Asian Journal of Healthy and Science

The Effect of Leg Power Training on Jumping Ability Far Squat Style in Students of PKL Department FIKKM Unima

2026-10-03T02:20:09+00:00

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of leg power training on squat-style long jump performance among students in the Department of PKL at FIKKM, Universitas Negeri Manado (Unima). The study employed a true experimental method using a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. The study population consisted of all male students in the PKL Department. A total of 20 students were selected through purposive sampling and divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10), using an ordinal pairing technique. The research instrument was the squat-style long jump test. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistical methods. An independent-samples t-test was conducted at a significance level of a = 0.05. The results demonstrated that leg power training had a statistically significant effect on improving squat-style long jump performance among students in the Department of PKL at FIKKM Unima, with an observed t-value (t = 6.242) exceeding the critical t-value (t = 2.101).

Clinical Profile of Head Pain in the DHSP Bali Yoga Practitioner Community

2026-10-08T07:56:08+00:00

Headache is one of the most prevalent neurological complaints worldwide, significantly affecting productivity and quality of life. Nonpharmacological integrative approaches, such as yoga and meditation, are increasingly recognized as complementary therapies for modulating pain perception. This study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics of headaches and analyze the impact of yoga and meditation interventions on headache-related disability among members of the DHSP Bali community. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 33 participants aged 31–81 years from the DHSP Bali community in April 2026. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk test to assess normality. The participants had a mean age of 57 ± 11.15 years, with a higher proportion of males (54.5%) than females (45.5%). The mean baseline pain intensity score, as measured by the NPRS, was 2.91 ± 1.1, indicating mild pain. No statistically significant differences in headache characteristics were observed across age groups or between sexes in this study population.

Study on HIV-AIDS Prevention in Kendari City

2026-10-03T02:19:01+00:00

As the capital of Southeast Sulawesi Province, Kendari City experiences high population mobility and has recorded a continued increase in HIV/AIDS cases over the past six years, despite the enactment of Regional Regulation No. 7 of 2017 and Regional Regulation No. 19 of 2014 concerning infectious disease control and HIV/AIDS management. This policy paper aims to formulate strategies to accelerate the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV (PLHIV), locally referred to as Orang dengan HIV (ODHIV), in Kendari City through problem identification, root cause analysis, and policy option assessment. The prioritization of problems using the Urgency, Seriousness, and Growth (USG) method revealed that the primary challenge was the suboptimal identification of PLHIV and their subsequent linkage to treatment under the Test and Treat approach. Root cause analysis using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) identified two priority issues: the absence of systematic anti-stigma regulations and community education programs, and disparities in the competencies of counselors providing HIV care, support, and treatment (Perawatan, Dukungan, dan Pengobatan [PDP]). Four policy alternatives were evaluated using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) based on five criteria: effectiveness, budget efficiency, administrative feasibility, stakeholder support, and speed of impact. The assessment findings supported an integrated policy approach encompassing stronger anti-stigma regulations and community education, equitable capacity building for PDP counselors, integrated service delivery through a one-stop service model, and enhanced interoperability of the HIV/AIDS Information System (Sistem Informasi HIV/AIDS [SIHA]).