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Contextual Effect of Integrated Health Post, Socioeconomic and Physical and Mental Health Determinants on the Quality of Life among Elderly in Klaten, Central Java
Get PDFBackground: The increase in life expectancy has an impact on the number of elderly which has increased from 9.3% (2018) to 15.8% (2035). Decreased body function in the elderly disturbs health and inhibits activities so that quality of life decreases. The purpose of this study was to an
Multilevel Analysis: Villages do not have Ecological Effect on the Risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Surakarta, Central Java
Get PDFBackground: Diabetes Melitus (DM) as The Silent Killer has an increasing number of cases. Type 2 diabetes and its complications are a major pub
Clinical Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Dr. Agoesdjam Regional Public Hospital, Ketapang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Get PDFBackground: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. COVID-19 has spread to almost all countries with increasing cases, including Indonesia. Data on the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in Indonesia is still limited. This study aimed to determine the clinical characteristics of COVID-19.Subjects and Method: This study was a descriptive study with a retrospective design conducted in Dr. Agoesdjam Regional Public Hospital. The data were obtained from the medical records of all patients with confirmed COVID-19 from April 1 to July 31, 2020. There were 50 patients as the sample of the study. The data collected were demographics, exp
Meta-Analysis the Effect of Malaria Infection on Anemia in Pregnant Women
Get PDFBackground: Malaria is an important threat to pregnant women, with an increased risk for both mother and newborn, especially in the first and second pregnancies caused by P. falciparum. Malaria infection in pregnant women can cause anemia in the mother and fetus, as well as babies with low birth weight, this can increase maternal and infant mortality rates. This study aims to analyze the magnitude of the influence of malaria infection in pregnant women on the incidence of anemia based on a number of previous similar studies.Subjects and Method: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis carried out by following the PRISMA flow diagram. The process of searching for articles is carried out through a journal database which includes: Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct by selecting articles published in 2010-2020. Key words used include: "malaria infection" AND "pregnancy women" OR "anemia" AND "adjusted odds ratio". The inclusion criteria were full paper articles with observational study design, articles in English, multivariate analysis used with adjusted odds ratios. Articles that meet the requirements are analyzed using the Revmen 5.3 application.Results: A total of seven articles were reviewed in this study with a cross-sectional study design. A meta-analysis of 7 cross-sectional studies showed that malaria infection had a 1.72 times increased risk of anemia in pregnant women compared to those not infected with malaria (aOR 1.72; 95% CI 1.43 to 2.07; p <0.001).Conclusion: Malaria infection increases the risk of anemia in pregnant women.Keywords: malaria infection, pregnancy, anemia, meta-analysisCorrespondence: Firdausi Nuzula. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected] of Epidemiology and Public Health (2020), 05(04): 489-498https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2020.05.04.1
A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Depression and Associated Healthcare Barriers among Urban Pakistani Women
Get PDFBackground: Few studies have assessed depression amongst Pakistani women, particularly in more upscale communities where many traditional risk factors for depression and associated treatment are greatly reduced. Therefore, this study sought to examine depression prevalence in a highly developed sector of Islamabad, factors associated with depression, and the association between depression and barriers to accessing healthcare.Subjects and Method: In 2016, a cross-sectional pilot study was conducted in Islamabad using convenience sampling. The survey design was based on the Pakistan Demographic Health Survey and included the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CESD) scale. 93 women filled out the entire questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of depression was unanticipated at 78%; 53% of these women sampled had major depression. 22% of women reported ever having spoken to a provider about their mental health. 41% of women further reported that their mental health negatively impacted their decision to receive care. The only independent risk factor for depression was the diagnosis of another disease. Indicators of poor-socioeconomic status, however, were consistently associated with higher depression likelihood. A robust multivariable regression analysis showed an association between a higher number of self-reported barriers to accessing care and higher depression scale scores (p<0.05).Conclusion: A high burden of untreated depression likely exists amongst Pakistani women from urban regions despite a relatively higher prevalence of healthcare resources. Improving mental health disparities in urban settings throughout Southwest and South Asia will require not only increased screening and treatment of patients, but also removal of physical and psychological barriers faced in accessing care.Keywords: mental health, access barrier, wome
A Meta-Analysis on the Risk Factors of Low Back Pain in Health Workers
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The Effects of Bacille Calmette-Guerin Immunization and Contact History on the Risk of Leprosy: Meta Analysis of Case Control Study
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Multilevel Analysis Association of Soil Transmitted Helminths and Stunting in Children Aged 6-12 Years Old in Pinrang District, South Sulawesi
Get PDFBackground: Stunting in children is often associated with infectious diseases, one of which is Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH). Worms in chil
Analysis of Environmental Risk Factors on the Leptospirosis Disease in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia
Get PDFBackground: The number of cases and mortality rates of Leptospirosis incidences in Klaten Regency is increasing from year to year. The study aims to analyze the environmental risk factors toward Leptospirosis incidences in Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.Subjects and Method: This was a case-control study conducted in Klaten Regency, Central Java. The study sample was all Lept
Determinants of Acute Respiratory Infection in Children Under Five in Simalingkar, Medan, North Sumatera
Get PDFBackground: Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is still one of the health problems in developed and developing countries including Indonesia. ARI is the most common disease in outpatients in North Sumatra, especially in Medan. This study aims to find out about the factors that influence ARI in toddlers in Sim