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The Impact Of Dental Caries On Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Amongst Adult Population In Lahore, Pakistan, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Faiza Awais, Um-E-Rubab Shirazi, Hanna Abdul Majeed, Aqeela Rafique, Maliha Shahbaz

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Dental caries in adults is a public health problem. A comprehensive assessment of the association between caries and Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measures is essential for understanding how it impacts the daily life of people and for assessing their oral health needs.

Methods: The survey was conducted at Rashid Latif Dental Hospital, from March-June 2019. A total of 373 adults aged 18-80 years were randomly enrolled in the study. Dental caries was the main exposure, measured clinically. The OHRQoL was measured through Oral Impacts on Daily performance (OIDP) questionnaire. Caries was dichotomized and the relationship to …

Influence Of Religion On Healthcare Professionals’ Beliefs Toward Teenage Sexual Practices In Malaysia, Siti Hazariah Abdul Hamid, Debbie Fallon, Peter Callery

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Teenagers are influenced by their surroundings, and this may also include their sexual behavior or societal responses to this type of behavior. It is important to understand the complexity of religious mandates and sociocultural disapproval of premarital sex from the perspectives of healthcare professionals.

Methods: This qualitative study aimed to explore the influence of religion on healthcare professional’s beliefs toward providing sexual and reproductive health information and treatment. An interview topic guide was used in the in-depth interview of 32 healthcare professionals in several health clinics in Malaysia. The data were transcribed and entered into the NVivo …

Meaning Of Life Among Elderly Individuals With Chronic Diseases Living With Family: A Qualitative Study, Bahtiar Bahtiar, Junaiti Sahar, Wiwin Wiarsih

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Many elderly individuals receive lifelong treatment caused by chronic diseases with symptoms that affecting them physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Spirituality plays an essential role in health conditions and social relationships given that it provides meaning to the elderly individuals life by allowing them to see the wisdom of life events experienced. This research aimed to explore the meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases.

Methods: This research applied descriptive phenomenology using Colaizzi’s method of thematic analysis among 13 elderly patients with chronic diseases.

Results: Elderly individuals with chronic diseases found meaning through the …

Trace Elements In Maternal Serum And Their Relationships With Preterm Birth And Fetal Growth Restriction, Rima Irwinda, Ali Sungkar, Raymond Surya, Valerie Tiempo Guinto

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) and fetal growth restriction (FGR) contribute to high hospital costs. An imbalance in the concentration of the four trace elements (i.e., copper, zinc, iron, and calcium) was shown to be associated with complications during pregnancy. This study aimed to analyze the role of these trace elements in the occurrence of PTB and FGR.

Methods: A search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Ovid. The articles were filtered based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and further screening was based on the association of articles with the clinical question. The risk of bias in …

Cervical Cancer Vaccination Awareness And Acceptance Among The Females Of Punjab, Pakistan, Sadia Minhas, Aneequa Sajjad, Muhammad Kashif, Zobaria Rehman, Muhammad Idrees, Farheen Ansari

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: In developing countries like Pakistan, it is essential for health care professionals to have comprehensive knowledge regarding cervical cancer.

Methods: A cross-sectional self-administered paper-based questionnaire was administered to patients from 2016 to 2018. This study included 200 females who attended the gynecological OPD of Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore, Punjab. We evaluated cervical cancer knowledge, screening, prevention, and acceptance towards the vaccination. Data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS version 20.

Results: The perception and knowledge related to cervical cancer (28%), screening (3%), prevention (3%), and vaccination (1%) among the females were poor, but a positive …

The Influence Of Minority Stress On Level Of Depression Among Thai Lgbt Adults, Priyoth Kittiteerasack, Alana Steffen, Alicia Matthews

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

In the US, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals report higher rates of depression compared with heterosexual and cisgender persons. To date, little is known about the mental health of LGBT adults in Thailand. Here, we examined rates and correlates of depression among a volunteer sample of Thai LGBTs. Data were collected as part of a larger cross-sectional survey study. Standardized measures of sexual orientation and gender identity, stress, coping style, and minority stressors were completed. Of the 411 participants, 40.3% met the criteria for depression. In multivariate analyses, the combined influences of sociodemographic factors, general stress, coping strategies, …

Keberadaan Jentik Aedes Aegypti Dan Aedes Albopictus Berdasarkan Karakteristik Kontainer Di Sekolah Dasar, Keluharan Duren Sawit, Jakarta Timur, Tahun 2018, Bobby Ilham Ramadhan, Umar Fahmi Achmadi

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Kelurahan Duren Sawit is the highest kelurahan found cases of PE (+) and death cases of DHF in Primary school-aged children in Kecamatan Duren Sawit. This study aimed to see larva Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus based on container chracteristics include types, materials, volume, water condition and color in SD, Kelurahan Duren Sawit. Based on the identified container characteristics, then we can know the potential level of longing for the presence of larva Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus. Method. This study uses primary data by looking all containers in Kelurahan Duren Sawit Primary School. The design study was cross-sectional, …

Gambaran Higiene Sanitasi Makanan Dan Penerapan Prinsip Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (Haccp) Di Unit Instalasi Gizi Rumah Sakit X Tahun 2018, Putri Chaerina Septiani, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

This study is a descriptive research to know the overview of implementation food hygiene sanitation in Nutrition Installation Unit of Hospital X, year 2018 that used observation, interview, and laboratory analysis as methods of collecting data. The results obtained from this research are known that sanitation hygiene in the hospital nutrition unit X is quite qualified according to the checklist referring to Permenkes 1096 Year 2011. However, there are several aspects to be improved such as sanitation facilities, building, and cooking utensils storage. Based on bacteriological result on food samples, hand swab of food handlers, and cutlery in hospital X …

Dampak Pajanan Particulate Matter 2,5 (Pm2,5) Terhadap Gejala Penyakit Paru Obstruktif (Ppok) Kronis Eksaserbasi Akut Pada Pekerja Di Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, 2018, Ashila Diza Rahmadini, Budi Haryanto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. According to studies, one of the places with highest activity that caused the release of this emission in in ports. Port activities such as delivering goods to and from the port caused high amount of PM2,5 to be released to the air and it can affect field worker, one of them is Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or AECOPD. Methods. The study used observational design study with cross-sectional approach to 75 field workers whom had worked more than 1 year. Results. The results of this study indicate that PM2.5 exposure at the port has exceeded WHO levels of …

Kejadian Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (Ppok) Pada Pengendara Ojek Online Di Kota Bogor Dan Kota Depok Tahun 2018 (Studi Kasus Pencemaran Udara), Muhammad Aziz Hakim Ramadhan, Budi Hartono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Taxibike online drivers are the population at risk of lung function impairment caused by exposure of traffic-air pollutions, particularly PM2,5. This study aims to know the incidences of COPD, and its relationship with working hours behaviour, the use of PPE, the loacation of work, nutritional status and the degree of smoking among taxiboke online drivers in Bogor and Depok City . Methods. This study used primary and secondary data with the number of research subjects as many as 100 taxibike online drivers. The design study in this research was cross sectional. Data were analyzed bivariately with chi-square test and …

Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Inhalasi Debu Particulate Matter 2.5 Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Di Kota Depok Tahun 2018, Amiati Silitonga, Bambang Wispriyono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Particulate Matter2.5 is becoming international concern due to its unique nature. With a size less than 25 microns, these pollutants can penetrate deep to the alveoli. Consisting of a variety of materials and capable of plastering by toxic chemical pollutants, the toxicity of PM2.5 cannot yet be determined with certainty. One of the important sources of PM2.5 is the road traffic. Populations close to the source of exposure will have potential hazards, one place with a densely populated such as school. Schools close to the highway may be the site of exposure to students with PM2.5. Students are vulnerable group …

Analisis Kadar Kadmium Dan Beberapa Parameter Kunci Pada Air Lindi Di Tempat Pengolahan Sampah Terpadu (Tpst) Bantar Gebang Tahun 2018, Inas Fadhilah, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Waste which accumulates in landfills can lead to contamination of the environment and risk to the health of the local population. One cause of contamination is leachate. Integrated Waste Treatment Plant (TPST) Bantar Gebang treated leachate water in Waste Water Management Site (IPAS). Method. This research was conducted to know leachate water treatment efficiency and to know cadmium content and some key parameters. This study was conducted by sampling on inlet, outlet and surface water on different days. This study also added measurement data conducted by Bantar Gebang. The results were analyzed and compared to the regulatory standards in …

Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (Phbs) Dengan Kejadian Gangguan Pernapasan Pada Balita Di Kawasan Pesisir Desa Sedari, Kecamatan Cibuaya, Karawang, Jawa Barat Tahun 2018, Nadhilah Zhafirah, Dewi Susanna

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Hygiene issues are one of the most difficult issues to solve in Desa Sedari, especially sanitation on households. Poor home sanitation is a reflection of how Healthy and Clean Living on Household (PHBS) implementation on their life. If the quality of sanitation is poor, then it will affect and increase the risk of disease transmission, one of which is respiratory distress especially in toddlers. Methods. This study was conducted using a cross-sectional design with proportionate stratified random sampling with 90 samples to take on 6 hamlets. Results. The results of this study conclude that 5 indicators of Healthy and …

Effects Of Diabetes On The Output Of Farmer And Its Policy Implications, Syed Asif Ali Naqvi, Bilal Hussain, Syed Ale Raza Shah, Muhammad Sohail Amjad Makhdum

Kesmas

This study investigated the impact of diabetes on work performance of different farming communities from Punjab, Pakistan. This study was based on cross-sectional data. A representative sample of 374 farmers was collected from five selected districts. Three types of respondents were analyzed in the study e.g.,laborer, small and large growers. Poisson and logistic regression techniques were used for the sake of analysis. According to the investigated results for thelabor category, respondents with more age, less qualification, low earning per month (Rupees), and having positive record of family diabetes, would havemore leave per month. In the same way, findings for small …

Qualitative Exploration Of Experiences And Consequences Of Health-Related Stigma Among Indonesians With Hiv, Leprosy, Schizophrenia And Diabetes, Sarju Sing Rai, Irwanto Irwanto, Ruth M.H. Peters, Elena V. Syurina, Annisa Ika Putri, Altana Mikhakhanova, Denise Naniche, Marjolein B.M. Zweekhorst

Kesmas

Health-related stigma causes a negative impact on the lives of affected people and undermines the effectiveness of public health programs. This study aimedto explore experiences and consequences of stigma among people affected by four health conditions relevant in Indonesia– HIV (Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus), leprosy, schizophrenia and diabetes. In this qualitative study 40 people affected by the four health conditions in Jakarta and West Java, Indonesia–,were interviewed between March and June 2018. Data were analyzed thematically by following an integrative inductive-deductive approach. The experiencesand consequences of people with stigma were similar, but such experience were more severe among people affected by HIV, …

Entomological Index And Home Environment Contribution­ ­To Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever In Mataram City, Indonesia, Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto, Nur Alvira Pascawati, Tri Wibawa, Roger Frutos, Sylvie Maguin, I Kadek Mulyawan, Ali Wardana

Kesmas

Indonesia is a member of Southeast Asia Regional Office (SEARO) ranked the first in dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) problem based on incidence rate (IR) and case fatality rate (CFR). Several provinces in Indonesia experience an outbreak, one of which is the Mataram City in West Nusa Tenggara Province. Mataram City is an endemic area of DHF because the DHF cases are always found in three consecutive years with the number of cases that fluctuate and tend to increase. This study aimed to obtain factors that could be used to improve early warning systems in controlling DHF. This study used a …

Utilization Of Family Planning Contraceptives Among Women Inthe Coastal Area Of South Buru District, Maluku, 2017, Christiana Rialine Titaley, Ninik Sallatalohy

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Maluku Province is one among provinces in Indonesia with a contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) lower than the national average. This study aimed toexamine factors associated with the utilization of family planning contraceptives among women of reproductive age living in the coastal area of South BuruDistrict, Maluku, Indonesia. Data were derived from a household health survey conducted in five subdistricts in South Buru, e.g., Namrole, Leksula, Waesama,Kapala Madan and Ambalau Subdistricts on November 2017 by the Faculty of Medicine, Pattimura University in Ambon. Information on contraceptive usewere collected from 390 married women aged 20 - 49 years. Bivariate and multivariate logistic …

Determinants Of Stunted Children In Indonesia: A Multilevel Analysis At The Individual, Household, And Community Levels, Febri Wicaksono, Titik Harsanti

Kesmas

This study aimed to examine the risk factors of childhood undernutrition in Indonesia. Determinants of childhood stunting were examined by using the 2013 Indonesia Basic Health Research Survey dataset. A total of 76,165 children aged under 5 years were included in this study. The analysis used multivariate multilevel logistic regression to determine adjusted odds ratios (aORs). The prevalence of stunting in the sample population was 36.7%. The odds of stunting increased significantly among the under-five boys, children living in slum area, and the increase of household member (aOR = 1.11, 95 %CI: 1.06–1.15; 1.09, 95%CI: 1.04–1.15; and 1.03, 95%CI: 1.02–1.04 …

Health Risk Behaviors: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, And Dating Among Youths In Rural Central Java, Zahroh Shaluhiyah, Syamsulhuda Budi Musthofa, Ratih Indraswari, Aditya Kusumawati

Kesmas

Adolescents are more likely to adopt risky health behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol use, and sexual activity. This study examined the links betweensmoking, alcohol use, and risky dating behavior and analyzed how these factors influenced risky dating and other behaviors. It is expected that this studywould be used as a foundation for developing appropriate integrated intervention for multiple risk behaviors among youths. This study was an explanatory research study with a cross-sectional approach. It involved 160 youths aged 15-24 years randomly selected from purposive villages. Participants completedself-administrated questionnaires with an enumerator present. Data were analyzed using univariate, chi-square, and multiple …

Evaluation Of Program For Overcoming Intestinal Worm Infections Among Children, Henny Febriyanti, Haerawati Idris

Kesmas

Prevalence of intestinal worm infection in generall is extremely high in Indonesia among the poor population with poor sanitation. One of the government programs to address this problem is the distribution of medicines to prevent intestinal worm infections. However, the coverage of the achievement for this program is still low in several areas of public health centers in Palembang. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the national program for preventing intestinal worm infections. The qualitative research design used evaluation model approach Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model. This study was conducted in one of health …

Business Development Of Dental Services Marketing In Hospital: A Systematic Review, Ferti Dwi Ekasari, Wahyu Sulistiadi

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

One of the health services in the hospital is dental and oral health care. Hospitals must establish a good marketing strategy for their organizations in an effort to continue to improve or maintain the expected position. Based on the above, it is necessary to know what efforts can be made by dental outpatient clinics in developing marketing of dental and oral health services in dental clinics in hospitals to increase patient visits to hospital dental clinics. This study use Systematic Review with PRISMA method retrieved from online database such as ProQuest, willy online, J Store, Scopus and Google Schoolars using …

Strategies Of Hospital Marketing For Increasing Patient Satisfaction: A Systematic Review, Lenggo Geni Sari

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Patient satisfaction is the most important of hospital goal. The hospital who has focused to customer satisfaction, obtain some basic benefits, like the hospital's reputation is more positive in the eyes customers and the community and encourage the creation of customer loyalty which makes it possible for hospitals increase profits, harmoniously the relationship of the hospital to its customers and encourage everyone in the hospital to work with more goals well. Strategies of hospital marketing are needed to increase patient satisfaction. We use Systematic Review with PRISMA method retrieved from online database such as ProQuest, Wiley online, J Store, Sciencedirect …

Analisis Perencanaan Obat Berdasarkan Metode Abc Indeks Kritis Di Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Ciawi, Irwan Unggul Widodo, Pujianto Pujianto

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Pharmacy unit has important role to determine service quality in hospital. For supporting patients service, Ciawi Region Public Hospital used drugs based on national formulatorium which is contain 1.176 kind of drugs with investation value Rp. 17.315.126.250,-. Ciawi Region Public Hospital already became National Health Coverage provider since 2014 with 74,04% the Indonesian National Healthcare Insurance (BPJS) patients and getting increase everyday. The big investation and amount of drugs need to supervise for accurate drugs support and getting effectivity and eficiency. Consumption method which already used by Ciawi Region Public Hospital is not fulfillt he drugs demand yet, still making …

Strategi Segmentasi, Target Dan Posisi Pasar Klinik Aestetik Di Rs Multazam Medika, Evie Ni’Matunnisa

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Aesthetics Clinic is a product that began to be developed, both independent clinics or in hospitals. With the growing technology used, it makes people more concerned about skin health so that beauty service products can be an alternative business strategy that can be developed and become a profit for private hospitals today. With the increasing competition between hospitals, the addition of aesthetic clinic services at Multazam Medika Hospital is expected to bring something new in the development of hospital marketing products. This study uses a descriptive analysis methodology whose results will be input for hospitals in determining business strategies.

Strategi Pemasaran Modalitas Radiologi Mri Dengan Metode Analisis Segmentasi,Target, Dan Posisi Di Rs Harapan Keluarga Mataram, Handi Wirawan

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

The increasing number of hospitals in Indonesia, as well as the increasing public demand for quality and affordable health facilities, has made competition in the hospital service industry so tight. In order to compete more effectively, hospitals need to implement marketing strategies. This research is a research in the field of hospital marketing management, especially regarding the analysis of segments, targets, market position and product differentiation of services at the general inpatient unit of RSHK Mataram. This study aims to find out empirical evidence about the effect of Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning Strategies on the marketing strategy of MRI radiology …

Studi Deskriptif Analisa Promosi Layanan Rumah Sakit, Ni Putu Indra Dewi, Anindita Santoso, Handi Wirawan, Joan Puspita Tanumihardja

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Health services have entered an era of competition that requires hospitals to be able to provide superior services to attract consumers (patients). Hospitals need to implement an effective marketing system so that outreach targets and ultimately service utilization can be achieved by using integrated marketing communication techniques to coordinate and control various elements of the promotional mix. In this manuscript, the researcher analyzes the promotion of hospital services using a descriptive study method.

Marketing Mix Vs Loyalitas Pasien: Studi Literatur, M. Andri Junaidi, Wahyu Sulistiadi

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Marketing is the entire activity and process of making, communicating, delivering, offering something feasible for customers, clients, co-workers and society in general. The relationship with the hospital, because the hospital is classified as a semi-business organization. Hospitals must use marketing to face all the problems that exist and take all opportunities in order to survive, one of which is the marketing mix. The method used in this paper is a literature review using PRISMA. This resulted in 13 journals, both domestic and foreign. The marketing mix is needed as a way of marketing the hospital. From the search results, it …

The Implementation Of Indonesian Navy Victim Identification Policy In Ladokgi R.E. Martadinata, Sugeng Winarno, Suhardjo Sitam, Bambang Hidayat Hidayat, Yuli Subiyakto

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Soldier is a death-risk profession; thus, identification to have their exact identity is a fundamental right. The Presidential Regulation Number 107 of 2013 mandates Ladokgi RE. Martadinata as the investigator of victim identification activities for Indonesian Navy Soldiers. This study analyzes the implementation of the policy with a qualitative descriptive approach using the Edward III model analysis. Retrieval of primary informant data through in depth interviews and secondary data, including observation and review of the literature, documents, and related laws and regulations. Data validation is done by triangulating data sources, theories, and methodologies. The results of the study indicate that …

The Implementation Of Enhancing Male Participation On Family Planning Policy In Bandung Barat Regency, Dadang Suhenda, Evalina Franciska Hutasoit

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

This study aims to analyze the conduct implementation of the increasing male contraception policy in Bandung Barat Regency. The study is using qualitative methods with case studies approachment. Qualitative data were gained from 16 informants which consist of implementor group as program managers, and partnership and community group as the targeted group. This study was conducted at three locations: district of Cililin, Batu Jajar, and Parongpong. The study shows that the decision process to decide PPM as the standard and goals of the family planning program has been understood by all of its administrators and resources available for this program …

Policy Implementation In Achieving Basic Complete Immunization And Universal Child Immunization Indicators In Kapuas District In 2018, Lia Rosi Vela, Amal Chalik Sjaaf

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Completing the basic immunization and implementing Universal Child Immunization (UCI) are the objectives for the Immunization Program according to the Ministry of Health of Republic Indonesia Strategic Planning. In 2017, Kapuas district achieved 66,6% of the Completed Basic Immunization target and 32,2% of the Universal Child Immunization (UCI) target. There is still a 26,4% gap and a 62,8% gap, respectively, from the 95% target of Strategic Plan Ministry of Health 2015-2019. This study aims to discuss the performance of policy implementation of Completed Basic Immunization (CBI) and Universal Child Immunization (UCI) in 2018 at Kapuas Regency, using qualitative research with …