Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a disease that can cause death in infants in developing countries including Indonesia. Exclusive breastfeeding and formula milk and environment are factors that influence the incidence of ARI. This study aims for determine differences in infants aged 0-6 months in Lameuru public health center. The study uses a comparative descriptive method with a retrospective study approach. Until in this study were all infants aged 0-6 months. The total sample of 116 babies. The data used are secondary data take from medical records using observation sheets. Data analysis using chi square test. The results of this study showed that babies who were given formula milk experienced more ARI namely 30,2% while babies who did not experience ARI were given 34,5% exclusive breast milk. There is a difference between formula feeding and exclusive breastfeeding for the incidence of ARI p= 0,003 (p<0,005). It was concluded that there was difference between formula feeding and exclusive breastfeeding for the incidence of ARI in infants aged 0-6 months at the Lameuru public health center. It is recommended for nursing mothers to continue breastfeeding with exclusive breast milk to their babies until the age of 6 months.

Background: Postpartum mothers are vulnerable to postpartum fatigue, delivery process fatigue, and role transition. The unknown fatigue can trigger stress and anxiety that will lead to postpartum blues and postpartum depression. The ethnocaring of the Muna tribe has a series of care that can prevent postpartum fatigue, including a hot bath.  Objective: To explore the ethnocaring practice on the postpartum care method in the Muna tribe using hot bath and analyze it scientifically. Methods: This study was a qualitative study with an ethnographic approach. The participants were 15 Muna’s indigenous midwives and 4 Muna’s mothers. Snowball sampling was employed to select the samples. The data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion and participatory observation. The data validity was made by completing the trustworthiness criteria process.Results: The results of the study were described into 3 themes, namely equipment, treatment, and prohibition. The equipment theme describes tools and materials. Conclusion: The ethnocaring therapy of a hot bath in Muna’s postpartum mothers has healthy benefits namely for relaxation, increasing the oxygen uptake, increasing concentration and revitalizing the reproductive organs.

Background: Anemia is an indirect cause of death for pregnant women and women in labor due to bleeding. One of the inabilities of the uterine muscles to contract is caused by anemia. The use of integrated service posts or Posyandu, especially in the fourth and fifth steps as a stage of individual health promotion, should prevent anemia in mothers.Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of midwives in the implementation of the fifth stage of function in integrated service posts in relation to preventing anemia in mothers.Methods: This was a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach conducted from January to November 2020. The participants consisted of eight midwives, two nutritionists, one laboratory analyst, six cadres, and two pregnant women. The participants were selected using accidental sampling in the Poasia Public Health Center working area, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi of Indonesia.Results: The results showed two themes related to the implementation of the fifth stage of the integrated service post activities: pregnancy examination and treatment of anemia.Conclusion: The implementation of the fifth stage in the integrated service postal service has been carried out maximally utilizing the resources owned by the public health center and the community. However, midwives receive additional burdens for its implementation because cadres are less able to provide health education for pregnant women, especially regarding anemia. The study was supported by the Research and Community Engagement Directory (DRPM) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Abstract. The Coronavirus disease has caused fear and tension globally since the pandemic started. The increasing number of cases with high mortality is of course very stressful, especially for medical nurses who are at the forefront of dealing with cases of the world-scale Corona virus pandemic. The purpose for this research is to investigate the meeting of medical nurses while really focusing on Corona virus patients at Kendari City Hospital. The type of research used is phenomenological research. This research was carried out at the Kendari City Hospital in August 2022 involving 6 participants who used a purposive sampling technique. The triangulation used is data and research triangulation. The results of the study found that the theme of the nurse's experience in the ups and downs category showed that the nurse's care that was expressed was when wearing personal protective equipment, unable to meet with family for a very long time while the joy was that with this pandemic nurses gained new knowledge and experience.Furthermore, the category that causes stress is the problem of using PPE (personal protective equipment) due to difficulty breathing, overheating and dehydration, in the category of how to reduce anxiety, namely nurses by praying a lot and chatting with other nurses, in the category of how to adapt, namely by obeying SOPs to be protected from being infected with covid 19. Furthermore, the category of using PPE for nurses stated that they were less comfortable in using personal protective equipment, while in the category of expectations, nurses while caring for Covid-19 patients wanted the pandemic to end soon and the welfare of nurses to remain a priority as well as the hopes of other nurses so that all elements of the community still adhere to the appropriate health protocol. standard operating procedures (SOP). It was concluded that nurses gain new knowledge and experience. It is recommended to improve the quality of nurses when providing services during the Coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing the importance for nurses to receive clear and up-to-date information about best practices in nursing care, prevention and control of Coronavirus infection.

Abstract. Maternal mortality is often caused by a lack of support which causes problems during pregnancy and delivery that tend to be resolved late. Midwives have a role in implementing assistance and monitoring of maternal and child health. The purpose of this study was to obtain a description of the assistance of pregnant women by midwives in carrying out their roles. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach involving 5 midwives and 1 public health worker. The results of this study indicate 7 themes including implementers, managers, educators, counselors, collaborators, advocators, and midwifery care. The theme description explains that midwives can carry out their roles well, but there are obstacles during implementation and require support from various parties for cooperation