Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem. Diabetes mellitus can be serious and lead to chronic conditions that endanger if not treated. It gives effect to the quality of life of patients with DM. Interviews showed that Persadia members active in Surakarta branch has a health condition and quality of life is further improved compared with DM patients who are not actively participating or not at all health conditions and quality of life to decrease. This study aimed to analyze the influence of support groups on quality of life in patients with DM Surakarta branch Persadia. This study was a correlational analytical survey. The samples are 74 people with diabetes mellitus who were active in Persadia with the determination of purposive sampling techniques. The date collection used questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis. The study showed that (1) average price in DM patients support groups active in Persadia Surakarta branch of 66.19, (2) the average quality of life of people with diabetes who were active in Persadia Surakarta branch of 88.51, and (3) there was a positive relationship between the group support with quality of life in patients with DM in Surakarta branch Persadia (p-value = 0.017), hence, the better the group support, the quality of life of people with DM is increasing.

Abstrak: Masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada ibu hamil terjadi karena tidak adanya usaha preventif yang dilakukan sebelumnya, serta keterbatasn pelayanan kesehatan. Masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang tidak teratasi dapat berkaibat buruk pada ibu dan janin. Promosi perawatan kesehatan dini selama kehamilan telah terbukti meningkatkan kesehatan mulut secara keseluruhan pada anak-anak. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil mengenai tindakan pencegahan masalah gigi dan mulut dengan program edukasi melalui modul dan video edukasi. Metode pengabdian dilakukan dengan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada satu bidan desa dan 36 kader Posyandu Desa Gedongan, Kecamatan Baki, Kabupaten Sukoharjo . Pengabdian ini dilakukan melalui lima tahap yaitu need asessment, pembuatan modul, pelatihan bidan dan kader, pendampingan dan tahap evaluasi program. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan pada kader setelah diberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan, serta peningkatan pengetahuan pada ibu hamil setelah mendapat penyuluhan kesehatan.Abstract : Dental and oral health problems in pregnant women occur because of the absence of previous preventive efforts, as well as limited health services. Dental and oral health problems that are not resolved can have bad consequences for the mother and fetus. Promotion of early health care during pregnancy has been shown to improve overall oral health in children. The purpose of this service is to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about preventive measures for dental and oral problems with educational programs through educational modules and videos. The service method is carried out by training and mentoring one village midwife and 36 cadres in Gedongan Village, Baki District, Sukoharjo Regency. This service is carried out through five stages; need assessment, module making, training for midwives and cadres, mentoring and program evaluation stages. Results showed that there was an increase in knowledge of cadres after being given training and assistance, as well as an increase in knowledge of pregnant women after receiving health counseling.

Background The interrelationship of psychological and social factors in the current COVID-19 pandemic has been highlighted in research mainly focused on the global north. The impact of lockdowns can exacerbate psychological distress and affect access to services. Less is known about the psychosocial impact on women in the context of lower-middle income countries (LMICs); the aim of this study was to capture the impact of COVID-19 on women’s experiences of pregnancy, birth and postpartum in Indonesia. Methods We conducted a rapid cross-sectional online survey of women across all 34 provinces in Indonesia to capture participants’ experiences. Data were collected between 10th July to 9th August 2020 including demographics, effects on general and mental health and impact on service use. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyse responses, including those women who self-identified with a pre-existing mental health problem. Results Responses were obtained from 1137 women, this included pregnant women (n = 842) and postpartum women (n = 295). The majority of women (97%) had accessed antenatal care during their pregnancy, but 84% of women reporting feeling fearful and anxious about attending visits, resulting in some women not attending or changing provider. A small number (13%) were denied the presence of a birth companion, with 28% of women reporting that their babies had been removed at birth due to protocols or baby’s health. Feeling anxious was a common experience among women (62%) during their pregnancy, birth or postnatal period, with a small number (9%) feeling depressed. Lockdown measures led to tensions within personal and family relationships. Conclusions Women in Indonesia reported that the pandemic added an increased burden in pregnancy, birth and post-partum period: physically, psychologically, spiritually and financially. Maternity services were disrupted and health insurance cover lacked responsiveness, which either directly or indirectly impacted on women’s choices, and equal access to care. Given the longevity of the current pandemic there is a need to develop tailored supportive interventions for women and their families and develop bespoke training for midwives and other relevant health professionals.

Introduction: Pressure ulcer is one of important complication and frequently happens to inpatients. Moreover, pressure ulcer has a significant impact on patients' life quality. Nurses have a critical role in the prevention of pressure ulcer. Several treatments to prevent pressure ulcer e.g. wound dressing, combination of massage and repositioning, and health promotion. In order to do nursing procedure, the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards the prevention of pressure ulcer are crucial. Objectives: The goal of this research was to investigate the relationship between nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pressure ulcer prevention. Methods: This study was a literature review which completed out by searching references through several online databases, namely Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Pubmed by using keywords "Pengetahuan", "Sikap", and "Luka tekan" for the journal in Indonesian, and using keywords "Knowledge", "Attitude", and "Pressure ulcer" for the journal in English. Results: The results show that nurses' knowledge and positive attitudes toward pressure ulcer prevention remain low. Conclusion: Conducting training, attending various kinds of seminars, adding facilities of pressure relief, inserting pressure ulcer in the nursing curriculum, and compiling an instruction book of pressure ulcer prevention are recommended to be done in order to enhance nurses' knowledge and positive attitudes in preventing pressure ulcer.