Jurnal Pendidikan Kesehatan (e-Journal)

SNACK BAR BUSINESS INNOVATION TO SUBSTITUTE OKARA FLOUR AND BLACK RICE FLOUR (Oryza sativa L. Indica) AS SNACKS FOR OBESE TEENAGERS

2025-05-28T08:30:15+00:00

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS, 2021) the prevalence of obesity in 2018 reached 20.60% of men and 44.40% of women. Snack bars are bar-shaped snacks made from cereals or nuts that have high fiber content as an alternative to delaying hunger. The purpose of the study was to analyze the innovation of a snack bar business substituting okara flour and black rice flour (Oryza Sativa L. Indica) as a snack for obese adolescents including production aspects, financial aspects, SWOT analysis, and buyer responses. The type of research is exploratory to understand business innovation by previous researchers' food products. The results of the study show that the production aspects of packaging and labels have followed the Food and Drug Supervisory Regulation (BPOM) Number 31 of 2018. The financial aspect of the Black Soy Delight snack bar earned a profit of IDR 158,480 from the sale of 50 pcs with a total revenue of IDR 600,000. The SWOT analysis of the business position shows quadrant I which means it supports an aggressive strategy which means that business innovation can be carried out well and has great opportunities. The questionnaire results obtained from buyer responses to the level of taste satisfaction 50% (very good), label 76% (very good), packaging 72% (very good), and price 76% (very good). Based on the results of the study, snack bar products have a large market opportunity with the support of packaging design that complies with BPOM, good financial benefits, and positive responses from consumers to quality and price.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING LEVEL ON THE USE OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY IN PRACTICUM

2025-10-31T04:00:50+00:00

The advancement of digital technology has significantly influenced innovation in health vocational education. One such innovation is the use of virtual laboratories as simulation-based practicum media. This study aims to analyze students’ understanding levels regarding the use of virtual labs in Blood Group Serology Practicum at the Diploma III Blood Bank Technology Study Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang. This research employed a quantitative descriptive method using a survey approach. The respondents were 68 students who had participated in the virtual lab practicum. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire covering conceptual understanding, user perception, and technical constraints. The findings revealed that students’ understanding levels of virtual lab usage were in the good to very good category, with an overall mean score of 4.61 ± 0.71. The conceptual understanding aspect achieved the highest mean score (4.69), indicating students’ strong comprehension of antigen–antibody reactions and agglutination interpretation. Meanwhile, the technical constraint aspect showed the lowest mean score (2.63), suggesting minimal technical issues. These results indicate that virtual laboratories are effective in enhancing conceptual understanding and serve as an efficient, safe, and competence-based alternative learning media in health vocational education.

STRENGTHENING INTERNAL CAPABILITIES BASED ON INNOVATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE COMPETENCETO ACHIEVE BLU MATURITY RATING IN HEALTH EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2025-10-29T12:55:58+00:00

This study aims to examine efforts to enhance internal capabilities through innovation and employee participation at the Public Service Agency (BLU) of the Politeknik Kesehatan, Ministry of Health (PKM) Malang. A qualitative approach was employed, with data obtained through in-depth interviews with several informants from different work units. The findings reveal that BLU PKM management demonstrates a high level of openness in accepting creative ideas from employees, thereby fostering a conducive participatory climate. Institutional support for human resource (HR) capacity development is evident through the facilitation of training, seminars, and the acceptance of innovative ideas, many of which originate from staff-level employees. The mechanism for submitting ideas is flexible, allowing both informal and formal channels, and students are also involved as stakeholders through discussion forums. Decentralization of authority at the department and study program levels further strengthens the organization’s responsiveness to innovation. Overall, the enhancement of internal capabilities at BLU PKM has progressed well through managerial openness, active employee participation, and HR development support, although further reinforcement in digitalization is needed to ensure more sustainable innovation

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF EFFICACY AND SELF CARE MENSTRUAL HYGIENE IN YOUNG WOMEN

2025-09-28T09:26:39+00:00

Self care menstrual hygiene must be done, because during menstruation the blood vessels of the uterus are more easily infected. Statistics in Indonesia in 2012 from 43.3 million adolescent girls aged 10-14 years had very poor hygiene behavior. One of the factors that cause increased self-care during menstruation is self efficacy. Self efficacy is the perception of oneself regarding how well oneself can function in certain situations. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self efficacy and self care menstrual hygiene of adolescent girls. This study used a quantitative correlational type with an observational approach with a cross sectional correlation research design. The sample in this study were adolescent girls in class VII of SMPN 1 Panji, which amounted to 110 respondents using the cluster random sampling method. Univariate analysis of frequency distribution and percentage, bivariate analysis of statistical tests in this study using the Gamma test. There is a strong relationship between self efficacy and self care menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls with the results of the Gamma test obtained p value (0.000) < ? (0.05) with a value of 1.000. Researchers concluded that the majority of female students in this study had high self-efficacy in self-care menstrual hygiene. It is hoped that the school will carry out activities in the form of counseling about menstrual hygiene every year, during the student orientation period (MOS) in order to demonstrate performance that can influence hygiene management behavior during menstruation.

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LEVEL OF ADOLESCENT EMPOWERMENT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AT STATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 KEPANJEN

2025-09-28T10:09:24+00:00

ABSTRACK: Adolescence is a phase of life between childhood and adulthood, aged 10-19 years, where the important period for reproductive life, because adolescents begin to experience hormonal, physical, psychological and social changes. Adolescents as the next generation of the nation are vulnerable to deviant reproductive health behavior, which will have impacts such as sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, early marriage, abortion and dropping out of school. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the level of adolescent empowerment regarding reproductive health. The type of research used is descriptive analytical with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were female adolescents in grade XI at SMA Negeri 1 Kepanjen, the number of samples was 75 respondents taken using the proportional random sampling technique. Data collection methods by filling out questionnaires. Univariate data analysis with frequency distribution and bivariate using the chi square test. 95% confidence interval with a significance limit of p <0.05. The results showed a p value of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there is a significant relationship between the role of teachers, the role of parents and the role of peers on the level of adolescent empowerment regarding reproductive health. Researchers concluded that the more sources of information that adolescents obtain from various sources and the more frequently adolescents implement reproductive health behaviors, the more adolescents will be able to empower themselves.

FAMILY SUPPORT IS RELATED TO DIET COMPLIANCE WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE ELDERLY

2025-05-23T09:56:40+00:00

Family support is the most important factor in helping elderly people to solve their health problems, one of which is because the family's role is very crucial in preventing an increase in blood pressure in the elderly. There are several forms of family support that can be provided to elderly hypertension sufferers, such as fulfilling dietary compliance and motivating them in treating hypertension. The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between family support and hypertension diet compliance among the elderly at the Elderly Posyandu in Kretek Bantul. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was 40 elderly people with a history of hypertension who were undergoing the Elderly Posyandu program at Donotirto Kretek Bantul. Based on calculations, the minimum sample size was 30 respondents. The sampling technique uses the convenience sampling technique. The instruments in this study were a questionnaire adopted from Chasanah (2022) to measure family support and the Dietary Salt Reduction Self-Care Behavior Scale (DSR-SCB scale) to determine the diet compliance of elderly hypertension. Statistical tests use the Kendall-Tau test. The results of the research showed that the majority of elderly people at Elderly Posyandu in Kretek Bantul had family support in the sufficient category, namely 15 respondents (50%), and had diet compliance in the obedient category, namely 18 respondents (60%). Statistical tests show a p-value of 0.002 and a correlation coefficient of 0.554. The conclusion is that there is a moderate relationship between family support and hypertension diet compliance in the elderly at the Elderly Posyandu in Kretek Bantul, and it is recommended for the elderly to increase the level of diet compliance so that the serious risk of hypertension can be avoided.

ANALYSIS OF LABELS, INFORMATION ON NUTRITIONAL VALUE, NUTRITIONAL CONTENT AND NUTRITIONAL CLAIMS IN COMMERCIAL COMPLEMENTARY FOODS PRODUCTS

2025-09-28T08:48:18+00:00

In Indonesiam there are still discrepancies in labels, nutritional value information (NVI), nutrient content and nutritional claims found in processed food products from several studies that have been conducted, including commercial complementary foods. This research aims to analyze the suitability of nutritional labels, the suitability of nutritional value information, the suitability of nutritional substances, and the suitability of nutritional claims on commercial complementary foods product packaging in overcoming the acceleration of stunting reduction in toddlers. The type of research used is exploratory using a descriptive-qualitative method design by collecting the necessary data from commercial complementary foods product packaging labels, then it is described in its entirety and an overview is given regarding conformity to the label, inclusion of NVI, nutritional content, and nutritional claims. based on existing laws and regulations in Indonesia. A discrepancy was found in the product label for the minimum information category (list of ingredients used) and other information (product designation); The inclusion of NVI is in accordance with the standards; Discrepancies were found in protein content, several vitamins and minerals; Discrepancies were found in claims for iron sources and protein sources; Several violations were found regarding label suitability, nutritional content, and nutritional claims based on Law No. 1 Year 1999 regarding Consumer Protection. There are still discrepancies found in labeling, some nutritional content based on standards, and nutritional claims for iron sources and nutritional claims for protein sources.

REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH FIRST CONTROL POST-HOSPITALITATION AT KUMALA SIWI MIJEN KUDUS HOSPITAL

2025-05-14T13:01:01+00:00

Abstract: Hospitals as health service providers play a crucial role in providing the comprehensive services not only in the medical area but also in the non-medical aspects such as information services, administration, and patient's comfort. One of the important factors that support the achievement of optimal service is the role of Customer Service Officer (CSO). The purpose of this study was to understand the role of Customer Service in managing the first post-hospitalization control patients at RSU Kumala Siwi Mijen Kudus. The research method used qualitative description. Data collection used an interview method with 7 respondents. The study results showed that the role of customer service in managing the first post-hospitalization control patients at RSU Kumala Siwi Mijen Kudus was not optimal, in connection with the ongoing complaints regarding the waiting time for service. In conclusion, the implementation of CSO duties at RSU Kumala Siwi Mijen Kudus is generally run by the policies and SOPs that have been set.

Keywords: Customer Service Officer, Patient, RSU Kumala Siwi