, complementary is a non-pharmacological therapy which can be used to improve the quality of baby's sleep. Researchers interviewed 10 mothers of babies, and found 7 mothers whose babies had never been massaged and 3 mothers who had massaged their babies. The aim is to analyze the effect of baby massage as a complementary therapy in improving the quality of baby sleep. Method: This type of research is quantitative research using a quasi-experimental research design with a one group pretest-posttest research design. The research was conducted in Salopokko Village with 10 respondents. The statistical test used in this research is the Wilcoxon test. The results of the research show that there is an influence of Baby Massage on the quality of baby's sleep with the result being a p value = .000 or <0.05, which means that there is an influence of Baby Massage on the quality of baby's sleep. Conclusion Baby massage as a complementary therapy can be an alternative to improve the quality of baby's sleep.

Pengaruh Latihan Target Menggunakan Kaki Bagian Dalam Terhadap Akurasi Shooting Bagi Atlet Tim Futsal SMAN 1 Kadugede

Introduction. This research was carried out because the futsal team athletes at SMAN 1 Kadugede were less enthusiastic and interested in the training methods provided so the training was less than optimal. This study aims to determine the effect of target training using the inside of the foot on shooting accuracy in athletes from the futsal team at SMAN 1 Kadugede. Method. The type of research used in this research is experimental and one group pretest posttest research design so that all samples receive treatment. The treatment given by researchers was 12 meetings with a frequency of 2 times a week. Sampling in this study used total sampling, so that there were 20 athletes from the SMAN 1 Kadugede Futsal Team. The research instrument used in this study was a shooting accuracy test using the inside of the foot towards a predetermined target in the goal area. Data analysis used the t test (paired sample t test) with a significance level of 0.05 using SPSS 26 software. Results. The results of the research that has been carried out show that there is a significant increase, from the mean pretest result of 20.00 and posttest of 22.35, there is an increase with a difference of 2.35. Conclusion. The results of this research prove that target training using the inside of the foot on shooting accuracy for athletes from the futsal team at SMAN 1 Kadugede has a significant influence.

Effectiveness of Muscle Strengthening Exercises on Joint Pain among the Late Middle Age Group in Bordowali Health and Wellness Centre, Agartala, West Tripura

The researcher conducted a study on effectiveness of Muscle strengthening exercises on joint pain among the late middle age group in Bordowali Health and Wellness Centre, Agartala, West Tripura. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-existing level of joint pain among the late middle age group, to evaluate the effectiveness of Muscle strengthening exercises on joint pain among the late middle age group, and to find out the association between pre-existing level of joint pain among the late middle age group with their selected demographic variables. Method: The present study’s conceptual framework was based on Modified Wiedenbach’s Helping Art of Clinical Nursing Theory (1964). A quantitative evaluative research approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design and purposive sampling technique were used for the study. Data collection: Data were collected from 40 late middle age group through interview technique by administering the socio-demographic proforma and Modified pain scale on joint pain, stiffness and quality of life. Active Muscle strengthening exercises were provided as an intervention for 35 minutes daily for 20 consecutive days. On 20th day, post-test was taken through interview technique by administering the Modified pain scale on joint pain, stiffness and quality of life. Result: The result showed that the mean post-test level of pain score of joint pain among the late middle age group (34.27±12.94) was lower than the mean pre-test level of pain score (63.15±16.92) with mean difference of 28.88. Paired ‘t’ test value (8.59) was also found significant at 0.05 level of significance (df=39, table value=2.02). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) ‘F’ value showed there was a significant association between pre-test level of joint pain among the late middle age group with their selected demographic variables - type of family [‘F’ value=3.86, table value=3.23, df between group – 2, within group – 37], total number of family members staying with you [‘F’ value=3.31, table value=3.23, df between group – 2, within group – 37], duration of suffering from joint pain [‘F’ value=5.52, table value=3.23, df between group – 2, within group – 37] which were significant at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The findings of the present study concluded that Muscle strengthening exercises were an effective measure to reduce the level of joint pain among the late middle age group.

Pengaruh Lompat Tali dengan Media Karet terhadap Tendangan Lurus pada Ekstrakulikuler Pencak Silat

This study aims to determine the speed of straight kicks using rubber media for students of the pencak silat extracurricular activity at Pasir Eurih 05 Elementary School using a comparative quantitative approach with an experimental method using a two group pretest-posttest research design. A sample of 25 martial arts extracurricular students at Pasir Eurih 05 Elementary School was taken using purposive sampling. The sample will be tested for kick speed (post test), then do exercises using rubber media, do a kick back test (pre test). The instrument used to measure this research is the SPSS 22 application. Data processing techniques in this study using the u-test. The results of this study were obtained from data processing in hypothesis testing using the Mann Whitney U test or U test obtaining a significance value of 0.000 <0.005, which means that there is an influence in training using rubber for straight kicks. Where there are changes and increases in the speed of straight kicks in the extracurricular practice of pencak silat at Pasir Eurih 05 Elementary School.

Efektivitas Terapi Musik Klasik Sehubungan Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Di Bidan Pratik Mandiri Puspitarini, A.Md.Keb Kecamatan Glenmore

Pregnancy is the intrauterine growth and development of the fetus starting from conception and ending until the start of labor. The length of pregnancy from ovulation to parturition is approximately 280 days (40 weeks), and no more than 300 days (43 weeks). Anxiety is a response to certain threatening situations and is a normal thing that occurs accompanying development, change, and in finding one's identity and the meaning of life. One way to deal with anxiety is non-pharmacological therapy, namely distraction techniques. This research uses a quasi-experimental research design with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of providing classical music therapy to reduce anxiety levels in pregnant women.That before classical music therapy was given a non-anxious level of anxiety, namely 9 respondents (16.7%), a moderate level of anxiety, namely 8 respondents (16.7%). Then, after being given classical music therapy, the majority of respondents had a non-anxious level of anxiety, namely 20 ( 66.7%) The level of mild anxiety was 10 respondents (33.3%). The pre-test and post-test show a significant relationship with the criteria for the level of anxiety of pregnant women with a p value = 0.000, <0.05 N = 30, so it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of effectiveness between classical.

The Effect of Educative Blog Health Education in Preparation for Childbirth on the Knowledge of Pregnant Women Primigravida Trimester III

Background and Aims: Maternal labor-readiness will help mothers to be more willing to face their labor smoothly and prevent high maternal and infant mortality rates. Then the easy way to use blog applications as a medium to meet information needs is expected to help third trimester pregnant women in preparing for their labor. Educational blogs can be an innovation in health education for pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of educational blogs on the knowledge of third trimester primigravid women about labor preparation in the Payung Sekaki Health Center area, Riau, Indonesia. Methods: This type of experimental research used a One Group Pretest-Posttest research design that included 60 primigravid women who were randomly selected and met the inclusion requirements. This research was conducted at the Payung Sekaki Community Health Center Riau, Indonesia in August-December 2022. Statistical tests were conducted using paired sample t-test. Results: The results showed that the average score of Pre-Test knowledge was 70.80 and Post-Test 88.60 and there was an effect of using educational blog media on the knowledge of third trimester primigravid women about labor preparation in the Payung Sekaki Health Center area (p < 0.05) with an increase in knowledge by 25.14%. Conclusions: It is expected that health workers can optimize the use of educational blogs in providing health education as a promotional effort, especially regarding childbirth preparation.