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Stillbirth Mortality By Robson Ten-Group Classification System: A Cross-Sectional Registry Of 80 663 Births From 16 Hospital In Sub-Saharan Africa, Claudia Hanson, Kristi Annerstedt, Maria Alsina, Muzdalfat Abeid, Hussein Kidanto, Helle Alvesson, Andrea Pembe, Peter Waiswa, Jean-Paul Dossou, Effie Chipeta

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Objective To assess stillbirth mortality by Robson ten-group classification and the usefulness of this approach for understanding trends.

Design Cross-sectional study.

Setting Prospectively collected perinatal e-registry data from 16 hospitals in Benin, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda.

Population All women aged 13–49 years who gave birth to a live or stillborn baby weighting >1000 g between July 2021 and December 2022.

Methods We compared stillbirth risk by Robson ten-group classification, and across countries, and calculated proportional contributions to mortality.

Main outcome measures Stillbirth mortality, defined as antepartum and intrapartum stillbirths.

Results We included 80 663 babies born to 78 085 women; …

Sexual Satisfaction, An Indicator Of Sexual Health And Well-Being? Insights From Sti/Hiv Prevention Research In European Men Who Have Sex With Men, Karel Blondeel, Massimo Mirandola, Lorenzo Gios, Cinta Folch, Christiana Noestlinger, Maddalena Cordioli, Petra Sutter, Marleen Temmerman, Igor Toskin

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Introduction Although sexual health has been holistically defined to include sexual satisfaction, it has been largely absent in health services and sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes in many parts of the world. We propose sexual satisfaction as a useful indicator, as one of the proxy measures for sexual health and well-being and as a component of well-being in general.

Methods The Sialon II project is a multicentre biological and behavioural cross-sectional community-based survey implemented across 13 European cities during 2013–2014 among men who have sex with men. Sexual satisfaction was explored using one single item: ‘How satisfied are …

Do Executive Functions Buffer Against Covid-19 Fear And Stress? A Latent Variable Approach, Tina Li Yi Ng, Nadyanna M. Majeed, Verity Yu Qing Lua, Andree Hartanto

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Levels of COVID-19 stress have soared worldwide as a result of the pandemic. Given the pernicious psychological and physiological effects of stress, there is an urgent need for us to protect populations against the pandemic’s psychological impact. While there exists literature documenting the prevalence of COVID-19 stress among various populations, insufficient research has investigated psychological factors that might mitigate this worrying trend. To address this gap in the literature, the current study seeks to examine executive functions as a potential cognitive buffer against COVID-19 stress. To do so, the study adopted a latent variable approach to examine three latent factors …

Evaluating Mental Health Outcomes In Covid-19 Icu Survivors: A Scoping Review Of Measurement Tools, Kimberly T'Ng, Justin Kenardy, Andree Hartanto

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Objective: The objective of this scoping review was to map the range of measurement tools used to study the prevalence of common mental health conditions in COVID-19 ICU survivors. Introduction: Increased rates of admission to and survivorship from intensive care units (ICUs) have been observed in recent years, particularly during the global pandemic. ICU patients are at a higher risk of developing depressive, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. Due to the high burden of disease, an accurate understanding of long-term mental health challenges for this population is key. Unfortunately, there is significant variability in reported prevalence rates. Heterogeneity in measurement tools …

Emerging Evidence For Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists In Slowing Chronic Kidney Disease Progression, Michael W Holliday, Livia Frost, Sankar D Navaneethan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Diabetic kidney disease continues to increase, and several novel therapeutic agents have been shown to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in those with diabetes. This review summarizes more recent data on the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and kidney outcomes.

RECENT FINDINGS: Posthoc analysis of cardiovascular outcome trials, as well as several retrospective studies, demonstrate benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for chronic kidney disease progression in diabetics. Although limited randomized clinical trials evidence assessing the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on kidney outcomes in diabetic chronic kidney disease patients have been published, …

Proteomic Biomarkers Of Quantitative Interstitial Abnormalities In Copdgene And Cardia Lung Study, Bina Choi, Gabrielle Y Liu, Quanhu Sheng, Kaushik Amancherla, Andrew Perry, Xiaoning Huang, Ruben San José Estépar, Samuel Y Ash, Weihua Guan, David R Jacobs, Fernando J Martinez, Ivan O Rosas, Russell P Bowler, Jonathan A Kropski, Nicholas E Banovich, Sadiya S Khan, Raúl San José Estépar, Ravi Shah, Bharat Thyagarajan, Ravi Kalhan, George R Washko

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Rationale: Quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIAs) are early measures of lung injury automatically detected on chest computed tomography scans. QIAs are associated with impaired respiratory health and share features with advanced lung diseases, but their biological underpinnings are not well understood. Objectives: To identify novel protein biomarkers of QIAs using high-throughput plasma proteomic panels within two multicenter cohorts.

Methods: We measured the plasma proteomics of 4,383 participants in an older, ever-smoker cohort (COPDGene [Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease]) and 2,925 participants in a younger population cohort (CARDIA [Coronary Artery Disease Risk in Young Adults]) using the SomaLogic SomaScan assays. …

The Role Of Psychogenic Factors In The Etiopathogenesis Of Autoimmune Disorders In The Oral Cavity, Nadya T. Avramova, Boyko K. Bonev

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Autoimmune disorders (AD) represent a heterogeneous group of multifactorial chronic conditions, which are triggered secondary to the loss of self-antigen tolerance. Their etiology involves genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors; however, AD cannot be explained by these factors alone. Recent studies have shown increasing stress levels in industrialized countries and also increasing trends in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. The oral mucosa is extremely responsive to emotional influences such as stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, oral diseases can appear as a direct expression of emotions or indirectly, due to various psychological mechanisms. The aim of this study is to find and …

Observational Analysis For Predicting Initial Spikes In Testing Volume Of Cohorts Inside And Outside Of A Regional Covid-19 Screening Program, Adam M. Franks, Seth Bergeron, Tammy Bannister, Justin Spradling, Tamara Lowe, Paris Johnson, Rajan Lamichhane, Stephen M. Petrany

Marshall Journal of Medicine

BACKGROUND Containing the highly contagious SARs-CoV-2 pathogen requires a safe and effective screening program. The aim of this observational cohort study is to analyze a regional testing center and identify factors predicting testing rates that direct supply and staffing needs.

METHODS A drive-through SAR-CoV-2 regional testing facility was created. Number of tests and positive results were collected for eighteen months. Data for testing demand was compared to positive results, percent positive rates (PPR), known external factors, and county PPR. Dissimilarities were contrasted with dynamic time warp and a detailed agreement analysis. The Grainger’s test was utilized to assess the degree …

Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visits Before And During Covid-19: Association With Community-Level Factors, Timothy F. Page, Weiwei Chen, François Sainfort, Julie A. Jacko

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between community-level variables and emergency department (ED) visit rates before and during COVID-19. The focus was on opioid-related ED visits. Despite large declines in overall ED visits during COVID-19, opioid-related visits increased. While visits for avoidable conditions decreased, the opposite was true for opioid-related visits.

Methods

We combined data from Florida EDs with community-level variables from the 2020 American Community Survey. The outcome measures of the study were quarterly ZIP code tabulation-area-level ED visit rates for opioid-related ED visits as well as visit rates for all other causes. Associations …

Ensuring Equitable Application Of Interventions To Vulnerable Subpopulations In The Kentucky Consortium For Accountable Health Communities (Kc-Ahc), Jing Li, Jessica M. Clouser, Akosua Adu, Aiko Weverka, Nikita Vundi, Terry D. Stratton, Mark V. Williams

Journal of Appalachian Health

Introduction: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has funded the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) model to test whether systematically identifying and addressing the health-related social needs (HRSNs) of individuals would impact healthcare utilization and total cost of care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Toward this effort, AHCs implement screening, referral, and community navigation services in their local areas. There are 28 CMS-funded AHCs nationwide, including the Kentucky Consortium for Accountable Health Communities (KC-AHC).

Purpsoe: This study aims to assess the equity of KC-AHC model activities in three vulnerable sub-populations: dual enrollees, disabled individuals, and women.

Methods: Twenty-eight primary …

Trilogies: Lessons From 50 Years Facilitating Community-Based Health Assessments And Planning In Appalachia, Bruce Behringer

Journal of Appalachian Health

Involvement of community and organizational groups is fundamental to most public ventures. Most social, health, economic, and educational improvements in Appalachia have been characterized by successfully integrating community input and finding ways to encourage organizational change and collaboration.

Managing group process and related facilitation skills are fundamental competencies for public health professionals and others guiding change efforts. Groups from communities and organizations can get stalled in their deliberations; a facilitator frequently must think quickly to diagnose the situation and propose alternative approaches. Creative and flexible approaches, learned through practice experiences, can blend with theories and frameworks learned in academic preparation …

Maternal Age And Inadequate Prenatal Care In West Virginia: A Project Watch Study, Madelin Gardner, Amna Umer, Brian Hendricks, Toni Marie Rudisill, Candice Lefeber, Collin John, Christa Lilly

Journal of Appalachian Health

Introduction: Adequate prenatal care (PNC) is essential to the overall health of mother and infant. Teen age and advanced maternal age (AMA) are known risk factors for poor birth outcomes. However, less is known about whether these age groups are associated with inadequate PNC.

Purpose: This study sought to determine the potential association between maternal age (in groups, aged 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, and >40) and inadequate PNC (visits).

Methods: West Virginia (WV) Project WATCH population-level data (May 2018–March 2022) were used for this study. Multiple logistic regressions were performed on inadequate PNC (less than 10 visits) with maternal age …

Modelling The Combined Use Of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets And Insecticides Zooprophylaxis Against The Resilience Of Anopheles Arabiensis For Effective Malaria Control, Watson Levens

Tanzania Journal of Science

Malaria is a significant public health concern, especially in tropical regions. It remains endemic in many areas where malaria mosquitoes are prevalent. This study investigates the viability of insecticide zooprophylaxis (IZ) in conjunction with Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) as a strategic approach to combat malaria transmission, particularly in regions dominated by zoophagic vectors. Through the presentation and analysis of a mathematical model that integrates IZ and LLINs for the control of Anopheles arabiensis (An. arabiensis), the research underscores IZ's role in reducing zoophagic vector populations and enhancing malaria control efforts. Notably, the study reveals that achieving comprehensive coverage of …

Modeling The Transmission Dynamics Of Tuberculosis In Humans, Farida Kisinda, Joshua A. Mwasunda, Mbwiga S. Aloni

Tanzania Journal of Science

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major threat to human health particularly in most of developing countries. In this article, we formulate and analyze a deterministic model for the transmission dynamics of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. The next generation method is employed to find the basic reproduction number which helps to determine whether TB clears or persists in the human population. Global stability of model equilibria is done through Lyapunov functions whereas the normalized forward sensitivity index method is adopted to determine parameters that drive tuberculosis. Analysis shows that both TB free and endemic equilibria exist. The TB free equilibrium is globally …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Cesarean Delivery In A Tertiary Hospital In Taraba State, Nigeria, Olateju Alao Bamigbala, Ayodeji Oluwatobi Ojetunde, Maza Tanko

Tanzania Journal of Science

A cesarean section (CS) is a surgical technique in which a baby is delivered through an abdomen and uterine incision following fetal viability. It is imperative to identify the factors that influence the use of CS to reduce the needless use of this life-saving procedure and increase its availability for those who need it most. Therefore, this study assesses the prevalence and predictors of cesarean delivery in a tertiary hospital in Taraba state, Nigeria. Information of pregnant women who came for delivery to Federal Medical Center, Jalingo, Taraba state Nigeria from August 2021 to August 2023 was collected. Binary Logistic …

Self-Reported Determinants Of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Persons With And Without Autoimmune Disease, Jenny D. Gong, Maya Mattar, Donald D. Anthony, Adam T. Perzynski, Nora G. Singer

Faculty Scholarship

Objective: Patients with autoimmune disease (AD) are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19 infection, so, optimizing vaccine utilization in this population is of particular importance. We compared COVID-19 vaccination perspectives among persons with and without AD. Methods: 471 patients in the MetroHealth System and Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center completed a 38-item questionnaire between August 2021 and February 2022. This survey containing questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine perceptions and demographics was administered both to unvaccinated individuals and individuals who delayed vaccination for at least 2 months. Multivariable ordinary least squares regression models were created to assess factors associated with vaccination …

Treatment At An Academic Medical Center Eliminates Survival Disparities For Appalachian Kentuckians With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Emily Cassim, Hannah Mcdonald, Megan Harper, Quan Chen, Miranda Lin, Reema Patel, Michael Cavnar, Prakash Pandalai, Bin Huang, Pamela C. Hull, Joseph Kim, Erin Burke

Journal of Appalachian Health

Introduction: Rates of cancer mortality in Appalachian Kentucky is among the highest in the nation. It is unknown whether geographic location of treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, influences survival in Appalachian Kentuckians.

Purpose: This study compares outcomes among Appalachian Kentuckians with PDAC who received treatment at an academic medical center (AMC) or community facility (CF).

Methods: Using the Kentucky Cancer Registry, patients diagnosed with PDAC between 2003 and 2018 were identified. Patients were categorized according to treatment location (AMC v. CF) and county of residence (Appalachian v. non-Appalachian). Kaplan-Meier curves were constructed to …

Check With The Intended Audience First! Content Validation As A Method For Inclusive Research For Primary Care Engagement In Rural Appalachia, Sydeena E. Isaacs, Jennifer Schroeder Tyson, Ashley Parks, Danielle Adams

Journal of Appalachian Health

Introduction: To date, referral practices based on social determinants of health (SDOH) among primary care providers (PCPs) and clinic staff in rural regions, including Appalachian North Carolina (NC), are not well understood.

Purpose: This study aims to develop and content validate a primary care engagement (PCE) survey to assess (1) engagement and burnout; (2) referral practices; and (3) self-efficacy and confidence in making referrals based on SDOH among PCPs and clinic staff in Appalachian NC.

Methods: Using the Social-Ecological Model as a theoretical framework, researchers developed a 37-item PCE survey. Content validation was completed by a panel of experts recruited …

Factors Predicting Work Ability Among Community Healthcare Providers In Yangon, Myanmar, Phyu Nyein Wai, Naw Clara

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: In healthcare organizations, a high level of work ability is necessary for workers to perform their tasks under different working conditions. This study aimed to describe the quality of work life, work environment, and work ability and examine predictors of the work ability of community healthcare providers.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from May 2020 to July 2020. The study enrolled 284 registered nurses and midwives from 38 public health departments in Yangon, Myanmar. Data were collected using the work-related quality of life scale (WRQoL) 2, work environment impact scale (WEIS-SR), and work ability index …

Perception Of Lean Adoption Among Emergency Department Personnel In Public Hospitals In Selangor, Malaysia, Azizul Rahman Mohamad Jamil, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Kiran Ganesh Balakrishnan

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This research aims to assess the perceptions of the staff working in emergency departments in Selangor, Malaysia, regarding the adoption of lean management and identify the factors that affect their perceptions.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using the Lean in Healthcare Questionnaire was conducted with 251 respondents, which consisted of doctors, nurses and medical assistants employed in three selected hospitals.

Results: One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant difference in every domain score in accordance with the occupation category. For the domain process, a significant negative correlation was found between age and domain score (r = …

Healthcare Provider Engagement And Its Effects On Patient Rereferral: Insights From Indonesia, Felicia Setiawan

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: In the highly competitive landscape of healthcare, nurturing strong relationships between referring healthcare providers and healthcare facilities is essential for maintaining patient loyalty. This study explores the factors influencing referring health care provider engagement and its subsequent impact on the willingness to rerefer to healthcare facilities.

Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted with 181 healthcare providers who regularly refer patients to a private hospital in Jakarta. Data were collected through an online structured questionnaire consisting of 29 questions. The following dimensions were covered: specialist characteristics, practice characteristics, healthcare provider–specialist interaction, patient–specialist interaction, returning referral, training opportunity, …

Assessment Of Sociodemographic Status, Self-Awareness, And Risk Factors Affecting Patients With Prediabetes In Bangladesh: Cross-Sectional Study, Farhana Sultana, Muhammed Mohibul Islam, Aparajita Das, Md Hasan Shahriar Rahman, Nandita Islam Pia, Md Kayes Mahmud, Md. Saqline Mostaq, Saadullah Saadullah, Md. Saddam Hossain, Saikat Fakir, Mohammad Nurul Amin

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Poor glycemic control and high diabetes and prediabetes incidence are influenced by socioeconomic disparity. Raising awareness and ensuring that people with prediabetes are receiving medication, maintaining their glycemic control, and getting the proper care they need despite their socioeconomic situation are crucial in the fight against diabetes. This study aims to assess the sociodemographic status, self-awareness, and risk factors associated with prediabetes in Bangladesh.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 500 participants aged >18 years to evaluate and summarize their demographic data, socioeconomic status, and responses to various questionnaires about their conditions related to prediabetes …

Determinant Of Unintended Pregnancy In Indonesia, Pika Novriani Lubis, Ratna Djuwita, Asri C. Adisasmita, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo, Maria Gayatri

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Unintended pregnancy is a global health problem. The number of unintended pregnancies globally is still high, accounting for 1 in 4 pregnancies. In Indonesia, it occupies 15% of total pregnancies. However, studies discussing the determinants of unintended pregnancies in Indonesia were conducted on a small scale.

Methods: This cross-sectional research utilized the data of 15,316 respondents of the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey.

Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancies in women with live births in the last 3–5 years was approximately 16%. The highest risk of unintended pregnancies was recorded for those with the youngest …

Investigating Nursing Students’ Levels Of Knowledge About Alzheimer’S Disease, Dilek Doruk Kondakci, Aliye Mandiracioğlu

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Given that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become a major public health problem, this study aimed to investigate the AD knowledge level of nursing students who are health professional candidates.

Methods: The population of this cross-sectional study consisted of 346 nursing students taking up a 4-year program. They were asked to fill out a sociodemographic information form and answer questions from the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS).

Results: Among the participants, 67.6% were female and 98.8% were single. The mean age of the students was 20.55 ± 2.05 years. Their general knowledge about AD was low, with …

Loss Of Tumor Suppressor Tmem127 Drives Ret-Mediated Transformation Through Disrupted Membrane Dynamics, Timothy J Walker, Eduardo Reyes-Alvarez, Brandy D Hyndman, Michael G Sugiyama, Larissa C B Oliveira, Aisha N Rekab, Mathieu J F Crupi, Rebecca Cabral-Dias, Qianjin Guo, Patricia L M Dahia, Douglas S Richardson, Costin N Antonescu, Lois M Mulligan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Internalization from the cell membrane and endosomal trafficking of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are important regulators of signaling in normal cells that can frequently be disrupted in cancer. The adrenal tumor pheochromocytoma (PCC) can be caused by activating mutations of the rearranged during transfection (RET) receptor tyrosine kinase, or inactivation of TMEM127, a transmembrane tumor suppressor implicated in trafficking of endosomal cargos. However, the role of aberrant receptor trafficking in PCC is not well understood. Here, we show that loss of TMEM127 causes wildtype RET protein accumulation on the cell surface, where increased receptor density facilitates constitutive ligand-independent activity and …

What Is The Additive Value Of Nutritional Deficiency To Va-Fi In The Risk Assessment For Heart Failure Patients?, Seulgi Erica Kim, Mehrnaz Azarian, Aanand D Naik, Catherine Park, Molly J Horstman, Salim S Virani, Orna Intrator, Christopher I Amos, Ariela Orkaby, Javad Razjouyan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVES: to assess the impact of adding the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) to the U.S. Veterans Health Administration frailty index (VA-FI) for the prediction of time-to-death and other clinical outcomes in Veterans hospitalized with Heart Failure.

METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of veterans hospitalized for heart failure (HF) from October 2015 to October 2018. Veterans ≥50 years with albumin and lymphocyte counts, needed to calculate the PNI, in the year prior to hospitalization were included. We defined malnutrition as PNI ≤43.6, based on the Youden index. VA-FI was calculated from the year prior to the hospitalization and identified three groups: …

Relationship Of Stress And Other Factors With Emotional Eating Among Adolescents In Depok, Muthia Syifa Rahmadina, Asih Setiarini

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Emotional eating is an overeating behavior as a coping mechanism for negative emotions that emerges in adolescence. Emotional eating causes obesity, eating disorders, and non-communicable diseases. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress, body image, peer influence, parental rearing styles, social media use, sex, sleep quality, and emotion regulation with emotional eating among adolescents at senior high school in Depok. This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted online in March 2022. The samples were grade X and XI students from senior high school in Depok who were chosen by using purposive sampling techniques (n=174). Chi X2 test and Mann …

Determinant Factors Of The Incidence Of Low Birth Weight In Central Java Province: Analysis Of 2018 Basic Health Research Data, Desi Irawati, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Diah Mulyawati Utari, Fadila Wirawan

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Low birth weight (LBW) is a global public health issue with significant short and long-term consequences for individuals and societies. This study aims to examine the most dominant risk and variations in the proportion of LBW based on fetal factors, maternal and obstetric factors, and sociodemographic factors among toddlers in Central Java Province, utilizing the 2018 Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) data. The study used a cross-sectional study conducted on 4255 samples, utilizing univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate analysis (multiple logistic regression). Central Java has the 3rd highest number of LBW cases in Indonesia with a prevalence of 6.1%. However, univariate …

The Differences In Maternal Clean And Healthy Living Behavior In The Incidence Of Stunting In Yogyakarta, Shafa Ramadhita, Anindhita Syahbi Syagata, Nor Eka Noviani

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

An indirect cause of stunting is maternal behavior. Moreover, good nutritional knowledge relates to good nutritional behaviors. Maternal clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in daily life can reduce the risk of infectious diseases and be role models for children in implementing their future health behavior. The study aims to investigate the differences in PHBS of mothers in the incidence of stunting ages 24-59 months in the Minggir Primary Health Center working area. The cross-sectional approach of this research was conducted from March to April 2023. The subjects of this study were 69 respondents selected by cluster random sampling. The …

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption Based On Individual And Environmental Factors Among The Faculty Of Public Health Universitas Indonesia’S Students In 2023, Safira Diva Aranis, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra, Asih Setiarini, Teguh Jati Prasetyo

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are beverages that contain added sugars. Excessive consumption of SSB can have an impact on health. Some of the effects caused by SSB include obesity, fatty liver, type II diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, and dental caries. This research aims to determine the differences in the proportion of SSB consumption based on individual and environmental factors among students of the Faculty of Public Health UI (FPH UI) in 2023. This study uses a cross sectional design with a sample size of 194 individuals. The researcher collected data including respondent’s identities, habits of reading food labels, knowledge …