Jurnal Biometrika dan Kependudukan

ADOLESCENT PARTICIPATION IN YOUTH INFORMATION AND COUNSELLING CENTRE IMPROVES BETTER KNOWLEDGE ON HIV AIDS AND EARLY MARRIAGE PREVENTION

2025-10-14T13:46:54+07:00

Youth Information and Counseling Centers (YICC) im to enhance adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge through peer-based education. Despite their significance, the effectiveness of such programs remains inadequately evaluated, especially in Indonesia, where adolescent reproductive health challenges, such as early marriage and HIV/AIDS, persist. This study explores the relationship between YICC participation and adolescents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS and early marriage prevention in East Kalimantan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 830 adolescents aged 10-24 using a validated online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis tests, ANCOVA, and logistic regression were employed to analyze knowledge differences and predictors, controlling for sociodemographic factors. Results revealed that 71.8% of adolescents were aware of YICC, yet only 38.2% participated in its activities, and 21.4% were formal members. YICC participants showed significantly greater knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the ideal marriage age (p < 0.01), though no significant differences were found in attitudinal scores. ANCOVA indicated that YICC participation was an important predictor of knowledge, even after adjusting for parental education, internet access, and residence. Logistic regression further showed that YICC participants were 1.9 times more likely to possess high knowledge compared to non-participants (AOR = 1.90; 95% CI: 1.30-2.70; p = 0.001). Key predictors of higher knowledge included parental education, internet access, and urban residence. These findings highlight the importance of increasing YICC participation and integrating digital and school-based strategies to enhance adolescent reproductive health education.

MODELING OF LABOR MARKET DYNAMICS IN BALIKPAPAN USING THE LOGISTIC GROWTH MODEL

2025-06-24T11:00:34+07:00

Population growth and labor force dynamics become important issues in development planning, especially in the buffer zone of the National Capital City (IKN) such as Balikpapan City. This study aims to model the dynamics of labor market in Balikpapan City using Verhulst logistic growth model approach. The data used includes the number of labor force and non-labor force in the period of 2007 to 2023, obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of East Kalimantan Province. The modeling process is conducted independently to ensure analytical clarity between labor force and non-labor force groups to obtain a more accurate projection. The results of the analysis show that the average population of the labor force is 289,631 people with a growth rate of 7.17%, while the non-labor force has an average of 156,643 people with a growth rate of 4.44%. Model validation showed a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.87 for the labor force and 0.88 for the non-labor force, indicating a good model fit. The difference in growth rate reflects the potential improvement of labor market condition in Balikpapan City. The findings of this study are expected to be a reference for the government and policy makers in formulating strategies for improving the quality of human resources and inclusive and sustainable employment planning in the buffer zone of IKN.

SEVENTEEN YEARS OF CIGARETTE PROBLEM IN INDONESIA: HOW IS THE DISTRIBUTION?

2025-07-15T14:24:39+07:00

Indonesia is ranked first as the country with the highest smoking prevalence in ASEAN. The aims of this study is to find prioritized areas with smoking problems in Indonesia in the last seventeen years (2007-2023). Research uses secondary data from Basic Health Research 2007, 2010, 2013, 2018, and the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey. The smoking problem in Indonesia is shown through the variables of smoker prevalence and the average cigarettes smoked per day. Data was mapped using the QGIS application. The result show that there is a downward trend in smoking prevalence and the average number of cigarettes smoked per day in all provinces. The highest peak for smoking problems, where all provinces were in the high category for both variables in 2010. The provinces of West Java and West Nusa Tenggara need to receive attention because the prevalence of smoking is always in the high category from 2007 to 2023. The conclusion is that the distribution of smoking problems in Indonesia in the last 17 years shows that the provinces of West Java and West Nusa Tenggara are provinces that are consistently in the high category. Further research needs to be done on the factors that influence the high prevalence of smokers in West Java and West Nusa Tenggara, as well as the effectiveness of government policy implementation in these two provinces.

TWO DECADES OF CHANGE IN ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE BURDEN IN INDONESIA BASED ON RISK FACTORS

2025-07-15T15:11:54+07:00

The burden of ischemic heart disease (IHD), measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), has significantly increased in Indonesia over the past two decades, indicating that current policies and programs have not been fully effective. This study aimed to analyze changes in the burden of IHD and its associated risk factors from 2002 to 2021 across 34 provinces in Indonesia, using secondary data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021. This cross-sectional analytical study used IHD-related DALYs as the dependent variable, and independent variables included non-optimal temperature, low physical activity, tobacco use, risky dietary patterns, air pollution, obesity, hypertension, high LDL cholesterol, and high fasting glucose. Descriptive statistics and linear regression were used, with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) applied to reduce multicollinearity. Separate regressions were conducted for 2002 and 2021 to assess changes over time. The results showed a 10.5% increase in IHD-related DALYs, from 2,753.87 per 100,000 population in 2002 to 3,043.08 in 2021. Hypertension emerged as the leading risk factor, followed by risky dietary patterns. Tobacco use and a principal component (low physical activity, risky dietary patterns, obesity, high LDL cholesterol, hypertension, and high fasting glucose) significantly contributed to the burden of IHD in both years. Environmental factors such as non-optimal temperature and air pollution did not show significant effects. Health programs must be strengthened with a focus on seven key risk factors contributing to IHD-related DALYs, especially modifiable ones like low physical activity, risky dietary patterns, and tobacco use to reduce IHD burden in Indonesia.

REPRODUCTIVE INTENTION AMONG URBAN YOUNG WOMEN: THE INTERPLAY OF PERCEIVED ANOMIE, ECOLOGICAL VALUES, AND READINESS FOR FAMILY LIFE

2025-07-18T10:03:58+07:00

The decline in reproductive intention among urban young women, as reflected in Indonesia’s Total Fertility Rate decreasing to 1.96 in 2024, illustrates a broader demographic transition. This phenomenon necessitates a conceptual shift beyond demographic explanations, urging the inclusion of sociopsychological dimensions in understanding reproductive intentions. This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived anomie, ecological attitudes, and family readiness on reproductive intention. A survey was conducted among 336 young women in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek) using a voluntary sampling approach and analyzed with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that reproductive intention is relatively low. Family readiness was found to strengthen reproductive intention, whereas higher levels of perceived anomie and ecological attitudes reduced it. Conversely, perceived anomie increased ecological attitudes, and ecological attitudes positively influenced family readiness. These findings suggest that women with a high level of ecological awareness tend to demonstrate readiness for long-term relationships, yet simultaneously develop hesitancy toward reproductive decisions in the context of perceived ecological crisis and anomie. Strengthening interventions that support family readiness among young women is essential, particularly through approaches that are responsive to social uncertainty and integrative of sustainability values in reproductive planning processes.

ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF PREECLAMPSIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN KOKOP DISTRICT, BANGKALAN REGENCY

2025-10-17T16:07:00+07:00

Hypertension complications associated with pregnancy affects approximately 10% of pregnancies and significantly contributes to maternal and perinatal mortality. The incidence of preeclampsia in Indonesia is considerably high, affecting 5,3% of cases per year. Preeclampsia and eclampsia rank fourth as the highest obstetric complication in East Java Province, with a percentage of around 8.11%. The frequency of preeclampsia in Bangkalan has ranked first among districts in Madura with the most cases found in Kokop District, as many as 132 cases. This study was conducted to analyze the risk factors that influence the incidence of preeclampsia in pregnant women in Kokop District, Bangkalan Regency. A cross-sectional design study was used, with chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. The sample obtained as many as 46 pregnant women who had been selected using a simple random sampling technique. Risk factors for Body Mass Index (BMI) categorized as obesity (p = 0.002; OR = 24.064; 95% CI 3.345 - 173.094) and maternal age (p = 0.009; OR = 14.321; 95% CI 1.930 - 106, 234) were considered to have the most partial in influencing the occurrence of preeclampsia in pregnant women. These two risk factors associated with preeclampsia are also influenced by the local traditions and cultural practices of the Kokop District community.