https://ejournal.gomit.id/abdigermas <p>Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas) with E-ISSN : 2986-2698. Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan is an academic journal dedicated to publishing research and community service activities that focus on advancing public health and healthcare systems. This journal provides a platform for research that aims to improve the health and well-being of communities through evidence-based approaches, innovative healthcare practices, and public health interventions.</p> <p data-start="505" data-end="735"><strong>Accepted Research Methods</strong><br />Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan accepts manuscripts that employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches. The following research methodologies are accepted for publication:<br />- Qualitative Research<br />- Quantitative Research<br />- Mixed-Methods Approaches<br />- Case Studies<br />- Field Experiments and Clinical Trials<br />- Literature Review (SLR)<br />- Community Health Service-Based Research</p> <p data-start="3596" data-end="3986"><strong>Objectives and Goals</strong><br data-start="3620" data-end="3623" />The goal of Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan is to provide a platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to share their findings and collaborate on initiatives that improve public health. Through this journal, we aim to foster knowledge exchange and contribute to solving critical health challenges <strong>in communities.</strong></p> CV Media Inti Teknologi en-US Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas) 2986-2698 https://ejournal.gomit.id/abdigermas/article/view/785 <p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients undergoing chemotherapy experience not only various physical symptoms but also psychological problems, particularly anxiety, which may adversely affect their quality of life and treatment adherence. One complementary therapy that has the potential to reduce anxiety is Keraton Tea aromatherapy, which induces relaxation through stimulation of the olfactory system.<br /><strong>Aims:</strong> This study aimed to determine the effect of Keraton Tea aromatherapy on anxiety levels among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Raden Mattaher Regional General Hospital, Jambi Province.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This study used a pretest–posttest control group design in a quasi-experimental manner. Using total sampling, 60 respondents who satisfied the inclusion criteria were gathered and divided into two groups: an intervention group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) was used to assess anxiety levels. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and the Mann-Whitney U Test with a significance level of α = 0.05 were used to evaluate the data.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> According to the findings, the majority of participants in the intervention and control groups 80.0% and 56.7%, respectively had mild anxiety prior to the intervention. The percentage of individuals in the intervention group who experienced no anxiety rose from 3.3% to 23.3% after receiving Keraton Tea Aromatherapy, while the improvement in the control group was comparatively less. Both the intervention group (Z = −4.468; p &lt; 0.001) and the control group (Z = −2.032; p = 0.042) showed a substantial decrease in anxiety levels before and after the intervention, according to the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Prior to the intervention, there was no discernible difference in the two groups' baseline anxiety levels, according to the Mann-Whitney U test (p = 0.129). However, following the intervention, there were significant differences between the intervention and control groups in the change in anxiety scores (Δ = pretest − posttest) (p &lt; 0.001), suggesting that the intervention group experienced a significantly higher reduction in anxiety than the control group.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> For cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, Keraton Tea aromatherapy effectively lowers anxiety levels. This treatment could be viewed as an additional non-pharmacological nursing intervention to help reduce anxiety during chemotherapy.</p> Joko Pitoyo Kusman Ibrahim Chandra Isabella Hostanida Purba Copyright (c) 2026 Joko Pitoyo, Kusman Ibrahim, Chandra Isabella Hostanida Purba https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-11-07 2026-11-07 4 3 342 354 10.58723/abdigermas.v4i3.785 https://ejournal.gomit.id/abdigermas/article/view/738 <p><strong>Background: </strong>According to the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the number of adults who smoke increased from 60.3 million to 69.1 million. Smoking prevalence remains high, driven by the emergence of various tobacco products. A study conducted among Universitas Gadjah Mada students reported that 245 students (62%) used e-cigarettes (Rahma, 2024). To promote a smoke-free campus, Universitas Gadjah Mada enacted Rector’s Decree No. 29/P/SK/HT/2008 concerning Smoke-Free Areas (SFA). This highlights the need to evaluate student compliance with the SFA policy.<br /><strong>Aims: </strong>To identify the level of compliance among Universitas Gadjah Mada students with the Smoke-Free Area (SFA) policy.<br /><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design involving 194 undergraduate (bachelor’s and diploma) student smokers at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Participants were recruited using consecutive sampling. Data were collected using an Adherence Questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics.<br /><strong>Results: </strong>Most UGM student smokers complied with the Smoke-Free Area (SFA) policy, with an overall compliance rate of 92.30%. Despite the high level of compliance, smoking remained common in residential environments (44.80%) and cafés (25.30%), while 4.10% of students still reported smoking on campus. Conventional cigarettes were the most commonly used tobacco product (37.60%), followed by dual use of conventional and electronic cigarettes (31.00%) and exclusive electronic cigarette use (30.90%).<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The majority of Universitas Gadjah Mada students complied with the Smoke-Free Area (SFA) policy.</p> Purwanta Purwanta Faiza Azahra Rahmalia Zaidah A’liyatul Muthi’ah Copyright (c) 2026 Purwanta Purwanta, Faiza Azahra Rahmalia, Zaidah A’liyatul Muthi’ah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-11-02 2026-11-02 4 3 330 341 10.58723/abdigermas.v4i3.738