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The Effect of Health Promotion Through Leaflet Media on Mothers’ Behavior Regarding ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection) in Children
Full text linkBased on preliminary interviews with mothers of children suffering from acute respiratory infection (ARI), which is an inflammation that affects the throat, nose, and lungs, it was found that many parents still lack a clear understanding of the disease. Initial interviews with mothers at the Southeast Sulawesi Police Clinic, revealed that many parents lack a clear understanding of the disease. This study aims to determine the effect of health promotion through leaflets on mothers’ behavior regarding ARI in children at the clinic. This experimental study used a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population consisted of 49 respondents, and a sample of 33 was selected using accidental sampling. Data were analyzed using a paired-sample t-test. The results showed a significant improvement in mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and actions concerning ARI in children at the Southeast Sulawesi Police Clinic before and after health promotion using leaflet media. It is hoped that mothers will become more proactive in seeking information about ARI prevention and treatment and will participate in health education activities organized by healthcare facilities
Risk of Hearing Impairment due to Noise Exposure among Textile Industry Workers at PT X in 2025
Full text linkOccupational noise is one of the main preventable hazards that can seriously affect workers' health and productivity, causing noise-induced hearing loss. This study aims to analyze the relationship between noise exposure, age, and length of service with the level of hearing loss among workers in the textile weaving industry at PT X. This analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 30 workers in the textile weaving industry in Surakarta using purposive sampling techniques. Data were obtained through noise intensity measurements and audiometric examinations. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that the average noise level at the workplace reached 90.78 dB, with the highest exposure in Room 5 Ring Line C at 104.78 dB. The correlation test showed a significant relationship between age (r= 0.411; p=0.024) and length of service (r=0.400; p=0.029) with the left ear hearing threshold value, while noise intensity was not significantly related. This indicates that individual factors and job characteristics such as age and length of service play a more dominant role in hearing loss than variations in workplace noise levels. It is concluded that there is a significant relationship between age and length of service and a decrease in the left ear hearing threshold of workers
CTPS Intervention as an Effort to Prevent Diarrhea in the Kaledupa Community Health Center Work Area, Wakatobi
Full text linkDiarrhea remains a public health problem in the Kaledupa Community Health Center working area, affecting 35.7% of the population. There have been fluctuations in the incidence of diarrhea from year to year. In 2021, there were 2,774 cases of diarrhea in Wakatobi District. One of the factors contributing to the high incidence of diarrhea is poor hand washing with soap (HWS/CTPS). This study aims to analyze the relationship between HWS practices and the incidence of diarrhea before and after health education interventions. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population consists of the entire community in the Kaledupa Community Health Center working area, totaling 5,865 people, with a sample of 99 respondents determined using the Slovin formula and proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The post-test also found a significant relationship. Respondents with good HWS practices experienced diarrhea less frequently than respondents with poor HWS practices. It was concluded that health education interventions using pamphlets were effective in increasing community knowledge about HWS practices and as an effort to reduce the incidence of diarrhea. It is recommended that the Kaledupa Community Health Center continue to strengthen health promotion programs such as counseling and demonstrations related to CTPS, provide CTPS facilities and infrastructure, and involve families and the community in daily CTPS practices
A Comparative Overview of the Behavior of Coastal and Mountain Communities in Household Waste Management in Mamuju District
Full text linkSolid waste generation in Indonesia reached 20 million tons in 2022, with household waste being the largest contributor at 39.98%. This study aims to compare household waste management behaviors between communities living in coastal and mountainous areas. This study uses a comparative quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach. The total sample consisted of 225 respondents, comprising 150 respondents in the Tahaya-haya neighborhood and 75 respondents in the Ujung Bulo Wisata hamlet. The study was conducted in Tahaya-haya as a representation of mountainous areas and Karampuang Island as a representation of coastal island environments. Bivariate analysis showed a statistically significant difference in knowledge of household waste management between the communities of Tahaya-haya and Ujung Bulo Wisata (p = 0.001). Respondents in Tahaya-haya had a higher proportion of good and very good knowledge (90.6%) compared to Ujung Bulo Wisata (65.3%). Although all respondents in both areas showed a very good attitude (100%) towards waste management, this attitude was not fully reflected in actual practice. The most striking gap was seen in waste management actions, where Tahaya-haya showed better practices, while most respondents in Ujung Bulo Wisata were in the poor category. Recommendations for local governments to provide waste management infrastructure in coastal and mountainous areas
Giant Borderline Mucinous Cystadenoma in a Multiparous Woman: A Case Report
Full text linkCystic lesions with loculi lined with mucin-producing epithelium are mucinous ovarian tumors. Approximately 10% of these are borderline tumors. These cysts are commonly found in 30-50 year olds. Ovarian cysts exceeding 10 cm in diameter are called giant ovarian tumors. This study aims to present a case of Giant Borderline Mucinous Cystadenoma in a multiparous woman. Report a case of a 38-year-old woman P3A0 presenting with an enlarged abdomen for approximately 1 year and tightness 1-month SMRS, which was later diagnosed as Giant Borderline Mucinous Cystadenoma. Mucinous cystadenoma has the potential to grow into a large mass and rarely goes undiagnosed until it becomes a giant ovarian cyst (>10 cm). Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Salpingo Oophorectomy Sinistra, right salpingectomy, right partial oophorectomy, ascitic fluid aspiration, left pelvic lymphadenectomy, and omentectomy were performed. Transabdominal Ultrasound showed a mixechoic image of the adnexa with a size of 23.2 cm x 15.9cm x 27 cm with a volume of 5265 cc. PA result showed borderline cystadenoma mucinous. The therapeutic strategy was guided by FIGO classification, age, and the patient's desire to have children. Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent disease progression and reaching giant tumor size
Peer Conformity Towards Adolescents Alcohol Consumption Behaviour in Jayapura City
Full text linkAdolescent alcohol consumption is an important and complex issue as it not only impacts health but also fuels risky sex, violence, and drug use. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and peer conformity on alcohol consumption behavior among adolescents in Jayapura City. This type of research uses quantitative methods with a Cross-Sectional Study design. The total population was 2552 male students in 5 junior high schools and five high schools in Jayapura City, and the sample calculation obtained 343 respondents. The sampling technique used proportional stratified random sampling and primary data collection using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis using the Spearman Correlation Test. The results of the analysis were obtained from 343 adolescents; most respondents had knowledge in the good category, namely 200 respondents (58.3%), and as many as 273 respondents (79.6%) in the category of peer conformity, the majority of which were in the moderate category. The correlation test results of the relationship between knowledge factors and alcohol-drinking behavior in adolescents obtained a p-value of 0.032 with a value of r = 0.116. So, it means that there is a relationship between knowledge and adolescent drinking behavior, but the strength of the relationship is very weak, with a negative correlation. As for the peer conformity variable, the p-value is 0.227, meaning that there is no significant relationship between peer conformity and adolescent drinking behavior. Health agencies are advised to strengthen the PIK-R program in schools to prevent adolescent alcohol consumption
Determination of Factors Influencing Compliance with the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Among Cleaning Staff at the Puuwatu Landfill in Kendari City
Full text linkGarbage workers are workers in one of the informal sectors that are at risk of exposure to diseases caused by garbage. Based on preliminary data collected by researchers from 10 Landfill sanitation workers, it was found that only 3 workers used PPE completely, 5 workers had low knowledge, and 4 workers had low attitudes. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among Landfill sanitation workers in Puuwatu, Kendari City. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study consisted of 66 workers, with a sample of 36 respondents selected using simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test. The results of this study show a moderate relationship between knowledge (X2 count=8.371), a moderate relationship between attitude (X2 count=11.638), a moderate relationship between the availability of PPE (X2 count=8.377), and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among sanitation workers at the Puuwatu Landfill in Kendari City. It is recommended that sanitation workers improve their knowledge and attitudes and instill in themselves that the use of PPE is a necessity at work
A Comparative Analysis of Social Media Addiction Levels Between Male and Female Adolescents in Jayapura City
Full text linkSocial media users among teenagers have increased in Jayapura City since the COVID-19 pandemic. Excessive use of social media can lead to addiction, which can result in decreased sleep quality, psychological problems, increased non-communicable diseases, and other health problems. This study aims to examine the level of social media addiction among teenagers based on age and gender. This study uses a cross-sectional study design. The sample consisted of 297 respondents aged 15-19 years at SMA Negeri 2 Jayapura. The sampling technique used accidental sampling. The instrument used was the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) questionnaire. Statistical tests used Pearson Correlation and Independent t-tests. There was a significant relationship between age and the level of social media addiction (p-value=0.030), there was a difference in the level of social media addiction between males and females (p-value=0.002), and there was no difference in the level of addiction based on class (p-value =0.687). Age and gender are related to the level of social media addiction among adolescents in Jayapura City. There is a need to improve digital literacy with a gender-sensitive approach to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and body image disorders. In addition, strengthening regulations on social media use and increasing supervision and screen time restrictions from parents and school rules are necessary
Nutritional Status, Physical Activity, Sugar Consumption and The Risk of Diabetes Mellitus in Samarinda
Full text linkType 2 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that has experienced an increase in recent decades. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Indonesia increased from 10.9% in 2013 to 10.9% in 2018. Puskesmas Sidomulyo ranked first in the highest incidence of diabetes mellitus in Samarinda, with 2,041 cases in 2021. This study aimed to determine the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus based on nutritional status, physical activity, and sugar consumption in diabetes mellitus patients in Sidomulyo Community Health Center. This was an observational study with a case-control design. The number of samples was 472, with a cases and controls ratio of 1:1. From 236 diabetes mellitus patients, most of the patients were female (72%), and the majority were aged ≥45 years old (65,1%). From this research results, it was found that nutritional status (OR=1,551; 95%CI=1,046-2,299), physical activity (OR=2,532; 95%CI=1,221-5,253), and sugar consumption (OR=7,130; 95%CI= 4,735-10,736) are the risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Sidomulyo Community Health Center, Samarinda. The community is expected to increase prevention efforts through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and diabetes management, especially in high-risk groups
The The Effect of "PENTING" Education on Improving Father's Parenting Role
No full textStunting remains a serious health problem as it is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in children under five. Based on the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (IHS), the prevalence of stunting in Pontianak City reached 16.7%, which still exceeds the national target. Specific interventions are needed to address this issue, especially parenting-related ones. The role of fathers in parenting is very important to improve toddlers' health status and support children's optimal growth and development. This study evaluates the effect of "PENTING" education on improving fathers' parenting role in stunting prevention. The research design was a quasi-experiment, with a sample of 30 toddlers and mothers from families at risk of stunting selected by purposive sampling. The research was conducted in Kampung KB Lembah Murai, Pontianak City. The educational intervention was conducted six times using the flip sheet media, with data measurement before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests. The results showed a significant increase in the role of parenting by fathers after the intervention. This finding suggests that the "PENTING" educational program effectively strengthens fathers' role as part of stunting prevention efforts