ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN KELUARGA DENGAN MASALAH KEPERAWATAN DIARE DENGAN PENERAPAN MADU DI PUSKESMAS MELUR

Abstract

Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children, especially those under five years old. In Indonesia, diarrhea accounts for approximately 8.3% of infectious disease cases in children under five. Diarrhea management is not limited to pharmacological interventions but can also involve non-pharmacological approaches, such as honey administration, which is known to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. This study aims to determine the effect of family nursing care on children with diarrhea through the application of honey as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce the frequency of diarrhea at Melur Public Health Center. The subject of this study was a family with a child experiencing diarrhea, conducted from May 28 to May 30, 2025. The intervention was carried out over three days by administering honey three times a day along with health education for the family. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and pre-test and post-test evaluation sheets. After three days of intervention, the frequency of defecation decreased from four times to twice per day. The family showed improved knowledge about diarrhea, decision-making ability, caregiving skills, environmental modification, and utilization of health facilities. The administration of honey proved effective as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention in reducing diarrhea frequency in children. Health education for the family further enhanced the effectiveness of the intervention and can be applied as evidence-based nursing practice.