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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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Estimasi Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Besi Dan Mangan Pada Air Tanah Sebagai Air Minum Masyarakat Di Kota Depok, Jawa Barat (Hasil Survei Kualitas Air Bpp Pdam Tirta Asasta Kota Depok 2018), Marhamah Dwi Anjani, Bambang Wispriyono Feb 2021

Estimasi Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Besi Dan Mangan Pada Air Tanah Sebagai Air Minum Masyarakat Di Kota Depok, Jawa Barat (Hasil Survei Kualitas Air Bpp Pdam Tirta Asasta Kota Depok 2018), Marhamah Dwi Anjani, Bambang Wispriyono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Groundwater plays an important role as a source of fulfillment of daily clean water and drinking water in Depok City. Groundwater is considered to have good natural qualities, but that does not mean that all groundwater is good quality. Iron and manganese are essential but also toxic metals that are often found in groundwater. Methods. This study uses the Environmental Health Risk Assessment (EHRA) method which aims to estimate the level of iron and manganese risk exposure in groundwater as drinking water. Data collection of iron and manganese concentration was obtained from groundwater quality survey results by BPP PDAM …

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Hubungan Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Dengan Kejadian Diare Pada Murid Di Sekolah Menengah Atas (Sma) Di Kecamatan Bogor Barat Tahun 2019, Inneza Rahmelia, Ema Hermawati Feb 2021

Hubungan Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Dengan Kejadian Diare Pada Murid Di Sekolah Menengah Atas (Sma) Di Kecamatan Bogor Barat Tahun 2019, Inneza Rahmelia, Ema Hermawati

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. One of the contamination food in school is Escherichia coli bacteria which can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is associated with inadequate environmental conditions and unhealthy behavior. The case of diarrhea in Bogor Barat District 2016 was 5700 cases. Prevalence of diarrhea for 15-24 years of age group is 7,2%. Senior high school students in Indonesia are required to attend a full day school. Those schools have canteens which serves food to the students and are supposed to ensure afood safety. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between Escherichia coli contamination in food and diarrhea among students …

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Hubungan Antara Ruang Terbuka Hijau Dengan Prevalensi Hipertensi Di Provinsi Dki Jakarta Tahun 2018, Dwi Nutfa Liani, Laila Fitria Feb 2021

Hubungan Antara Ruang Terbuka Hijau Dengan Prevalensi Hipertensi Di Provinsi Dki Jakarta Tahun 2018, Dwi Nutfa Liani, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Study about the relationship between green space with the prevalence of hypertension in DKI Jakarta is necessary to be done considering of the availability of green spaces that are less than the minimum standard, and the prevalence of hypertension that continues to increase, The increase of urbanization in DKI Jakarta provokes many problems. One of the problems is about the availability of green spaces. The availability of green spaces in DKI Jakarta is only 10% from all the areas. Besides, according to UU No. 26 Tahun 2007 Tentang Penataan Ruang, the minimum standard of green space in city is …

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Hubungan Higiene Dan Sanitasi Dengan Kontaminasi E.Coli Pada Makanan Di Tempat Pengelolaan Makanan (Tpm) Universitas X, Muhammad Iqbal, I Made Djaja Feb 2021

Hubungan Higiene Dan Sanitasi Dengan Kontaminasi E.Coli Pada Makanan Di Tempat Pengelolaan Makanan (Tpm) Universitas X, Muhammad Iqbal, I Made Djaja

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. This research was conducted at the University of X, West Java where researchers used secondary data from the University of X “Programs Sertifikasi Laik Higiene Sanitasi Kantin 2016-2018”. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between hygiene and sanitation with E. coli contamination in food at Food Establishment (TPM) at University X. Methods. The subjects used in this study amounted to 71 TPM. Results. The results showed no association between E. coli contamination and all TPM hygiene and sanitation variables. Conclusions. However, the researchers suggested that the TPM management always educate and train food handlers to …

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Gambaran Higiene Sanitasi Dan Haccp (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Pada Pegelolaan Makanan Terpusat Di Pesantren X, Depok, Tahun 2019, Diah Ayu Puspitarini, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari Feb 2021

Gambaran Higiene Sanitasi Dan Haccp (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Pada Pegelolaan Makanan Terpusat Di Pesantren X, Depok, Tahun 2019, Diah Ayu Puspitarini, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Catering that isn’t in comply with the principles of hygiene and sanitation and the HACCP system has the potential to cause foodborne diseases which lead to health and economic losses. Throughout 2018 to 2019, foodborne diseases occur in 614 Islamic boarding schools’ (IBS) students after eating foods produced by catering. IBS X catering is a special type of catering which is far from being supervised by the Ministry of Health and BPOM. Methods. This descriptive research aims to identify the physical requirements for sanitation hygiene compliance, the application of sanitation hygiene principles and HACCP in centralized food provision, and …

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Analisis Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat Rumah Sakit Harapan Depok Tahun 2018, Jeremia Haryanto, Budi Hartono Feb 2021

Analisis Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat Rumah Sakit Harapan Depok Tahun 2018, Jeremia Haryanto, Budi Hartono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Hospital services produce solid medical waste that must be managed well and comprehensively since the waste is produced to be managed in a landfill. Based on observations, there are still cleaners at Harapan Depok Hospital who are still found not wearing complete PPE and are still found scattered around the transportation lines, which means that waste management is still not optimal and has the potential to have a health impact on officers and the surrounding environment. This study aims to analyze the system of solid medical waste management in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Health 1204 …

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Studi Pendahuluan Faktor Risiko Sindrom Down (Studi Kasus Kota Dan Kabupaten Tangerang) Tahun 2019, Oscar Oleta Palit, Budi Hartono Feb 2021

Studi Pendahuluan Faktor Risiko Sindrom Down (Studi Kasus Kota Dan Kabupaten Tangerang) Tahun 2019, Oscar Oleta Palit, Budi Hartono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. This study aims to find out the risk factors that cause Down syndrome that exist in the elderly around the City Industrial District and Tangerang District in 2019. The risk factors studied in this study include intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics. Methods. This study uses a case-control study with retrospective data. Case and control subjects were obtained at Special Needs Schools in Tangerang District. Case subjects were students who were classified as Down syndrome, while the control subjects were non-Down syndrome mentally disabled students. Results. Based on the bivariate test, the characteristics that influence the incidence of Down syndrome are …

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Evaluation Of Added Sugar And Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption By University Students, Çağdaş Salih Meric, Nurcan Yabanci Ayhan, Hacı Ömer Yilmaz Feb 2021

Evaluation Of Added Sugar And Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption By University Students, Çağdaş Salih Meric, Nurcan Yabanci Ayhan, Hacı Ömer Yilmaz

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Today, increased intake of sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages is seen today as an important factor in the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, obesity-related diabetes, and coronary heart diseases. This study involved 214 university students from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of Ankara University, Faculty of Health Science, which was intended to evaluate the consumption of sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages. The frequency of student consumption of beverages and the quantities and amounts of sugar taken with beverages were questioned. The average total amount of sugar added to drinks by the students was 4.69 ± 6.35 gram, while …

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Patterns And Determinants Of Open Defecation Among Urban People, Vera Yulyani, Christin Angelina Febriani, Shaharuddin Ms, Dessy Hermawan Feb 2021

Patterns And Determinants Of Open Defecation Among Urban People, Vera Yulyani, Christin Angelina Febriani, Shaharuddin Ms, Dessy Hermawan

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At the present time, an estimated of 673 million people defecate in the open space, not in private. Indonesia is a densely populated country with a lot of open defecation (OD) both in urban (37%) and rural areas (43%). Tanjung Karang Pusat Subdistrict is an area in Bandar Lampung City with the highest percentage of OD practice (45%). This study aimed to explore and explain the patterns and determinants of OD among urban people in the Tanjung Karang Pusat Subdistrict in- volving 377 respondents for quantitative analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using the chi square and regression analysis. After controlling …

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Determinants Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Of Female Healthcare Workers In Jakarta, Indonesia, Siti Rapingah, Nova Muhani, Besral Besral, Poppy Yuniar Feb 2021

Determinants Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Of Female Healthcare Workers In Jakarta, Indonesia, Siti Rapingah, Nova Muhani, Besral Besral, Poppy Yuniar

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that mothers worldwide exclusively breastfeed their infants for the child's first six months to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. Indonesia had not fulfilled the global standard of breastfeeding rate so that there was low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in East Jakarta, especially for female healthcare workers. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices of healthcare workers. This was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. The recruited sample consisted of 85 female public health center workers with infants aged 6-24 months. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Logistic …

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Junk Food Consumption And Symptoms Of Mental Health Problems: A Meta-Analysis For Public Health Awareness, Muhammad Hafizurrachman, Risky Kusuma Hartono Feb 2021

Junk Food Consumption And Symptoms Of Mental Health Problems: A Meta-Analysis For Public Health Awareness, Muhammad Hafizurrachman, Risky Kusuma Hartono

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Junk food consumption increases the risk of having symptoms of mental health problems. This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the association between junk food and symptoms of mental health problems. Six researchers, two primary researchers, and four assistant researchers, from October to December 2020 conducted a systematic literature review. The data sources were selected from Pubmed and Science Direct articles published from 2010 to 2020. Those websites were check-marked for text availability for original articles, using keywords for junk foods and mental health. This study had inclusion criteria for selecting and organizing articles using the Preferred Reporting …

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Assessment Of Characteristics And Conditions Before The End Of Lockdown, David San-Martín-Roldán, Francisca Rojo-Lazo, Aracelis Calzadilla-Núñez, Pablo San-Martín-Roldán, Patricia Díaz-Calzadilla, Víctor P. Díaz-Narváez Feb 2021

Assessment Of Characteristics And Conditions Before The End Of Lockdown, David San-Martín-Roldán, Francisca Rojo-Lazo, Aracelis Calzadilla-Núñez, Pablo San-Martín-Roldán, Patricia Díaz-Calzadilla, Víctor P. Díaz-Narváez

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After months of blockades and restriction, the decision of the best time to end the lockdown after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is the big question for health rectors. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics and conditions for ending the blockade after the first wave of COVID-19. Data on the variables of interest were subjected to linear and non-linear regression studies to determine the curve that best explains the data. The coefficient of determination, the standard deviation of y in x, and the observed curve of the confidence interval were estimated. Regression which was estimated subsequently revealed …

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Analysis Of Measles Vaccination Refusal On Social Media (Facebook) Among Anti-Vaccine Communities In Indonesia, Dwi Meilani, Evi Martha, Hadi Pratomo, Indah Jamiatun Hasanah, Somporn Rungreangkulkij Feb 2021

Analysis Of Measles Vaccination Refusal On Social Media (Facebook) Among Anti-Vaccine Communities In Indonesia, Dwi Meilani, Evi Martha, Hadi Pratomo, Indah Jamiatun Hasanah, Somporn Rungreangkulkij

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Measles is one of the main causes of global mortality in the under-fives. The existence of groups that reject immunization caused a decrease in immunization coverage. Anti-vaccine messages are widely delivered on social media. Identification of vaccine rejection behavior can be used as the basis to formulate effective program strategies. The design of this study used rapid assessment procedures (RAP). The informants were from two anti-vaccine communities in the Facebook group. In-depth interviews and observations were done for data collection, and data analysis was performed using the Framework Method. The results found that determinants, such as knowledge, beliefs in health …

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Exclusive Breastfeeding History Risk Factor Associated With Stunting Of Children Aged 12–23 Months, Nurhalina Sari, Marlida Yuliza Manjorang, Zakiyah Zakiyah, Madeleine Randell Feb 2021

Exclusive Breastfeeding History Risk Factor Associated With Stunting Of Children Aged 12–23 Months, Nurhalina Sari, Marlida Yuliza Manjorang, Zakiyah Zakiyah, Madeleine Randell

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Stunting (low height-for-age) remains a global and national health problem because it increases the risk of disturbances in growth and development and mortality. Banjar Margo District, Tulang Bawang Regency, has the second-highest prevalence in Lampung Province, Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the association of exclusive breastfeeding history and stunting in children aged 12–23 months in Banjar Margo District. This study used a cross-sectional design on 193 children aged 12–23 months. It was primary data conducted between April and May 2018 with a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The result showed that …

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Parity And Marital Status As Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents In Indonesia, Anni Fithriyatul Mas'udah, Terry Yr Pristya, Sulistyo Andarmoyo Feb 2021

Parity And Marital Status As Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents In Indonesia, Anni Fithriyatul Mas'udah, Terry Yr Pristya, Sulistyo Andarmoyo

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Adolescent pregnancy has a higher health risk compared to adult pregnancy. One approach to control pregnancy among adolescents is through contraceptive use. The data on contraceptive use has increased in 2018 and is still controversial among adolescents. Thus, it is necessary to determine the factors encou - rag ing the use of contraceptives among adolescents. This study aimed to determine the relation of parity and marital status on contraceptive use among adolescents. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design. The population of this study was adolescents aged 15–19 years in Indonesia. The total sample of 936 adolescents was selected from …

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Low Knowledge And Unawareness Of The Health Promotion As The Determinant Factors In Non-Compliance To The Mass Drug Administration Program, Nissa Noor Annashr, Icca Stella Amalia, Hoa Thi Phuong Dinh Feb 2021

Low Knowledge And Unawareness Of The Health Promotion As The Determinant Factors In Non-Compliance To The Mass Drug Administration Program, Nissa Noor Annashr, Icca Stella Amalia, Hoa Thi Phuong Dinh

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From the total population of the community in Kuningan District, 78.61% were taking filariasis drugs in the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program in 2017. Cilimus Subdistrict became a filariasis-endemic area in Kuningan with 72.39% of the MDA program coverage in 2017 (government target >86%). The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinant factors of compliance with the MDA program. The study was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design and conducted from May to June 2018. The sample of 106 people was taken from the population living in Cilimus Subdistrict, Kuningan District, using a simple random sampling technique. …

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Risk Perception For Developing Erectile Dysfunction Among Malaysian Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Anuar Mohamad, Hizlinda Tohid, Saharuddin Ahmad, Seng Fah Tong, Mahadir Ahmad Feb 2021

Risk Perception For Developing Erectile Dysfunction Among Malaysian Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Anuar Mohamad, Hizlinda Tohid, Saharuddin Ahmad, Seng Fah Tong, Mahadir Ahmad

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Risk perception for developing erectile dysfunction (ED) is an appreciation of the susceptibility to having ED and its severity. This study examined this risk perception and its associated factors among 180 men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), who claimed not to have ED. This cross sectional study was conducted at a public health clinic using a validated self-administered questionnaire, which assessed participant characteristics, perceived susceptibility to developing ED, perceived severity of ED, and knowledge on risk factors for ED. About 71.1% had an inaccurate perception of susceptibility to developing ED and their perception on its severity was moderate (median …

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Dimensi Iklim Keselamatan Dan Perbandingan Variabel Di Pt Xyz Tahun 2021, Venti Novriza, Fatma Lestari Jan 2021

Dimensi Iklim Keselamatan Dan Perbandingan Variabel Di Pt Xyz Tahun 2021, Venti Novriza, Fatma Lestari

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The Indonesian government is currently prioritizing infrastructure development, which has increased the demand for cement and ready-mix concrete. PT XYZ, one of the largest ready-mix concrete producers in Indonesia, is committed to creating a safe working environment to achieve the zero harm target. This study aimed to explore safety climate dimensions and compare safety climate perceptions between operational-level workers and management-level employees at PT XYZ. This cross-sectional study used an online questionnaire adopted from previous Safety Climate Survey studies. A total of 269 respondents participated in this study. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis and an independent t-test to compare …

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Differences In Levels Of Prostate Specific Antigen And Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 In Gstp1 Gene Polymorphism Among Workers, Nendyah Roestijawati, Yudhi Wibowo, Tri Lestari Dec 2020

Differences In Levels Of Prostate Specific Antigen And Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 In Gstp1 Gene Polymorphism Among Workers, Nendyah Roestijawati, Yudhi Wibowo, Tri Lestari

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Cadmium (Cd) is classified as a carcinogen in humans (IA). In addition to causing lung cancer, the incidence of prostate cancer due to Cd exposure based on epidemiological research has also increased. This study aims to identify the GSTP1 genotypic frequency distribution and its correlation with PSA and IGF-1 levels in Cd exposed and unexposed workers. The research design used was cross sectional in 23 exposed groups (weld workers) and 40 unexposed groups (office employees) with a total of 63 people. The measurement of PSA and IGF-1 levels was carried out using the ELISA method and identification of the GSTP1 …

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Risk Analysis Of Job Stress Among Balinese Crew Of Cruise Ships, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati Dec 2020

Risk Analysis Of Job Stress Among Balinese Crew Of Cruise Ships, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Indri Hapsari Hapsari Susilowati

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Job stress can appear in all fields of work. Job stress not only occurs from the environment at work but also can be caused by the psychological condition of the workers. Working on a cruise ship demands higher patience to serve the guests in various activities and handle complaints. Moreover, work on cruise ships causes the workers separated from their families for a long time period, which can increase their mental pressure. The aim of this research is to describe the job stress of workers at a cruise ship. This research was conducted in January-June 2017. In an attempt to …

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Ability To Identify Occupational Health And Safety (Ohs) Hazards In Small Sized Enterprises Workers In Cimanggis District, Depok City, West Java, Samuel Peratenta Tarigan, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan, Dion Zein Nuridzin, Fajar Nugraha, Heru Susetyo Dec 2020

Ability To Identify Occupational Health And Safety (Ohs) Hazards In Small Sized Enterprises Workers In Cimanggis District, Depok City, West Java, Samuel Peratenta Tarigan, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan, Dion Zein Nuridzin, Fajar Nugraha, Heru Susetyo

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Background: The high number of SMEs players in Depok has an impact on high employment. A large number of workers in SMEs that have not been maximized in applying safety and health aspects in the workplace has the risk of causing several problems such as minor injuries, ergonomic problems, old and insecure equipment, lack of workers' knowledge and poor work environment conditions. Objective: This study aims to assess the ability of workers to recognize OHS hazards in SMEs assisted by Cimanggis District Health Center, Depok City, West Java. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design carried out on 36 SMEs …

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Factors Affecting Safety Action In Job Pertamina-Medco E&P Tomori Sulawesi, Meddy Harjanto, Zulkifli Djunaidi Dec 2020

Factors Affecting Safety Action In Job Pertamina-Medco E&P Tomori Sulawesi, Meddy Harjanto, Zulkifli Djunaidi

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Increasing oil and gas production is one of the main concerns for companies engaged in oil and gas mining Human behavior related to safety is an approach to analyze what is needed to make the safe action more possible and reduce risky behavior. Therefore, research is conducted on the factors that influence safe behavior so that these factors can be more optimized. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study amounted to 291 people. Data retrieval is done randomly with a sample of 130 respondents conducted using the simple random sampling method. Bivariate …

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Inclusion Of Construction Occupational Health And Safety Management System (Ohsms) Components In Building Construction Project, Sarah Safira, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan Dec 2020

Inclusion Of Construction Occupational Health And Safety Management System (Ohsms) Components In Building Construction Project, Sarah Safira, Doni Hikmat Hikmat Ramdhan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Building construction projects are required to have the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (Sistem Manajemen Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja, OHSMS) due to its high-risk nature. For this purpose, the Ministry of Public Works and People’s Housing of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the Circular Letter Number 66/SE/M/2015 on Costs for Implementing Construction Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in the Field of Public Works. The purpose of this study is to present a detailed description of OHSMS implementation in several building construction projects by using the Ministry’s Circular as the reference. This study is a descriptive study …

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Obesity Indicators And C-Reactive Protein In Indonesian Adults (More Than Equal To 40 Years Old): The Indonesian Family Life Survey 5, Yeni Mahwati, Dieta Nurrika Nov 2020

Obesity Indicators And C-Reactive Protein In Indonesian Adults (More Than Equal To 40 Years Old): The Indonesian Family Life Survey 5, Yeni Mahwati, Dieta Nurrika

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C-reactive protein (CRP) is the best clinical marker for systemic inflammation. Obesity is associated with increased CRP levels. Systemic inflammation is present before morbidity occurs. Research reveals that the identification of obesity indicators and CRP levels is limited among Indonesians. The present study investigated the associations between obesity indicators (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC], waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]) and CRP levels among Indonesian adults. This cross-sectional study based on Indonesian Family Life Survey-5 2014–2015 was conducted among 3,386 adults (≥ 40 years) living in 13 provinces in Indonesia during the study period. All data were collected …

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A Study On Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices On Rabies In The Philippines, Reynaldo Jr Bundalian, Monalisa Lacson, Catherine Bacani, Dinah Rose Soriano, Agnes Garing, Artemio Jr Aquino, Archie Policarpio, Joey Kyle Mallari, Remedios San Jose, Maria Fe Bulao, Neil Tanquilut, Patricia Joy Magsino Nov 2020

A Study On Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices On Rabies In The Philippines, Reynaldo Jr Bundalian, Monalisa Lacson, Catherine Bacani, Dinah Rose Soriano, Agnes Garing, Artemio Jr Aquino, Archie Policarpio, Joey Kyle Mallari, Remedios San Jose, Maria Fe Bulao, Neil Tanquilut, Patricia Joy Magsino

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In 2007, the Philippine government passed the Anti-Rabies Act to address rabies in the country. However, rabies is still a major public health concern in many provinces. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of residents on rabies, the Anti Rabies Act, and responsible pet ownership (RPO) in Pampanga, Philippines. A cross-sectional survey was done from October 2017 to February 2018 in 92 randomly selected barangays in the province. Questionnaires were adapted from similar studies. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with KAP. Results showed that most people have good knowledge of the Anti-Rabies …

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Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Of Turkish Women On Breast And Cervical Cancer In Karabük Province, Turkey, Nergiz Sevinc, Belgin Oral, Burcu Korkut Nov 2020

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Of Turkish Women On Breast And Cervical Cancer In Karabük Province, Turkey, Nergiz Sevinc, Belgin Oral, Burcu Korkut

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Breast and cervical cancer incidence and mortality among women have been increasing worldwide. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate women's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding breast and cervical cancers. The sample was composed of 507 women aged 18 years and older who were admitted to a primary health care center in Karabük, Turkey, from October to December 2019. The data was obtained using a questionnaire consisting of 34 questions regarding participants’ socio demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward breast and cervical cancers. The mean age of the participants was 41.3±12.0 years and 68.4% of them were married. Slightly more …

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When Will The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia End?, Dewi Susanna Nov 2020

When Will The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia End?, Dewi Susanna

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On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization(WHO) declared 2019-nCOV to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), due to the significant increase in confirmed new cases in various countries.1 In Indonesia, the first confirmed COVID-19 case was a female who had a closed contact with the 24th confirmed case in Malaysia and the second case was the mother of the first case.2 As time goes by, the number of new cases has increased significantly, reaching 160.165 confirmed cases with 6,944 deaths by August 27, 2020.3 The time when the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia will end is not …

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Policy Implementation: Teachers’ Role As First Responders In Emergencies And Disasters, Shabir Hyder, Adnan Fazal Manzoor, Muhammad Amjad Iqbal Nov 2020

Policy Implementation: Teachers’ Role As First Responders In Emergencies And Disasters, Shabir Hyder, Adnan Fazal Manzoor, Muhammad Amjad Iqbal

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During the past decade, the schoolchildren faced many disasters and emergencies originating from natural and man-made sources. The safety of schoolchildren rests with school management and teachers. This study aimed to assess teachers' awareness with regard to disaster prevention and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) policies at primary schools in Pakistan. In addition, it explores the suitability of teachers to perform as emergency handlers in the absence of school nurses and resource officers (SROs). The study involved a qualitative study, based on open-ended interviews from a sample of 25 school teachers. Methodology triangulation was applied to reduce bias. Results …

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