Village Women Research Articles

Effectiveness of cocoa bean extract mouthwash against gingivitis in pregnant women in Aceh Besar

Background: Gingivitis and periodontitis are the most common dental support tissue problems in dentistry. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva due to the body's response to the accumulation of dental plaque bacteria in the form of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, Actinomyces, and Spirochaeta on the surface of the teeth. Gingivitis and nutritional status in pregnant women are related to the risk of 8.75 times the birth of low-birth-weight babies (BBLR) and premature babies. Prevention of gingivitis can be done chemically through gargling with antibacterial mouthwash. Therefore, herbal ingredients are needed that can prevent plaque and control gingivitis. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of mouthwash of cocoa bean extract against gingivitis. Methods: This study used the post-test only control group design method. The study was conducted on pregnant women in Bayu Aceh Besar village with a total of 30 samples. The sample was divided into 3 groups that received different treatments. Group 1 was instructed to do a mouthwash with cocoa extract mouthwash while Group 2 with chlorhexidine, group 3 with mineral water. Each pregnant woman gargles for 30 seconds (20 ml) for 3 days. Results: Analysis of the gingival index before and after using cocoa seed extract mouthwash showed that this mouthwash was more effective in reducing the gingival index with a value of p=0.012 (p<0.05). Conclusions: Gargling with cocoa bean extract is more effective in reducing gingivitis. We recommend further studies to investigate the potential of cocoa bean extract for use in mouthwashes.

Business Empowerment through Digital Marketing Strategy and Accounting Report at KWT Permata

Women Farmers Group (KWT) is a forum that provides opportunities for women to participate in advancing the agricultural sector. One example is KWT Permata, which is expected to provide opportunities for women in villages to channel their abilities in cultivating agricultural land. Activities held by KWT Permata, such as technical training, business management, and product marketing, aim to improve women's self-actualization in their social environment. This study will explore the role of KWT in empowering village women in Bali, especially through kombucha production, the challenges faced, and its impact on their economic and social welfare. KWT Permata has been well managed and has been touched by assistance from the Government to support the work of the KWT, but there is no or does not yet know the procedures for bookkeeping/daily records related to production, income, costs, profit and loss , so they really don't know clearly the financial conditions and positions, there is no marketing model to promote their products, the packaging is still simple and does not have a brand, and the conditions and environment of the business premises in terms of marketing are very far from the city so that the scope of product marketing is limited.

Peningkatan Potensi Sektor Ekonomi Melalui Pemberdayaan Lembaga Masyarakat di Desa Betet Melalui KKN-T`K Universitas Bojonegoro

The Bojonegoro University KKN-TK program implemented in Betet Village, Kepohbaru District, Bojonegoro Regency aims to help the village community in overcoming poverty problems in order to achieve prosperity. The preparation of the work program is adjusted to the potential of the village which is focused on empowering community institutions. Based on the results of the village potential analysis, the main work programs were formulated, including (1) Socialization and assistance in financial management and administration of GAPOKTAN; (2) Empowerment of village youth through training in making briquettes from tobacco stem waste; (3) Socialization and training in making liquid organic fertilizer (POC); (4) Empowerment of village women through training in making fried onions. The results of this work program were that GAPOKTAN began to implement good administration and financial management, village youth understood the utilization of tobacco waste, farmers began to apply the use of POC and village women had knowledge about entrepreneurship. By utilizing the potential of the village, this work program can have a sustainable impact.

Decoding Jakarta Women’s Non-Working Travel-Mode Choice: Insights from Interpretable Machine-Learning Models

Using survey data from three dwelling types in Jakarta, we examine how dwelling type, socioeconomic identity, and commuting distance affect women’s travel-mode choices and motivations behind women’s choices for nearby and distant non-working trips. We compared the performance of the multinomial logit (MNL) model with two machine-learning classifiers, random forest (RF) and XGBoost, using Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) for interpretation. The models’ efficacy varies across different datasets, with XGBoost mostly outperforming other models. The women’s preferred commuting modes varied by dwelling type and trip purpose, but their motives for choosing the nearest activity were similar. Over half of the women rely on private motorized vehicles, with women living in the gated community heavily relying on private cars. For nearby shopping trips, low income and young age discourage women in urban villages (kampungs) and apartment complexes from walking. Women living in gated communities often choose private cars to fulfill household responsibilities, enabling them to access distant options. For nearby leisure, longer commutes discourage walking except for residents of apartment complexes. Car ownership and household responsibilities increase private car use for distant options. SHAP analysis offers practitioners insights into identifying key variables affecting travel-mode choice to design effective targeted interventions that address women’s mobility needs.

Penyuluhan Gemar Makan Ikan dan Demonstrasi Produk Hasil Perikanan di Desa Muntai Barat

Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with substantial fishery potential, faces challenges related to low fish consumption levels among its population. Muntai Barat Village in Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, possesses significant fishery resources that remain underutilized. In response, a community service initiative comprising Fish Consumption Promotion Counseling and Fishery Product Demonstration was conducted to enhance public understanding of the importance of fish consumption and its health benefits, and to stimulate entrepreneurship and the creative economy by leveraging local fishery potential. The methods employed included interactive counseling and demonstrations of processed fish products, specifically mackerel and shrimp dumplings. Participants included 15 members of the village's women's group (PKK). The results indicated a significant increase in participants' knowledge of the nutritional content and benefits of fish, with a 45.34% improvement in post-test scores compared to pre-test results. All participants (100%) successfully created fish dumpling products, reflecting improved skills in processing fish into economically valuable products. Support from the village government in the form of business fund access for participants is expected to encourage the establishment of 3-5 fishery-based business units within six months. In conclusion, this activity effectively increased community awareness and skills in utilizing local fishery resources, potentially fostering the growth of the creative economy in the village.

Prevalence of hypothyroidism among postmenopausal women in an urbanised village of northern India: A cross-sectional study.

Hypothyroidism is among the most prevalent endocrine disorders worldwide. Its risk increases with menopause. The prevalence of hypothyroidism among menopausal women in India is unknown, as conclusive data are scarce. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of hypothyroidism among menopausal women in Delhi, India, and study the socio-demographic factors associated with it. This was a cross-sectional community-based study done among 282 menopausal women in an urbanised village in Delhi, India. Women with a previously known history of diagnosed thyroid disorders were also included in the study. Informed written consent was obtained from all participants. A socio-demographic profile was gathered by questionnaire and blood samples were collected and analysed for thyroid hormone levels. The mean age of study participants was 51.1 years. The prevalence of hypothyroidism among postmenopausal women was 27.3% (77) with 19.9% (56) previously diagnosed and 7.3% (21) diagnosed by the present study. Out of 56 previously diagnosed hypothyroid study participants, only 26 (46.4%) participants had thyroid hormones in a normal range. Age, socio-economic status and literacy status were found to be significantly associated with hypothyroidism. About three postmenopausal women out of 10 were found to be hypothyroid. Nation-wide data were required to estimate the true burden of thyroid disorders in this population. The prevalence increased with age underscoring the need for further research to have conclusive evidence regarding this association. Hypothyroid women who are on treatment should undergo regular evaluation of thyroid hormones so that appropriate dose adjustments can be made for pharmacological therapies.

Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Pelatihan Life Skills Berbasis Agrobisnis di Desa Gapura Kabupaten Lombok Tengah NTB

This service activity aims to improve women's life skills in processing the potential of the village, namely watermelon into an agribusiness product that has a high economic selling value. The method of implementing this service uses training with target partners, namely housewives, and women of productive age in Gapura village, Central Lombok Regency, NTB. The results of this service show that this activity could improve the ability and skills of the people of Gapura Village to process watermelon into products with more selling value, namely watermelon peel and jelly candy. In addition, this activity could increase the knowledge of Gapura Village women to process agricultural products based on agribusiness. Based on the results of the evaluation, most of the partners responded that this training was very useful in improving life skills by obtaining a percentage of 55%.

A Gender Analysis of Perceptions of Traditional Medicines by Sikerei

This paper analyzed gender perceptions of traditional medicine by sikerei in Mentawai Islands Regency. Traditional medicine by sikerei still exists amid the modernization of medicine. The Mentawai Islands are one of the unique regions in Indonesia with a rich culture and traditions. One of the important aspects of Mentawai culture is the system of traditional medicine developed by shamans or sikerei. Sikerei is an individual who has knowledge and skills in traditional medicine and is recognized as a religious and spiritual leader in the Mentawai community. The Mentawai people develop traditional medications through rituals and use leaves as medicine in the healing process. Traditional medicine by sikerei in the Mentawai community is a practice that has existed for a long time and continues to be passed down from generation to generation. The people of the Mentawai Islands Regency view males as the ones who prioritize logic in their actions and tend to be different from females, who prioritize their feelings and hearts. This also impacts their perception of the traditional sikerei healing culture. This is in line with the Perception Theory proposed by Bimo Walgito, which states that perception is a view of an object that is obtained from the process of sensing, organizing and interpreting the object received by a person so that it is something meaningful and an integrated activity within oneself. The research method used in this research was a qualitative approach with data collection through in-depth interviews. Research participants were selected purposively by considering variations in gender, age, and socio-economic background. Interviews were conducted with sikerei, men and women in several villages in the Mentawai Islands. The study took 150 samples from the Mentawai Islands. Data was analyzed using a thematic approach. Data collected from interviews were processed and analyzed to identify the patterns and themes that emerge in the perception of traditional medicine by sikerei. Comparisons between female and male perceptions were made to explore the differences and similarities in their perceptions. The results indicated that there is a relationship between gender and perceptions of sikerei traditional medicine. The chi-square test showed the number 6.732 with df 2 which meant there was a relationship between the two variables, while the contingency coefficient test showed the number 0.214 which meant that there was a low positive relationship. Keywords: Gender perception, traditional medication, sikerei

Adopsi Internet of Things dalam Budidaya Labu Madu di Kawasan Pertanian Urban

<span lang="EN-US">Badran Village is known for its signature honey pumpkin cultivation, which is managed by the village's Women Farmers Group (KWT). These honey gourds have a high selling value in the fruit market, ranging from Rp35,000 to Rp80,000 per kilogram. However, the crop watering system in Badran Village is still conventional, causing challenges in maintaining sufficient and regular irrigation for the honey pumpkin crop which is highly dependent on water supply. In an effort to increase productivity and water-use efficiency in honey pumpkin cultivation, the KKN Team of Sebelas Maret University Group 33 proposed a work program in the form of an Automatic Drip Irrigation System. This system utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology with NodeMcu ESP8266 as the control board and Blynk platform to allow remote supervision and control of the device via smartphone. The use of this technology is expected to help KWT and other urban farmers in maximizing their agricultural yields and reducing water wastage. The results of the KKN Group 33 activities in Badran Village show that the construction of the drip irrigation system went smoothly according to schedule. The construction of this automatic drip irrigation system is expected to help KWT in increasing the potential of honey pumpkin farming as well as agricultural tourism attraction in their village. This research also provides room for improvement by incorporating soil moisture sensors or automatic scheduling based on time, which can further increase the efficiency of this system</span>

Pembinaan Optimalisasi Peran Perempuan Desa dalam Literasi Inovasi Digital Marketing Guna Menjaga Keberlangsungan Usaha di Desa Kelungkung

The main purpose of this community empowerment activity is to provide guidance on optimising the role of village women in digital marketing innovation literacy to maintain business sustainability in Kelungkung Village. The methods used in this community service activity are tutorial methods, mentoring methods, discussion methods and evaluation. The results achieved from this activity are: (1) The enthusiasm of the PKK of Kelungkung Village for digital marketing innovation literacy activities with various conditions of limited time and age, (2) Can understand and practice how to create a market place account to do online marketing, (3) Can understand material about online marketing strategies, (4) Able to plan a digital marketing business, (5) Able to compile small business performance evaluation management.

Role of Rural Women in Production and Marketing of Agricultural product in Khormal Sub-District- Halabja Governorate

The aim of this study was to determine the role of rural women in production and marketing of agricultural products in Zalm village, and identify the differences in production and marketing of agricultural products of rural women’s role according to some variables (Age, Level of Education, Marital status, number of family, Standard of Living, Profession and Women’s income). The research population involved all women in zalm village included (50) women. The data was collected through personal interviews; questionnaire was prepared for this purpose, to confirm the validity the questionnaire was reviewed by some experts. The results showed that the Role of rural women’s in Agricultural production was medium tend to low, while the Role of rural women’s in marketing of agricultural products was low tend to medium. The results indicated significant differences in women’s role of agricultural production according to (Level of Education, Standard of Living, and profession), while no-significant differences according to (age, Marital status, number of family, Women’s income), also The results appeared significant differences in women’s role of agricultural marketing according (Level of Education, and profession), while no significant differences according (age, Marital status, number of family, Standard of Living, Women’s income). Depending on the results we conclude that the work in the agricultural sector has changed due to the lack of government support for farmers in terms of providing agriculture Requirements for production or marketing of their products. The result shows that the level of education affects the role of women in production and marketing, as well as educational levels leads to an increase in their awareness and culture, and the expanding their knowledge of the importance of the agricultural sector. The Researcher recommended encouraging and supporting rural women to engage in agricultural work by the responsible authorities, and increasing their awareness of the importance of working in this field through the use of various extension methods, as well as working to provide agricultural production and marketing requirements so that their potential is properly exploited for the development of the agricultural sector.

A comparison between different models of delivering maternal cash transfers in Myanmar.

As part of a randomized controlled trial conducted in Myanmar between 2016 and 2019, we explore the performance of a maternal cash transfer program across villages assigned to different models of delivery (by government health workers vs loan agents of a non-governmental organization) and identify key factors of success. Measures include enrolment inclusion and exclusion errors, failures in payment delivery to enrolled beneficiaries (whether beneficiaries received any transfer, fraction of benefits received and whether there were delays and underpayment of benefit amounts) and whether beneficiaries remained in the program beyond eligibility. We find that women in villages where government health workers delivered cash transfers received on average two additional monthly transfers, were 19.7% more likely to receive payments on time and in-full and were 14.6% less likely to stay in the program beyond eligibility. With respect to the primary health objective of the program-child nutrition-we find that children whose mother received cash by government health workers were less likely to be chronically malnourished compared to those whose mother received cash by loan agents. Overall, the delivery of cash transfers to mothers of young children by government health workers outperforms the delivery by loan agents in rural Myanmar. Qualitative evidence suggests two key factors of success: (1) trusted presence and past interactions with targeted beneficiaries and complementarities between government health workers' expertise and the program; and (2) performance incentives based on specific health objectives along with top-down monitoring. We cannot exclude that other incentives or intrinsic motivation also played a role.

Pemberdayaan Organisasi PKK dan UMKM Milik Bu Sri; Upaya Perbaikan Keterlibatan Wanita di Desa Setren

Women's empowerment is a modern concept that marks progressive changes in efforts to liberate from patriarchal culture, where women's involvement in society was previously very minimal. Efforts to align the portion of involvement of all genders are often referred to as the equal rights movement or women's liberation movement. In Setren Village, women's involvement is still low, with the achievement of SDG 5 point "Village Women's Involvement" only 26.32%. Based on this assessment, our community service work program is focused on increasing women's involvement. We initiated two main programs: empowerment of Village PKK Organizations through the creation of Village Gardens and education on Verticulture planting media, as well as rebranding of Mrs. Sri's Village MSMEs which operate in the soybean juice beverage sector. By partnering with the PKK, this women's empowerment organization is expected to be able to contribute to community development. Support for MSMEs also aims to improve the economic and environmental aspects of villages. This research aims to evaluate the results of the women's empowerment program in Setren Village. In contrast to previous research which focused on crafts, our approach uses planting media education and MSME support. The service will be carried out for three months, from March to July 2024, in accordance with the SDGs of Setren Village. The methods used include surveys, discussions and problem identification. Surveys were conducted at the Village Hall and the Village Head's house to obtain initial information. The second visit was made to Mrs. Sri's house to understand the condition of MSMEs. After identifying the problem, discussions were held to determine the work program based on the relevant Setren Village SDG point 5.

SHG Play a Big Role in the Economic Empowerment of Women

Women make up half of India's 1.39 billion populations; however they are still denied access to resources such as economic activity, self-determination, education, and improved health. In Young India 1930, Mahatma Gandhi stated that there is a need to equip village women with access to economic activities in order to unlock their hidden potential and power, which they are now unaware of. Women can contribute to home finances but are unable to participate in income-generating activities. Where India sits on the global arena, women's participation is just as crucial as men's in strengthening the Indian economy. Women face barriers to economic success due to patriarchal society, socio-cultural difficulties, home duties, and gender discrimination. SHGs assist rural women in obtaining low-interest loans from banks, allowing them to start their own businesses. There are 78, 32,327 SHGs in India, with 8, 50, 07,507 members. The state of Bihar in India has the most SHGs. Women in India lead more than 50% of the small-scale industry, with 527,000 SHG members, demonstrating that SHGs play an important role in the development of women's entrepreneurship. The major purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which SHGs help women achieve economic empowerment. Women's empowerment entails not only empowering women, but also empowering their families, societies, states, and countries. The IFMR study found that women who received assistance from SHGs had above 10% savings ability, indicating their economic empowerment. SHGs serve as a tool for women to develop socioeconomic self-confidence. The findings revealed that SHGs support economic activity because when women earn income, they become economically empowered, and only when they are economically empowered do they become socially and politically empowered.

Resisting Marginalisation in the Select Short Stories of Bessie Head

The African black woman is said to suffer from double marginalisation –marginalized by colonialism and by patriarchy. Bessie Head, one of the most influential authors of South Africa, voices the marginalization faced by the women of her country. In her works, she narrates the tales of underprivileged village women and their predicament to exist as mere humans in their own society and among their own people. Though she does not consider herself a feminist, her protagonists are always females and they become the mouthpiece of the entire subjugated section of the society. Head’s short stories depict the breakdown of traditional structures of the society and also the erosion of security that the institution of marriage offered to the women. This paper is an attempt to study two of her short stories to highlight the suffering of her protagonists and also how they overcome them and present a new image of themselves.

Obesity, beverage consumption and sleep patterns in rural African women in relation to advertising of these beverages.

The burden of obesity-related, non-communicable diseases in South Africa is persistent, with poor and black South African women particularly vulnerable. The purpose of the present study was to determine relationships between obesity, physical activity, sleep patterns and beverage consumption among black South African women in a rural village in the Limpopo province. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 rural-dwelling African women. Data were collected on beverage consumption, sociodemographic information, sleep patterns and anthropometry using self-reported questionnaires. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 28.5±7.3kg/m2, with 40% being classified as obese (BMI ≥30kg/m2) and the mean sleep score was 4.68±2.51. Participants with very bad habitual sleeping patterns consumed significantly more sugar-sweetened beverages and alcohol than those with very good sleeping patterns. We also observed that when total coffee with sugar, fruit juice, total sugar-sweetened beverages and weight decreased the number of hours participants slept increased. The study identified significant associations between body weight, sleep duration and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among rural black South African women. This underscores a need to address unhealthy lifestyle behaviours to lower incidences of non-communicable diseases in rural-dwelling women.

Impact of the Use of Street Play Mode of Education on the Self-care Capacity of Village Women for Lifestyle Modification for Prevention of Hypertension

Objectives: The objectives of this study were as follows: (1) To ascertain the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) among village women. (2) To determine the impact of an intervention strategy of Behavior Change Communication utilizing a camp approach supplemented with nukkad natak on the self-care capacity of village women for lifestyle modification for prevention of HTN. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted during June–July 2023 in the field practice area of Community Medicine of a medical college. Sample size was arbitrary (n = 200) out of all willing women attending outpatient departments during the study period. First, a baseline assessment of the study population was done. Street plays were held for the study population on HTN-related healthy lifestyle. Changes in their knowledge were documented. Appropriate statistical analysis was done using Excel sheets. Results: Most (79%) of the women in the village had normal blood pressure, with 19% of them having mild and 2% had moderate HTN. Most hypertensive women (72%) were not taking medications. Out of 12 hypertensive women who were taking antihypertensive medications, half of them were regular. There was a significant improvement in the score of self-care capacity, treatment HTN diet-related knowledge of the women after the intervention. Respondents liked the idea of organizing drama to propagate health-related messages. Conclusion: One in every five persons in the study population of rural health training centre (RHTC) had HTN. Most hypertensive women (72%) were not taking medications. Those who were taking antihypertensive medications, only half were regular in it. After Nukkad Natak based intervention, there was a significant improvement in the scores of HTN diet and treatment-related knowledge and self-care capacity of the respondents for prevention of HTN. Our respondents liked the idea of organizing drama to propagate health-related messages.

Pendampingan Penguatan Ekonomi Kreatif Perempuan Desa Tamansari Wonorejo Kabupaten Pasuruan

The aim of this assistance is to quickly start empowering women's creative economy evenly in the villages of Pasuruan district. The approach used to build the strength and potential of Tamansari village women in a sustainable manner, in this case how to empower Tamansari Village women, is the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which is a service approach that empowers the assets owned by a community. The results of the implementation of the creative socio-economic strengthening program for women in Tamansari village are very influential in increasing human resources, creativity and welfare of women in Tamansari village and its surroundings, and changes in society that are more solid and have a positive image towards social change.

Development of Processing of Agricultural Products by Women in Villages and its Role on the Economy of Rural Families

The current research aims to investigate the development of the process of agricultural products by women and its role in the economy of rural families in Takhar villages. Although rural women in Afghanistan work with a traditional approach to promote agricultural education, they have been able to play a key role in promoting their agricultural products. The present study was carried out in Takhar province, Afghanistan, in 2023. The Cross-Sectional design method was used to collect the data. The research questionnaire includes five basic parts and two districts: (Kalafgan and Baharag). A multistage sampling technique was used to collect the data. In the present research, we selected 80 respondents randomly for the study. The findings of the present study show that agricultural products of rural women in Takhar province are considered one of the important achievements that provided not only the job of them but also their agricultural incomes a helpful and meaningful impact on the economy of their families, which means 47.5% of respondents agree that their agricultural products can play a good role in their family's economy, so 40% of them have a moderate view for this and the rest of them (12.5%) considered their agricultural products are not enough to grow of their family economy. Therefore, we can recognize that agricultural products can impact the economy of rural families in Takhar province. Also, the interview findings of the present research show that creating a foundation for the work of rural women in the field of agricultural products can help achieve the following goals: Women achieving independence in all matters, especially economic matters, getting Women rid of poverty unemployment and finding prosperity, empowerment and capacity building for rural women, freeing rural women from family violence due to economic problems, raising the economic level of rural families, proper use of rural women's labor force for the growth of the local economy and finally laying groundwork for the activation of women in all matters.

Exploring Endometriosis Awareness Levels among Married Women Residing in Rural Communities of Sundargarh District of Odisha

This research explores the awareness of endometriosis among village married women in Sundargarh district, Odisha, India, focusing on the unique healthcare needs of rural populations. Endometriosis, a chronic gynecological condition, often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in rural areas due to limited access to healthcare resources and insufficient awareness. Through a descriptive study involving 100 respondents, including 75 employed and 25 unemployed individuals, the research aims to assess the level of awareness among village women regarding endometriosis, its symptoms, and associated risks. Data collection involved personal interviews conducted at respondents' homes, followed by meticulous tabulation and statistical analysis. The findings highlight the prevalence of endometriosis symptoms, such as pelvic and abdominal pain, among respondents, with varying degrees of severity. The study underscores the importance of targeted educational campaigns and interventions to empower women to recognize early signs of endometriosis, seek timely medical assistance, and navigate the healthcare system effectively. By addressing cultural, social, and economic barriers to healthcare access, stakeholders can work towards improving reproductive health outcomes and reducing the burden of endometriosis on women's lives in rural India.