Jurnal Bidan Mandiri

Exposure to Pesticides in Pregnant Women can Cause Reproductive Health Problems

2024-10-18T16:27:23+07:00

The use of pesticides has excellent benefits in the agricultural sector. On the other hand, the use of pesticides is also known to have detrimental risks. Prolonged exposure to pesticides is directly related to the possibility of disorders of the female reproductive system. Disorders of the reproductive system health in women are disorders that can lead to infertility, cancer, congenital abnormalities, and several problems during pregnancy and after pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the impact of pesticide exposure on women's reproductive health in agricultural areas. The process of searching for journal articles is carried out in the literature reviews from 3 databases, namely ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar, with publication between 2018-2022. Finally, ten articles were determined that matched the research criteria and could proceed to the analysis stage. Excessive exposure to pesticides in pregnant women can cause reproductive system problems and hurt the baby to be born. Nurses can provide comprehensive nursing care so that they can improve the level of public health. Nurses can actively offer health education and promotion regarding women's reproduction in agricultural areas.

Lack of Nutritional Intake in Women Increases the Risk of Menstrual Disorders in Agricultural Areas

2024-10-23T10:03:00+07:00

Introduction: Nutritional intake is crucial in maintaining overall health, particularly women's reproductive health. Inadequate nutrition can lead to various menstrual disorders, such as menstrual pain, anemia, and amenorrhea. Addressing these issues is vital for improving women's health. Objectives: To examine the impact of inadequate nutrition on menstrual health, identify critical nutritional deficiencies contributing to menstrual disorders, and suggest potential interventions to improve women's reproductive health and overall well-being in agricultural areas. Methods: This study uses the PRISMA method to review 9.913 articles in total with the following details: 8,900 articles found on Google Scholar, 896 articles on Pubmed, and 7.292 articles on ScienceDirect. Ten relevant ones highlighted the significant impact of inadequate nutrition on menstrual health among women in agricultural areas. Results: Inadequate nutritional intake significantly impacts menstrual health, leading to disorders such as amenorrhea and anemia among women in agricultural areas, emphasizing the need for improved nutrition and food security in this population. Conclusion: The review of the studies shows that poor nutrition and harsh working conditions in agricultural areas lead to menstrual disorders, highlighting the need for improved nutrition, education, and working conditions to enhance women's reproductive health and overall well-being

Increased Incidence of Stunting Due to Pesticide Exposure in Agricultural Areas

2024-12-07T09:59:53+07:00

Children who grow up in agricultural areas have a risk of experiencing stunting or developmental disorders due to exposure to pesticides, which can be one of the factors for stunting. This study aimed to determine the side effects of pesticide exposure on the incidence of stunting in agricultural areas. The method used in writing this research is a literature review using keywords on Google Scholar "Stunting," "Petani," AND "Pestisida" and on PubMed and ScienceDirect using the keywords "Stunting" AND "Farmer OR Agroindustry" AND "Pesticide." According to the data analysis of several studies, the results show that pesticide exposure can affect the synthesis and metabolism of thyroid hormones and affect child growth and development. Research also states that agricultural activities carried out by mothers who work as farmers have an impact on child growth and development. The conclusion is that pesticide exposure can increase the incidence of stunting in agricultural areas caused by a disrupted thyroid TSH receptor (TSH-r) so that TSH inhibits thyroid hormones. Nurses as educators have an essential role in raising awareness of the risk of stunting in agricultural areas and reducing pesticide exposure, as well as improving parenting and good nutrition for children in the community