Background: Dance movement therapy (DMT) is a promising intervention integrating physical activity with creative expression to enhance physical, psychological, and social well-being. While evidence of DMT’s benefits exists, studies in non-Western contexts, particularly Indonesia, are scarce. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of DMT on physical activity levels, …
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a significant public health concern in Timor-Leste, with sociocultural norms, economic disparities, and partner behaviors contributing to its prevalence. Understanding the associated risk factors is crucial for informing prevention strategies. Purpose: This study aimed to examine sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with sever…
Background: Since the 2020 version, the content of family emergency planning (FEP) has been included in the Indonesian Maternal and Child Health (MCH) handbook. However, there is still limited information on whether pregnant women, especially those who are living in disaster-prone areas like Yogyakarta Province, practice it in their day-to-day lives. Purpose: to analyse the relationship be…
The Nursing Center (NC) Model is an innovative approach that integrates community engagement, education, research, and community health care services. We have identified a conceptual framework for a client-centered, service-learning-oriented nursing curriculum that revitalizes community health nursing and improves services through integrated practice and research. The six stages of integration…
Higher education, as a centre for research and innovation in the era of transformative learning, is encouraged to conduct research and innovation that can lead to innovation and impact in the areas of health, economy, and sustainability. Innovation requires a framework that functions as an essential guide for development. However, limited innovation frameworks can be applied in nursing, includi…
Background: Utilizing health literacy is important in establishing knowledgeable health advancements and practices, which can become deterrents to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Technological advancements improve health information availability and accessibility that potentially affect the users’ proficiency and their capability in applying the accessed health information. However, accessing …
Background: The level of medication adherence among the elderly with hypertension is decreasing globally, including in Indonesia. Medication adherence is a major factor in treatment effectiveness for hypertensive patients. The Health Belief Model is one of the theories illustrating factors influencing patients’ medication adherence. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze determinant factors …
Background: The first five years of marriage are a vulnerable period in home life, particularly for early married women. This is a challenge for them because of their lack of physical, mental and financial readiness. Purpose: This study discusses the impact of early marriage on mental health—including depression, anxiety, and stress—as well as various dimensions of home…
Agro-nursing is an innovative approach to health care that integrates nursing science with a contextual understanding of agricultural conditions and rural life. Rural and remote areas in Indonesia often face challenges in accessing adequate health care. This article discusses the role of agro-nursing in addressing these challenges, highlighting how nurses can act as agents of change who provide…
Repositioning is all nursing activities that aim to change the posture of bedridden patients from one side to another during the hospital stay to minimize the pressure load on bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers or injuries from developing. This is a discussion paper based on nursing and healthcare quality literature references. This paper describes the importance of repositioning prac…