BOGOR - Officers from the National Center for Mental Health (PKJN) of Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital provided premarital education to 10 pairs of prospective brides and grooms regarding the importance of maintaining nutrition and mental health at the West Bogor Religious Affairs Office (KUA), Bogor City, Tuesday (7/30/2024).
Knowledge of nutrition also helps prospective brides and grooms maintain ideal body weight, manage stress, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension that can affect the quality of life and happiness of marriage.
Nutritionist at PKJN Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital, Novarina Majid, said that knowledge of nutrition is very important for prospective brides and grooms, not only prospective mothers but also prospective fathers, because the roles of both are very important in maintaining family nutrition to prevent stunting.
"Healthy nutritional intake for prospective brides and grooms is very important, especially for prospective mothers who will be pregnant and give birth, so that in the future stunting will not occur in their children," said Novarina.
Knowledge of mental health allows couples to recognize signs of stress and anxiety, and implement effective coping strategies. By understanding the importance of mental health, prospective brides and grooms can build better communication, manage conflicts constructively, and maintain harmonious relationships. Good mental health also promotes happiness and emotional well-being, which are essential in creating a strong and long-lasting marriage relationship. Iyep Yudiana, as a Public Health Counselor, invites prospective brides and grooms to pay attention to their mental health before marriage and during married life.
"5 tips for maintaining mental health that can be applied in married life, namely, getting to know your partner, establishing good communication, solving problems wisely, managing stress positively, and having the willingness to continue learning," said Iyep.
So far, premarital education activities for prospective brides and grooms have been routinely provided by officers from the PKJN RS Marzoeki Mahdi in collaboration with the Bogor City Ministry of Religious Affairs Office.