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Relationship Of Age, Gender, And History Of Comorbid Diseases In Tb Patients Toward Self-Stigma Tb In Surakarta, Ignes Widowati, Balgis Balgis, Sri Mulyani

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Tuberculosis (TB) infection in Indonesia has not been completely eradicated. It is challenging for those who suffer from TB to be away from self-stigma. This study aimed to determine the relationship between age factors, gender, and a history of comorbid diseases related to self-stigma. This was a cross sectional study using a Tuberculosis Stigma Assessment questionnaire. Total 50 respondents were obtained by purposive sampling technique. Inclusion criteria are TB patients or former patients aged 18 years to the elderly, male and female, without or having a history of comorbidities (HIV & DM). Quantitative-qualitative analysis, univariate and bivariate tests using Pearson …

An Effective Method To Predict Low Birth Weight In Indonesia Rural Area, Asyifa Robiatul Adawiyah, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Nur Alam, Novita Arie Setiawati

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Antenatal care (ANC) is a compulsory program in Indonesia with minimally 4 times visits, unfortunately, regular Antenatal care visit at Kanjillo health center, South Sulawesi, Indonesia is still low. Most of the Low Birth Weight (LBW) cases in Indonesia happened in a rural-areas, where most of the women conducted the first visit ANC on the third trimester. This study aimed to determine the cut-off point of mother’s last trimester pregnancy weight for predicting as well as preventing low birthweight outcomes in the community. The research design was cross-sectional with secondary data taken from the Kanjilo health center, with 150 pregnant …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Diare Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar Di Kabupaten Lebak, Provinsi Banten, Indonesia, Ilham Ibrahim, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Triyanti Triyanti, Tria Astika Endah Permatasari

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Diarrhea is an endemic disease that has the potential to create extraordinary events in a country, including Indonesia. The highest diarrhea case was found in Banten Province, namely in Lebak Regency, the highest number was in the school-age group. This study aims to determine the relationship between the incidence of diarrhea on children's characteristics, children's behavior characteristics, mother/family characteristics, and environmental characteristics. This study uses secondary data with a cross-sectional design with a total sample of 151 elementary school children. The research was conducted in Cidahu Village RT/RW 02/01 Karangkamulyan Village, Lebak Regency, Banten Province. The dependent variable is the …

Analysis Implementation Of The Supervision Role Commission Ix Of Dpr Ri In The Health Program For The 2014-2019 Period: Case Study In The Primary Care Doctor Program, Ardiansyah Bahar, Anhari Achadi

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Prolonged health problems have been recurring for a long time have raised questions about health program and its supervisory. The supervisory function carried out by Commission IX of the DPR RI on its partners from the government continues to be carried out in various ways. However, analysis has never been conducted to assess whether the various supervisory activities have been effective. This study uses a qualitative method based on phenomena, symptoms, facts, or social informants. Informants are determined directly based on the principles of appropriateness and adequacy. The data is then converted into transcript form, then analyzed, and a Logical …

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 …

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 …

Alveolar Bone Loss Analysis On Dental Digital Radiography Image, Aulia Karina Fitriananda, Bramma Kiswanjaya, Hanna H. Bachtiar-Iskandar

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Periodontal disease is the second most common tooth and mouth disease in Indonesia. Moreover, radiographic examination is the most useful tool to evaluate alveolar bone loss and diagnose periodontal diseases. This study aimed to analyze radiographically the relationship between alveolar bone loss and age among patients with chronic periodontitis.

Methods: A total of 192 digital periapical images of patients aged 25–40 years were collected. Four regions were selected, including the maxillary and mandibular central incisors and maxillary and mandibular first molars. Alveolar bone loss was measured in the mesial and distal surfaces.

Results: The mean and …

Use Of Internet Platforms For Information About Sensitive Teeth Among Indonesian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study, Safira Khairina, Diah Ayu Maharani, Yasemin Yavuz, Febriana Setiawati

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The behavior of seeking oral health information (OHI), especially the topic of sensitive teeth (ST), among the Indonesian adult population has rarely been studied. Hence, the current work aimed to analyze the characteristics of the Indonesian adult population who reported having ST and to explore their practice of self-medication in terms of their behavior of seeking OHI on the internet.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2021 in Indonesia. This study used a self-administered questionnaire comprising questions about sociodemographic data, oral health behavior, diet, and subjective oral health. Bivariate analysis based on a …

Preventive Behaviors, Barriers, And Drivers Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Normaliza Ab Malik, Rusyda Helma Mohd, Nor Ba'yah Abdul Kadir

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to assess the preventive behaviors, barriers, and drivers, including the knowledge and self-efficacy of COVID-19 in Malaysia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the COVID-19 outbreak by using a self-administered questionnaire. The instrument used was adopted from the World Health Organization resources. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the categorical data. Chi-square and independent t-test were performed to evaluate the associations between the variables and preventive behaviors.

Results: A total of 465 (97.3%) respondents were recorded. The mean age was 34.3 ± …

Determination Of The Nutritional Habits And Anxiety Levels In Individuals With Covid-19 In Turkey, Hatice Iskender, Eda Dokumacioglu, Osman Yalap

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has spread worldwide since December 2019, has infected and claimed the lives of millions of people. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between anxiety levels and nutritional habits of patients with COVID-19.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between February 1, 2021 and May 1, 2021. The study population included a total of 108 individuals with COVID-19 residing in Artvin, Turkey. This study used a self-administered online questionnaire, containing 40 questions from the State and Trait Anxiety Scale.

Results: The state anxiety score was 37.26, and the …

Loneliness And Health Outcomes Among Malaysian Older Adults, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Azera Hasra Ismail, Suraya Hanim Abu Bakar

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Loneliness is a major social problem among the elderly all over the world.

Methods: A community-based survey was conducted among 380 community-dwelling older adults residing in Malaysia. A proportional stratified random sampling method was used to examine the relationship between health factors and loneliness. Data were collected using the short-form Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, and RAND SF-20. p < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, and data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 26.0 for Windows.

Results: Results revealed that 32.6% of the respondents had social loneliness, 39.9% had emotional loneliness, and 9.2% had family loneliness. Bivariate analyses showed that social and emotional loneliness are significantly related to …

Prevalence And Correlates Of Frequent And Infrequent Bullying Victimization Among School Adolescents From Five Southeast Asian Countries, Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Little is known about the frequency of bullying victimization (BV) among adolescents in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. This study aims to assess the prevalence and correlates of frequent and infrequent BV among school-going adolescents in five ASEAN member states.

Methods: The cross-sectional sample of the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) of 2015 comprised 33,184 school adolescents (14.6 years mean age) from five ASEAN countries. Students completed a paper-based, self-administered questionnaire on BV in their own languages during classroom periods. Multinomial logistic regression was used to predict frequent and infrequent BV, with no …

Patient Care Delivery: Electronic Nursing Documentation In Malaysia, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Norazilah Khalip, Rosnita Hashim, Rohaizah Harun, Nor Fazlina Fazilah, Norazilah Mat Shah

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The evolution of nursing documentation from paper to electronic format aims to improve patient safety and care quality. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses toward electronic nursing process documentation.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 189 registered nurses who work in medical wards at a teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur. Simple random sampling was used. Respondents’ knowledge of electronic nursing documentation was measured using a questionnaire developed by Guedes, and their attitudes toward electronic nursing documentation were measured using a questionnaire developed by Hagos. Data analysis was performed using Statistical …

Analisis Hubungan Faktor Psikososial Terhadap Stres Kerja Dan Perilaku Berisiko Karyawan Di Pt X, Aji Putro, Dadan Erwandi, Abdul Kadir

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The death rate due to elevators in the world at 1999-2009 was 263 people, caused by 57% falling, 18% being pinched, 17% falling by objects, and 9% other causes. One of the efforts to prevent accidents was to analyze psychosocial factors that caused work stress and at-risk behavior that can lead to work accidents. This study aimed to determine the relationship of psychosocial factors to work stress and the at-risk behavior of employees at PT. X is engaged in the elevator and escalator sector. This research method was a descriptive quantitative, cross-sectional study with 200 people. Psychosocial factors related to …

Kajian Hubungan Antara Iklim Keselamatan Psikososial (Psychosocial Safety Climate) Dengan Perundungan Di Tempat Kerja (Workplace Bullying) Di Pt Wid, Ika Wahyuningtias, Dadan Erwandi, Sjahrul Meizar Nasri, Abdul Kadir

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

This study aims to examine and analyze the correlation and influence of Psychosocial Safety Climate on the occurrence of workplace bullying at PT WID (a power generation company) involving six power plant work areas across Indonesia. Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional study design involving 100 workers from the Operational & Maintenance business line who were aged above 17 years and had a minimum of six months of work experience. Participants were asked to complete the Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC-12) questionnaire to measure the level of psychosocial safety climate and the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) to determine the level of …

Hubungan Antara Iklim Keselamatan Dengan Perilaku Keselamatan Pada Pekerja Proyek Pln Pusmapro Pst Jateng I, Charisha Kumala, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Background: A safety management system is essential for implementation in the construction industry to manage safety at project sites. The sustainability of the running system can be assessed by analyzing the relationship between safety climate and safety behavior without having to wait for an accident to occur. Objective: To analyze the relationship between safety climate and safety behavior among workers at PLN PUSMANPRO in the PST JATENG I electrical construction project. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 120 workers at the PLN PUSMANPRO PST JATENG I Project. Primary data were obtained using a Likert scale questionnaire that referred to questionnaires …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Fatigue Pada Masinis Pt Kereta Api Indonesia Daerah Operasional 3 Cirebon, Citra Amaliyah, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Fatigue is a significant factor regarding safety issues such as transportation incidents and errors. As a part of land transportation, safety has also become an issue in the railway industry. In 6 years, there have been at least 700 extraordinary incidents in the railway industry in Indonesia, including train collisions. From the National Transportation Safety Committee investigation report, it was also found that several cases of train crashes occurred due to train drivers’ fatigue. Therefore, this study aims to determine the level and the factors associated with fatigue in train drivers. This research was conducted in January – June 2021 …