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Journal : International Journal of Health Sciences

Breast Care Knowledge and Attitudes in Special Women at the Barru Regional General Hospital, Barru Regency, South Sulawesi Sima, Yenni; Ruagadi, Henry A.; Ngguna, Yakin; Andarwulan, Setiana; Wahyuni, Ria; Djaha, Yohan Traiyanus; Syafri, Muhammad
International Journal of Health Sciences Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Health Sciences
Publisher : Asosiasi Guru dan Dosen Seluruh Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59585/ijhs.v2i1.340

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Breast care during the postpartum period is a necessity for mothers who have just given birth. The postpartum period itself is six weeks or 40 days after delivery. During the postpartum period, breast care is a very important action to care for the breasts, especially to facilitate the release of breast milk (ASI). Swollen breasts usually occur in the first days of a baby's birth. Data obtained from Barru Hospital showed five cases of swollen breasts. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards breast care at Barru Hospital. This research uses a correlation analytical method with a cross sectional approach, data collection techniques using questionnaires with respondents namely postpartum mothers who receive services at Barru Hospital. Data analysis uses univariate analysis to test respondents' knowledge and attitudes and bivariate analysis to determine the relationship between variables. The results of univariate research with frequency distribution show that some respondents (52.5 %) have less knowledge, the attitude category shows that some respondents (52.5%) have an unsupportive attitude. The results of bivariate analysis with Chi-Square distribution obtained a value of 0.01 (p-value < 0.05). The results of the bivariate analysis showed that very few of the respondents (19%) were 4 people with little knowledge and a supportive attitude. The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between postpartum mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards breast care at Barru Hospital. Advice to health workers to carry out continuous outreach and education about breast care.
The Relationship Of The Level Of Mother's Knowledge And Efforts To Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infectious Diseases In Children At Nuhon Health Center Tawil, Muh. Risal; Damayanti, Yusnika; Ruagadi, Henry A.
International Journal of Health Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Health Sciences
Publisher : Asosiasi Guru dan Dosen Seluruh Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59585/ijhs.v2i2.350

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Acute Respiratory Infection is an acute infectious disease that attacks one or more parts of the respiratory tract from the nose (upper tract) to the alveoli (lower tract). The main transmission of upper respiratory tract infections is through droplets that come out of the sufferer's nose/mouth when coughing or sneezing which contain bacteria. Some cases of upper respiratory tract infections can cause extraordinary events with high mortality and morbidity rates, causing a public health emergency and becoming a national problem. This study used an analytical design with the aim of identifying the relationship between independent variables, namely maternal knowledge and prevention of the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections at the Nuhon Community Health Center. The sample used was 74 mothers. The results of the research found that 62 respondents (83.8%) had poor knowledge and 12 people had good knowledge (16.2%), it was found that 64 respondents (16.2%) were found. 86.5%) did it incorrectly and 10 people did it correctly (13.5%). The research conclusions show that from the test results of respondents and the incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections , there is a relationship between overall knowledge and prevention efforts against Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.