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Analisis Kebijakan Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar Dalam Penanggulangan Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Di Kota Bogor, Annisa Sayyidatul Ulfa

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) is a policy needed by Bogor City's people to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In its implementation, Bogor City conducted 5-stage of PSBB. This policy provides an overview to stakeholders regarding evaluation, Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as recommendations for PSBB policies in Bogor City. This study uses a Rapid Analysis approach with Media Content Analysis on various policies made by its Government regarding PSBB published from April 13 - June 25, 2020. Data analysis uses a policy triangle and a SWOT model. Policy actors issued 18 health, socio-economy, education, transportation, …

Analysis Of The Annual Planning Process In Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Dki Jakarta On The Year Of 2019, Septia Rahmalina, Masyitoh Basabih

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Planning is important in setting the basis for regulating and controlling the goals to be achieved from a system. The purpose of this research is to understand the annual planning process in Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi DKI Jakarta in the year 2019. The research is a descriptive study with qualitative methods. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and document review. This research found that the human resources (HR) of the existing planning staff were not in accordance with the needs. There was also no standard operational procedure (SOP) that regulates both in terms of planning HR needs and a more …

An Overview Of Active Smokers’ Perceptions Of The Policy Of Inclusion Of Pictorial Warnings Of The Dangers Of Smoking Oncigarette Packs In Pondok Gede Sub-District, Bekasi City, Rendra Hermansach, Adang Bachtiar

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

The prevalence of smoking in Indonesia is so high in all walks of life that the government has made several policies to control it. One of them is the inclusion of health warnings and health information on tobacco product packaging which aims to prevent novice smokers from starting smoking, as well as guaranteeing the public's right to clear, correct and honest information, as well as choosing based on clearer (visual) information that they understand (informed decision). The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of active smokers' perceptions of pictorial warnings of the dangers of smoking on cigarette …

Praktik Baik Pemberdayaan Difabel Oleh Kelompok Difabel Desa Makmur Jati Mandiri, Damiana Damiana Puspita, Eka Zuni Lusi Astuti

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

The participation of people with disabilities is a crucial issue in Indonesia that has emerged along with the development of the concept of social inclusion that encourages the involvement of people with disabilities in social life. Based on the 2015 SUPAS, the most people with disabilities in Indonesia are people who have a little difficulty seeing, which is 5.51%. Meanwhile, the least number of people with disabilities in Indonesia are residents who cannot hear at all, which is 0.09% (Central Bureau of Statistics, 2016). The problems faced by people with disabilities in Indonesia are varied, ranging from limited accessibility in …

Peran Kampung Kb Sendangsari Untuk Mencegah Stunting, Rahmisutar Rahmisutar, Eka Zuni Lusi Astuti

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

The 2020-2024 RPJMN places stunting as a priority issue in health development. The 2019 Study on the Nutritional Status of Toddlers in Indonesia (SSGBI) which was integrated with the March 2019 Susenas showed that the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia in 2019 was still high, at 26.67%. One of the efforts taken by the government is to focus the Quality Family Village Program (KB) on the issue of stunting prevention. KB Villages can mobilize participation and synergy of various institutions in the community to play a role in preventing stunting. This paper discusses the role of the Sendangsari KB Village …

In-Hospital Mortality Risk Factors Among Hospitalized Geriatric Patients: A Cohort Study On Tertiary Referral Hospital In Indonesia, Fadhil Abiyyu Yofi, Arlia Ayu Damayanti, Novira Widajanti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Decreasing fertility rates and increasing life expectancy cause an increase in the population of the elderly, with the number of elderly in the world is estimated to increase from 9.3% in 2020 to 16.0% in 2050. 24.35% of the elderly in Indonesia experience illness, and 8.71% have been hospitalized in one year. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for the death of elderly who were hospitalized.

The Role Of Albumin And Hemoglobin As Predictors Of 28-Day Mortality In Elderly Sepsis Patients In Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Widya Mandala Sari Gultom, Nur Riviati, Rizky Perdana, Syarif Husin

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Sepsis is defined as organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the host’s response to infection. The majority of sepsis are experienced by elderly patients with high mortality rates. In the condition of sepsis, there are various body mechanisms that cause a decrease in albumin and hemoglobin. This study is to determine the predictive value of albumin and hemoglobin levels on 28-day mortality of elderly sepsis patients.

Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogues For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis B: A 3-Year Follow Up Study, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman, Irsan Hasan, Cosmas Rinaldi A Lesmana, Chyntia Olivia M Jasirwan, Saut Horas H. Nababan, Kemal Fariz Kalista, Gita Aprilicia, Rino Alvani Gani

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is endemic in Indonesia, where it is usually treated with pegylated interferon and nucleoside/nucleotide analogs (NA). The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of treating CHB infection among Indonesian patients with NA (lamivudine, telbivudine, and tenofovir) for a 3-year period.Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients with CHB infection attending the Hepatology Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo during 2010-2013 period. Subjects with inclusion criteria were all patients aged above 18 years treated with NA for at least three years. The degree of liver stiffness, hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid (HBV-DNA), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) …

Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio, Three Year Survival Of Locally Advanced And Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Rahmat Cahyanur, Hayatun Nufus, Cosphiadi Irawan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is the most prevalent head and neck malignancy in Indonesia, as NPC-related mortality in Indonesia is the second-highest in Asia after China. Inflammation has been studied to be associated with cancer progression. Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio describes the balance between the unfavorable suppression of immune response against cancer by neutrophils and the beneficial effect of adaptive immunity by lymphocytes. This study aimed to determine the relationship between NLR and the survival of locally advanced and advanced NPC patients.Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the medical records of NPC patients treated at the hematology clinic RSCM …

Perkembangan Terapi Hepatitis B Kronis Di Indonesia, Juferdy Kurniawan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara dengan prevalensi hepatitis B yang tinggi di Asia Tenggara (kedua setelah Vietnam). Berdasarkan Riskesdas yang dilakukan oleh Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia, pada studi yang dilakukan pada sampel darah PMI, 10 dari 100 orang Indonesia terinfeksi hepatitis B atau C. Maka dari itu, dibutuhkan penanganan yang ekstra untuk penanggulangan masalah infeksi hepatitis B

Cutaneous Anthrax In Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta: A Case Report, Riswanto Riswanto, Dhani Redhono, Evi Nurhayatun

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Bacillus anthracis is an aerobic, gram-positive, and spore-forming Bacillus species. The most common form of anthrax infection is the cutaneous form. The infection usually develops several days after exposure to products of infected animals and manifest as a black sore with severe swelling on the skin. In this report, a 60-year-old man with a black and swollen lesion on her index finger presented in Gunung Kidul in December 2019. ELISA antibody anthrax serum was performed. The patient was then treated with antibiotics after diagnosis. This patient had a history of contact with the beef of a slaughtered sheep. The patient …

Predictors Of Handgrip Strength Changes In Elderly Patients, Ummi Ulfah Madina, Siti Setiati, Purwita Wijaya Laksmi, Arif Mansjoer

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. The increasing elderly population throughout the world has been related to the increased prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty. Handgrip strength is a component of sarcopenia, one of frailty syndrome phenotypes. Previous studies have assessed the association of age, sex, nutritional status, functional status, mental status, and comorbidity, but varied results. No longitudinal study has been done to determine the correlation of handgrip strength changes with age, sex, nutritional status, functional status, mental status, and comorbidity in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between age, sex, nutritional status, functional status, depressive symptoms, comorbidity, and handgrip …

The Influence Of Characteristics And Behavior On The Incidence Of Pulmonary Tuberclosis In Al-Hidayah Pesantren, Kejuruan Muda Subdistric Tamiang District, Aceh Province, 2019, Indah Anggraini, Basaria Hutabarat

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that is a global issue. Some factors influence the occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis, among others, the source of infection, a high amount of virulence bacilli, and decreased endurance. This study aims to determine the effect of characteristics and behavior on the incidence of pulmonary TB disease in Al-Hidayah Islamic Boarding School, Vocational School, Aceh Tamiang Regency. Method. This research is analytic with a cross-sectional research design. Data analysis uses Chi-Square test and Logistic Regression) to determine the influence of the most dominant risk factors with pulmonary TB disease incidence. Results. The results …

Depression In Heart Failure: Psychosomatic Approachv, Rudi Putranto, Hamzah Shatri, Ika Prasetya Wijaya, Edward Faisal

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Depression is a common condition in heart failure (HF) and is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Depression disorder in patients with heart disease paradigmatically defines a psychosomatic-somatopsychic challenge to any health delivery. However, despite the devastating effects of depression, it is often underdiagnosed and receives little attention in heart failure patients. This review provides an extensive overview of HF regarding epidemiology, disease pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management from the latest literature. Based on the literature review, the prevalence of depression in heart failure in Indonesian patients was 5.3-42%. Psychological stress experienced by people suffering from depression can cause dysregulation …

Accelerating The Provision Of Safe Water Supply In Urban And Rural Areas Of Indonesia, Sumengen Sutomo, Salord Sagala, Bebi Sutomo, Sri Winarti, Gelant Sanjaya

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Over the past 100 years, the provision of a safe water supply to drink in Indonesia has been slowly progressed with low coverage. The majority of the population does not have access to safe water. Morbidity and mortality of water-related diseases, including diarrhea, are very high. The provision of safe water is not a technological issue but good water management that comprises content, institutional, and communication layer. This paper provided information for strategic and operational decisions to accelerate the provision of safe water services in urban and rural areas. Benchmarking good water management with the characteristics of the water supply …

Strategy For Diagnosing Breast Cancer In Indonesia During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Switching To Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy, Farida Briani Sobri, Adang Bachtiar, Sonar Soni Panigoro, Juwita Cresti Rahmaania, Patria Wardana Yuswar, Ening Krisnuhoni, Nelly Tandiari

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In this era of COVID-19, suspected breast cancer patients experience delay in diagnosis due to the fear of contracting the virus and reduction of non-COVID-19 health services. Furthermore, it may lead to potential increase in the incidence of advanced cancers in the future. Ultrasound-guided (US-guided) percutaneous core needle biopsy (CNB) is a great option for the diagnosis of cancer but it is poorly utilized. This study aimed to prove that the US-guided CNBis accurate when performed in a local setting and a potential solution for diagnosing breast cancer patients in this pandemic. In addition, it was a single health center …

Correlation Between Dental Environment And Perceived Stress Scale Among Dental Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia, Tri Erri Astoeti, Howis Josephine, Armelia Sari Widyarman, Widijanto Sudhana

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Academic stressors in a medical educational environment are related to two factors. This study was carried out in order to analyze the correlation between the dental environment and perceived stress among dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents were 422 undergraduate dental students and the validated Modified Dental Environmental Stress (DES) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires were used. Furthermore, the Spearman correlation analysis was used to measure the correlation between DES and PSS score. The result showed that five dental stressors were noted to have the strongest correlations with PSS (p-value >0.40). They include expectation towards dental school …

Characteristics Of Cognitive Status In Sub-Population Of Sub-Acute Stage Of Ischemic Stroke Patients In West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Herpan Syafii Harahap, Muhammad Akbar, Jumraini Tammasse, Andi Kurnia Bintang, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

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Cognitive decline is a significant complication that affects most stroke survivors. Early detection of cognitive decline in ischemic stroke patients and identification of risk factors improves their clinical outcomes. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of cognitive status in the sub-acute phase of ischemic stroke. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 89 sub-acute ischemic stroke patients in three hospitals in West Nusa Tenggara recruited consecutively from August 2019 to April 2020. The data collected were demographic and clinical characteristics, cognitive status, and functional outcome. The association between clinical and demographic characteristics and cognitive decline was analyzed using logistic regression. …

Reasons For Unwanted Pregnancy Among Women Of Childbearing Age (15-19 Years) In Jambi Province, Ummi Kalsum, Renny Listiawaty, Dato Noor Aziah Mohd Awal

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The occurrence of unwanted pregnancy (UP) among women of childbearing age (WCA) has been reported to be increasing in various regions, however, this incidence has not been assessed among the adolescents of 15-19 years age group, in Jambi City. The factors influencing this occurrence includes individual, family, and environmental determinants. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UP among WCA (15-19 years) in Jambi Province. A cross-sectional design was used, while the participants (307 women aged 15-19 years) were selected in Jambi City and West Tanjung Jabung District, using the Multistage Random Sampling. The analytical method used was the …

Geographic Accessibility Towards Primary Health Care In Karawang District, Nabila Ramadina, Mulya Nurmansyah Ardisasmita, Budi Sujatmiko

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Health accessibility refers to the availability of health care services accessible to the community as required. However, the convenience of accessing such services vary throughout regions due to geography. Hence differences in geographic accessibility can be an obstacle to accessing health care. This study characterized the influence of geographic accessibility on primary health care (PHC) in Karawang District. A cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2019 in five sub-districts of Karawang District. Respondents were interviewed using questionnaires to collect geographic (mileage and travel time from respondents’ house to nearest PHC) and transportation (mode of transportation and transportation cost) data. In …

King Bhumibol Adulyadej’S Sufficiency Economy Philosophy And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Higher-Education Students From The Armed Conflict Region Of Thailand, Chonnakarn Jatchavala, Arnont Vittayanont

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This cross-sectional survey assessed the association between post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and perceived self-sufficiency, reflecting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), conceived by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX). It was conducted among university students on one campus located within the area affected by the Southern Thailand insurgency and another campus located in a nearby province outside of the restive area. All self-administered questionnaires consisted of questions related to personal information, the Thai version of the PTSD checklist, and a questionnaire aimed at measuring the perceived self-sufficiency according to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s SEP. The study found that most university …

Covid-19 Preparedness And The Anxiety Of Thai Citizens, Afifi Lateh, Prasopchai Pasunon, Kiflan Dolah, Panida Kongjam, Saminee Chemae, Phanupong Panomwan, Alawee Lateh

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought sickness and fatality to Thai citizens. In addition, it left a tremendous psychological impact on mental health as they experienced panic and anxiety about controlling situations and preserving their physical and mental well-being. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing COVID-19 preparedness and anxiety based on groups of Thai citizens. Online questionnaires were employed to collect data from 2,768 respondents selected through convenience sampling and snowball sampling on Facebook, having shared questionnaires with 190 other users. Data were collected from March 29 to April 3, 2020. The acquired data were analyzed using percentage …

Association Between Self-Reported Fatigue And Sarcopenia Measures Among Elderly In Selangor, Malaysia, Maria Justine, Aliff Latir, Nadhirah Noor, Angelbeth Joanny, Izzaty Iskandar, Maisarah Sakinah Amirul Faizi, Dzulhelmi Edinan

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The association between fatigue and sarcopenia is not well understood, therefore, this study aimed to compare the sarcopenia measures among elderly with mild and severe fatigue and to determine whether fatigue severity is associated with sarcopenia measures. This was a cross-sectional study conducted on201 elderly (age = 68.45±6.30 years). The elderly was classified into either mild or severe fatigue based on the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), meanwhile, sarcopenia measures include SARC-F score, muscle mass (ASM/height2), calf circumference (CC), upper (handgrip) and lower limb muscle strength, as well as physical performance (gait speed). Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and logistic …

Correlation Between Care Burden And Mental Health With The Perceived Social Support Of Patients Relatives In Turkey, Mehtap Şahi̇ngöz Tahta, Elçin Balci

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The people providing care for relatives always need support and accompaniment from their families and friends. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation among the care burden, mental health and social support perceptions of the patients’ relatives that provide long-term care for patients receiving service from the home care service (HCS) unit in one city. This descriptive study was carried out with the relatives of patients receiving service from home health units. Among the relatives providing care for a total of 859 patients, those that did not comply with the inclusion criteria were excluded, which made a total population of …

Factors Shaping Uptake Of Antenatal Care In Surabaya Municipality, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study, Lisa Jones, Nyoman Anita Damayanti, Nicola Wiseman, Neil Harris

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Five focus group discussions (FGDs) with 61 pregnant women were conducted in June and July 2019 at primary health care (PHC) services within five urban areas of Surabaya, Indonesia. In addition, five semi-structured interviews with five midwives were carried out to explore the experiences of pregnant women accessing Antenatal Care (ANC) and the factors shaping uptake of ANC services. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings from focus group discussions suggested that fears of negative diagnosis before initial ANC appointment and personal beliefs and myths surrounding pregnancy may delay uptake of ANC. Further, …

A Convergent Parallel Study On Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Of Mainstream Workers During Covid-19, Farhan Alshammari, Romeo Mostoles Jr, Eddieson Pasay-An, Sultan Alshammari

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study explores and assesses the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of mainstream workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Ha’il Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Using convergent parallel mixed-methods design, 502 frontline workers were enlisted via snowball and purposive sampling. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.

Results: There is a well-prepared response to COVID-19, namely, a commendable knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) gap documented in reliable information concerning the virus, specifically, awareness that COVID-19 can be a potentially fatal disease (100%); that droplets from infected people …

Comparison Of Shaping Ability Between Continuous Rotary And Manual Instrumentations In Pediatric Endodontics, Burcu Güçyetmez Topal, Seda Falakaloğlu, Hatice Türkoğlu

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the efficacy of rotary EndoArt Ni-Ti Gold Pedo Kit and K-files in shaping ability, canal transportation, centering ability and instrumentation time in primary molars.

Methods: For the study total of 30 extracted primary molars root with minimum 7mm root length were selected. Shaping of root canals in primary molars were done using the two systems, and CBCT and specialized software were used for scanning and analysis of pre-operative and post-operative to evaluate the groups for their shaping properties, apical transportation and preparation time in primary root canals.

Results: No …

Cytotoxic Evaluation Of Malaysian Kelulut Honey On Human Gingival Fibroblast Cell Line Using Mtt Assay, Chee Zi Yun, Nurul Hafizah Mohd Nor, Zurairah Berahim, Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Kelulut honey or stingless bee honey is a type of honey produced by stingless bees of the Trigona species where the nest is found in living trees.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of Malaysian Kelulut honey by employing MTT assay on a human gingival fibroblast cell line.

Methods:Human gingival fibroblast cell line was cultured in minimal essential medium alpha (α-MEM) with 10% foetal bovine serum and 1% penicillin-streptomycin solution in a 5% CO2 incubator at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere. The cells were seeded at a cell density of 5x103 cells/well in …

Interrelationship Between Orthodontics And Implantology In Anterior Aesthetic Rehabilitation: A Case Report, Adailton De Morais Cavalcante, Renata Cordeiro Teixeira Medeiros, Danilo Lopes Ferreira Lima, Saulo Ellery Santos

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The rehabilitation of complex cases in the anterior region of the maxilla may require knowledge of several dental specialties. when dental involvement also causes bone and gingival involvement, management usually requires adjustment of gingival zenitis and bone graft to compensate for bone loss.

Objective: to discuss a case of previous orthodontic treatment for implant-prosthetic rehabilitation in the anterior region.

Case report: This case report describes a 40-year-old patient who came with the intention of extracting the tooth and installing a bridge. The implant-prosthetic treatment was performed after previous orthodontic treatment to adapt the gingiva and space.

Conclusion: The interrelationship of …

Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Sella Turcica Bridging And Dental Anomalies, Ahmet Karaman, Saadet Cinarsoy Cigerim Assistant Professor, Nourtzan Kechagia Research Assistant

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the morphological variations of Sella Turcica (ST) and dental anomalies.

Methods: This study included 765 individuals between the ages of 13 and 35. ST morphology was examined in 3 groups as no calcification, partially calcified and completely calcified according to the interclinoid ligament (ICL) on lateral cephalometric films, and it was examined and evaluated in terms of its relationship to impacted canines (unilateral and bilateral), impacted teeth (except 3rd molars), root dilaceration, tooth deficiency (upper incisor lateral - lower and upper second premolar), supernumerary tooth and taurodontism.

Results: The rates of …