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In Silico Modelling And Docking Simulation Of Egfr-Targeted Diphtheria Toxin Chimera With Various Targeting Moieties, Muhammad Afif Naufal Bmed, Benedictus Ansell Susanto Bmed, Talitha Dinda Gunawan Bmed, Azhar Ridha Lukman Bmed, Alifa Rahma Rizqina Bmed, Muhammad Misbahul Fuad Bmed

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Introduction: Cancer is a major etiology of death worldwide due to high mortality and suboptimal medicine. However, an emerging field, targeted therapy enabled a more selective and effective therapeutic action. This article aims to analyze in-silico the hypothetical targeted therapy agent that is combinations of conjugate consisting of EGFR targeting moieties and diphtheria toxin (DT-390).

Method: Our novel peptide is a conjugate of a novel EGFR targeting peptide and DT-390, forming a chimera. The tertiary structure was predicted using AlphaFold 2.0. The best IDDT scoring and stereochemistry profiles were utilized. The HADDOCK2.4 webserver modelled the docking between our …

Relationship Of Stress And Other Factors With Emotional Eating Among Adolescents In Depok, Muthia Syifa Rahmadina, Asih Setiarini

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Emotional eating is an overeating behavior as a coping mechanism for negative emotions that emerges in adolescence. Emotional eating causes obesity, eating disorders, and non-communicable diseases. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress, body image, peer influence, parental rearing styles, social media use, sex, sleep quality, and emotion regulation with emotional eating among adolescents at senior high school in Depok. This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted online in March 2022. The samples were grade X and XI students from senior high school in Depok who were chosen by using purposive sampling techniques (n=174). Chi X2 test and Mann …

The Differences In Maternal Clean And Healthy Living Behavior In The Incidence Of Stunting In Yogyakarta, Shafa Ramadhita, Anindhita Syahbi Syagata, Nor Eka Noviani

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

An indirect cause of stunting is maternal behavior. Moreover, good nutritional knowledge relates to good nutritional behaviors. Maternal clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in daily life can reduce the risk of infectious diseases and be role models for children in implementing their future health behavior. The study aims to investigate the differences in PHBS of mothers in the incidence of stunting ages 24-59 months in the Minggir Primary Health Center working area. The cross-sectional approach of this research was conducted from March to April 2023. The subjects of this study were 69 respondents selected by cluster random sampling. The …

Factors Associated With Wasting In Toddlers Aged 6 – 59 Months At Cimpaeun Village, Depok City, West Java, Indonesia In 2023, Early Vici Azmia, Triyanti Triyanti

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The prevalence of wasting under five in Indonesia in 2022 is 7.7%; according to WHO, this wasting problem is a serious public health problem. Wasting is a nutritional problem in toddlers that has an impact on morbidity and mortality. The research objective was to determine the factors associated with wasting in toddlers aged 6–59 months in Cimpaeun Village in 2023. The dependent variable is wasting, and the independent variables are birth weight, history of fever, diarrhea, acute respiratory infection, energy intake, carbohydrate intake, protein intake, fat intake, mother’s age, pregnancy, mother’s education level, mother’s nutritional knowledge, and family income. This …

The Relationship Of Energy And Nutrient Intake From Eating Out And Eating At Home On Blood Hemoglobin Levels In Adolescents, Adinda Aisyah Putri, Khoirul Anwar

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Eating out of home is a common practice in adolescents. The high frequency of eating out of home characterized by higher intakes of energy, fats, sugar, and sodium. anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia which is characterized by blood hemoglobin levels, is still a nutritional problem in Indonesia in adolescents which can have an impact on adolescent health. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between eating out and hemoglobin levels in adolescents in Jakarta. This research is an observational study with a cross sectional research design. The subjects of this research were female students aged 15-17 years. …

Determinant Factors Of The Incidence Of Low Birth Weight In Central Java Province: Analysis Of 2018 Basic Health Research Data, Desi Irawati, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Diah Mulyawati Utari, Fadila Wirawan

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Low birth weight (LBW) is a global public health issue with significant short and long-term consequences for individuals and societies. This study aims to examine the most dominant risk and variations in the proportion of LBW based on fetal factors, maternal and obstetric factors, and sociodemographic factors among toddlers in Central Java Province, utilizing the 2018 Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) data. The study used a cross-sectional study conducted on 4255 samples, utilizing univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate analysis (multiple logistic regression). Central Java has the 3rd highest number of LBW cases in Indonesia with a prevalence of 6.1%. However, univariate …

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption Based On Individual And Environmental Factors Among The Faculty Of Public Health Universitas Indonesia’S Students In 2023, Safira Diva Aranis, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra, Asih Setiarini, Teguh Jati Prasetyo

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are beverages that contain added sugars. Excessive consumption of SSB can have an impact on health. Some of the effects caused by SSB include obesity, fatty liver, type II diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, and dental caries. This research aims to determine the differences in the proportion of SSB consumption based on individual and environmental factors among students of the Faculty of Public Health UI (FPH UI) in 2023. This study uses a cross sectional design with a sample size of 194 individuals. The researcher collected data including respondent’s identities, habits of reading food labels, knowledge …

In Silico Analysis Of C-Type Lectins As Co-Infection Receptors Of Dengue And Chikungunya Viruses In Aedes Aegypti, Munawir Sazali, R. C. Hidayat Soesilohadi, Nastiti Wijayanti, Tri Wibawa, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori

Makara Journal of Science

Aedes aegypti is a primer vector of dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The susceptibility of mosquitoes to DENV and CHIKV depends on their recognition receptor of pathogens. C-type lectins (CTLs) are an important mediator of virus infection in A. aegypti. This study aims to identify potential receptors and determine the binding affinity between ligand–receptor interaction, CTLs and virus envelopes (DENV-1, 2, 3, and 4 and CHIKV) interaction based on in silico analysis. Sample sequences were obtained from GenBank (NCBI), and 10 CTLs were acquired from VectorBase. Homology modeling based on a minimum standard of 20% was processed …

Ramadan Fasting Did Not Lessen Vegetable And Fruit Consumption, Sleep Duration, And Physical Activity On Adolescents In Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, Afradina Septiasari, Elma Alfiah, Andi Mukramin Yusuf, Amalina Ratih Puspa

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Muslims do Ramadan fasting for around 12 hours (between dawn and sunset). Apart from changing meal times, Ramadan fasting also has the potential to change sleep duration due to sahoor (before the dawn) activities that must be done. The ideal amount and frequency of vegetables and fruit consumption in the national guideline were illustrated by the three main meals a day. The different conditions occurred when doing Ramadan fasting, which was predicted to have less vegetable and fruit consumption than the normal days, especially Muslim adolescents. This research analyzed the difference between the consumption of vegetables and fruit, sleep duration, …

Peer Influence As The Dominant Factor In Coffee Drink Consumption Among Non-Health Major University Of Indonesia Students In 2023, Patrisha Ramadhiani, Triyanti Triyanti, Sandra Fikawati

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Coffee drinks are sugar-sweetened beverages made from coffee powder, sugar, and water through heating. High consumption of coffee drinks is associated with sugar content, which can increase the risk of obesity. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in coffee drink consumption levels based on individual characteristics and environmental factors among non-health undergraduate students at the University of Indonesia in 2023. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 181 active undergraduate non-health students in 2023. Data were collected in June 2023 through a self-administered questionnaire. The results showed that 52.5% of the respondents …

The Difference Of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Based On Individual Characteristics And Other Factors Among Non-Health Undergraduate Students In Universitas Indonesia In 2023, Adeline Vashtianada, Asih Setiarini, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Ultra-processed food/UPF is a product that undergoes a series of industrial techniques and processes, also has low nutritional value. Overconsumption of UPF can increase the risk of overweight and obesity. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in the proportion of UPF consumption based on individual characteristics, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors among non-health undergraduate students in Universitas Indonesia in 2023. A cross sectional study design conducted on 149 samples. The data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire. The data was analyzed using univariate and bivariate (chi-square) analyses. The results showed that 50.3% of the students …

The Differences In Nutritional Status Based On The Use Of Online Food Delivery (Ofd) Services Among The Universitas Indonesia’S Non-Health Science Cluster Students In 2023, Muhammad Aulia Rizky, Asih Setiarini, Sandra Fikawati, Fajrinayanti Fajrinayanti

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Uncontrolled use of Online Food Delivery (OFD) can increase food intake and affect the incidence of overweight/obesity. This study aims to examine the differences in the proportion of nutritional status based on the use of OFD services among UI non-health science cluster students. This study involved 136 respondents using a purposive sampling method and cross-sectional study design. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements, Google Form, and direct interviews to be analyzed by Chi-Square test and multiple logistic regression. The results showed significant differences in the proportion of nutritional status based on the duration of consumer loyalty, pocket money, and energy …

Relationship Between Muscle Dysmorphia And Other Factors With Supplement Consumption Among Selected Gym Members In Jakarta, Mohammad Rafid Billy Ramadhan, Anna Fitriani

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Ergogenic supplements can enhance exercise performance. However, many gym members use them without consulting professionals such as nutritionists/dietitians, increasing the risk of adverse effects. This study investigates the consumption of ergogenic supplements and factors associated with them among members of selected fitness centers in Jakarta. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 116 participants from 3 fitness centers in Jakarta. The independent variables studied were Muscle Dysmorphia, Exercise Addiction, self-esteem, body image, age, gender, exercise duration, exercise experience, exercise intensity, and social media exposure. Data was collected via interviews based on a prepared questionnaire. Results showed that 67.2% of the respondents …

Sugary Food And Beverages Consumption, Family History, And Primary Dysmenorrhea In Undergraduate Students, Faculty Of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Raihani Ramadhan, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra, Diah Mulyawati Utari, Khoirul Anwar

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem experienced by women of reproductive age and can interfere with daily activities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and differences in the proportion of primary dysmenorrhea based on individual factors (duration of menstrual bleeding, family history, physical activity, stress) and diet (breakfast habits, frequency of saturated fat consumption, omega-3 consumption, iron consumption, frequency of consumption of dairy products, caffeine consumption, and frequency of consumption of sugary foods and beverages). This study used a cross-sectional design and involved 150 regular undergraduate students in the 2019-2022 batch of the …

Brominated Flame Retardants: A Literature Review Of The Toxicity Mechanisms, Clinical Manifestations, And Current Treatments, Yacobus Christian Prasetyo, Eti Nurwening Sholikhah

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are organohalogen compounds that can inhibit fire formation and delay its spread in manufacturing materials. BFRs are known to be toxic for the environment and humans. BFRs could persist for years prolonging potential exposure and toxicity to living beings. Indonesia had begun to reduce the use, even though some of toxic BFRs are still illegally circulating. This review aims to describe some aspects of BFRs toxicity including the mechanism, its clinical manifestations, and the current possible treatments. Toxicity after BFRs exposure includes endocrine, neurodevelopmental, and genotoxicity. The toxicity is manifested into some clinical conditions such as …

Molecular Simulation Of B-Cell Epitope Mapping From Nipah Virus Attachment Protein To Construct Peptide-Based Vaccine Candidate: A Reverse Vaccinology Approach, Viol Dhea Kharisma, Farida Aryani Dian, Pavel Burkov, Pavel Scherbakov, Marina Derkho, Ekaterina Sepiashvili, Teguh Hari Sucipto, Arli Aditya Parikesit, Ahmad Affan Ali Murtadlo, Vikash Jakhmola, Rahadian Zainul

Makara Journal of Science

There are no specific drugs or vaccines for Nipah virus (NiV), which is a new Paramyxovirus that infects swine and humans. This study was conducted to investigate B-cell epitope mapping of the NiV attachment glycoprotein and to construct peptide-based vaccine candidates using the reverse vaccinology approach. To generate the linear B-cell epitope, the NiV isolates were extractad from GenBank, NCBI, using the IEDB web server; peptide modeling was conducted using PEP-FOLD3; docking was conducted using PatchDock and FireDock; and in silico cloning was designed using SnapGene. Various peptides were successfully identified from the NiV attachment glycoprotein based on B-cell epitope …

Factors Related To The Incidence Of Diarrhea Of Children Aged 24-59 Months In Karangkamulyan Village, Cihara District, Lebak Regency In 2020, Hafshah Farah Fadhilah, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Diarrhea remains a major issue in developing countries, including Indonesia, and is a leading cause of malnutrition and death. Banten is one of the provinces with a high incidence of diarrhea. In 2019, the district with the highest number of diarrhea cases for all ages in Banten was Lebak with a total of 50,270 cases. The age group with the greatest number of diarrhea cases was toddlers with over 14,000 cases. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the incidence of diarrhea and the characteristics of toddlers and their parents, personal hygiene, and environmental sanitation. The study used secondary …

Analysis Of Energy Balance In Obese Healthcare Workers, Nani Cahyani Sudarsono, Ria Lestari, Tiffany Georgine T’Sidkenu Widjaja

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Obesity is a global health challenge that seriously affects developing countries, including Indonesia. It is important to discover the energy balance calculated from energy intake and energy expenditure in obese individuals, especially in obese healthcare workers. This study aimed to analyze the balance of energy intake and expenditure, body composition, and physical activity level in obese healthcare workers at the Exercise Center of Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute (IMERI FKUI). A cross-sectional study was held at Exercise Center IMERI FKUI. Total sampling was the sampling method utilized in the study. Study participants (aged above 18 years) were screened by …

The Effectiveness Of Nem (Nutrizone Educational Media) Compared With Knowledge And Attitudes In Early Adults In The West Jakarta Region, Daniel Hartanto, Laras Sitoayu, Lintang Purwara Dewanti, Harna Harna, Mertien Sa’Pang

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Metabolic syndrome is a disease that often occurs in early adulthood. Maintaining a good lifestyle to prevent non-communicable diseases is very important to maintain a good quality of life. In early adulthood, most of them are still not exposed to information related to metabolic syndrome, so it is necessary to provide interventions associated with it. This study uses the Nutrizone gameboard intervention media. Good early adults’ knowledge and attitude about Metabolic Syndrome may lead to a good lifestyle that prevents them from suffering from NCDs. An intervention media may improve their knowledge and attitude. The research design used was pre-experimental …

Dietary Determinants Of Stunting And Underweight In Under- Five Years Children In Pengasinan Health Center's (Puskesmas) Working Area, Depok, West Java, Muthia Syifa Rahmadina, Ratih Qamara Dewi, Arif Hidayat, Satria Yudistira, Fadila Wirawan

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Stunting and underweight are public health problems, especially in under-five children. This study aims to explore the dietary determinants of stunting and underweight. Participants were 52 under-five children who visited Posyandu in Pengasinan and Bedahan, Depok. Body weight for age z-score (WAZ) and height for age z-score (HAZ) were measured with standardized measurement tools by trained operators. Questionnaires were administered to determine sociodemographic, maternal, and child health history, sanitation, disease history, and exclusive breastfeeding history. Data on food intake was obtained through the semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire and 24-hour recall. There was a significant correlation between the mother’s income with …

Health And Nutritional Status Among Internally Displaced Children Under Five Years, During The Civil War: Sri Lankan Experience, Madhuka Ambagahage

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Around the globe, 1 in 6 children become vulnerable to grave physical and mental violence, hunger, sexual assaults, and exploitation of human rights due to war. These adversities are multi-dimensional, synergistic, and often subtle. This study attempted to evaluate the health and nutritional status of children aged under five years and living in the war zone of Sri Lanka, in view of improving the health services delivered to them. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study sample, 400, was based on probability proportionate and then systematic sampling drawn from IDP camps located in the Vavuniya district. Validated instruments …

Associated Food Parenting Practices And Other Factors With Fruit And Vegetable Consumption In Students In Jakarta, Indonesia, Gina Amalia Chaerunnisa, Triyanti Triyanti

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The increased risk of non-communicable diseases is still a problem in Indonesia, one of which is the lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables. The available data shows that although fruits and vegetables have a protective/protective effect on the incidence of non-communicable diseases but in real life, the average consumption of fruits and vegetables is still below the recommended intake. Thus, the protective effect cannot be seen clearly. This study aims to describe the consumption of fruits and vegetables and determine the factors of food parenting practices and other factors related to the consumption of fruits and vegetables in students …

Biomarker Metabolite Discovery For Pancreatic Cancer Using Machine Learning, Immanuelle Kezia, Linda Erlina, Aryo Tedjo, Fadilah Fadilah

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. This cancer is caused by multiple factors and mostly detected at late stadium. Biomarker is a marker that can identify some diseases very specific. For pancreatic cancer, biomarker has been recognized using blood sample known as liquid biopsy, breath, pancreatic secret, and tumor marker CA19-9. Those biomarkers are invasive, so we want to identify the disease using a very convenient method. Metabolite is product from cell metabolism. Metabolites can become a biomarker especially from difficult diseases. In this paper, we want to find biomarker from metabolite using machine learning …

Factors Associated With High Fat, Salt, And Sugar Food Selection On Online Food Delivery Service Among Students Of Sman (State High School) 47 Jakarta, Indonesia, In 2022, Arifiana Arifiana, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra, Nina Muziana

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

In the use of Online Food Delivery Service (OFDS), an online service applying a smartphone to make it easier for users to get food quickly, it was found that the foods selected tend to be unhealthy and may increase the risk of being overweight. The aim of this study was to determine predominant and other factors that differ in food selection in OFDS among students at SMAN (State High School) 47 Jakarta in 2022. This study applied a cross-sectional study design with 112 subjects. Data were taken through a questionnaire and analyzed by using an X²- test and multiple logistic …

The Association Between Feeding Practices And History Of Diarrhea With Nutritional Status Of Toddlers, Lulu Indria Setyani, Khoirul Anwar

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The age of 0-59 months is a phase of basic life formation that is vulnerable to nutritional problems—causes such as infectious diseases and parenting. This research aims to analyze the relationship between feeding practices and a history of diarrhea with the nutritional status of children under five. This study used a cross-sectional design. Samples were taken by purposive sampling of as many as 96 toddlers. Data were collected by direct measurement of weight scales, stature meters, and interviews using the main questionnaire and the modified CFQ questionnaire. The statistical tests used were the chi-square test and fisher's exact test. A …

Analysis Of The Relationship Between Children's Characteristics, Family Characteristics, Food Intake, Eating Habits, And Disease History With Nutritional Status Of Under-Five Children Based On The Composite Index Of Anthropometric Failure In Karangkamulyan Village, Cihara District, Lebak Regency, Indonesia In 2020, Ayu Anisadiyah, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) is an indicator of composite nutritional status assessment (BB/U, PB/U, and BB/PB) to describe all under-five children’s nutritional problems. In 2020, malnutrition, unemployment, and poverty in Banten Province were high, and the population's income tends to be low. Karangkamulyan Village is an underdeveloped village with mining areas. This study aims to determine the factors related to the nutritional status of under-five children based on CIAF in Karangkamulyan Village in 2020. The study used a cross-sectional study design and a systematic random sampling technique. The research sample was 141 under-five children aged 24-59 months. …

Sleep Quality And Affecting Factors Among Elderly Living In A Nursing Home In East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia, Asyifa Robiatul Adawiyah, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Jumiati Lelu Sanga

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Sleep is one of the processes that greatly affects aging, It is essential for mental, physical, and maintenance of physical health. A research study was conducted in a public nursing home in Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the sleep quality and the factors affecting sleep quality, among old age living in the nursing home. The research design was cross-sectional with primary data on 103 elderly living in nursing homes. There was a relationship between age, gender, marital status, spouse, educational background, have a chronic disease, living arrangement, anxiety, and depression with sleep quality (p

Availability Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages At Home As The Dominant Factor Related To Its Consumption Among Students Of Sman (State High School) 47 Jakarta, Indonesia, In 2022, Nadhira Winindya Sari, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Diah Mulyawati Utari, Neni Rohayati

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are drinks added with simple sugar, which can increase the energy because of calorie-dense and high in sugar, but low in other nutrients. Excessive consumption of SSBs can cause nutritional problems, such as increasing the risk of overweight and obesity. This study aims to determine the relationship between SSBs consumption and various factor and the dominant factor of SSBs consumption among students of SMAN (State High School) 47 Jakarta in 2022. The cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to June 2022 with 120 respondents. Primary data was taken using questionnaires and analyzed by univariate, bivariate (chi-square …

Emotional Eating Among Final Year Undergraduate Female Students Of Faculty Of Public Health Universitas Indonesia During Covid-19 Pandemic In 2021, Adinda Safira Salsabiela, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Emotional eating is defined as the tendency to excessively consuming food which often high in sugar, salt, and fat levels in response to negative emotions. Uncontrolled emotional eating will increase the risk of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type II diabetes. This study aims to find out about the relationship between perceived stress, anxiety, academic stressors, social media engagement, COVID-19 infection history in respondent and their family members, and mindfulness with emotional eating among 106 final year undergraduate female students of the Faculty of Public Health Universitas Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic …

Effect Of Health And Nutrition Education On Blood Pressure, Knowledge And Compliance Among Hypertensive Patients In Bogor District, Indonesia: A Control Quasi-Experiment, Nurul Dina Rahmawati, Hasbullah Thabrany, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

With a high prevalence of hypertension (25.8% in 2013 and 34.1% in 2018), Indonesia currently deals with a tremendous health economic burden with the implementation of National Health Insurance (JKN). Hypertension is known to lead to severe complications and productivity loss. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of health and nutrition education on blood pressure knowledge and compliance among hypertension patients. The study was conducted over a period of 6 months in Bogor District. A total of 179 patients (64%) completed the study (intervention n = 88, control n = 91). Compared to the control group, patients in the …