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Integrated Model Of A Family Approach And Local Support In Tuberculosis Case Finding Efforts In People With Hiv/Aids, Erni Astutik, Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni, Imelda F E Manurung, Geofrey Ssekalembe Nov 2021

Integrated Model Of A Family Approach And Local Support In Tuberculosis Case Finding Efforts In People With Hiv/Aids, Erni Astutik, Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni, Imelda F E Manurung, Geofrey Ssekalembe

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major global public health problem. People with HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are more susceptible to opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis (TB). Therefore, families and community leaders need to help monitor people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This study aimed to analyze an integrated family approach and local support model to detect TB cases in PLWHA. This study used a case-control study in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province, in July 2020. The sample comprised 100 people (50 PLWHA with TB case and 50 controls) using total sampling and random sampling, respectively. The variables …

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Predictors Of The Covid-19 Social Distancing Practice Among Undergraduate Health Students In Samarinda City, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Siti Hadijah Aspan, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid Nov 2021

Predictors Of The Covid-19 Social Distancing Practice Among Undergraduate Health Students In Samarinda City, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Siti Hadijah Aspan, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid

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Social distancing is a health protocol recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing the spread of COVID-19. Undergraduate health students play an important role in the dissemination of accurate information. This study identified predictors that influenced the COVID-19 social distancing practice and examined the sources of social distancing information among undergraduate health students in Samarinda City, Indonesia. This cross-sectionalonline survey study (March-April 2021) involved 422 undergraduate students from medicine, public health, and pharmacy faculties at Mulawarman University. Binary logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the COVID-19 social distancing practice. The results showed that age (AOR …

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Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Health Personnel In Responding To The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia, Dyah Suryani, Suyitno Suyitno, Maretalinia Maretalinia, Elvi Juliansyah, Vernonia Yora Saki, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa Nov 2021

Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Health Personnel In Responding To The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia, Dyah Suryani, Suyitno Suyitno, Maretalinia Maretalinia, Elvi Juliansyah, Vernonia Yora Saki, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa

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The COVID-19 pandemic, originated in China, has spread to worldwide, including Indonesia. Until July 2021, the growth rate has been gradually increasing, and cases have been found in all 34 provinces of Indonesia. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of health personnel in the primary health care towards the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia using online self-report questionnaire. A total of 440 respondents contributed to this online survey. The average level of KAP were 7.7 out of 10.0, 14.3 out of 15.0, and 31.9 out of 36.0, respectively. There was no significant association between respondents’ …

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The Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Cats At The House Of Maternal Women With Toxoplasmosis In Badung, Indonesia, Made Subrata, Nyoman Mantik Astawa, Nyoman Tigeh Suryadi, Sang Gede Purnama, Kadek Karang Agustina, Ngakan Putu Anom Harjana, Made Damriyasa Nov 2021

The Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Cats At The House Of Maternal Women With Toxoplasmosis In Badung, Indonesia, Made Subrata, Nyoman Mantik Astawa, Nyoman Tigeh Suryadi, Sang Gede Purnama, Kadek Karang Agustina, Ngakan Putu Anom Harjana, Made Damriyasa

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Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with the parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). The health and social impacts of the infectionare enormous, including miscarriage, hydrocephalus, blindness, and mental retardation. The occurrence of toxoplasmosis in maternal women cannot be se parated from cats around their houses. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of the parasite in cats found in the human carriers residences and identify the risk factors of toxoplasmosis in maternal women in Badung District, Bali Province, Indonesia. A total of 80 cat serum samples were obtained from two residential groups, 40 from the housing where …

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How Risky People Of Getting Covid-19 Based On Their Daily Activities?, Fajar Ariyanti, Mustakim Mustakim, Moch T A Al Ayubi, Desty Pratiwi Marlisman Nov 2021

How Risky People Of Getting Covid-19 Based On Their Daily Activities?, Fajar Ariyanti, Mustakim Mustakim, Moch T A Al Ayubi, Desty Pratiwi Marlisman

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In Indonesia at the end of 2020, COVID-19 cases were increasing and predicted to continue, as it had not yet passed the peak of the pandemic curve. The government had implemented mobility restrictions to reduce exposure to COVID-19. This study aimed to identify the risk of people getting COVID-19 based on their daily activities. Using a cross-sectional design, this study took 315 respondents under non-probability sampling from September to October 2020. Thedata were analyzed using the Chi-square test with α 0.05. This study showed that the risk percentage of people infected with COVID-19 based on their daily activities was 15.56% …

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The Effectiveness And Safety Of Favipiravir In Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients At Tertiary Referral Hospital, Bali, Indonesia, Herni Damayanti, I Gede K Sajinadiyasa, Hindun Wilda Risni, Rani Sauriasari Nov 2021

The Effectiveness And Safety Of Favipiravir In Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients At Tertiary Referral Hospital, Bali, Indonesia, Herni Damayanti, I Gede K Sajinadiyasa, Hindun Wilda Risni, Rani Sauriasari

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COVID-19 is a major public health problem, with still questionable specific cure. Favipiravir is a COVID-19 antiviral that is potentially a therapy for COVID-19. This study aimed to analyze its effectivity and safety in moderate to critical hospitalized patients. This study was a retrospective cohort in a tertiary referral hospital in Denpasar City, Bali Province, Indonesia, from August 2020 to January 2021. There was a total of 192 patients; 96 in the favipiravir group and 96in the non-favipiravir group (remdesivir/oseltamivir). Effectivity was measured by assessing the clinical condition at the end of the isolation period of 14 days. The favipiravir …

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Analisis Hubungan Kebisingan Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Pendengaran Pada Pekerja Di Departemen Spinning, Weaving, Dan Dyeing Pt X Tahun 2020, Kota Jakarta Timur, Dki Jakarta, Adelia Hanita Dewi, Haryoto Kusnoputranto Oct 2021

Analisis Hubungan Kebisingan Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Pendengaran Pada Pekerja Di Departemen Spinning, Weaving, Dan Dyeing Pt X Tahun 2020, Kota Jakarta Timur, Dki Jakarta, Adelia Hanita Dewi, Haryoto Kusnoputranto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. PT X is a textile industry in Indonesia with a variety of machinery and equipment generating high-intensity noise in several areas. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between noise intensity higher than 85 dBA with hearing loss complain on workers of spinning, weaving, and dyeing department at PT X. Methods. The method used in this study was quantitative analysis with a cross-sectional study design. The number of samples in this study was 84 workers chosen by proportionate stratified random sampling method. The independent variable in this study was noise level while the dependent variable was hearing loss complaints, …

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Hubungan Kepadatan Nyamuk Aedes Aegypti Di Rumah Dengan Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue (Dbd) Di Kelurahan Tegal Alur Kecamatan Kalideres, Jakarta Barat, Tahun 2019, Alifia Daariy, R Budi Haryanto Oct 2021

Hubungan Kepadatan Nyamuk Aedes Aegypti Di Rumah Dengan Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue (Dbd) Di Kelurahan Tegal Alur Kecamatan Kalideres, Jakarta Barat, Tahun 2019, Alifia Daariy, R Budi Haryanto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the main public health concerns in Indonesia. Aedes aegypti mosquito abundance is a risk factor for DHF. This condition is also influenced by individual characteristics and worsened by environmental factors, eradication of mosquito nests and prevention of mosquito bites practice. Metode. This quantitative study with a cross-sectional design aims to analyze the correlation of adult Ae. aegypti density in houses with DHF in Tegal Alur, Kalideres, 2019. The data were obtained from interviewing 152 study subjects and collecting adult mosquitoes in 55 selected houses in 4 high incidence RW. Adult Ae. aegypti …

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Hubungan Tingkat Kebisingan Di Lingkungan Kerja Dengan Tekanan Darah Pada Pekerja Di Unit Utilities Dan Oil Movement Pt Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit Vi Balongan, Jawa Barat Tahun 2020, Cheryl Khairunnisa Miyanda, Ema Hermawati Oct 2021

Hubungan Tingkat Kebisingan Di Lingkungan Kerja Dengan Tekanan Darah Pada Pekerja Di Unit Utilities Dan Oil Movement Pt Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit Vi Balongan, Jawa Barat Tahun 2020, Cheryl Khairunnisa Miyanda, Ema Hermawati

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. This study aims to analyze the relationship of noise levels in the work environment, factors of worker characteristics (age, length of work, duration of work, hereditary history, and BMI), worker behavior (use of PPE, smoking behavior, and physical activity) with blood pressure on workers in Utilities and Oil Movement Units of PT Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit VI Balongan in 2020. Methods. This study uses quantitative research methods with cross sectional study design. The number of samples of this study are 72 workers in the Utilities and Oil Movement Units. Data of noise is obtained from direct measurements using a …

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Hubungan Faktor Individu, Lingkungan Dan Komputer Dengan Kejadian Computer Vision Syndrome (Cvs) Pada Staf Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2020, Achmad Fachri, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari Oct 2021

Hubungan Faktor Individu, Lingkungan Dan Komputer Dengan Kejadian Computer Vision Syndrome (Cvs) Pada Staf Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2020, Achmad Fachri, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is one of the emerging diseases in the 21st century because of advanced technology with the global prevalence around 60 million from various population characteristics and could cause an economic burden equivalent to 192 trillion rupiah. To determine the relationship of individual, environmental, and computer factors as well as the dominant risk factor with the occurrence of CVS in the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police Officers in 2020. Methods. This study uses a cross-sectional study approach with sample of 92 police officers who are serving at the headquarters. Data were collected through questionnaire and direct environmental …

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Analisis Spasial Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue Di Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2014-2018, Irwin Umi Latifah, Laila Fitria Oct 2021

Analisis Spasial Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue Di Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2014-2018, Irwin Umi Latifah, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a arbovirus disease transmitted by Aedes sp. throughout the world including Indonesia. This disease is endemic in several regions such as West Java, one of regions is Cirebon regency whose cases are always in the region. This study aims to spatially analyze the incidence of dengue fever in Cirebon regency in 2014-2018. This study uses an ecological study design, which analyzes the population between climate variables (air temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and wind speed), population density, and larval free numbers using secondary data. Methods. This study uses graphical relationship analysis, statistical analysis that is statistical …

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Menjaga Keberlangsungan Situ Pladen Dengan “Pesan Jepapah”, Zakyta P. G, Adhe F, Zakianis Zakianis, Aisya S. N, Aisya K, Dwi N. N, Hanisa P, Imelda O. D. J, Johnida A. A, Novi M. C, Rifa F, Achmad F, Harry K, Dinda C, Donny A Oct 2021

Menjaga Keberlangsungan Situ Pladen Dengan “Pesan Jepapah”, Zakyta P. G, Adhe F, Zakianis Zakianis, Aisya S. N, Aisya K, Dwi N. N, Hanisa P, Imelda O. D. J, Johnida A. A, Novi M. C, Rifa F, Achmad F, Harry K, Dinda C, Donny A

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Backgrounds. Depok is one of the cities with waste production reaching 1,307 tons per day. From 1,307 tonnes of waste generated, only 850 tonnes of waste can be transported. Garbage that is not accommodated in the Final Disposal Site is eventually dumped in any place, which is Situ Pladen, which results in poor water quality because it contains toxic waste. This study aims to identify problems, determine priority problems in waste management, identify determinant factors of waste management problems, and intervene based on determinant factors of waste management problems in the Situ Pladen area. Methods. This research is a quantitative …

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Iron Homeostasis And Manganese Exposure Occupational Cross-Sectional Study Of A Welder Population, Meredith Robbins Oct 2021

Iron Homeostasis And Manganese Exposure Occupational Cross-Sectional Study Of A Welder Population, Meredith Robbins

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Manganese exposure is a serious occupational health hazard for many welders, smelters, and miners. Manganese exposure may result in Parkinson-like symptoms. It has been hypothesized that altered iron concentrations in the brain could also lead to neurological symptoms similar to what appears in those with chronic exposer to manganese. Therefore, the goal of this project is to explore the relationship between manganese and hepcidin as an indicator of altered iron homeostasis. Population demographics were collected from semi-trailer factory workers in a cross-sectional study via a questionnaire. Demographic information includes age, race, and weight. Toenail clippings and questionnaires were collected on …

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Accelerating The Provision Of Safe Water Supply In Urban And Rural Areas Of Indonesia, Sumengen Sutomo, Salord Sagala, Bebi Sutomo, Sri Winarti, Gelant Sanjaya Aug 2021

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 …

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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 Aug 2021

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 …

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Hubungan Jumlah Koloni Bakteri Di Udara Dalam Ruang Dengan Kejadian Sick Building Syndrome (Sbs) Pada Pegawai Di Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia Tahun 2019, Rachma Aditria Suci, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari Jun 2021

Hubungan Jumlah Koloni Bakteri Di Udara Dalam Ruang Dengan Kejadian Sick Building Syndrome (Sbs) Pada Pegawai Di Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia Tahun 2019, Rachma Aditria Suci, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is one of the problems that are often experienced by residents in office buildings. SBS can be caused due to indoor air quality and individual characteristics. This study aims to determine the relationship between the total amount of bacterial colonies in the air in indoor office with SBS at Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia. Methods. Cross sectional study design was used, the independent variables was the total number of colonies. The confounding variables were temperature, relative humidity, lighting, age, gender, working period, history of allergies and smoking habits. Results. Statistical analysis gives the results of the …

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Pengaruh Tekanan Panas Terhadap Tekanan Darah Tinggi Pada Pekerja Bagian Casting Dan Pressing Di Pt X Tahun 2019, Shendy Glenfano Salean, I Made Djaja Jun 2021

Pengaruh Tekanan Panas Terhadap Tekanan Darah Tinggi Pada Pekerja Bagian Casting Dan Pressing Di Pt X Tahun 2019, Shendy Glenfano Salean, I Made Djaja

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Heat pressure is a combination of several factors such as air temperature, air humidity, air velocity which is a forming of heat pressure. Exposure to high heat pressure can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to the WHO, hypertension causes the deaths of as many as 8 million deaths a year worldwide. According to Riskesdas (2018) in Indonesia hypertension has a high prevalence, which is equal to 25.8% in 2013 and then becomes 34.1% in 2018. Methods. This study used a cross-sectional study design. This study aims to see the relationship …

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Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Timbal Dalam Kangkung Air Pada Petani Kangkung Di Kelurahan Sukapura Jakarta Utara Tahun 2019, Fauzia Rachmidiani, Suyud Warno Utomo Jun 2021

Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Timbal Dalam Kangkung Air Pada Petani Kangkung Di Kelurahan Sukapura Jakarta Utara Tahun 2019, Fauzia Rachmidiani, Suyud Warno Utomo

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Fuel can emit lead heavy metal into the air and will fall to the ground and accumulate in the soil or water. Soil has the ability to retain most of the harmful elements it contains in a long time. Planting water spinach on the edge of a road that is heavily traversed by vehicles will affect lead levels in water spinach due to the absorption of lead from the environment. This study aims to estimate the level of health risk of water spinach farmers due to ingestion of lead in water spinach grown in Sukapura District, North Jakarta. Methods. …

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Penyakit Berbasis Lingkungan, Phbs Dan Kondisi Lingkungan Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas Iia Jakarta, Nurunissa Pratiwi, Laila Fitria Jun 2021

Penyakit Berbasis Lingkungan, Phbs Dan Kondisi Lingkungan Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas Iia Jakarta, Nurunissa Pratiwi, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. The environment-based disease is a disease phenomenon caused by human association with environmental factors. 3 environmental-based diseases observed in this study were ARI, diarrhea, and fungal infection skin diseases. The purpose of this study was to describe the health problems experienced by prisoners, environmental conditions and the application of clean and healthy behavior, and the relationship between variabels in the Class IIA, Jakarta. Methods. This study used a cross-sectional study with 96 respondents. Retrieval of data using a questionnaire interview technique. Results. The results of statistikal tests showed that there was a significant relationship between the incidence of ARI …

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Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kelayakan Gor Otista Jakarta Timur Menjadi Hunian Sementara Korban Bencana Banjir Ditinjau Dari Aspek Kesehatan Lingkungan Tahun 2019, Sulthana Labiba Khansa, Budi Hartono Jun 2021

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kelayakan Gor Otista Jakarta Timur Menjadi Hunian Sementara Korban Bencana Banjir Ditinjau Dari Aspek Kesehatan Lingkungan Tahun 2019, Sulthana Labiba Khansa, Budi Hartono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. The aim of this study discusses the factors that influence the Otista Sports Hall proper for temporary shelter for flood victims in terms of environmental health aspects. This study discusses the form of temporary housing in addition to tents that are safer in terms of health that can be used at the location of refugee camps, one of which is Otista Sports Hall. Methods. This research method uses qualitative methods with descriptive observational univariate analysis. Data retrieval is done by observation and interview using the checklist. This research was conducted at GOR Otista, East Jakarta. Variables related to this …

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Hubungan Higiene Sanitasi Makanan Dan Tingkat Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Di Lokawisata Baturaden Tahun 2018, Anindya Giodhani, Agustin Kusumayati Jun 2021

Hubungan Higiene Sanitasi Makanan Dan Tingkat Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Di Lokawisata Baturaden Tahun 2018, Anindya Giodhani, Agustin Kusumayati

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Food is an important aspect of human life. However, diseases can also arise due to the ingredients present in food. Tourism places are one of the public places that are at risk as a place for disease transmission through the media, one of which is food. This study aims to determine the relationship between food sanitation hygiene and the level of Escherichia coli contamination in food at Baturaden Tourist Site. Methods. This study used a cross sectional study design. The data used are primary data consisting of laboratory test results of 42 food samples and the results of interviews …

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Hubungan Status Pekerjaan Dengan Kadar Merkuri Dalam Rambut Masyarakat Di Wilayah Pertambangan Emas Skala Kecil (Pesk) Desa Mangkualam Dan Kramatjaya Kec. Cimanggu Kab. Pandeglang Banten Tahun 2018, Rizqiyah Rizqiyah, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari Jun 2021

Hubungan Status Pekerjaan Dengan Kadar Merkuri Dalam Rambut Masyarakat Di Wilayah Pertambangan Emas Skala Kecil (Pesk) Desa Mangkualam Dan Kramatjaya Kec. Cimanggu Kab. Pandeglang Banten Tahun 2018, Rizqiyah Rizqiyah, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Mercury is one of the hazardous and toxic element in the form of persistent and bioaccumulative heavy silvery-white metal in the ecosystem, which causes particular threat to human and environmental health. One of the longterm biomarkers to assess mercury inside the body is hair. Methods. This study was an analytic observational study employing cross-sectional design with the main variable of residents’ employment status with hair mercury levels. Other variables measured were age, residence distance, frequent consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables. The sampling technique was carried out by quota sampling with total of 43 respondents in each village. This …

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The Essence Of Telemedicine For Bridging The Gap In Health Services, Budi Wiweko, Sarah Chairani Zakirah, Atha Luthfi May 2021

The Essence Of Telemedicine For Bridging The Gap In Health Services, Budi Wiweko, Sarah Chairani Zakirah, Atha Luthfi

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This study aimed to review the essence of telemedicine in this modern era of technology and innovation, especially in developing countries. It also investigated the regulation aspect as the main component for healthcare services. There were five main categories of telemedicine: revenue stream and technology literacy, health facilities, human resources, data authorization and security, and health protocol. Furthermore, when combined with wearable devices, it enhanced healthcare delivery opportunities. There were two major components of global electronic health, namely telehealth and health informatics, based one-commerce and e-learning systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been able to describe the roles of …

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The Determinants Of Stunting For Children Aged 24-59 Months In Kulon Progo District 2019, Chatrine Aprilia Hendraswari, Yuliasti Eka Purnamaningrum, Tri Maryani, Yani Widyastuti, Sakinah Harith May 2021

The Determinants Of Stunting For Children Aged 24-59 Months In Kulon Progo District 2019, Chatrine Aprilia Hendraswari, Yuliasti Eka Purnamaningrum, Tri Maryani, Yani Widyastuti, Sakinah Harith

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This study pertains to stunting in children in Indonesian with z-scores of less than -2 Standard Deviation (SD) and less than -3 SD. The preliminary study results showed the highest prevalence of stunting to be 22.6%, at the Temon II Primary Health Care in Kulon Progo District. The study aimed to assess the determinants of stunting children aged 24–59 months. This study was conducted from September 2018–May 2019. The design of this study was analytical observational with study design case-control. The sample was 60 children aged 24–59 months. The method utilized proportional sampling, whereas the data analysis applied chi-square and …

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A Path Analysis Model For Explaining The Factors Influencing Wearing A Mask Among Commuting Workers Using Commuter Line Bogor-Jakarta, David Kusmawan, Shofi Andari, Ira Gustina, Indri Hapsari Susilowati, Mufti Wirawan May 2021

A Path Analysis Model For Explaining The Factors Influencing Wearing A Mask Among Commuting Workers Using Commuter Line Bogor-Jakarta, David Kusmawan, Shofi Andari, Ira Gustina, Indri Hapsari Susilowati, Mufti Wirawan

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Jakarta is one of the most air-polluted cities in the world, which can increase the health risk of commuting workers exposed to pollutants. This study aimed to determine the factors that directly and indirectly affect healthy behavior (wearing a mask) for commuters using the Bogor-Jakarta Commuter Line. Furthermore, a total of 155 respondents participated and the data collected were analyzed using descriptive and path analysis. The commuters aware of the hazard potential related to air pollution during commuting were 137 people (88.4%). While 104 people (67.1%) were aware of the good perception of pollution and 125 uses masks during commuting …

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Empowering Health Cadres To Support Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (Dr-Tb) Patient To Enroll In Treatment, Esty Febriani, Adik Wibowo, Neeraj Kak, Hala Jassim Al Mossawi May 2021

Empowering Health Cadres To Support Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (Dr-Tb) Patient To Enroll In Treatment, Esty Febriani, Adik Wibowo, Neeraj Kak, Hala Jassim Al Mossawi

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a big challenge globally, while the involvement of health cadres’ constitutes one of the key strategies for the TB program in Indonesia. These roles were further expanded to providing support to DR-TB patients. This study was a qualitative study, conducted in 2015 to explore the various factors which influence the performance of health cadres’ in supporting DR-TB patients to enroll in treatment. A total of 39 informants consisting of 24 health cadres, three nurses, four DR-TB patients, and three family members, two peer support, a head of primary health care, and two TB staffs from the District …

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National Health Insurance Scheme: Internal And External Barriers In The Use Of Reproductive Health Services Among Women, Evi Martha, Herna Lestari, Resvi Siti Zulfa, Yoslien Sopamena May 2021

National Health Insurance Scheme: Internal And External Barriers In The Use Of Reproductive Health Services Among Women, Evi Martha, Herna Lestari, Resvi Siti Zulfa, Yoslien Sopamena

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Lack of familiarity among the community, medical workers, and administrative staff regarding reproductive health services covered by Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) or the National Health Insurance (NHI) in Indonesia remained a problem. Therefore, this resulted in sub-optimal use of the medical services, as shown by surveys from the Women's Health Foundation for three consecutive years (2015-2017). This qualitative study was conducted with a Rapid Assessment Procedure design in three cities within Indonesia: Padang Pariaman, Manado, and Kupang. Data were collected through IDIs (n = 47informants) and 6 FGDs (7 persons/group). Participants also consisted of NHI RHS users (mothers and …

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Prevalence And Determinants Of Pre-Lacteal Feeding: Insights From The 2017 Indonesia Demographic And Health Survey, Siti Nurokhmah, Siti Masitoh, Kusuma Estu Werdani May 2021

Prevalence And Determinants Of Pre-Lacteal Feeding: Insights From The 2017 Indonesia Demographic And Health Survey, Siti Nurokhmah, Siti Masitoh, Kusuma Estu Werdani

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Pre-lacteal feeding is widely known as a distraction to exclusive breastfeeding, and the malpractice continues to be prevalent in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the potential determinants of pre-lacteal feeding among mothers of infants below 24 months. A sample of 6,455 mother-infant pairs from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) was used. Also, multivariate logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with pre-lacteal feeding practice. In Indonesia, 44% of infants were introduced to solid/liquid feeds in their first three days of life. Infant formula was the most common pre-lacteal feed given, followed by any other …

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Inter-Related Factors Influencing Sexual Quality Of Life Among Women Living With Hiv In Banten Province, Indonesia: A Mixed Methods Study, Dyah Juliastuti, Judith Dean, Yati Afiyanti, Lisa Fitzgerald May 2021

Inter-Related Factors Influencing Sexual Quality Of Life Among Women Living With Hiv In Banten Province, Indonesia: A Mixed Methods Study, Dyah Juliastuti, Judith Dean, Yati Afiyanti, Lisa Fitzgerald

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Socio-cultural concerns often restrict women's sexual rights and well-being living with HIV (WLHIV) in developing countries. These convergent parallel mixed methods study combined quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore factors influencing WLHIV sexual quality of life in Banten Province, Indonesia. A 2017 cross-sectional survey of 207 reproductive-aged WLHIV was analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression statistics. Furthermore, in-depth interviews with a sub-sample of survey participants (n = 30) were thematically analyzed. Most of the women (60%) involved reported loss of sexual pleasure and depressed sexual life. Meanwhile, 48% affirmed low sexual quality of life which was associated with unemployment …

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Attitudes Concerning Sexual Behavior Towards Risky Sexual Behavior Of Sexual Transmitted Infections Among Male Adolescents In Indonesia, Helda Helda, Nurul Muchlisa May 2021

Attitudes Concerning Sexual Behavior Towards Risky Sexual Behavior Of Sexual Transmitted Infections Among Male Adolescents In Indonesia, Helda Helda, Nurul Muchlisa

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There has been an increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV/AIDS worldwide, especially in Indonesia. Several studies on adolescent behavior, especially the male as the main predictor, reported increased in STIs’ cases due to risky sexual behavior. This study aimed to show the relationship between attitudes, sexual behavior, and the risks of STIs among male adolescents in Indonesia based on the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) data in 2017. This cross-sectional study involved 10,547 male adolescents using the total sampling method according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using a complex sample logistic regression …

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