TOUR HEALTH JOURNAL https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal <p>Tour Health Journal (eISSN: 2830-5515) menerbitkan artikel-artikel kajian empiris dan tinjauan pustaka yang berfokus pada isu-isu seputar kesehatan secara nasional dan internasional. Redaksi menerima naskah yang belum pernah diterbitkan dalam media lain dari dosen, peneliti, mahasiswa maupun praktisi sesuai dengan ketentuan penulisan. Naskah yang masuk akan dievaluasi menggunakan mekanisme <em>peer-review</em> di mana setiap naskah yang dikirimkan ditinjau secara anonim oleh reviewer yang ditunjuk oleh editor. Tour Health Journal menerbitkan empat terbitan dalam setahun (Maret, Juni, September, Desember). Tour Health Journal diterbitkan oleh Akupun Tour Publisher.</p> Akupun Tour Publisher en-US TOUR HEALTH JOURNAL 2830-5515 FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMILIHAN METODE KONTRASEPSI MANTAP PADA IBU DI KECAMATAN KUALUH SELATAN KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA TAHUN 2024 https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal/article/view/156 <p><strong>Background:</strong> The continuous increase in the global population remains a serious issue, as it impacts various aspects of life. Based on data from the interim population projections for 2020-2023, Indonesia's population in 2023 reached 278.696 million This number shows a steady increase compared to 272.682 million in 2020 and 275.773 million in 2021 (BPS, 2023). This high growth rate will affect development, thus necessitating policies to limit it. In response, the government promotes the Long-Term Contraceptive Method (MKJP) program.</p> <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the selection ofpermanent contraceptive methods among mothers.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> The research uses an analytical study with a crosssectional design, conducted in Damuli Pekan Villageā€ž Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency, in 2024. The population consists of mothers of reproductive age who are contraceptive acceptors, with a sample size of 96 mothers. The sample was obtained using accidental sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through interviews with the help ofa questionnaire that had been testedfor validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using statistical tests, specifically the Chi-Square test.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results show a relationship between education level, age, and knowledge with the choice of contraceptive methods among mothers who are contraceptive acceptors in Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency.</p> <p><strong>Disscusion and Conclusion:</strong> It is recommended that contraceptive acceptors actively seek information about permanent contraceptive methods, including the advantages, benefits, xriteria for use, and other relevant information. Likewise, it is suggested that the head of the health center increases the role of healthcare workers in Simangalam Health Center, Kualuh Selatan, in providing health education about permanent contraceptive methods.</p> Fatma Haitami Jasmen Manurung Copyright (c) 2024 Fatma Haitami, Jasmen Manurung https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12-28 2024-12-28 3 4 190 202 FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TINDAKAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI (IMP-ASI) DI DESA DAMULI PEKAN KECAMATAN KUALUH SELATAN KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA TAHUN 2024 https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal/article/view/157 <p><strong>Background: </strong>Complementary Feeding for Breastfed Infants (MP-ASI) refers to food or beverages given as a transition after breastfeeding. Only 49.8% of mothers provide exclucive breastfeeding for 6 months, due to the high rate of early introduction of complementary feeding. The lack of exclusive breastfeeding for infants can affect the quality of life of future generations and impact the national economy (Fadhila &amp; Ninditya, 2016).</p> <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the practice of providing complementary feeding (MP-ASI).</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> This research uses an analytical study design with a cross-sectional approach, conducted in Damuli Pekan Village, Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency in 2024. The population includes mothers with children aged 0-6 months, totaling 84 hauseholds, and a sample size of 46 mothers. The sample was obtained using the accidental sampling technique. Data collection was carried aout through interviews using a questionnaire that had been tasted for validity and reliability. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square statistical test.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between age, income, education, and knowladge with the provision of MP-ASI in Damuli Pekan Village, Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency.</p> <p><strong>Disscusion and Conclusion:</strong> It is recommended that healthcare workes, especially at Simangalam Health Center, Kualuh Selatan, enhance their role in educating the community about the proper methods of providing MP-ASI to increase mothers knowledge on appropriate complementary feeding practices.</p> Meliyanti Silaen Copyright (c) 2024 Meliyanti Silaen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12-28 2024-12-28 3 4 203 217 FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI KECAMATAN KUALUH SELATAN KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA TAHUN 2024 https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal/article/view/159 <p><strong>Background:</strong> Stunting is defined as height-for-age below-2 standard deviations of the median child growth curve, caused by chronic malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life. Indonesia is one of the developing countries with a high prevalence of stunting among children under five. According to the Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI), North Labuhanbatu Regency has a stunting rate of 7.3%, and the local government is aiming for zero stunting by 2025 (Pemkab Labuhanbatu Utara, 2024). This makes is crucial to implement measures to reduce stunting rates.</p> <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to identify the factors related to stunting prevention behaviors.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> The research employs a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design conducted in Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency, from January to August 2024. The Population consists of mothers with children under five (0-5 years old) residing in the working area of Simangalam Health Center, totaling 823 individuals. A sample of 89 mothers was selected.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results show a relantionship between knowledge, income level, and support from healthcare workes with stunting prevention behaviors. However, maternal employment was not related to stunting prevention behaviors among mothers with children under five in in the Simangalam Health Center area.</p> <p><strong>Disscusion and Conclusion:</strong> It is recommended that mothers of young children continually seek information on stunting prevention to mitigate the risk of stunting. Additionally, it is advised that the head of the health center continues to enhance the role of healthcare workes in Simangalam Health Center, Kualuh Selatan, in educating the public about stunting prevention.</p> Nuraisyah Dalimunthe Copyright (c) 2024 Nuraisyah Dalimunthe https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12-28 2024-12-28 3 4 218 231 FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KELENGKAPAN IMUNISASI DASAR PADA ANAK DI DESA DAMULI KEBUN KECAMATAN KUALUH SELATAN KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA TAHUN 2024 https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal/article/view/158 <p><strong>Background:</strong> Immunization is a healthcare service aimed at protecting individuals from vaccinepreventable diseases (VPDs). In North Labuhanbatu Regency, the coverage of complete basic immunization (IDL) is 83.7%, with 6,902 children having received IDL, while 336 children have not yet received it. This coverage has not yet met the target of 99%, highlighting the need for continuous efforts to accelerate the achievement of the IDL programs targets.</p> <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to identify the factors associated with the completeness of basic immunization among children in Damuli Kebun Village, Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhan batu Regency in 2024.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> The study uses a quantitaive research method with a cross-sectional design, conducted from January to August 202. The sample consist of 46 mothers with children aged 13-24 months.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results show a relationship between maternal attitudes, income, education level, and knowledge with the completeness of immunization in Damuli Kebun Village, Kualuh Selatan District, North Labuhanbatu Regency.</p> <p><strong>Disscusion and Conclusion:</strong> It is recommended that mothers of young children actively seek information about the importance of immunization and adhere to the complete immunization schedule. Additionally, health center heads are encouraged to strengthen the role of healthcare workes in educating the public about the importance of complete immunization.</p> Rohimah Copyright (c) 2024 Rohimah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12-28 2024-12-28 3 4 232 247 THE INFLUENCE OF HEALTH PROMOTION USING POSTER MEDIA ON STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AT SHANTO THOMAS 2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MEDAN CITY IN 2024" https://tourjurnal.akupuntour.com/index.php/tourhealthjournal/article/view/160 <p><strong><em>Purpose</em></strong><em>:Snacks are food and drinks processed by food craftsmen at the point of sale or served as ready-to-eat food that will be sold to the public. The importance of information about snacks because children often consume snacks and parents and children's knowledge about healthy snacks is still lacking. Snacks function as the main food or snacks for children and nutritional intake for children. The general objective of the study was to determine the effect of health promotion using poster media on students' knowledge and attitudes about healthy snacks at SD Shanto Thomas 2 Medan City in 2024.</em></p> <p><em>Method: This study uses a quantitative </em></p> <p><strong><em>Method.</em></strong><em> This type of research is a quasi experiment where the design form used is one group pre-test and post-test. This research will be conducted at SD Shanto Thomas 2 Medan City. The sample in this study used the total population technique in SD Shanto Thomas 2 Medan City as many as 102 people. The research variables are knowledge and attitude</em></p> <p><strong><em>Results:</em></strong> The results showed that the average knowledge of students before being given health promotion using poster media was 3.49 with a standard deviation of .992, while the average knowledge of students after being given health promotion using poster media about healthy snacks was 9.45 with a standard deviation of 726. The difference in the average knowledge of students before and after being given health promotion was 5.62. while after being given health promotion the average knowledge value became 9.45. The results of the study showed that the average attitude of students before being given health promotion using poster media about healthy snacks was 6.00 with a standard deviation of 1.024, while the average attitude of students after being given health promotion through poster media about healthy snacks was 9.11 with a standard deviation of 673.</p> <p><strong><em>Disscusion and Conclusion:</em></strong> <em>The difference in the average attitude of students before and after being given health promotion was 3.11. While after being given health promotion, the average attitude value of students was 6.00 to 9.11 after being given health promotion through poster media and it is expected that health promotion about snacks with the poster method will still be given.</em></p> Liarosa Veronika Sinaga Sitimawar Buulolo Jasmen manurung Seri Asnawati Munthe Copyright (c) 2024 Liarosa Veronika Sinaga , Sitimawar Buulolo, Jasmen manurung , Seri Asnawati Munthe https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12-28 2024-12-28 3 4 248 258