Mean Value Of Knowledge Research Articles

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Fast Hugs Bid Among ICU Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital of New Delhi

A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding FAST HUGS BID among ICU staff nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi. The objectives of the study were: to assess the knowledge and practice regarding FAST HUGS BID among ICU staff nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi and to find out the association of knowledge and practice regarding FAST HUGS BID with selected demographic variables of ICU staff nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi. Ethical clearance was obtained, and formal permission was taken from Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family College of Nursing, respectively. Data collection was done from 22nd January to 27th January 2024. Research approach used for the study was quantitative research approach and research design was non- experimental descriptive study design. A total of 90 samples were selected through purposive sampling technique. Tools used for the study were demographic variables seeking personal information regarding age in years, number of years of experience in ICU, educational qualification, and attended any CNE or In-service education on FAST HUGS BID; Structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding FAST HUGS BID among ICU staff nurses; and Observational Checklist to assess the practice regarding FAST HUGS BID among ICU staff nurses. Data obtained were analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The majority of samples, i.e., 52 (57.78%) were 21-24 years old, 46 (51.11%) had experience as an ICU staff nurse for <1 year, 53 (58.89%) were B.Sc. nurses, and 71 (78.89%) had not attended any CNE or in-service education on FAST HUGS BID. The majority of the sample had fair knowledge, i.e., 65.55%, 20% had poor knowledge, and 14.44% had a good knowledge level. The majority of the sample had a good practice level, i.e., 96.67%, and 3.33% had fair practice. The mean value of knowledge is 12.84, the median value is 13, and the standard deviation is 2.99. The mean value of the level of practice is 9.83, the median value is 10, and the standard deviation is 1.05. There was a significant association between knowledge (chi-square=19.551, p-value=0.0033 at the p<0.05 level of significance) with selected demographic variables, i.e., educational qualification. The study concluded that samples had fair knowledge (65.55%), good practice (96.67%), and there was a significant association of knowledge (chi-square=19.551, p- value=0.0033 at p<0.05 level of significance) with selected demographic variables, i.e., educational qualification regarding FAST HUGS BID among ICU staff nurses.

Educating for Emergency Preparedness the Impact Of First Aid Training on Elementary School Students Knowledge of Basic Trauma Management

Contusions, strains, sprains, dislocations, and subluxations are the most common musculoskeletal disorders in musculoskeletal trauma. These conditions include simple trauma but can cause dysfunction of surrounding structures and structures in the protected or supported part. Simple trauma often occurs in school-aged children, especially elementary school students. This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge of Malangrejo Jetis State Elementary School students, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, before and after being given first aid training on simple trauma. This study used a quasi-experiment with a pre-and post-test design without control. Sampling was conducted using the consecutive method to collect 65 respondents. The instruments used included questionnaires and first aid training with group simulation. Analysis in this study used the Wilcoxon test. The mean value of knowledge before first aid training was 11.00, while the mean value of knowledge after first aid training was 12.00. First aid in simple trauma affects the knowledge of elementary school students.

The Effectiveness of Education with Picture Media to Increase Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Maintaining the Cleanliness of the External Genitalia at Al-Azhar26 Junior High School Yogyakarta

Background: Cleanliness of women’s genitals is related to the menstrual cycle. The education of menstruation with picture media increases women’s awareness to maintain the cleanliness of the external genital because picture media shows effects of risk behavior if do not maintain the cleanliness. Women with a better understanding of menstruation often have a safe and clean way to manage their menstrual bleeding. Poor knowledge, attitudes and actions towards external genitalia hygiene in adolescent girls have clinical implications, namely the occurrence of infections in the reproductive system and urinary tract infections. In developing countries, this problem needs more serious attention.Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of education with picture media to increase students’ knowledge and attitudes about maintaining the cleanliness of the external genitalia at Al-Azhar 26 Junior High School Yogyakarta.Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design and uses analytic research with a One Group Pretest- Postest Design. In this study there was no control group, data collection using a questionnaire. The population was made up of Grade VIII students of junior high schools who were actively studying at MTs Al- Azhar 26 Yogyakarta. Respondents came from junior high school students because junior high school students represented teenagers and their intellectual abilities were not much different. The research sample was taken by using a total sampling technique of 60 samples. The treatment procedure was after completing the pre-test, students were given education about external genital hygiene with picture media. After receiving education, students were asked to fill out a post test, after the data was collected, data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon test. Ethical permission for this research from FKIK UMY with number 106/EC-KEPK FKIK UMY/IV/2021.Results: Respondents are 60, aged 12 and 13 years. The mean value of knowledge before intervention is 7,02, the mean value of knowledge after intervention is 13,68. The mean value of the attitude before the intervention was 15.35, the mean value of the attitude after the intervention was 33.23. The results of the test on the level of knowledge of the respondents using the Wilcoxon test obtained a value of p = 0.001 (p <0.05), this is a significant result in increasing the level of knowledge of respondents about external genitalia hygiene. The results of the test on respondents’ attitudes using the Wilcoxon test obtained p value = 0.001 (p < 0.05), this is a significant result in increasing respondents’ attitudes about the external genitalia.Conclusion: counseling about genital hygiene is effective in increasing knowledge and attitudes about female genitalia in Yogyakarta. Efforts to improve external genital hygiene in adolescents need to be continuously improved with education that is carried out continuously and carried out using various methods.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 08 No. 02 Apr’24 Page: 157-164

Evaluation of the Use of Digital Booklets on Increased Knowledge and Motivation of Pregnant Women in Exclusive Breastfeeding

Background: The main focus of the Indonesian Ministry of Health is to reduce the stunting rate, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). Based on health profile data for 2019, there were 20,244 children aged 0-28 months who died, with the main cause of death being diarrhea. Exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to be effective in preventing stunting and reducing the risk of diarrhea. However, only 34% of babies at the Tirtamulya Health Center received breast milk, and far below the target of 48%. To increase awareness of the importance of breastfeeding, it is recommended to use a booklet containing information about the benefits of breastfeeding. The digital booklet is a version that can be accessed via mobile devices to make it easier to access information. Purpose of Writing: Describe the effect of digital booklets on the level of knowledge and motivation of third trimester pregnant women regarding exclusive breastfeeding at the Tirtamulya Health Center.Research Method : This study used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with the control group. A total of 15 pregnant women in the third trimester were selected as samples for each group. Purposive sampling method was used for sampling. The independent variable in this study was the provision of digital booklets and videos, while the dependent variable was the level of knowledge and motivation about exclusive breastfeeding in third trimester pregnant women. Data collection is done through Google Form. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test and the Mann-Whitney test. Research results: Wilcoxon test of knowledge of the treatment group (p-value = 0.004), the control group (p-value = 0.008), the motivation of the treatment group (p-value = 0.002), the control group (p-value = 0.007). Mann Whitney test of knowledge (p-value = 0.017), motivation (p-value = 0.83). The treatment group had a mean value of knowledge and motivation that was greater than the control group. Conclusions and Suggestions: Digital booklets have a more significant effect on increasing the level of knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding among third trimester pregnant women compared to videos.

The Effectiveness of The Elderly Healthy Lifestyle Pocket Book During The Covid-19 Pandemic at The Ambon City Health Center

<span lang="EN-US">The number of elderly people in Indonesia in 2020 reached 26.28 million people or 9.92% of the total population of Indonesia and is expected to increase to 41 million people in 2035 and more than 80 million people in 2050. By 2050, one in four Indonesia's population is an elderly population and it is easier to find elderly residents than infants or toddlers. Older people have health problems. This problem originates from cell deterioration body cells, so that the function and resistance of the body decreases and the risk factors for disease also increase. During the Covid-19 pandemic that occurred from March 2020 until now, the elderly is very vulnerable to transmission of the Covid-19 virus because their immune system has begun to decrease. Due to the Covid -19 pandemic, which is expected by the elderly to be restricted from leaving the house, maintaining health is one of the most important things to pay attention to. This study aims to determine changes in the knowledge of the elderly before and after being given the elderly healthy pocket book. The research method uses a one group pre-posttest design. The product produced from this research is a healthy pocket book for the elderly that can be used as a guide for the elderly in maintaining health to avoid transmission of Covid-19. To find out the effectiveness of the pocket book to be produced, measurements were made of the knowledge of the elderly before and after being given the pocket book to 50 respondents using incidental sampling, namely the elderly who were found when the elderly visited the Rumah Tiga Health Center. The results showed that the average value of knowledge before being given a pocket book was 16.52 or 82.6%. The mean value of knowledge after being given a pocket book is 18.42 or 92.1%. The difference in knowledge before and after being given books obtained a p value of 0.00 so it can be concluded that pocket books for healthy lifestyles for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic were quite effective. It is hoped that the results of this study can be useful for the elderly, especially in the working area of the Rumah Tiga Health Center and can also play a role in controlling the transmission of the Covid-19 virus in Maluku.</span>

Effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding hemodialysis among patients with chronic renal failure

Chronic Renal Failure is a worldwide public health problem with an increasing incidence and prevalence, poor outcomes and high costs. The health teaching regarding hemodialysis and self care is important to improve the health and well being for patients with chronic renal failure. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge and attitude regarding hemodialysis among patients with chronic renal failure. Pre experimental one group pretest post design was used. The setting of the study were out patient department at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital.50 samples were selected by non probability purposive sampling technique. After self introduction and explanation, the participants were given questionnaire to fill. The post test was done after the video assisted teaching, two weeks later. Result of the study were mean post test score of knowledge level 22.72 (SD±3.81)was significantly higher than the mean pre test score 14.31 (sd-3.67) and the mean difference were 8.38. Paired‘t’ value 28.28 (table value =2.02) which is significant ant p <0.05 level, for attitude, the mean post test score 74.66 (SD±7.31) was significantly higher than the mean pre test score 65.82 (sd-6.92) and the mean difference was 8.84. Paired “t” value of knowledge and attitude, the finding revealed that the mean value of knowledge is 22.72 with SD (3.81) and the mean value of attitude is 74.66 with SD (7.31) project ‘r’ value of 0.329 (table value=0.273) which shows positively mild correlation. The result reveals that there is a significant association between the knowledge and the demographic variables of food habits, educational qualification and duration of dialysis and significant association between the attitude and the demographic variables of age and educational qualification (table value =3.84, p <0.05). The finding revealed that there is a significant improvement in knowledge and attitude after intervention. Imprint Dhanalakshmi J, Malathi S. Effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding hemodialysis among patients with chronic renal failure.

The Influence of Health Education Regarding the Side Effects of Using Hormonal Contraceptives on Knowledge of Couples of Reproductive Age

The high population growth rate is an urgent problem that needs to be addressed immediately. The government's efforts that have been made to overcome this population problem include birth control through the Family Planning program. Hormonal contraception is a contraceptive device or drug that aims to prevent pregnancy which will change the production of hormones in a woman's body during conception. This study aims to determine the effect of health education on the side effects of hormonal contraception on the knowledge of couples of childbearing age in the working area of ​​Kuamang Kuning X Bungo Health Center. This research is a pre-experimental study with The One Group Pre-test and Post-test Design. The sample in this study was 101 couples of childbearing age (PUS) in the working area of ​​the Kuamang Kuning X Health Center, which was carried out in March-June 2022. Data analysis used was the Paired t-test. The results showed that before the intervention, there were 52 respondents with good knowledge, and after the intervention, there were 92 respondents with good knowledge. The mean value of knowledge before health education was 10.52; after health education, it increased to 14.13. The results of the Paired t-test were P-value 0.0001 <0.05, meaning that there was an influence of health education regarding the side effects of using hormonal contraception on the knowledge of couples of childbearing age (PUS). The conclusion of the study is that health education about the side effects of using hormonal contraception can increase knowledge of PUS. Keywords: Contraception, Couples of Reproductive Age, Knowledge, Health Education

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice on Newborn Care Among Postnatal Mothers at a Selected Hospital Golaghat District, Assam

Neonatal period is a very crucial period of life. All newborns require care in this period to minimize the risk of illness and maximize their growth and development. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice on newborn care among postnatal mothers. A quantitative non-experimental approach with a descriptive research design was selected for the present study. The study was conducted among 50 postnatal mothers in maternity ward in VKNRL Hospital, Numaligarh, Golaghat, Assam. Data were collected by using self-structured questionnaire on newborn care. The study results revealed that majority i.e, 54% had moderate 26% had poor and 20% of the postnatal mothers had adequate knowledge regarding newborn care. Whereas, 54% of the postnatal mothers had moderate, 24% had adequate, and 22% had poor practice on newborn care. The mean value of knowledge on newborn care among postnatal mothers is 14.58 and SD is 2.12. The mean value of practice on newborn care among postnatal mothers is 7.38 and SD is 1.5. There was a significant association between knowledge on newborn care and selected demographic variables such as educational status, mode of delivery of postnatal mothers. There was a significant association between practice and educational status of the postnatal mothers. It can be concluded that participants had moderate knowledge and practice on newborn care. Keywords: Newborn care, postnatal mothers, knowledge, practice.

Penyuluhan Kesehatan Berbasis Daring tentang Hipertensi pada Masa Pandemik Covid-19

Introduction: Hypertension or high blood pressure is an increase in systolic blood ≥140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg which can cause various other chronic diseases. Online health education is an effort to prevent more severe illness by fulfilling the Health protocol during the covid-19 outbreak. Objective: The purpose of this counseling is to increase public knowledge, especially hypertension sufferers about the basic concepts of disease, management, and behavior modification. Method: The counseling method is done by video call or video conference using a variety of applications that are familiar in the community such as WhatsApp, Instagram, zoom, and google meet. The instrument used was a PowerPoint that contained explanations on topics related to hypertension. The questionnaire was used to measure the knowledge that was processed using SPSS version 24. Result: The results of this study showed that there was a change in the mean value of knowledge before (12.77) and after (17.88) counseling. Conclusion: In conclusion, this health education has a positive impact on increasing the knowledge of hypertension sufferers, so these activities need to be carried out intensively in the wider community.

Video media versus image media in dental health education about the bass brushing technique: Which is more effective?

Background: Brushing teeth to maintain dental and oral health can be done by various methods. The proper brushing method is very important in achieving dental and oral hygiene. One of them is brushing teeth with the bass method. The bass method is one of the recommended brushing methods in dentistry. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of dental health education using video media on how to brush teeth with the Bass technique on the knowledge of brushing teeth in school children. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample in this study was taken by purposive sampling as many as 54 children aged 9-12 years. The research was conducted at the Al Istiqomah Mosque TPA, Sumberagung Village, Moyudan District, Sleman Regency. The research instrument used a questionnaire about brushing teeth. Dental health education in the intervention group used video media brushing teeth with bass technique, while in the control group used images media. Data analysis used descriptive analysis and independent t-test to compare the difference in knowledge scores of the treatment group and the control group. Results: the mean value of knowledge in the intervention group before was 11.19+1.54 and after was 12.11+1.33. The mean value of knowledge before in the control group was 11.24 +1.58 and after 11.44+1.22. The results of the knowledge dependent t-test in the intervention group were p=0.040 and in the control group were p=0.326. The results of the independent t-test were obtained p = 0.038. Conclusion: Video media is more effective in increasing tooth brushing knowledge than image media for school-age children
 Keywords: Video media, image media, tooth brushing knowledge, bass technique, school age children

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Usage of Masks and Medical Gowns among Postgraduate Students

Background and Aim Coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 may spread through respiratory droplets released by infected individuals during coughing sneezing or speaking. A major concern during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been protection of clinicians and other health care workers from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus SARS CoV-2 infection by respiratory aerosol and contact transmission. This study was designed to assess the knowledge attitude and practice regarding usage of masks and medical gowns among postgraduate students.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 postgraduate students. The questionnaire was designed comprising of 15 multiple choice questions based on Likert scale Five point that included questions on knowledge attitude amp practice towards awareness of masks and medical gowns. Chi square test was used to compare the distribution of responses to knowledge attitude and practice based questions.Results The mean value of knowledge was 4.178plusmn0.6513 mean value of attitude was 3.303plusmn1.0624 and mean value of practice was 4.016plusmn0.6855.Conclusion Postgraduate students demonstrated good knowledge and practice towards the masks and medical gowns whereas the attitude was still truncated.

Audiovisual Demonstration Methods on The Knowledge and Behavior of Cadres About Stimulation of Massage Therapy in Improving Nutrition Status in Children

This study uses a pre-experimental one group pre-post test design. The population in this study were all cadres of Posyandu under five in the working area of ​​the Pesantren II Public Health Center, Pakunden Village, Kediri City, which amounted to 47 people. The number of respondents as many as 38 people were selected randomly using simple random sampling. Data analysis used paired t test. The results of the study showed that the mean value of knowledge before was 6.37 and after 7.42. The mean value for behavior before is 19.24 and after 19.79, so it can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge and behavior of cadres. There was an effect of giving the audiovisual demonstration method on the knowledge of cadres about massage therapy stimulation in improving nutritional status in children (Sig. 0.003 <0.05) and cadres' behavior about massage therapy stimulation (Sig. 0.004 <0.05)

Differences in the Effectiveness of Health Promotion through Video and Interactive Dialogue on Smoking Cessation Interest Among Teenagers in Palembang

Cigarettes have long been recognized as a risk factor for various health problems, and are the world's largest preventable cause of death1. Teenagers are more easily influenced especially by social groups to do negative things, such as smoking2. Currently the trend to start smoking is increasing among teenagers. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of health promotion presented in the form of audio-visual and interactive dialogue on interest in quitting smoking in teens in Palembang. This research is an analytic study through a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest two group research design without control group. The research sample consisted of 206 teenage smokers, divided into 2 groups, namely 103 teenage in the video group and 103 teenage in the interactive dialogue group. This study uses paired t-test, Wilcoxon, and Mann Whitney test. This study reveals that health promotion through video media and interactive dialogue is effective to elevate the knowledge and interest in smoking cessation among teenagers (p = 0.000 α = 0.05). The mean value of knowledge and interest in the interactive dialogue group is higher than in the video group. However, there was no difference concerning effectiveness of health promotion through interactive dialogue and videos on the knowledge and interest in quitting smoking among teenagers. (p = 0.21 α = 0.05).

The Effect of Disaster Management Education on Mother’s Under Five Preparedness Facing Floods In Aceh Province

BACKGROUND: The flood disaster has had various impacts on the people in Aceh. One of the groups prone to flooding is mothers with toddlers. Efforts should be made to increase capacity, understanding, and knowledge through education and education for disaster preparedness to reduce the risk of occurring. AIM: Analyzing the effect of disaster management education on the Preparedness of mothers under five in Aceh. METHODS: This type of research is a quasi-experimental study using the One-Group Pretest-Posttest. The sample in this study was 51 mothers of children under five who were willing to sample and resided in two flood-affected villages. Data collection on the Preparedness of mothers under five in this study was carried out using pre-test and post-test questionnaires before and after the provision of disaster education. Data analysis using bivariate used dependent T-test and correlation analysis used Rank Spearman correlation. RESULTS: The results showed a significant difference in the mean value of knowledge, attitudes, and Preparedness of under-five mothers before and after receiving education about disasters, as evidenced by statistical tests using the dependent t-test p < 0.05. Measurement of the pre-test and post-test scores on the average increase in knowledge from before 89.45 to 94.53 after education provision. The attitude variable also increased on average from 39.43 to 48.40 after the provision of education. The preparedness variable also increased on average from 50.69 to 58.28 after the provision of education. CONCLUSION: Disaster management education has provided increased knowledge, attitudes, and Preparedness for mothers under five to flood disasters.

Karakteristik dan Perilaku Ibu dalam Memberikan Stimulasi Perkembangan pada Anak Usia 18-24 Bulan

Providing education is the effort for promotif and prevntif for mother to give growth stimulation children 18-24 month. This research is a descriptive study that aims to explore the characteristics and behavior of mother for give growth stimulation children 18-24 month. This is done to be able to plan the provision of further interventions to mother have children 18-24 month. The sampling technique used probability methods with a clustersampling technique totaling 41 respondents. The research instrument used KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) with a total of 32 questions, Cronbach alpha knowledge (0.542-0,871), attitude (0.521-0.658), and action (0.452-0.713). Data analysis using univariate analysis. Characteristics of respondents at the age of 26-35 years (85.4%), most education is high school (48.1%), mother not work (82.9%), the most ethnic is minang (92,7%), the number of children is first (87.8) and acumulation of children is second (87.8%). The mean value of knowledge is 58.54, attitude is with a mean value of 25.24, and practice is with a mean value of 60.24. Based on the conclusion, the results of research on the behavior of mother to give growth stimulation of children 18-24 month is inadequate make delayed and disturbance of growth.

Karakteristik dan Perilaku Caregiver Lansia dengan Comorbid dalam Pencegahan Infeksi Covid-19

Providing education in the prevention of COVID-19 infection is an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality in the elderly. However, after health education was carried out on elderly caregivers, the incidence of COVID-19 was still high. This research is a descriptive study that aims to explore the characteristics and behavior of elderly caregivers in preventing COVID-19 infection. This is done to be able to plan the provision of further interventions to the elderly caregiver. The sampling technique used non-probability methods with a total sampling technique totaling 76 respondents. The research instrument used KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) with a total of 32 questions, Cronbach alpha knowledge (0.834), attitude (0.791), and action (0.828). Data analysis using univariate analysis. Characteristics of respondents at the age of 18-40 years (86.8%), the most gender is female (94.7%), most education is high school (63.1%) and the relationship between caregiver and the elderly is (84.2%). The mean value of knowledge is 7.55, attitude is with a mean value of 26.24, and action is with a mean value of 27.21. Based on the conclusion, the results of research on the behavior of elderly caregivers with comorbidities in the prevention of COVID-19 infection are related to the inadequate risk factors for infection with COVID-19 so that it can cause the elderly to have the risk of being infected with COVID-19.

The Effectiveness of Audio-Visual Health Education Media on Diet on The Level of Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescent in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Efforts to increase knowledge and attitudes in adolescents require a learning media that can not only be used in the world of education but also in the health sector, especially in the prevention of DM where one of the risk factors for DM is an unhealthy diet. One of the media that can be used is audio visual. This study aims to analyze the effect of audio-visual media on diet on the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescents in preventing type 2 diabetes. This type of research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest with control group design. The results showed that there were significant differences in the mean value of knowledge (p value 0,039 <0,005) and attitude score (p value 0,001 <0,005) which were significant between the intervention group and the control group. The mean increase in the knowledge value of the intervention group was 16,27 higher than the control group was 9,20. In the attitude variable, the mean score of attitudes in the intervention group was 13,27 higher than the mean value in the control group, namely 9,20, so it can be concluded that the intervention group in the form of audio-visual health education showed better results in increasing knowledge and attitudes about diet in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Upaya Penurunan Risiko Stunting Melalui Pendekatan Interproffesional Collaboration (IPC)

Background: Indonesia still ranks in the 10th largest stunting rate in the world. Research seeks to find new approaches to improve the quality of maternal behavior in providing nutrition to babies. Purpose of this study is to know the effectiveness of Interproffesional Collaboration. Methods: The study was conducted in Karanganom Klaten, Central Java, March-August 2019. This study was an experimental study with a quasi-experimental design on 90 respondents who had babies less than 2 years. The treatment is in the form of an Interproffesional Collaboration program (doctors, nurses, midwives, nutritionists, and sanitarians) which provide health promotion programs according to their respective professions for 3 months. The research instrument was a cognitive test, a questionnaire, and a of infants under two years of ageantrompomary examination sheet. Data were analyzed using Dependent t-test. Results: The mean value of knowledge about stunting increased from 31.44 to 80.22 (p = 0.001), knowledge about how to give nutrition to of infants under two years of age increased from 48.81 to 70.74 (p = 0.001), the attitude towards stunting changed from 9.68 to 16.52 (p = 0.001), and the behavior of providing nutrition was also getting better from 76.53 to 87.73 (p = 0.001). The results of the Dependent Paired t-test p = 0.001, proved that the Interproffesional Collaboration program (nurses, doctors, midwives, nutrition, and sanitarians) was effective in increasing the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of residents in preventing the risk of stunting. Conclusion: Interproffesional Collaboration is effective to increase knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of mothers of infants under two years of age (baduta) in an effort to prevent the risk of stunting and improve the nutritional status.

A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge on Child Abuse among Mothers Residing in Urban and Rural Community

Child abuse is a serious physical and psycho-social problem which adversely affect the health and overall development of a child. It is very pathetic that many parents sometimes unknowingly abuse their child. Parents do not differentiate between the methods of disciplining the child and the form of abuse and neglect. The objective of the present study is to assess and compare the knowledge on child abuse among mothers residing in selected urban and rural community. Quantitative approach and descriptive research design was adopted for this comparative study. The study was conducted among hundred mothers who are having children below 12 years and who fulfill the inclusion criteria. The tool consisted of two parts. Section A included Demographic Variables such as Age, Religion, Education, Occupation, Monthly Income, and Type of family. Section B included Structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge on child abuse among mothers residing in selected urban and rural community. The results of the study revealed that Mean value of knowledge on child abuse among rural mothers was 12.44 and urban mothers was 11.98. When both the groups where compared it showed that t value-0.53 was statistically significant at P<0.001.. There was no significant association between the knowledge on child abuse among mothers residing in urban and rural community with their demographic variables. The study concluded that knowledge on child abuse was better among mothers residing in rural community than the urban mothers

The Impact of a Teaching Activity on Cultural Competence Knowledge

Background: To determine if a teaching intervention can increase cultural competence knowledge in senior nursing students preparing to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Methods: A 90-minute lunch and learn teaching intervention was conducted related to providing culturally competent care. A 10-question quiz was administered to a group of 31 senior nursing students before and after a teaching activity. Results: Mean values for knowledge on cultural competency were significantly higher for the pretest compared to the posttest (p < 0.01). There was a decrease in the NCLEX-RN pass-rate. Conclusion: Though there was a decrease in the NCLEX-RN pass-rate, the teaching activity helped increase cultural competence knowledge in the nursing students on providing care to diverse patients. This implies that similar interventions may be used to increase knowledge related to cultural competence.