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The Role of Southeast Sulawesi PPPKMI in Strengthening Health Promotion Strategies As a Covid-19 Response Effort
Get PDFCovid-19 is now one world pandemic and efforts health promotion strategies have a very large role to prevent the spread of Covid-19. PPPKMI is a professional organization of health promotion workers who play an important role in strengthening health promotion strategies in Southeast Sulawesi in efforts to overcome Covid-19 . The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the Southeast Sulawesi PPPKMI professional organization in strengthening health promotion strategies as an effort to overcome Covid-19. This type of study is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach using data collection techniques through observation and in-depth interviews, tracing documents and processed by content analysis. Research informants are PPPKMI administrators, PPPKMI partners, and health promotion workers under the PPPKMI professional organization. According to the results of the study, it was found that the empowerment activities carried out by PPPKMI consisted of self-efficacy and health literacy. Atmosphere Development, consisting of appraisal support, tangiable support, self-esteem support. Advocacy is carried out by providing recommendations to local governments with various prevention recommendations so that this pandemic does not spread further. Therefore, the conclusion of this study is PPPKMI professional organization in strengthening health promotion strategies as a Covid-19 response effort in Southeast Sulawesi in 2021 is carried out using three ways, namely empowerment activities, atmosphere building activities and advocacy activities. All activities are carried out by PPPKMI According to important tasks and goals of activity according to the established laws
Behavior Study of The Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission with Health Protocol at Transportation Service Office
Get PDFThe initial entry of Covid-19 in Muna was 8 cases with the highest number of cases in Southeast Sulawesi. This study aims to determine the behavior of preventing Covid-19 by implementing health protocols at the Transportation Service Office based on the theory of the health belief model. This study uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Data collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The results based on the Perceived suspectibility factor informants know that people who are susceptible to Covid-19 are people who are old, people who work in community services. Based on Perceived saverity, the informant said that Covid-19 is a pandemic so it is dangerous because of its transmission, and if infected with Covid-19 it can worsen the condition of people who have congenital diseases. Based on Perceived benefits, informants feel the perceived benefits of implementing health protocols in addition to preventing Covid-19 are also useful for daily life. For Perceived barriers, informants feel obstacles in implementing health protocols such as the use of masks because of the small amount of air they breathe. Meanwhile, the Threat factor, informants feel that when they do not apply the health protocol, they feel afraid or anxious. Self-efficacy informants feel confident in carrying out health protocols because they feel safe. Conclusions based on the theory of health belief model, it is concluded that perceived vulnerability factors, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, threats and self-efficacy indicate the behavior of implementing health protocols at the Transportation Service Office in preventing Covid-19
Correlation of Ship Sanitation with Cockroach Density in Kendari Port Area
Get PDFShip sanitation is an indicator of vessel cleanliness, vector control in 2017 no high-risk vessels were found, in 2018 there were 7 high-risk vessels and in 2019 there were 15 high-risk vessels. This study aims to determine the relationship between kitchen sanitation, food raft space and warehouse with cockroach density on ships in the Kendari port area. This type of research is an observational, Cross-Sectional Study design. The population is all ships berthed in the Kendari port area as many as 41 ships and a sample of 37 vessels taken by purposive sampling. Data analysis used fisher's exact test. The results showed that of the 37 ships, the highest density of cockroaches met the requirements (75.7%), the rest did not meet the requirements (24.3%). The kitchen sanitation met the requirements (75.7%), the rest did not meet the requirements (24.3%), then the food raft room sanitation met the requirements (83.8%) and did not meet the requirements (16.2%). Furthermore, warehouse sanitation fulfills the requirements (62.2%) and does not meet the requirements (37.8%). The results of Fisher's exact test obtained p value (0,000). The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between kitchen sanitation, food raft space and warehouse with cockroach density on ships in the Kendari port area. Suggestions for the KKP to establish policies to prevent cockroach development
Risk Factors of Sectio Caesarea Delivery at Djafar Harun Hospital
Get PDFThe number of mothers giving birth with sectio caesarae delivery at BLUD R.S H.M Djafar Harun North Kolaka in 2015 was 254 people, then increased in 2016 to 521 people. The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors for the incidence of Sectio Caesarea delivery at H.M Djafar Harun Hospital, North Kolaka. This type of research is an analytic observational study with a case-control study approach. The study population was 68 with a sample of 136 people using the Accidental Sampling Technique. Data analysis using the Odds Ratio test. The results of the risk analysis based on narrow pelvic factors showed the value of OR= 9,681; LL= 2,728; UL= 34,355, and then placenta previa factor showed the value of OR= 6,484; LL= 0,759; UL= 55,385. In conclusion, narrow pelvis is a strong risk factor and placenta previa is not a strong risk factor for Sectio Caesarea delivery. It is hoped that the hospital will seek to identify high-risk pregnancies, complications or pregnancy abnormalities so that they can be detected early so that they are able to more optimally handle complications during childbirth
The Effects of Counseling on The Knowledge and Attitude About The Risking Sexual Behavior of SMA 5 and SMA 21 Students in Makassar City
Get PDFSMA 5 and SMA 21 are the leading schools in Makassar City which have a Youth Counseling Information Center. Previous research looked at the influence of game simulation and brainstorming on the knowledge and attitudes of stundent about reproductive health for high school adolescents in Makassar City, including SMA 5 and SMA 21, but the results did not have effect on students' knowledge and attitudes. Therefore, the researcher took the initiative to provide another intervention in the form of counseling. This study aims to determine the effect of counseling on knowledge and attitudes about risky sexual behavior among students in SMA 5 and SMA 21 Makassar City. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a randomized pre test post test control group design. A sample of 76 students of class XI SMA 5 and SMA 21 Makassar City, using simple random sampling technique. Data collection was using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis used paired t-test and independent samples t-test. The results showed that there was an effect of counseling on knowledge (p = 0.002) but there was no effect on attitudes (p = 0.865) in SMA 5 and SMA 21 Makassar City. It is suggested that SMA 5 and SMA 21 Makassar City be active in conducting counseling, especially counseling about attitudes, so that students have positive attitudes about risky sexual behavior
PM2.5 Exposure Risk Analysis Around Mining Area Wolo District
Get PDFParticulate measuring below 2.5 microns have a very large effect on the body and the atmospheric environment, and are harmful to the respiratory organs and can cause asthma and lung disorders. The objective of this study was to identify the risk of PM2.5 exposure to communities in residential areas around nickel mining in Wolo District, Kolaka Regency. This study uses a descriptive observational method with a total sample of 324 respondents. The results showed that the highest value of the PM2.5 concentration measurement was 68.8 g/Nm3. The measurement of PM2.5 concentration has normally distributed so that the mean value is used as the PM2.5 concentration value. The risk of health living in the vicinity of the PT. Ceria Nugraha Indotama due to PM2.5 exposure of 0.093 mg/kg/day for 5 years (RQ<1) and 3.59 mg/kg/day for 30 years (RQ>1). It is necessary to plant green trees around the mining area to reduce the concentration of particulates in the air and to control the distance of the population to at least 2 km from the industrial center
Relationship of Personal Hygiene and Environmental Conditions with Complaints of Skin Disease
Get PDFBased on data from the Tikep Health Center, for the last three years Waturempe Village has become the village with the highest incidence of skin diseases and accounts for almost 50% of skin diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between personal hygiene and environmental conditions in Waturempe Village. The population in this study were all heads who live in Waturempe Village as many as 120 heads of families (KK). The sample size was 92 respondents, taken by simple random sampling. The data were obtained using a questionnaire then analyzed descriptively and inferentially using the chi square test. The results showed that there was a strong relationship between personal hygiene (X²hit=39,21 2> X²tab = 3,841), moisture (X²hit=36,655 > X²tab=3,841), temperature (X²hit=45,126 > X²tab=3,841), natural lighting (X²hit=29,362> X²tab=3,841), and occupancy density (X²hit=27,273 > X²tab=3,841) with complaints of skin diseases. There was a moderate relationship between water quality and complaints of skin diseases (X²hit=19,354 > X²tab=3,841). It is expected that the community always maintains personal hygiene and improves condition of the home environment and is always aware of the transmission of skin diseases
Validity of Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria Screening at Puskesmas Harapan Jayapura Regency
Get PDFMalaria is an infectious disease caused by five types of Plasmodium and can cause death. Type of plasmodium that is infecting a malaria patient, should be diagnosis exactly in order to treat it properly, and can avoid death. This Malaria RDT iin Sentani Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, which is used in diagnosing malaria in the area. The aims of this study is to determine the specificity and sensitivity of the malaria RDT that used at the Harapan Public Health Center in Jayapura Regency compared to the gold standard (microscopic). This study is an survey descriptive study that describes factually the quality of the used RDT. The tools and materials used were the malaria RDT, slides, microscopes and other supporting materials for malaria microscopic examination. The sample used was finger blood from public health care visitors who had clinical symptoms of malaria. The test results showed that of the 19 samples examined there were 4 true positive samples (RDT and microscopic), and 13 true negative samples (RDT and microscopic), and 2 samples read invalid on RDT, but on microscopic examination it read negative. From the results of these readings, the sensitivity and specificity values were obtained at 100%. The conclusion of this activity is that RDT is still effective as a malaria diagnostic tool that can detect it quickly and accurately, especially in high endemic areas such as Papua
Work Stress for Covid-19 Nurses at Pelamonia Hospital Makassar City
Get PDFThe hospital is one of the workplaces whose activities are prone to work stress, especially for nurses who treat Covid-19 patients. Data was obtained that the Covid-19 nurses at Pelamonia TK.II Hospital was overwhelmed to handle patients who tested positive for the Corona Virus. This suppresses the psychological condition of the nurse so that it can have an impact on stress. The purpose of this study was to determine work stress from the aspects of the working period, workload, availability of PPE, and stigma on Covid-19 nurses at Pelamonia Hospital Makassar. This type of research is descriptive. The population and sample of this study were all Covid-19 nurses with a total sampling technique of 48 people. The questionnaire used is in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate analysis. The results showed that of the 48 Covid-19 nurses who experienced mild work stress as many as 31 people (64,6%), 24 new and old work periods (50,0%), heavy workloads of 30 people (62,5%) ) and light workload as many as 18 people (37,5%), the availability of PPE as many as 43 available (89,6%) and not available as many as 5 (10,4%) and negative stigma as many as 48 people (100%). The hospital should increase the provision of complete PPE, improve management system rules regarding nurses' working time, delegate authority in the division of nursing tasks and analyze workloads according to the needs of each room
Risk Factors of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Working Area of Perumnas Public Health Center Kendari City
Get PDFKendari City is the area with the highest number of TB cases in Southeast Sulawesi Province with a total of 488 cases in 2019. Preliminary data at the Perumnas Public Health Center showed that there were 49 TB cases in 2019. This study aims to determine the risk factors for the incidence of pulmonary TB in the Work Area. Public Health Center. This study uses a case control design. The study population was 105 patients, with a sample consisting of 44 case samples and 44 control samples, which were taken by simple random sampling. Data analysis using Chi Square test and Odds Ratio. From the results of the study, it was found that there were significant risk factors between smoking habits (OR = 5,156), contact history (OR = 8,333), occupancy density (OR = 2,544), knowledge (OR = 3,852) and ventilation (OR = 3,071) with the incidence of pulmonary tuberkulosis. The conclusion of this study is smoking habits, contact history, occupancy density, knowledge, and ventilation are risk factors for the incidence of pulmonary tuberkulosis at the Perumnas Public Health Center. Therefore, it is suggested to the health workers of the Puskesmas are expected to continue to provide health promotion and improve work programs related to pulmonary TB in order to increase knowledge and awareness of the community to prevent transmission of pulmonary TB