Ners Akademika

Ners Akademika is a national, peer-reviewed, open-access and scholarly journal that publishes high-quality and innovative manuscripts covering original research articles, review articles, book reviews and case reports in the fields of nursing sciences. Ners Akademika welcomes submission of well-developed manuscripts aimed at addressing contemporary nursing issues in Indonesia. Ners Akademika is expected to significantly contribute to the development of nursing sciences as a credible scientific media for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to publicize their fresh and solutive ideas.

Ners Akademika is a national, peer-reviewed, open-access and scholarly journal that publishes high-quality and innovative manuscripts covering original research articles, review articles, book reviews and case reports in the fields of nursing sciences. Ners Akademika welcomes submission of well-developed manuscripts aimed at addressing contemporary nursing issues in Indonesia. Ners Akademika is expected to significantly contribute to the development of nursing sciences as a credible scientific media for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to publicize their fresh and solutive ideas.

Published
2024-07-18

Articles

Studi Kasus Penerapan Pijat Bayi terhadap Perubahan Tidur dan Menyusu pada Bayi

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of infant massage on the quality of sleep and breastfeeding in infants. because infancy is a golden period or golden age because this period takes place quickly and cannot be repeated. This period is also known as a critical period, which requires adequate nutrition and stimulation to support optimal development and growth. The sensation of touch is very important early in a baby's life to adapt to its environment. Touch stimulation in infants influences positive psychosocial development. One-touch stimulation that can be given to babies is baby massage Research Methodology: This research is a case study with the subject of three infants aged less than 2 months. Result/findings: The results showed that there was a positive change in the duration of sleep and breastfeeding in infants after being given baby massage treatments. It is hoped that health workers, especially midwives, can provide education to parents regarding baby massage as a form of stimulation that parents can do at home.

Asuhan Kebidanan Berkelanjutan pada Ny. L, Ny. U, Ny. LT di Praktik Mandiri Bidan (PMB) Purniawati di Desa Pujorahayu

Purpose: provide midwifery care on an ongoing basis to Mrs. L, Mrs. U and Mrs. LT from pregnancy, childbirth, BBL (new born), postpartum and family planning at the Purniawati Midwife Independent Practice in 2022. Method: subjects started from the third trimester of pregnancy, and family planning (KB) and babies. The place used in taking cases at PMB Purniawati and the residence of Ny. L, Mrs. U and Mrs. LT in Pujorahayu Village. The time for the study starts in March – April 2022. The method used in taking this case is descriptive observational. Result: When pregnant women feel anxious about labor and pain, yoga can help maintain the elasticity and strength of the pelvic muscles, so that pain will decrease and create calm so that anxiety can be reduced. The yoga intervention given also showed a correlation with Ny. L where in the process of giving birth Mrs. L was not worried when facing labor.

Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Developing Countries: A Review

Purpose: The local government in many developing nations has struggled to encourage mothers to breastfeed their infants exclusively for up to 6 months. The goal of this review was to outline the factors that promote and hinder exclusive breastfeeding in developing country. Methodology: Methodology used is literature review. To find studies from January 2012 to December 2022, searches were done in Science Direct, Proquest, Google Scholar, and PubMed. Both qualitative and quantitative research was taken into account, and analyzed using NVivo. Results: Factors driving the success of exclusive breastfeeding are rooming-in, antenatal attendance, husband or family support, peer support, timely breastfeeding initiation. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors for exclusive breastfeeding in developing countries are introducing food too early, maternal physical condition, working mothers, influence of grandmother, assumed insufficient breastmilk, cultural beliefs and practices, earlier bottle usage, inadequate infant weight gain, joint family, lack of family support, lack of workplace support, mode of delivery, and mother's psychological factors. Limitations: Researchers were unable to determine if the reference used as the source was biased. Contribution: According to this study, there are still a number of barriers that women must overcome in order to breastfeed their babies exclusively for up to six months, and there are motivating aspects that must be enhanced to promote the success of exclusive breastfeeding. The findings of this study can be applied to the creation of strategies and treatments for dealing with challenges in exclusive breastfeeding.

Pemberian Bawang Merah terhadap Demam pada Bayi

Purpose: The Infant Mortality Rate (AKB) shows that neonatal health services in a country are not good. (Ministry of Health, 2017). Baby health problems are one of the main problems in the field of health. Fever is a condition of an increase in body temperature above normal.  This covetous obstetric care that focuses on the upbringing of babies is by providing onion compress interventions in feverish babies aimed at reducing fever in infants. Research Methodology: This study is a case study with the subjects of 3 babies who had a fever, the intervention was given on day 1 of fever until day 3. Result: The results of the study were obtained from 3 babies who had a fever by being given onion compress interventions to experience a decrease in temperature on day 1 to day 3. It can be concluded that shallots are effective against a decrease in body temperature in feverish toddlers. For health workers, in order to be able to cooperate with Puskesmas in creating an evidence-based care program for mothers who have babies and toddlers that can increase maternal understanding so that they can apply complementary therapy onion compresses as an alternative herbal medicine that can reduce body temperature in newborns and toddlers with fever.

Edukasi Terapi Relaksasi Genggam Jari dan Relaksasi Nafas Dalam terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah pada Penderita Hipertensi Primer di Gampong Meunasah Meucap Kecamatan Peusangan

Purpose: The purpose of this service is to teach the public about relaxing the finger grip on lowering blood pressure in sufferers. Method: The method used in this service is a method of mentoring and educating the community about finger grip relaxation therapy and deep breathing. This service was carried out in Gampong Meunasah Mekata, Peusangan District, Bireuen Regency. Result: Hypertension in the world based on the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012 showed that around 982 million people or 26.4% of the world's inhabitants suffer from hypertension with a ratio of 26.6% men and 26.1% women. This figure is likely to increase to 29.2% in 2025. The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia in 2018 is based on measurement results in people aged ?18 years of 34.1%, the highest in South Kalimantan is 44.1% while the lowest is in Papua with 22. 2%.