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Kinerja Rumah Sakit Swasta Dengan Pembayaran Ina Cbgs Di Era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional: Casemix, Casemix Index, Hospital Base Rate, Atik Nurwahyuni, Ery Setiawan Dec 2019

Kinerja Rumah Sakit Swasta Dengan Pembayaran Ina Cbgs Di Era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional: Casemix, Casemix Index, Hospital Base Rate, Atik Nurwahyuni, Ery Setiawan

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Private hospitals must monitor their performance using indicators commonly used in DRG payment systems: casemix, casemix index and hospital base rate. This study aims to analyze the performance of private hospitals including casemix, casemix index and hospital base rate. This cross sectional study was conducted with a sample of 7 hospitals selected purposively representing private hospital type B, C, and D in 6 provinces. Casemix and CMI RS are strongly influenced by the hospital capacity, which the hospitals class B have higher casemix and CMI than class C and D hospitals. There is a phenomenon, CMI in class C hospitals …

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Kajian Literatur Sistematis: Skema Pengendalian Biaya Dalam Asuransi Kesehatan Nasional Di Beberapa Negara, Eka Pujiyanti, Ery Setiawan, Euis Ratna Sari, Indah Pratiwi Suwandi Dec 2019

Kajian Literatur Sistematis: Skema Pengendalian Biaya Dalam Asuransi Kesehatan Nasional Di Beberapa Negara, Eka Pujiyanti, Ery Setiawan, Euis Ratna Sari, Indah Pratiwi Suwandi

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Cost-containment is one of several strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance scheme. Several cost-containment models were commonly globally, such as cost-sharing, capping, and others. This review aims to determine the costs and impacts of implemented policy schemes as cost-containment instruments in various countries. We performed a systematic review from several primary databases (Proquest, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library) with the primary intervention are the cost-sharing methods. The results of our review focused on the cost containment scheme from the government perspective, in which the context of social insurance can be a modification of payment systems, cost-sharing, …

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Analisis Biaya Satuan (Unit Cost) Dengan Metode Activity Based Costing (Abc) Di Poliklinik Jantung Rsu Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso, Sumiati Sumiati, Eri Witcahyo, Andrei Ramani Dec 2019

Analisis Biaya Satuan (Unit Cost) Dengan Metode Activity Based Costing (Abc) Di Poliklinik Jantung Rsu Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso, Sumiati Sumiati, Eri Witcahyo, Andrei Ramani

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Determination of rate calculated based on unit cost, based on Bondowoso Regent Regulation Number 62 of 2017, RSU dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso unit cost calculates using the Double Distribution method. Double Distribution (DD) method is not appropriate to be applied because it does not reflect activity, method based on activity, precise and accurate so that it can provide the right information is Activity Based Costing (ABC) method. RSU Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso has not made unit cost calculation using Activity Based Costing (ABC) method, especially for outpatient installation. The purpose of this research is unit cost analysis with Activity Based …

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Kemampuan Dan Kemauan Pasien Umum Rawat Inap Dalam Membayar Pelayanan Kesehatan Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit Umum Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember, Yanuar Anafia, Eri Witcahyo Dec 2019

Kemampuan Dan Kemauan Pasien Umum Rawat Inap Dalam Membayar Pelayanan Kesehatan Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit Umum Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember, Yanuar Anafia, Eri Witcahyo

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

testRational rates were determined by calculating unit costs into account characteristics of product as information related ability and willingness to pay. Ability and willingness were calculated for quality control and cost at the hospital. Community satisfaction index in Kaliwates General hospital released number of customer satisfaction that hasn’t met the standard was rate of inpatient services. Results of preliminary study on general inpatients were 70% having an estimated rate of less than rate set by the hospital, 20% said rates were less affordable and 10% couldn’t estimate rates, then this study was calculate ability and willingness to pay for inpatient …

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Analysis Of Risk For Class Shifting And Determinants Of Bpjs Kesehatan Membership Using Generalized Ordered Logit-Unconstrained Partial Proportional Odds Model, Siskarossa Ika Oktora, Ika Yuni Wulansari, Geri Yesa Ermawan Dec 2019

Analysis Of Risk For Class Shifting And Determinants Of Bpjs Kesehatan Membership Using Generalized Ordered Logit-Unconstrained Partial Proportional Odds Model, Siskarossa Ika Oktora, Ika Yuni Wulansari, Geri Yesa Ermawan

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

The main source of funding of BPJS Kesehatan comes from the different premium class in which the participant registered. The medical benefits among classes are equivalent, except inpatient facilities. But when the improvement health degree is not linear with the incurred costs, problem would arise. This study aims to analyze class shifting and determinants of BPJS Kesehatan membership. Around 1.53 percent of participants access higher classes, while 5.62 percent access lower classes. Class III participants with inpatient status severity level 2 and 3, reaching 41% and 43%, respectively. In addition, 60% of non-PBI participants are Class II premium participants; most …

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Hubungan Wilayah Tempat Tinggal Dengan Pemberian Asi Ekslusif Pada Anak 0-5 Bulan Di Indonesia (Analisis Data Survei Demografi Kesehatan Indonesia) Tahun 2017, Andi Karnila, Krisnawati Bantas Dec 2019

Hubungan Wilayah Tempat Tinggal Dengan Pemberian Asi Ekslusif Pada Anak 0-5 Bulan Di Indonesia (Analisis Data Survei Demografi Kesehatan Indonesia) Tahun 2017, Andi Karnila, Krisnawati Bantas

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

ASI ekslusif dapat mencegah morbiditas dan mortalitas pada anak. Wilayah tempat tinggal perkotaan dan pedesaan memiliki keterkaitan dengan praktek pemberian ASI ekslusif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara wilayah tempat tinggal dengan praktek pemberian ASI ekslusif pada anak 0-5 bulan di Indonesia. Desain studi penelitian yaitu cross sectional menggunakan data sekunder Survei Demografi Kesehatan Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan diseluruh provinsi di Indonesia. Variabel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari ASI ekslusif sebagai variabel dependen, wilayah tempat tinggal sebagai variabel independen dan variabel perancu yang terdiri dari umur ibu, pendidikan ibu, paritas, kondisi depresi ibu, status bekerja, status ekonomi, status pernikahan, …

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Association Of Obesity And Negative Acid-Fast Bacilli Finding Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Nadya Magfira, Md Ikhsan Mokoagow, Ida Ayu Kshanti, Helda Helda Dec 2019

Association Of Obesity And Negative Acid-Fast Bacilli Finding Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Nadya Magfira, Md Ikhsan Mokoagow, Ida Ayu Kshanti, Helda Helda

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

non-diabetes mellitus population. However, it’s effect on PTB in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patient is unclear. The study aims to determine the association between obesity and PTB in patient with T2DM. A cross sectional study was held in in-patient, The Department of Internal Medi cine, Fatmawati General Hospital from January 2015 to December 2017. This study includes patient with T2DM who had been diagnosed with PTB and age > 18 years old. In this study negative Acid-fast-bacilli (AFB) founding defined as patient’s sputum is negative by smear microscopy, while obesity define as body mass index > 24.9 kg/m2. From 363 PTB …

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Faktor-Faktor Yang Berkontribusi Terhadap Kejadian Luar Biasa Hepatitis A Di Pesantren X Kab. Cirebon, Januari 2018, Ima Ananda, Syahrizal Syarif, Ade Nurlina Dec 2019

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berkontribusi Terhadap Kejadian Luar Biasa Hepatitis A Di Pesantren X Kab. Cirebon, Januari 2018, Ima Ananda, Syahrizal Syarif, Ade Nurlina

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Kejadian luar biasa Hepatitis A di Pondok Pesantren X pada bulan Januari 2018 merupakan KLB Hepatitis A pertama di Kabupaten Cirebon. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor risiko kejadian suspek Hepatitis A di Pondok Pesantren X Kabupaten Cirebon. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kasus kontrol dengan jumlah kasus 30 orang dan kontrol 53 orang. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh santri Pondok Pesantren X Kabupaten Cirebon. Kasus adalah suspek hepatitis A yaitu santri Pondok Pesantren X yang mengalami gejala jaundice dan air kencing berwarna seperti teh pada periode Desember 2017-Januari 2018. Kontrol adalah santri Pondok Pesantren X yang tidak mengalami gejala jaundice dan …

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Efek Asi Eksklusif Terhadap Stunting Pada Anak Usia 6-59 Bulan Di Kabupaten Bogor Tahun 2019, Hardya Gustada Hikmahrachim, Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo Dec 2019

Efek Asi Eksklusif Terhadap Stunting Pada Anak Usia 6-59 Bulan Di Kabupaten Bogor Tahun 2019, Hardya Gustada Hikmahrachim, Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Stunting, atau perawakan pendek, berhubungan erat dengan hambatan kemampuan kognitif dan kualitas hidup. Prevalensi stunting di Indonesia mencapai 30,8% tahun 2018. Stunting dipengaruhi pemenuhan nutrisi di awal kehidupan, salah satunya melalui ASI eksklusif. Meskipun cakupan ASI eksklusif di Indonesia sudah 74,5%, hubungan stunting dengan ASI eksklusif seringkali tidak konsisten akibat keberagaman kuantitas dan kualitas ASI. Penelitian ini ingin mengetahui efek ASI eksklusif terhadap stunting di Kabupaten Bogor, sebagai salah satu daerah tinggi stunting di Indonesia. Penelitian dengan desain potong lintang ini dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Kecamatan Ciampea, Kabupaten Bogor, pada Februari sampai April 2019. Kriteria inklusi adalah balita usia 6-59 bulan …

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Comparison Of Mortality Between Intravenous Albumin And No Intravenous Albumin In Sepsis Patients With Hypoalbuminemia Conditions And Factors That Influence The Mortality Of Sepsis Patients, Mochammad Jalalul Marzuki, Supriono Supriono, Bogi Pratomo, Syifa Mustika Dec 2019

Comparison Of Mortality Between Intravenous Albumin And No Intravenous Albumin In Sepsis Patients With Hypoalbuminemia Conditions And Factors That Influence The Mortality Of Sepsis Patients, Mochammad Jalalul Marzuki, Supriono Supriono, Bogi Pratomo, Syifa Mustika

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Hypoalbuminemia is a strong predictor of mortality in nonoperative and operative patients. Albumin plays a role in maintaining oncotic pressure in critical conditions such as sepsis. The administration of exogenous Human Serum Albumin (HSA) in sepsis with hypoalbuminemia conditions is still controversial with varying outcomes.This study aimed to know the mortality ratio between intravenous albumin administration and no intravenous albumin administration in sepsis patients with hypoalbuminemia conditions and also to know the factors that influence the mortality of sepsis patients. Methods. An observational study with a prospective approach involving 75 research subjects aged >18 years with sepsis accompanied by …

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Characteristics Of The Indonesian Pilgrims Mortality Due To Cardiovascular Disease, Ali Sakti, Idrus Alwi, Muhadi Muhadi, Hamzah Shatri Dec 2019

Characteristics Of The Indonesian Pilgrims Mortality Due To Cardiovascular Disease, Ali Sakti, Idrus Alwi, Muhadi Muhadi, Hamzah Shatri

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Cardiovascular disease is one of the health problems in Indonesian pilgrims and has become the main cause of death for pilgrims in the past 3 years. Most of them are considered high risk for cardiovascular disease. Some of those risk factors are predicted to have strong association with the pilgrims mortality rate. This study is meant to seek for risk factor associated with the pilgrims mortality rate. Methods. Observational study method of the Indonesian pilgrims in 2017 was conducted to assess the characteristics of Indonesian pilgrims who follow the hajj in 2017 as well as the characteristics of pilgrims …

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Immunohistochemistry Profile Of Breast Cancer Patients That Get Anthracyclin–Based Chemotherapy In Rsud Kota Bogor, Marthino Robinson, Tubagus Djumhana Atmakusumah, Cosphiadi Irawan, Hamzah Shatri Dec 2019

Immunohistochemistry Profile Of Breast Cancer Patients That Get Anthracyclin–Based Chemotherapy In Rsud Kota Bogor, Marthino Robinson, Tubagus Djumhana Atmakusumah, Cosphiadi Irawan, Hamzah Shatri

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Breast cancer is the most prominent cancer and causing death in women. Treatment of breast cancer requires immunohistochemistry (IHC) to determine prognostic and predictive and imaging tests to determine staging. However, currently in Indonesia only 17 hospital can conduct IHC test. RSUD Kota Bogor like other Type B Hospital have no IHC test facilities. To fullfil that test, its important to refer patient to referal hospital. Because of limitation there are patients who did not do IHC test and continued get anthracycline chemotherapy. The objective of this research is to find out immunohistochemistry profile of breast cancer patients who …

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Association Of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments Component And Sarcopenia In Elderly, Diar Meitha Wardhana, Novira Widajanti, Jusri Ichwani Dec 2019

Association Of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments Component And Sarcopenia In Elderly, Diar Meitha Wardhana, Novira Widajanti, Jusri Ichwani

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Sarcopenia is defined as a declined in skeletal muscle mass and strength along with its function may causes an increase in hospitalization, mortality, and health burden. Multi-factorial conditions of the aging process may cause sarcopenia. To assess those multi-factorial conditions in the elderly, a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) method should be used, in which comprises of socio-demographic, medical, psychological, and functional domains. This research aims to analyze the components of CGA, including age, gender, nutritional status, mental status, and functional status as factors associated to sarcopenia in the elderly community in Surabaya. Methods. This community research was a cross …

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Prediksi Respons Terapi Leukemia Granulositik Kronis: Skor Mana Yang Lebih Baik?, Nadia Ayu Mulansari Dec 2019

Prediksi Respons Terapi Leukemia Granulositik Kronis: Skor Mana Yang Lebih Baik?, Nadia Ayu Mulansari

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Leukemia granulositik kronik (LGK) merupakan suatu keganasan myeloproliferatif dengan karakteristik ditemukannya kromosom Philadelphia (Ph). Kromosom Ph ini disebabkan oleh translokasi resiprokal antara kromosom 9 dan 22 [t(9;22)] dan terbentuknya fusi gen BCR-ABL1. Fusi gen tersebut akan menghasilkan suatu protein yang menderegulasi aktivitas dari tirosin kinase (p210) yang berperan pada patogenesis LGK.

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Role Of Cytokines In Stressful Condition As A Trigger For A Depression, Febyan Febyan, Sri Handawati Wijaya, Ayudhea Tannika, Johannes Hudyono Dec 2019

Role Of Cytokines In Stressful Condition As A Trigger For A Depression, Febyan Febyan, Sri Handawati Wijaya, Ayudhea Tannika, Johannes Hudyono

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Young Kidney-Transplant Recipient Woman With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection And Graft Rejection: A Case Report, Nursamsu Nursamsu, M. Reza Febriliant Dec 2019

Young Kidney-Transplant Recipient Woman With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection And Graft Rejection: A Case Report, Nursamsu Nursamsu, M. Reza Febriliant

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Urinary tract infection (UTI), especially recurrent UTI, is a common problem, occurring in >75% of kidney transplant recipients. Urinary tract infection (UTI) can reduce the quality of life, graft potential, and patient survival. Urosepsis with impairment of graft function is potential long-term sequelae of recurrent UTI in kidney transplantation recipients. We present a case of UTI that developed within a month after renal transplant. The patient got a urinary tract infection repeatedly. We suspect lack of hygiene as the cause of urinary tract infection, the patient was rarely cleaning-up, took a bath, changing clothes, and did not wash after urinating. …

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Comparison Of Socal Score And Hasford Score Against The Response Of Imatinib Mesylate Therapy In Patients With Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia In Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang, Somarnam Somarnam, Budi Darmawan Machsoos, Djoko Heri Hermanto Dec 2019

Comparison Of Socal Score And Hasford Score Against The Response Of Imatinib Mesylate Therapy In Patients With Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia In Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang, Somarnam Somarnam, Budi Darmawan Machsoos, Djoko Heri Hermanto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. The Socal and Hasford scores developed before the era of tirosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy to provide predictions and prognosis for the results of therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia patients (CML). Until now the superiority of Socal and Hasford scores is still debated in predicting the results of therapy in the era of TKI. Imatinib mesylat is a first line TKI in the treatment of CML. This study aims to determine the superior predictive score in predicting hematological and molecular response of patients treated with imatinib mesylate. Methods. A survey study was conducted with data taken retrospectively from medical …

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The Role Of Paternal History Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Prediabetes Status Among The Offspring Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Maulidia Ekaputri, Henrico Citrawijaya, Adrian Reynaldo Sudirman, Kevin Jonathan, Radityo Alu Murti, Ayu Putri Balqis, Dyah Purnamasari Dec 2019

The Role Of Paternal History Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Prediabetes Status Among The Offspring Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Maulidia Ekaputri, Henrico Citrawijaya, Adrian Reynaldo Sudirman, Kevin Jonathan, Radityo Alu Murti, Ayu Putri Balqis, Dyah Purnamasari

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Experiences Of Parents And Caregivers Of Children With Disability On Community-Based Rehabilitation (Cbr) Services In Malaysia: A Qualitative Study, Haliza Hasan, Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid Dec 2019

Experiences Of Parents And Caregivers Of Children With Disability On Community-Based Rehabilitation (Cbr) Services In Malaysia: A Qualitative Study, Haliza Hasan, Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The rehabilitation program for disabled children is provided through community-based rehabilitation (CBR) services by an initiative of the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia. This long-term program needs commitment and compliance, which relates to the quality of services experienced by parents and caregivers. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of the parents and caregivers of disabled children on the CBR services. Methods: This qualitative study utilized in-depth interview sessions held from March to May 2015. Fifteen parents and caregivers who had disabled children participating in the CBR program were selected using a purposive …

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Chronic Constipation Among Community-Dwelling Older People In The East Coast Region Of Peninsular Malaysia, Patimah Abdul Wahab, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Yeong Yeh Lee, Siti Hawa Ali, Dariah Mohd Yusoff Dec 2019

Chronic Constipation Among Community-Dwelling Older People In The East Coast Region Of Peninsular Malaysia, Patimah Abdul Wahab, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Yeong Yeh Lee, Siti Hawa Ali, Dariah Mohd Yusoff

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, symptoms, and factors associated with chronic constipation among community-dwelling older people in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in four selected health clinics using stratified cluster sampling. A face-to-face interview was carried out among the elderly outpatients, in order to complete a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 400 participants were included in the study. The mean age was 68.7 ± 6.4 years, and 55% of the cohort were women. The prevalence of chronic constipation was 32.3% among the sample population. The …

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The Roles Of Intra-Household Gendered Dominance In Unmet Need For Family Planning Across Myanmar, Win Ei Phyu, Chalermpol Chamchan Dec 2019

The Roles Of Intra-Household Gendered Dominance In Unmet Need For Family Planning Across Myanmar, Win Ei Phyu, Chalermpol Chamchan

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Unmet need for family planning in Myanmar (estimated 15.8% by the UN in 2017) is relatively high compared to other South East Asia countries. Moreover, Social Institutions and Gender Index in Myanmar is very high and cultural norms promote childbearing. Thus, this paper was conducted to examine role of intra-household gendered dominance (IHGD) in unmet need for family planning across Myanmar to set more effective intervention for family planning. Methods: The study utilized secondary data from 2015–2016 MDHS. Total 7,652 married women in reproductive age (MWRA) were included and 16% of them had unmet need for family …

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Factors Influencing Consumers’ Choices Of Oral Hygiene Products: A Cross-Sectional Study, Faiza Awais, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Kiran Naheed, Ayyaz Ali Khan Dec 2019

Factors Influencing Consumers’ Choices Of Oral Hygiene Products: A Cross-Sectional Study, Faiza Awais, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Kiran Naheed, Ayyaz Ali Khan

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Environment, peer-groups, and salespersons influence consumers’ purchasing decisions regarding oral hygiene products. Other influences include various cultural, social, demographic, and socioeconomic factors. This study was designed to determine factors motivating and influencing consumers while choosing oral hygiene aids. Methods: 410 patients (age, 10–70 years), who visited the outpatient department of Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore, Pakistan, were subjected to a close-ended questionnaire survey. Factors investigated included cost, packaging, media advertisement, perceptions, and previous experiences. Results: The cost of oral-hygiene products (82%) were the biggest influence. Advertisements influenced 55% of consumers in their purchase decisions regarding oral …

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Correlation Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness And Serum Tnf-Alpha Levels In Female With Rheumatoid Arthritis Of Different Ethnicities: A Single-Centre Experience In Malaysia, Kek Xin Yi, Asrul A. Wahab, Mohamad Norazrin Mohd Abas, Siti Amira Kamarul Abdul Wahid, Faridah Hanun Othman, Mohd. Shahrir Mohamed Said Dec 2019

Correlation Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness And Serum Tnf-Alpha Levels In Female With Rheumatoid Arthritis Of Different Ethnicities: A Single-Centre Experience In Malaysia, Kek Xin Yi, Asrul A. Wahab, Mohamad Norazrin Mohd Abas, Siti Amira Kamarul Abdul Wahid, Faridah Hanun Othman, Mohd. Shahrir Mohamed Said

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a destructive chronic inflammatory disease with intra- and extra-articular manifestations. It is associated with accelerated formation of arteriosclerosis. The aim of this study was to ascertain the correlation between endothelial dysfunction using carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels among the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia: Malay, Chinese, and Indian. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 23 females with RA belonging to three different ethnic groups who were free from cardiovascular risk factors. Blood sample was taken from each patient to measure serum TNF-α level, C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte …

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Dimensions Of Stress In Parents Of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Amirah Hazwani Binti Bakri, Noor Aishah Binti Rosli, Zarinah Binti Mohd Kasirun, Mohd Hairul Nizam Bin Md Nasir, Fazidah Binti Othman, Tengku Sarina Aini Binti Tengku Kasim Dec 2019

Dimensions Of Stress In Parents Of Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Amirah Hazwani Binti Bakri, Noor Aishah Binti Rosli, Zarinah Binti Mohd Kasirun, Mohd Hairul Nizam Bin Md Nasir, Fazidah Binti Othman, Tengku Sarina Aini Binti Tengku Kasim

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for stress and other mental health problems. While treatment is mainly focused on the child, somehow parents’ stress is exacerbated. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to identify the sources of stress in the parents of children with ASD. Methods: The 52 parents of children with ASD who participated in the study completed the child domain (CD) and parent domain (PD) subscales of the Parenting Stress Index Fourth Edition (PSI-4). Subsequently, the scores of the PSI-4 subscales were analyzed and compared. Results: …

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The Effects Of A Maternal Personality, Children’S Behavioral Characteristics, And Parenting Styles On The Dental Anxiety Of 3- To 6-Year-Old Children, Sevgin Ibis, Mustafa Erhan Sari, Lemak Tomak, Zehra Babadagi, Koray Mehmet Zeynel Karabekiroglu Dec 2019

The Effects Of A Maternal Personality, Children’S Behavioral Characteristics, And Parenting Styles On The Dental Anxiety Of 3- To 6-Year-Old Children, Sevgin Ibis, Mustafa Erhan Sari, Lemak Tomak, Zehra Babadagi, Koray Mehmet Zeynel Karabekiroglu

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Many individual and environmental factors cause dental anxiety in children. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a maternal personality, children’s behavioral characteristics, and parenting styles on the dental anxiety of three- to six-year-old children. Methods: The parents of 230 children who applied to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Ondokuz, Mayıs University were involved in this study. The “Temperament and Character Inventory”, “Child Behavior List”, and “Parenting Attitude Scale” were applied to the volunteer parents. All data were statistically analyzed (p < 0.05). Results: From the results of determining the …

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Factors Influencing Pre-Marital Sexual Intercourse Among Unmarried Young Individuals In Cambodia, Vanthy Mai, Sirinan Kittisuksathit Dec 2019

Factors Influencing Pre-Marital Sexual Intercourse Among Unmarried Young Individuals In Cambodia, Vanthy Mai, Sirinan Kittisuksathit

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Sexual behavior of young individual are recognized as one of the main health priority in society. In Cambodia, young individual who hasten to involve in sexual intercourse, contributes to their high risk of various health issues, particularly those related to sexual reproductive health. This research will identify specific characteristics that have strong relationships with pre-marital sexual intercourse among unmarried young individuals in Cambodia. Methods: A binary logistic regression in a multivariate analysis of secondary data was applied from the 2014 cambodian demographic and health survey. the data about pre-marital sexual intercourse were assessed with the CDHS questionnaire …

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Does Healthy Lifestyle Contribute To Physical And Mental Health Among University Students?, Dian Caesaria Widyasari, Sherly Saragih Turnip Dec 2019

Does Healthy Lifestyle Contribute To Physical And Mental Health Among University Students?, Dian Caesaria Widyasari, Sherly Saragih Turnip

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Little is known of how a healthy lifestyle and its health outcomes are related in university students in Indonesia. This study examined the association between healthy lifestyle markers (diet, sleeping hours, physical exercise, smoking, alcohol intake) and health outcomes (perceived physical fitness, psychological distress) among undergraduate students at university in Indonesia. We also examined gender-related patterns. Methods: A total of 616 undergraduate students participated in two cross-sectional studies carried out between 2011 and 2013. Six close-ended questions were used to measure health behaviors and perceived physical fitness. The Hopkin Symptoms Checklist-25 was used to measure psychological distress. …

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An Experimental Model Of Chemically-Induced Ulceration Of The Buccal Mucosa Of Mus Musculus, Erik Idrus, Pratiwi Dwi Hartanti, Dewi Fatma Suniarti, Sri Redjeki Prasetyo, Yuniardini Septorini Wimardhani, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj Dec 2019

An Experimental Model Of Chemically-Induced Ulceration Of The Buccal Mucosa Of Mus Musculus, Erik Idrus, Pratiwi Dwi Hartanti, Dewi Fatma Suniarti, Sri Redjeki Prasetyo, Yuniardini Septorini Wimardhani, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Ulceration caused by chemical agents used in dental practice for in-office or home-used is a common event, resulting in discomfort and pain. Treatments for such conditions are still being developed, requiring extensive experiments both in vitro and in vivo studies. At present, a standardized experimental mouse model for mucosal ulceration caused by a chemical inducer to study the pathogenesis of ulceration and to develop medications for treatment of ulceration is still not available. The aim of this study was to create a chemically induced model of ulceration of the buccal mucosa of mice. Methods: An in vivo …

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Effect Of Self-Regulated Learning For Improving Dietary Management And Quality Of Life In Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus At Dr. Ramelan Naval Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, Yayuk Estuningsih, Thinni Nurul Rochmah, Merryana Andriani, Trias Mahmudiono Nov 2019

Effect Of Self-Regulated Learning For Improving Dietary Management And Quality Of Life In Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus At Dr. Ramelan Naval Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, Yayuk Estuningsih, Thinni Nurul Rochmah, Merryana Andriani, Trias Mahmudiono

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Self-regulated learning is a process of learning how to manage and regulate oneself to obtain skills and knowledge without depending on others. It is expected that diabetes patients can manage their diabetes by themselves. This study aimed to analyze the effect of self-regulated learning-based educational intervention on quality of life for patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM) at Dr. Ramelan Naval Hospital, Surabaya. This was a quasi-experimental study in the form of pretest and posttest with a control group design. A total of 20 patients with DM were randomly divided into intervention and control groups to undergo a 4-week intervention. …

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Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices About Traditional Food Feeding With Stunting And Wasting Of Toddlers In Farmer Families, Betty Yosephin Simanjuntak, Miratul Haya, Desri Suryani, Ali Khomsan, Che An Ahmad Nov 2019

Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices About Traditional Food Feeding With Stunting And Wasting Of Toddlers In Farmer Families, Betty Yosephin Simanjuntak, Miratul Haya, Desri Suryani, Ali Khomsan, Che An Ahmad

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Traditional foods are foods consumed by a certain ethnic group in a specific region. The habit of consuming traditional foods is usually inherited by the family members, including toddlers, of a respective generation. The study aimed to determine relationship of maternal knowledge, attitude, and practices in traditional food feeding with stunting and wasting of toddlers in the farmer families of the Central Bengkulu District. This study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of mothers with children aged 12–59 months. The sample included a total of 115 farmer families. Data on nutritional knowledge, attitude, practices about traditional food, sex of …

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