Journal of Public Health Research and Community Health Development

Front Matter

Rika Yunita — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A STUDY TO ASSESS PRESENTING FEATURES AND EFFECTS OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES DURING THE COVID-19 THIRD WAVE IN RURAL PART OF DISTRICT LUDHIANA, INDIA: A CASE CONTROL STUDY

Kavisha Kapoor Lal, Dhruvendra Lal — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated over time, which has resulted in genetic variation among population of circulating viral strains over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Preventive measures like vaccination, social distancing, using of face mask and hand hygiene practices played a vital role in mitigating the spread of this pandemic. But were these measures effective enough to curtail this pandemic. Purpose: To assess the presenting features of COVID 19 in the third wave and to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures against COVID 19 during the third wave. Methods: This is a hospital based prospective study where participants were regularly followed up till 14 days, conducted in rural part of North of India. Results: A total of 239 participants were included in this study. The study found that 95% of these participants received first dose of COVID vaccine as compared to 49.8% who received second dose. Some of the participants (39.7%) were not obeying the norms of social distancing. 52.1% of the subjects were using masks, which has been proven to be one of the effective measures for prevention of transmission of COVID 19. 71.1% were practicing hand hygiene measures. Conclusion: Vaccination and using face mask were significantly associated with mitigating the spread of COVID-19 among rural population who visited the health care facility.

ECOLOGICAL STUDY: PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC ENERGY DEFICIENCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCES, INDONESIA

Muhammad Aji Sukmo Selamet, Hario Megatsari, Farizah Mohd Hairi — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Pregnant women who experience Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) will be at risk of decreased muscle strength which will be used in the process of childbirth resulting in the occurrence of various complications such as low birth weight babies, miscarriage, birth defects, premature, and even infant death. The problem of CED among pregnant women requires intervention not only in nutritional aspects but also in socio-economic aspects. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the overview of the chronic energy deficiency among pregnant women in Nusa Tenggara in 2018 and the factors that influence it. Methods: The approach used in this study was ecological analysis methods. All districts and cities in West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara were included in this study. This study looked at the prevalence of CED among pregnant women and 4 other independent variables, namely the percentage of supplementary feeding, the percentage of added blood tablets, poverty rate, and literacy rate. The data were analyzed using cross-tabulation. Results: The results show that supplementary feeding and literacy rates do not affect the incidence of CED. However, other variables such as the provision of blood booster supplements and poverty rate affect the incidence of CED. Conclusion: Health care facilities need to improve services and counseling regarding the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and the need for government support in improving the socio-economic status of the community to reduce the prevalence of CED in Nusa Tenggara.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OPERATOR KNOWLEDGE AND HYGIENE WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF REFILL DRINKING WATER IN BANYUWANGI, INDONESIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Refill Drinking Water (AMIU) is one of the alternatives used by the Indonesian people in meeting their drinking water needs. However, there are still AMIUs that do not meet the total coliform standard. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between DAMIU operators' knowledge and hygiene measures on the bacteriological quality of AMIU in Banyuwangi Sub-district, Banyuwangi, East Java Province, Indonesia. Methods: This was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. Water samples from 33 DAMIUs in Banyuwangi sub-district were tested for total coliforms. DAMIU operators were interviewed using a structured questionnaire regarding knowledge and hygiene. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: Twelve out of 33 (36.4%) AMIUs did not meet the total coliform standard. Thirty-one (93.9%) DAMIU operators had excellent knowledge, and 23 (69.7%) had good personal hygiene. There was a significant association between operator hygiene and total coliform quality of AMIU (p=0.016; OR=8.4). Conclusion: Operator hygiene is an important factor in meeting the bacteriological quality standards of AMIU. It is recommended to make efforts to raise awareness of DAMIU operators to always apply hygiene while working.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONG-SUFFERING AND DIABETES DISTRESS WITH DIETARY ADHERENCE AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Aisyah Tri Purwanti, Leersia Yusi Ratnawati, Ninna Rohmawati — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: The prevalence of diabetes melitus is increasing significantly. Dietary adherence in people with diabetes mellitus is difficult to achieve because it requires regular long-term changes throughout their lives. It also has an impact on the psychology of people with diabetes mellitus to experience distress. Purpose: Analyze the relationship of long suffering and diabetes distress with dietary adherence in diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: This research uses analytical methods with a cross-sectional design. There were 71 respondents who were taken from 1320 diabetes mellitus patientin Puskesmas Talango by simple random sampling method. Data collection was using the Diabetes Distress Scale and Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionare Questionnaires. chi square was used for bivariate analysis. Results: The results showed that dietary adherence had a significant relationship with diabetes distress (p=0.001) but had no relationship with long-suffering (p=0.100). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between education, income, and diabetes distress with dietary adherence.

NUTRITIONAL STATUS, ENERGY INTAKE AND CALORIE DRINKS AMONG INDONESIA ADOLESCENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Wilda Siti Yulyani, Debby Endayani Safitri — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Adolescents often experience an imbalance between intake and energy expenditure, resulting in the problem of excess nutrition. Unbalanced energy intake and expenditure and lack of nutritional knowledge are the main factors causing over nutrition. The results of research on National Ministry data showed that the nutritional status of adolescents aged 12-18 years who were over-nourished was 19.1% and obesity was 31%. However, the nutritional status of over-nutrition at the provincial level in Banten was 20.9% and obesity was 30%. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between energy intake, macronutrients, calorie drinks and nutritional knowledge on the nutritional status of adolescents aged 15-18 years in Sukabakti Sub district, Tangerang Regency. Methods: Sample was taken by using Proportional Random Sampling technique as many as 97 samples. The variables studied were energy intake, macronutrients, calorie drinks and nutritional knowledge on adolescent nutritional status. This type of research used quantitative research with Chi-Square analysis test. Results: In this study, there was no significant (P > 0.05) between energy intake (P = 0.827), protein intake (P = 468), fat intake (P = 0.849), carbohydrate intake (P = 0.449), calorie drinks (P = 0.227), and no relationship between nutritional knowledge and nutritional status (P = 0.231). Conclusion: Since adolescent nutritional status is influenced by several factors. not only intake and knowledge, but also influenced by physical activity, infectious diseases, attitudes, parents, environment and many more.

ANALYSIS OF HEALTH EDUCATION SESSION ON FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WITH STUNTING IN PANGKAJENE AND ISLANDS REGENCY, INDONESIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Mardhatillah, Zulkarnain Sulaiman, Devy Febrianti, Sunandar Said, Pratiwi Ramlan — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Stunting is a growth disorder experienced by young people whose length or height is not appropriate to their age according to the standards set by the WHO. UNICEF data for 2018 showed that almost 3 out of 10 young children have stunts or are too short for their age. Pangkajene and the Islands Regency showed a stunting prevalence of 29.10% or the highest in South Sulawesi Province in 2018. The Hope Family Program (PKH) is a conditional social assistance program that aims to improve the standard of living of KPM through access to education, health and welfare services as well as reducing the burden of expenditure and increasing the income of poor and vulnerable families. Purpose: To find out the relationship between Family Development Session health education and stunting incidents in Family Hope Program recipients in Pangkajene and the Islands regency. Methods: This study used an observational research approach with a crosectional model. The data was collected using a questionnaire with Family Development Session variables, food management pattern and BBLR history. The data collected was then analyzed using chi-square analysis. Results: Out of 71 respondents who came from recipients of the Hope Family Program, 36 children (51%) suffered stunting and 35 children (49%) did not. Conclusion: There is a significant link between health education Family Development Session, food management pattern and LBW history with stunting incidents in Pangkajene and the Islands Regency (p < 0.05).

K-MEANS CLUSTER ANALYSIS RELATED TO UNMET NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING IN BANYUWANGI, INDONESIA: A CASE STUDY

Agustin Putri Pramudiyanti, Mitha Farihatus Shafiro, Lutfi Agus Salim, Wasyik — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: The population growth rate in Indonesia from 2010-2020 was 1.25% per year. The rate of population growth must be accompanied by an increase in the quality of human life. Human quality of life begins from within the womb, so that preventive efforts can be undertaken. The Family Planning Program was implemented to overcome the problem of population density so that it becomes more controlled. However, in line with the existence of the family planning program, there are still incidents of unmet need for family planning that occur among couples of productive ages. Purpose: This study aims to undertake a cluster analysis to see which variables are the dominant reasons for couples of childbearing ages to have unmet needs. Methods: This research was conducted using the K-Means cluster analysis method, using secondary data in 25 sub-districts from the Banyuwangi Regency Social, Women's Empowerment and Family Planning Service. Results: Research showed that 3 clusters were formed, each cluster had a dominant incidence of unmet need. Cluster 1 was dominant in Drop Out incidents in 14 sub-districts, Cluster 2 was dominant in IAT incidents in 9 sub-districts, and Cluster 3 was dominant in TIAL incidents in 2 sub-districts. Conclusion: The implementation of cluster grouping can make it easier for officers to focus on reducing the number of unmet need incidents that occur among residents in each sub-district.

Back Matter

Rika Yunita — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

LITERATURE REVIEW: STAFF PERFORMANCE FACTORS RELATED TO INCOMPLETE MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Rossalina Adi Wijayanti, Melia Sinta Lestari, Atma Deharja, Maya Weka Santi — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Patient medical records are records relating to the patient's identity, diagnosis, action, and to the treatment that has been given to the patient. Thus, medical records must be protected from damage, but damage to medical records is still found in every hospital. Purpose: This study attempts to investigate the causes of damage to hospital medical record materials. Methods: this is literature review, and the research was obtained from google scholar and the portal garuda, using full text articles. The measured results were factors that cause damage to medical record documents. Results: The main factor were still officers with a low level of education, namely high school graduates. This has an impact on filing officers to be not disciplined in maintaining medical record documents, and the absence of implementation of training related to management and storage management in the filing section. The machine factor was that there was no medical record rack available in accordance with the number of medical record documents. The method factor was that there was no SOP for maintaining medical records. The material factor was the raw material for the map using thin paper. The media factor, namely the storage space, has not been avoided from the dangers of water, fire, and biological damage. Conclusion: Based on 5M factors, the factors that have the highest influence on damage to medical record documents are the elements of people, machine, and material. While the factor that causes the least damage to medical record documents is the method.

LITERATURE REVIEW: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TELEHEALTH-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION ON MOTHERS’ ABILITY TO CARE FOR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS

Hanny Krissanti, Yuly Peristiowati, Agusta Dian Ellina , Asruria Sani Fajriah — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Knowledge and skills of mothers and families in the care of low birthweight babies are very important to prevent mortality and morbidity, because LBW babies are at risk of experiencing health problems. Care is therefore required from when the baby is hospitalized until the baby is discharged. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of using telehealth-based health education to increase the knowledge and skills of mothers in caring for LBW infants. Methods: This literature review was conducted based on the search for data sources and selection of articles with references used, namely Google Scholar and PubMed. The keywords used are telehealth OR miHealth OR app health AND low birth weight AND knowledge AND skills. The inclusion criteria for articles taken were those published in full text, in the period 2012-2021, quantitative research types, as well as articles with the main content being the use of health education media regarding the care of LBW babies. The search results contained 38 articles that had been adjusted to the inclusion criteria, there were 6 remaining articles. Results: knowledge and skills of mothers in caring for babies can increase after being given telehealth-based health education compared to conventional health education, namely leaflets and demonstrations. Conclusion: Health education based on telehealth is effective in increasing knowledge and skills so that mothers can care for LBW babies.

A TELENURSING SERVICE'S IMPACT ON COVID-19 PATIENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW

Tentry Fuji Purwanti, Yuly Peristiowati, Agusta Dian Ellina, Asuria Sani Fajriah — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Pandemic Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-COV2. COVID-19 has become a world pandemic that poses various risks throughout the world such as an increase in the number of patients and the risk of disease development in the world health system, especially nursing. The WHO reports that technology has a growing role in education and good work practice. Telenursing is well defined as the application of telecommunications and information technology to provide remote nursing practice. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the process of establishing a telenursing service for COVID-19. Methods: Three databases”PubMed, Google Scholar, and Research Gate”were used to find research publications. English-language keywords included in the literature search are telenursing OR tele-nursing and Covid-19, with the inclusion of works from 2019 to 2021. Results: Five studies that matched the inclusion criteria and the goals of this literature review were examined from a total of 936 research articles. Following the critical evaluation of five articles, a simplified thematic analysis was performed. This research review's main finding was that non-contact counseling services, instruction, and nursing care are important. Conclusion: Application of the telenursing program improved information technology and enabled the delivery of nursing care remotely. As an additional treatment option for patients with COVID-19, other remote self-care instruction techniques may be applied.