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Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Validation Of Ranas-Based Instrument For Measuring Latrine Use Behavior In Indonesia, Vera Yulyani, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi, Iswanto Iswanto

Kesmas

Using toilets is a simple way to prevent diarrhea, yet no validated tool exists to measure this habit. This study aimed to develop and validate instruments for measuring latrine use consistency. This questionnaire was adapted from the risk, attitude, norm, ability, and self-regulation (RANAS) framework developed in India and modified for Indonesia. It was evaluated by three experts using the content validity index (CVI). The face validity index (FVI) was pilot-tested on 40 community respondents. Variables measured included behavior, habits, intentions to use toilets, knowledge, attitudes, norms, abilities, and self-regulation. Question items with relevance and clarity scores of item CVI …

Assessment Of Covid-19 Risks Related To Behaviour And Body Resistance In The Remote Area: Case Study In Jeneponto, Basri Basri, Andi Tilka Muftiah Ridjal, Lukman Setiawan, Renaldi M

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

COVID-19 has posed significant global health threats, with responses varying across populations due to differences in risk perception, behaviour, and biological vulnerability. In Indonesia, most research has focused on urban settings, with limited attention paid to rural or remote communities. This study assesses COVID-19- risks related—specifically behavioural and immunity-related-factors—in the remote area of both Bontoramba Subdistrict, Jeneponto Regency. A cross-sectional study was conducted using cluster random sampling across eight villages, with 183 participants selected from a total of 12,242 households. Data were collected between November to December 2020 using a validated structured questionnaire, administered both online and face-to-face interviews. The …

A Workplace Posture Initiative To Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Carrie Isaac

All Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Problem: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a leading cause of occupational injury and discomfort in industrial workplaces. Although an ergonomic program existed at the project site, a formalized process to detect postural misalignments early had not been established. Relying on employee self-reporting, delayed intervention, and limited opportunities to prevent injuries before they progress.

Aim of the Project: A proactive posture screening program using PostureScreen® was implemented to identify postural deviations that could contribute to WRMSDs. Emphasis was placed on supporting employees through early awareness of posture-related issues and evaluation of alignment improvements following individualized intervention.

Review of the Evidence: Evidence …

Analyzing Environmental Health: Air Pollution And Human Health Using Geospatial Data Science, Yanhong Huang

Geography ETDs

Air pollution from industrial emissions and wildfire smoke poses growing threats to public health. This dissertation employs geospatial data science to examine these challenges through three interrelated studies. The first study investigates the relationship between maternal residential exposure to industrial pollutants and low birth weight, identifying five chemicals as significant risk factors. The second study assesses the impact of industrial air pollution on lung and bronchus cancer survival, finding that exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane and cobalt is associated with reduced survival. The third study explores disparities in wildfire smoke PM_2.5 exposure and its association with asthma exacerbations. Results show disparities …

Hubungan Penggunaan Jenis Bahan Bakar Untuk Memasak Dengan Kejadian Ispa Pada Balita Di Provinsi Kalimantan Utara Tahun 2017, Maharani Karina Setiawan, Salwa Zalfa Elyanto, Aisyah Muthia Darajat, M. Nanda Putra Pratama Sm

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) in toddlers are certainly still a significant public health problem with environmental factors affecting them, such as air pollution from the burning of the fuels used, namely charcoal, wood and kerosene. This study aims to analyze the relationship between household fuel use and the incidence of ISPA in toddlers, especially in North Kalimantan Province (Kaltara) using data from the Indonesian Health Demographic Survey (SDKI) in 2017. The research design used a cross-sectional study, data analysis was carried out descriptively using a table then followed by chi square data analysis to determine the relationship between the variable …

The Relationship Between The Use Of Piped Drinking Water And Diarrhea: Data From The 2017 Indonesia Demographic And Health Survey (Idhs), Afifah Azharadipta, Azizah Meutia Putri Ianam, Nadya P. Febriana, Pratiwi Haryani

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Access to clean water remains a global challenge. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020 unsafe water and poor sanitation contributed to approximately 485,000 deaths annually due to diarrhea; one of the leading causes of child mortality in low- and middle-income countries. In Indonesia, UNICEF reported that nearly 70% of household drinking water sources are contaminated with fecal matter, increasing the risk of diarrhea, particularly among children under five. This study aims to analyze the association between the use of piped drinking water and the incidence of diarrhea among children under five in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study design was …

Hubungan Ketersediaan Fasilitas Jamban Sehat Di Rumah Tangga Terhadap Kejadian Diare Pada Balita Menurut Analisis Data Sdki Tahun 2017 Di Wilayah Pedesaan Papua, Edgina Dhafia Callista, Arina Qonita, Bonyca Verlina, Pratiwi Pamarta Endah Jatmika

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Diarrhea is a disease that commonly affects toddlers and is one of the top causes of death among children aged 1–59 months. In pedesaan areas, diarrhea remains a serious public health issue, with recorded cases reaching as high as 17,811. Purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the availability of healthy toilet facilities in households and the incidence of diarrhea among toddlers. The research used a cross-sectional study design, utilizing secondary data obtained from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI). A total of 222 samples that met the predetermined inclusion criteria were selected through random …

Distribusi Kejadian Diare Pada Balita Dan Kualitas Sumber Air Minum Di Indonesia: Studi Ekologi, Nadia Z. Sabira, Naijla I. Shaliha, Sandrina H. Salsabila, Wellsa D. Kusumaningrum

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background: Diarrhea is an infectious disease with the third highest mortality rate in children under 5 years of age globally. The Indonesian Ministry of Health states that 88% of deaths from diarrhea in children are caused by poor sanitation practices and inadequate quality of drinking water sources. This study aims to describe the distribution of the quality of drinking water sources and the prevalence of diarrhea in all provinces in Indonesia. Methods: This study used an ecological study approach with secondary aggregate data from Survei Kesehatan Indonesia (SKI) 2023 and Studi Kualitas Air Minum Rumah Tangga (SKAM RT) 2020. The …

Hubungan Kelayakan Sumber Air Minum Terhadap Kejadian Diare Pada Anak Balita Di Indonesia: Studi Cross-Sectional Berdasarkan Data Sdki 2017, Dessy Anggun Utami, Azkia Afiatun Najah Wahyudi, Balqis Nisrina Safari, Eni Law

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background: Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of mortality in toddlers. One of its primary causes is associated with inadequate drinking water sources. However, studies exploring this relationship remain limited, necessitating further research to determine the association between the suitability of drinking water sources and the incidence of diarrhea in children under five in Indonesia. Method: A cross-sectional design was employed, using data on children under five from households included in the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI). The study examined the relationship between the incidence of diarrhea and the suitability of drinking water sources. Chi-square statistical tests …

Pengaruh Media Ceramah, Kipas Dan Poster Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Junk Food Pada Remaja Awal, Lulu' Luthfiya, Mufidatul Khoiriyah, Hafidhotun Nabawiyah, Kartika Pibriyanti, Ladya Mayu Pinasti

Perilaku dan Promosi Kesehatan : Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior

Background. Consuming excess junk food lead to degenerative diseases and cause various nutritional problems. This is due to the lack of information regarding the dangers of junk food in teenagers from education media. Fan media and posters as a media intermediari for delivering information related to the dangers of junk food in adolescents.

Aim. This study conducted to determine the effect of educational media of lecturer fan and poster) on knowledge of junk food in adolescents.

Method. The study was conducted by quasi-experimental method with a pre-post test group design. Sample was 174 respondents that divided into …

Living Heritage, Resilience And Ethically Informed Infrastructures In Malawi, Martha B. Lerski, Frank Puluputu Mwale

Publications and Research

Rooted in a rural community’s needs, this paper explores how historically, and ethically informed infrastructures can support community engagement towards identification, documentation, and dissemination of local, traditional, and indigenous knowledge relating to climate change. The paper examines climate adaptation and sustainability issues through the lenses of community organizing and Library & Information Science best practices. It draws on a growing body of literature identifying a role for expanded epistemological and subject discipline perspectives. While the impacts of climate on material culture are increasingly recognized, intangible, and biocultural heritage have not received as much attention. Living heritage traditions and knowledge systems …

Profiling Of Physical Activity Usage In Selected Urban Green Spaces In Marikina City, Trizsa Jasmin C. Ty, Alberto L. Dimarucut, Camille B. Castro, Danielle Naomi L. Uy

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Urban Green Spaces (UGS) play an important role in providing opportunities for physical activity in urbanized cities. This observational cross-sectional study aims to profile two selected UGS, namely Marikina River Park and Marikina Heights Park Complex, in Marikina City, in the context of their use for physical activity and recreation. Interviews with two government officials were conducted to collect data on the historical background of the selected parks. Systematic observation, using the System for Observation of Play and Recreation in Communities tool, was conducted to observe park visitors and their physical activity for four days in each park. Each park’s …

Food Environments And Mental Health: Analyzing The Impact Of Fast-Food Availability On U.S. Adults (2011-2016), Nicole Tenner

NYMC Student Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the relationship between the availability of fast food in US territories and mental health outcomes. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the study examines data from the 2011 and 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) from the CDC, along with data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Environment Atlas. The analysis included a nationally representative sample of 351,823 participants across all 50 US states. Multiple regression models examined the association between fast food availability and two primary mental health outcomes: the number of self-reported poor mental health days and the likelihood of being diagnosed with a depressive …

Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment Options., Safal Khanal Dr, Erin S. Tomiyama Dr, Síofra Harrington Dr

Articles

Abstract

Childhood myopia is a growing global public health concern. Treatments to control myopia are a priority because myopia, particularly high myopia, poses significant lifelong risks of vision loss from myopia-associated ocular pathologies. Intensive research efforts over the past two decades have led to the development of several effective strategies for controlling myopia in children: increased time outdoors, atropine eye drops, dual-focus and multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology lenses, and specialized spectacle lenses. While the efficacy of these strategies is variable, evidence is growing regarding the potential benefits of applying these interventions in children with myopia, although none completely halt myopia …

Arts-Based Sustainability: From New York To Malawi, Martha B. Lerski

Publications and Research

Recognizing that libraries serve multiple constituencies and subject areas, this chapter documents and advocates for development of transdisciplinary arts-based research (ABR) and culture-related projects linked to environmental challenges. Libraries contribute collections and spaces, as well as the research of library and information scientists. Libraries are currently among invisible contributors to sustainability planning and services. The chapter will link this invisibility to the value of what visual arts refer to as negative space elements in subjects ranging from traditional ecological knowledge to environmental science. Library collections, projects, and research contribute to education for sustainable development (ESD) as required to achieve the …

Residential Factors Associated With Mental Health In United States Veterans, Air Force Military, And Air Force Employees, Andrew J. Hoisington, Christopher A. Stamper, Molly Penzenik, Meredith Reitter, Elizabeth J. Kovacs, Nazanin H. Bahraini, Lisa A. Brenner

Faculty Publications

Individuals in Westernized countries spend most of their time indoors. However, exploration of residential building factors that may influence occupants’ mental health is limited in scientific literature. The purpose of this study was to explore investigator's perceived areas of importance in residences to mental health via survey methods. To that end, we administered the Housing, Occupancy, Materials, and Environment (HOME) survey to assess factors that may influence mental health to those working in the United States (US) Air Force (n = 230) or past military members, US Veterans (n = 180). Self-reported mental health surveys were also administered to the …

Food Hygiene And Sanitation Of The University Canteens In South Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Anita Rahmiwati, Fatmalina Febry, Fenny Etrawati, Indah Purnama Sari, Yeni Yeni, Virgina Putri Sabila, Erike Septa Prautami, Maretalinia Maretalinia

Kesmas

Food safety is a critical public health issue, especially in institutional settings such as university canteens, where large populations are served daily. Inadequate hygiene and sanitation practices by food handlers can lead to foodborne illnesses, placing students and staff at risk. This study evaluated hygiene and sanitation conditions in the canteens of a leading public university in South Sumatra Province, Indonesia, known for its active food service facilities. This study examined food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices and assessed the microbiological safety of chicken curry by testing for Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination and total plate count. Using a cross-sectional …

Impact Of Congestion Pricing On Pm 2.5, Crystal E. Matos, Ingrid Veras, Joby Jacob

Undergraduate Research

This study utilized two devices to monitor PM2.5 levels near LaGuardia Community College in an area influenced by traffic from the nearby Queensboro Bridge. MTA data showed that the number of vehicles using the Queensboro Bridge decreased during the PM rush hour following the introduction of congestion pricing (CP). The data from the devices was downloaded and analyzed. Data from December to March was collected and analyzed , both before and after CP went into effect. To assess changes in air quality, PM2.5 data recorded at 10-minute intervals during the afternoon commute across four selected Wednesdays was compared. Our findings …

Exposure To Second-Hand Smoke In Homes And Respiratory Symptoms Among Non-Smoking Adults In Depok, Indonesia 2025, Faraz Ali, Budi Hartono

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in the home environment has become a public health emergency, especially in countries with very high smoking rates, such as Indonesia. SHS exposure has already presented evidence of symptoms of the respiratory category, like a cough and shortness of breath. This study aimed to assess the association between exposure to SHS at home and the presence of respiratory symptoms among non-smoking adults in Depok, Indonesia. Convenience sampling was adopted for enrolling 108 non-smoking adults aged 18-30 who were jointly exposed to SHS in their homes for a cross-sectional study. Data aggregations of gatherings were performed using …

E-Cigarette Or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury: A Comprehensive Review, Mohammad Asim Amjad, Daniel Ocazionez Trujillo, Rosa M Estrada-Y-Martin, Sujith V Cherian

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a critical and potentially fatal form of lung injury that gained considerable public health concern in 2019. The use of e-cigarettes and vaping products is causally associated with EVALI, a condition characterized by a constellation of respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. This comprehensive narrative literature review explores the complexities of EVALI, including its association with the structure and composition of e-cigarettes and its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and radiological manifestations, management strategies, and public health implications. Moreover, it uncovers the long-term repercussions of EVALI and underscores …