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Association Of Self-Reported Disease Severity With Depression And Anxiety Among Copd Patients, Yousef Saad Aldabayan, Antonieto Alaban, Eduardo Fabella, Amal Ismael Abdelhameed

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study was conducted to estimate the proportion of patients who experience a high impact from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on their health status and those who also experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also sought to determine whether the health impact of the disease is associated with anxiety and depression.

Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 177 randomly selected patients with COPD seeking treatment in various primary health centers in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) was used to determine the impact of COPD on health generally, and the …

Unraveling The Multilevel Dynamics Of Water, Sanitation, And Child Anthropometry In Indonesia, Rifa Kirana, Ahmad Komarulzaman

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Anthropometrics, reflecting nutritional status, growth, and development, are crucial elements that can predict a person’s health and well-being. However, low anthropometric measures among children under 5 years remain a significant issue in Indonesia, often influenced by various factors at the household and community levels. Access to clean water and adequate sanitation has been identified as major determinants of these adverse health outcomes. This study analyzes the relationship between anthropometric measures and access to water and sanitation at household and community levels using a multilevel analysis approach.

Methods: The study employs cross-sectional data from the Indonesian Family Life …

The Challenges Of Down Syndrome Screening In Primary Healthcare For Pregnant Women In Iran In 2018, Mona Zeinaloo, Mohammad Shariati, Masoud Younesian, Azita Kheiltash

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the various aspects of the implementation phase, including an economic evaluation, of Iran’s Down syndrome (DS) screening program.

Methods: Data were collected via phone interviews involving three random sample groups, with each group consisting of 1000 mothers who completed their pregnancies in 2018. To analyze the DS screening program from an economic aspect, we compared the costs related to the care of a DS individual in the country with that of finding and aborting a DS fetus based on the current screening program. In addition, to examine the financial expenses, we assessed …

The Role Of Indonesian Doctors As Content Creators In Fighting Health Hoaxes, Myths, And Stigma On Social Media, Lydia Okva Anjelia, Deddy Mulyana, Jenny Ratna Suminar

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Amidst the proliferation of disinformation and misinformation related to health on social media, the public must ensure that the sources of information are trustworthy. This research aims to explain the role of doctors in the fight against health hoaxes, myths, and stigma spread through social media. The study adopts qualitative research with a phenomenological approach to understand doctors' experiences and perceptions regarding their efforts to address health hoaxes, myths, and stigma on social media. Fifteen doctors as content creators in Jakarta and Bandung were selected as informants using purposive sampling. The data was collected through interviews, observation participation, and documentation …

Addressing Patient Loyalty Through Their Commitment Influenced By Electronic Word-Of-Mouth And Hospital’S Image, Al Quadhri Upe, Alida Palilati, Sudirman Zaid, Nasrul Nasrul

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This article explores the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WoM) and hospital image on hospital patient loyalty, emphasizing the mediating role of patient commitment. Amidst the development of the healthcare industry sector in Indonesia, this study highlighted that e-WoM and hospital image significantly enhanced patient loyalty, with patient commitment playing an important mediating role. This article suggested practical strategies for hospitals, such as improving the quality of healthcare services, leveraging positive e-WoM, and implementing loyalty programs to elevate patient commitment and loyalty. These findings underscore the importance of hospital image and e-WoM in patient retention, providing valuable insights for …

Risk Factors For Cognitive Impairment In Adult Population Of Coastal Area: A Cross-Sectional Study In Maringkik Island, Indonesia, Herpan Syafii Harahap, Arina Windri Rivarti, Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Fitriannisa Faradina Zubaidi, Dini Suryani, Legis Ocktaviana Saputri, Yanna Indrayana, Athalita Andhera, Muhammad Hilam, Abiyyu Didar Haq

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Cognitive impairment is a medical condition commonly found in elderly populations, which can be due to vascular risk factors in patients. There remains limited data on risk factors for cognitive impairment among coastal region populations. This study aimed to investigate risk factors for cognitive impairment in the adult population of Maringkik Island, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Data collected were age, sex, education level, hypertension, antihypertensive treatment, diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking, and body mass index status. A total of 114 participants were recruited using a consecutive sampling method. The participants’ cognitive function assessment used the Mini-Cog instrument. The cognitive impairment …

Exploring Informal Caregivers’ Perspectives On Oral Care For Stroke Patients, Haslina Rani, Saidatul Najibah Muhammad Zamzuri, Ezzah Omar, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Mohd Fairuz Ali

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Stroke often results in physical disability and functional impairment, which may severely limit patients' ability to care for personal hygiene, including oral care. This study aimed to identify the challenges faced by informal caregivers in managing the oral health of stroke patients. This study conducted semi-structured individual interviews with eight home-based caregivers of stroke patients recruited from a community-based clinic facility of a public university in Malaysia. The interviews took 30-45 minutes to complete and were transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed thematically using a phenomenological approach. Relevant themes that emerged were variations in oral hygiene care, caregivers’ concerns in providing …

Complete Dose Of Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Children In Indonesia And Factors Associated: A Community-Based Study, Putri Bungsu Machmud, Dwi Gayatri, Erni Astutik

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Hepatitis B vaccination is widely recognized as the most effective way to prevent hepatitis B infection, yet the rate of complete vaccination among Indonesian children remains low. This study aimed to evaluate the extent of hepatitis B vaccination coverage among children and identify potential associated factors in Indonesia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. The study involved 7,860 Indonesian mothers of children aged 12-59 months, providing data on their children's hepatitis B vaccination status and other relevant factors from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic Health Survey. Overall, the rate of complete hepatitis B vaccination among children was relatively high (89.8%). Several …

Variation And Predictors Of Covid-19 Mortality In Hospitalized Cases In West Sumatra Province, Indonesia: A Retrospective Observational Study, Defriman Djafri, Ade Suzana Eka Putri, Yudi Pradipta

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During 2020, the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, different Indonesian provinces had different numbers of COVID-19 infections and fatalities, particularly in West Sumatra Province. This study aimed to investigate the variation of confirmed COVID-19 cases and determine predictors of mortality in hospitalized patients across districts in West Sumatra Province. A retrospective observational study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 2020 to June 2021, 46,005 confirmed cases were collected in the province, of which 42,308 were hospitalized and analyzed. Confirmed cases and deaths were compared by geographic location using spatial analysis. The risk predictors of death were estimated using …

Exploration Of Positive Deviance In Prevention Of Underweight In The Under-Five: A Qualitative Study On Low-Income Urban Families, Irwan Budiono, Lukman Fauzi, Dewi Sari Rochmayani

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Children under the age of five (the under-five) from low-income families are more vulnerable to experience underweight. This nutritional vulnerability is evident in the preliminary study, where 35.1% of the under-five experience underweight, and 28.48% are low-income families. This study aimed to explore Positive Deviance (PD) behaviors in preventing underweight among the under-five. The study applied a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection took place in July-August 2022, focusing on low-income families in the Gunung Brintik area. Data were collected through two focus group discussions, seven in-depth interviews, and five key informant interviews. Coding, subtheme, and theme …

Food Hygiene And Sanitation At The Jakarta Pondok Gede Hajj Embarkation Dormitory: Food Safety Efforts For The Hajj Pilgrims, Fauziah Hayati, Al Asyary, Bambang Wispriyono, Harunor Rashid, Z Memish

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Several health risks are associated with performing Hajj pilgrimage. Food poisoning is a major cause of diarrhea and vomiting during Hajj. Food hygiene is an effort to control aspects of food, people, places, and equipment that could cause disease or health problems. This study aimed to describe food hygiene and sanitation efforts implemented in 2023 at the Jakarta Pondok Gede Hajj Embarkation Dormitory in Jakarta, implemented in 2023 to safeguard foods for the Hajj pilgrims. Using a descriptive qualitative design with a document analysis approach, this study examined activities during the pre-embarkation and embarkation periods. Pre-embarkation efforts included inspecting the …

The Open Defecation Free Program Evaluation Using The Context, Input, Process, And Product Model In Jambi, Indonesia, Guspianto Guspianto, Willia Novita Eka Rini, Rizalia Wardiah, Susi Desmaryani, Herlina Herlina

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The Open Defecation Free (ODF) program was initiated by the government to increase access to healthy latrines. This study aimed to evaluate the ODF program using the CIPP evaluation model. A qualitative and exploratory descriptive method was adopted to investigate informants' experiences regarding the program's implementation. Data was explored through semi-structured interviews with 17 informants and analyzed using content analysis. The results showed that the program was crucial as numerous people engaged in open defecation due to economic, geographical, cultural, and knowledge factors. The absence of ODF policy was due to lack of priority, limited government and private support, insufficient …

Perbandingan 3 Metode Exponential Smoothing Dalam Memprediksi Jumlah Pasien Di Rumah Sakit Lakipadada, Gavrila Meil Sombolinggi, Rahmi Susanti, Ismail Andi Baso, Tanti Asrianti, Masithah Masithah

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Peramalan jumlah pasien di rumah sakit merupakan aspek kritis dalam perencanaan rumah sakit kesehatan yang efektif, terutama untuk memastikan ketersediaan sumber daya medis dan layanan yang memadai. Penelitian ini membandingkan tiga metode exponential smoothing (single, double, dan triple exponential smoothing) dalam meramalkan jumlah pasien dengan menggunakan data jumlah pasien dari tahun 2020 – 2023 dan akan diramalkan untuk 5 periode kedepan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa metode triple exponential smoothing memiliki nilai Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) terkecil, yaitu 14%. Akurasi yang lebih tinggi dari metode Triple Exponential Smoothing memungkinkan prediksi yang lebih andal dalam menghadapi fluktuasi musiman dan …

Keterbatasan Mobile Jkn Sebagai Bentuk Universal Health Coverage Di Era Digitalisasi: Literature Review, Diva Anita Churiana Sudrajat, Chandrayani Simanjorang, Alvina Diva Fitrianti, Asy Syifa Anwari Zahra

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Pemerintah Indonesia meluncurkan aplikasi Mobile JKN di tahun 2017 yang menunjukkan komitmen pemerintah dalam menyediakan perlindungan terkait hak kesehatan bagi seluruh warga negara Indonesia. Cakupan kepesertaan JKN yang menyentuh angka 224,1 juta memiliki jarak yang bermakna dengan jumlah pengguna aplikasi Mobile JKN yang berada pada angka 16.346.826. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui keterbatasan aplikasi dari Mobile JKN yang berpotensi menjadi alasan masyarakat belum menggunakan aplikasi ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literature review. Artikel penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ditelusuri melalui database publikasi ilmiah, yaitu Google Scholar menggunakan kata kunci “keterbatasan” dan “Mobile JKN” serta menggunakan filter batasan publikasi …

Analisis Faktor Risiko Kejadian Kematian Akibat Penyakit Kardiovaskular Jemaah Haji Indonesia Tahun 2023, Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Martya Rahmaniati, Raissa Lingga Angesti

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Ibadah haji adalah ibadah yang dilakukan oleh umat muslim di seluruh dunia pada waktu dan tempat yang sudah ditentukan, yang pada tahun 2023 lalu dilakukan oleh 1.845.045 jiwa dari seluruh dunia. Sebagian besar dari kegiatan ibadah haji merupakan kegiatan fisik, ditambah stresor eksternal seperti cuaca, udara yang panas dan teriknya matahari, membuat faktor kesehatan menjadi bagian penting dalam menunjang kelancaran seluruh proses ibadah haji, adapun kriteria sehat tersebut ditentukan berdasarkan istithaah kesehatan jemaah haji. Kematian jemaah haji di tahun 2023 mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan dari tahun-tahun sebelumnya, angkanya mencapai 798 jiwa, dan 42%nya merupakan kematian akibat penyakit kardiovaskular. Oleh …

Spatial Autocorrelation Of Tuberculosis Cases In Central Java Province In 2022, Izzatul Mardiah Saini, Tris Eryando

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Tuberculosis still becomes a health problem both in the world and in Indonesia. Central Java is The third highest province of tuberculosis in Indonesia. Spatial analysis is an essential tool for evaluating the tuberculosis distribution pattern according to geographic location. This research aims to determine tuberculosis hotspot areas and discover whether there is a spatial correlation between districts/cities in Central Java based on tuberculosis cases using the spatial autocorrelation method through the Moran Index and Local Indicators of Spatial Associations (LISA). Secondary data in the form of the aggregate number of all tuberculosis cases in 2022 was collected from the …

Hubungan Konsumsi Ttd Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Kejadian Bblr Di Indonesia: Systematic Literature Review, Miftahun Najah, Budi Utomo, Syafira Anindya Dhika Maulani, Hafshah Farah Fadhilah, Sofiyulloh Sofiyulloh, Yuniko Ibnu Latif

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Berat bayi lahir rendah (BBLR) merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang masih signifikan secara global hingga saat ini. Diperkirakan 15-20% dari seluruh kelahiran di seluruh dunia adalah BBLR. Salah satu penyebab BBLR adalah anemia defisiensi zat besi pada ibu hamil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau literatur secara sistematik dengan menelaah hasil penelitian artikel-artikel sebelumnya. Penelitian menggunakan metode systematic review dengan pendekatan kuantitatif . Penelusuran artikel mengunakan tiga database seperti ProQuest, Scopus dan Google Scholar dengan menggunakan kata kunci “zat besi, “tablet tambah darah”, “berat bayi lahir rendah”, “BBLR”, “Indonesia” dan menggunakan PRISMA mencakup identifikasi, skrining, eligibilitas dan sintesis. Artikel harus memenuhi …

Passive Smoking And Its Correlation With Stunting In Children: A Systematic Review, Anita Rahmiwati, Karlinda Karlinda, Hamzah Hasyim, Febriyansyah Febriyansyah

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Passive smoking is a significant risk factor for stunting in children, highlighting the urgent need for effective public health measures. This study aimed to investigate the association between passive smoking and stunting in children aged 0 months-7 years. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple online databases, including PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct, Willey Online Library, Sage Journal, Cambridge University Press, and Oxford Academic. The quality of included articles reporting observational studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP) checklist, presenting data through narrative synthesis. Findings …

Ratification Status Of International Labour Organization (Ilo) Fundamental Conventions On Occupational Safety And Health, Ashish A. Trivedi, Alice Lai

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background: A safe and healthy work environment is key to sustainable development and in view of this, in June 2022, the International Labour Organization (ILO) declared this to be a fundamental principle and right at work, and recognised the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) as fundamental Conventions. The objective of this study was to assess the global as well as regional ratification status for ILO Conventions 155 and 187 among member countries, one year after their declaration as fundamental conventions.

Methods: Updated ratification status …

Examining The Relationship Between Shift Work And Diabetes Mellitus Among Nurses: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Angga Arifianto, Indah Suci Widyahening, Levina Chandra Khoe, M. Ikhsan Mokoagow

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background : Work shifts could cause numerous health problems, such as sleep disorders, weight gain disorders, and unhealthy food intake consumption, leading to obesity and changes in blood glucose levels, that eventually lead to diabetes mellitus. This evidence-based case report aims to provide an evidence of association between shift work and the risk of diabetes mellitus among nurses.

Methods : We performed a literature searching from Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Google Scholar in September 2023 using keywords ‘shift work’ AND ‘diabetes’ AND ‘nurse’. We included studies that assessed the association between shift work and diabetes among nurses using observational …

Acceleration Return To Work Process After Accidents In The Manufacturing Industry – Literature Review, Lubna Sadat, Nurul Hidayah, Dede Iskandar

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

The manufacturing industry typically requires capacities on a large scale, increasing the risk of workplace accidents and illnesses. Thus, a stringent Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guideline is needed, notably through early Return to Work (RTW) policies. In this review we explore how the acceleration of the RTW process influences employees, factories, and policy after accidents. Using a literature review approach, this research collected the data and information from from books, journals, and articles discussing the topic of OHS management in domestic and overseas factories.Acceleration of RTW included gradual task modifications, alternative tasks, and workstation adjustments to facilitate workers’ …

N-Acetyl-S-(N-Methylcarbamoyl)-Cysteine (Amcc) As Cumulative Biomonitoring Of Dimethylformamide Exposure Among Industrial Workers, Angga Arifianto, Muhammad Ilyas, Herqutanto .

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background: N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) is an aliphatic amide which is miscible with water and a majority of organic liquids. Due to its amphiphilic properties, it is a widely used industrial solvent, especially for polymers. DMF has been consistently hepatotoxic, inducing effects on the liver at lowest concentrations or doses. N-acetyl-S-(N-methylcarbamoyl)cysteine (AMCC) which is one major metabolites of DMF, found in urine after DMF exposure of the whole workweek.

Objective: To determine the way of AMCC can be use as biomarker of DMF exposure and the best possible sampling time.

Method: This study conducted a literature search using evidence-based databases …

The Importance Of Indonesian Workers’ Psychosocial Health In Demographic Bonus, Dewi S. Soemarko

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

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The Correlation Of Age With Thrombocytes And D-Dimer Values In Covid-19 Patients At Hospital X In Jakarta, Indonesia, Nanik Prasetyoningsih, Ascobat Gani

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, spread globally, with research indicating that prognosis severity can be assessed by thrombocyte and D-dimer levels; while, patient age serves as a mortality predictor. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between age with thrombocytes and D-dimer in COVID-19 patients. This cross-sectional study used laboratory testing samples from 667 COVID-19 patients at Hospital X in Jakarta, Indonesia, collected from August 2020 until May 2021. The data was collected using cluster random sampling and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi square test (95% CI). The results showed that age and thrombocytes positively …

Systematic Review Of Factors Related To Pm2.5 Exposure On The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Rifka Putri Salma, Laila Fitria

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Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in many countries, and most of them are type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Air pollution is thought to contribute to the T2DM incidence, and one of the most important pollutants is PM2.5. This study aimed to determine factors related to PM2.5 exposure and individual factors in increasing the risk of T2DM based on a systematic review. The PRISMA was used as a method of data collection and selection. Of 176 relevant articles identified and screened, 12 articles from various countries published in 2013-2021 were synthesized in this study. Results showed that long-term …

Ambient Particulate Matter With Blood Pressure In Adult Women Living In Urban City, Nurusysyarifah Aliyyah, Haryoto Kusnoputranto, Bambang Wispriyono, Laila Fitria

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Ambient air pollution, especially from fine particles, contributes to human mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, for which high blood pressure (BP) is a major modifiable risk factor. This study aimed to analyze the influence of ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) on the risk of high BP leading to hypertension. This study used a cross-sectional design on 118 adult women living in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants were selected from a 1-km radius of the nearest air quality monitoring station with available data PM2.5. Linear regression was analyzed to examine the relationship between PM2.5 and systolic and diastolic BPs adjusted for potential …

Prevention Of Tuberculosis Transmission Through Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection In The Air, Ni Njoman Juliasih, Eko Budi Koendhori, I Nyoman Semita

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a dangerous and highly contagious disease. Global cases have increased since, and Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest number of TB cases. This study aimed to prevent TB transmission by analyzing air contamination. Air samples were taken from three primary health cares (PHCs) in Surabaya City, East Java Province, Indonesia, and cultured in Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) media. Of the 108 air samples collected, 36 came from the waiting room, 36 from the examination room, and 36 from the laboratory room. As a result, the waiting room (50%), examination room (16.7%), and laboratory …

Health And Environmental Pollution: A Literature Review, Elsa Yuniarti, Levi Anatolia S.M. Exposto, Indang Dewata, Fitra Arya Dwi Nugraha, Alfitri Alfitri

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This study aimed to review various studies focusing on pollution that could adversely affect health, including sources, types, and mitigation efforts. The data used were obtained through a search on the Scopus website using the keywords "Health" AND "Pollution" from 2016 to 2023. Using these two keywords, 72 titles and abstracts of papers were successfully found. The results of this literature review were then analyzed with the assistance of NVivo 12 Pro, which grouped the findings based on their impact on health, reasons for pollution, types of pollution, and preventive measures. It was identified that the most common disease was …

Capitation Management Through Performance-Based Capitation Mechanism Of Primary Health Care In Malang, Indonesia, Ayu Tyas Purnamasari, Herlinda Dwi Ningrum, Anggi Ardhiasti, Asri Hikmatuz Zahroh

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Primary health care (PHC) has one of the largest funding sources, capitation, which BPJS Healthcare Security transfers monthly. Capitation fund receipts were frequently insufficient due to failure to meet performance-based capitation/Kapitasi Berbasis Kinerja (KBK) targets, including for PHC in Malang City, Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the management and utilization of capitation funds through a KBK mechanism. This descriptive study used a qualitative approach supported by quantitative data. This study was conducted from July to August 2023 and purposely selected nine informants from BPJS Healthcare Security, the local health office, and PHC. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed …

Environmental Health Risk Analysis Of So2 And No2 In Kemiri Muka Village, Depok City, Indonesia, Nuansa Dwika Aulia, Budi Hartono

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Kemiri Muka is a village in Beji Subdistrict, Depok City, Indonesia. Based on a preliminary survey conducted in one of the neighborhood units of Kemiri Muka Village, the residential had a high density of houses and was close to traditional markets, toll roads, the main road of Depok City, and landfills. This caused the air quality in the village area to decline. This study aimed to analyze risks to public health and the environment from exposure to toxic substances, SO2 and NO2, which are high in the air due to transportation on the highway and population density. The sample from …