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Does Lockdown Affect Online Health Information-Seeking Behaviour of COVID-19 Preventive Measures among Indonesians? A Google Trends Analysis
Full text linkThe government’s policies to respond to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic may influence the community’s health-related behaviours, including the information-seeking behaviour. This study’s primary objective was to compare the popularity of online searches among Indonesians using related terms relevant to COVID-19 preventive measures before and during/after the first Jakarta’s partial lockdown. Identification of primary search terms was conducted based on WHO’s public advice and Indonesian MOH’s relevant information. Three selected terms related to commercial commodities were “masker”, “hand sanitizer”, and “vitamin” and two terms associated with a healthy lifestyle were “cuci tangan” and “jaga jarak”. Term variations for each primary term were identified and checked for the highest hits using google.co.id website, limited to all searches, country: Indonesia, and between 30 January and 4 October 2020. The primary terms were entered into Google Trends to retrieve the term popularity during the period of 30 January-9 April 2020 and of 10 April-30 September 2020, representing the period before and during/after the first Jakarta’s partial lockdown. The results show that “masker” and “vitamin” remained the two most popular terms before and during/after the lockdown. The term “jaga jarak” reached its highest peak three days before the lockdown and then decreased and levelled off afterwards. Only two search terms resulted in statistically significant differences of popularity across all 34 Indonesia’s provinces before and during/after the lockdown, namely “vitamin” (p<0.001) and “cuci tangan” (p=0.001). The term “vitamin” was less popular during/after the forced lockdown, with mean difference d -13.7 (95% CI -17.8, -9.6), while “cuci tangan” gained more popularity, with d 10.8 (95% CI 4.8, 16.7). In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the community’s health information-seeking behaviour about the preventive measures for the on-going pandemic can be affected by the government’s action to force a lockdown
The Practicality of Mobile Applications in Healthcare Administration and COVID-19 Pandemic
Full text linkMobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) aid healthcare administration through monitoring health issues and virtually achieving personal well-being goals. There are numerous mHealth apps available; however, their usefulness is unclear. Furthermore, older age groups may be unfamiliar with mHealth apps. Therefore, the purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of the practicality of mHealth apps in healthcare administration. mHealth apps carry important roles for non-communicable and infectious diseases, primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, people with different backgrounds or ages need to understand to utilise mHealth apps, particularly the ‘MySejahtera’ app. Thus, the classifications, functions, advantages, and disadvantages of mHealth apps are addressed. The information was obtained from a variety of electronic databases, including PUBMED, Google Scholar, UpToDate, and web sources. Several journals, books, articles, and reports were retrieved and analysed based on their relevance from May 2011 to November 2020. Non-communicable diseases, particularly chronic diseases, can be assisted by mHealth as the unique interaction via mHealth apps assist patients in executing optimistic behaviours towards a healthy lifestyle. In the case of COVID-19, this review emphasises the importance of the ‘MySejahtera’ app, which is actively being used in Malaysia to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. This article also discusses mHealth apps’ effectiveness and how Malaysians used the ‘MySejahtera’ app during the COVID-19 pandemic. More secure apps, comparable to the ‘MySejahtera’ app are required to manage infectious diseases like COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus since the number of mobile app users will continue to grow worldwide
Utilisation of Online Platform to Promote COVID-19 Prevention in University of Jember: Staff and Students Acceptance
Full text linkCOVID-19 pandemic has hit almost all regions of Indonesia in the last year. Rapid changes in information, prevention protocols, and policies regarding this pandemic often cause turmoil and confusion amid its citizens. In a workplace such as a university, different demographics and characteristics of the individuals may influence approaches in accessing and understanding the abundant information available online. This condition necessitates the building of a comprehensive COVID-19 prevention system and information network by the university. University of Jember has developed a comprehensive online platform regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, managed by health professionals. This platform contains a direct assistance service, telemedicine consultation, education through social media, and a cluster tracing system. In this paper, we share how the online platform has been utilized and the acceptance among its users. From the 870 students, staff, and citizens around the university utilizing social media and telemedicine services, recorded in the first five months of the pandemic, 150 were randomly chosen to fill out a short questionnaire which had been evaluated for validity and reliability. About 40% respondents rated the platform as helpful, 43% rated as very helpful, and the rest rated it as less useful. The age distribution of the users also showed that younger users tend to choose social media rather than the telemedicine service provided by appointed health professionals, but older users tend to utilize the telemedicine more. In conclusion, the online platform to promote COVID-19 prevention is generally accepted, but a subsequent study needs to be conducted to obtain better understanding of how to optimize it
How Successful was Large-scale Social Restrictions Policy in Suppressing COVID-19
Full text linkLarge-scale Social Restrictions (LSR) was the Indonesian government\u27s primary instrument to break the chain of coronavirus or COVID-19 transmission at the early phase of the pandemic. LSR implementation such as school and workplace closure, restrictions on religious activities, and or restrictions on activities on public premises or facilities. This study aims to investigate the effect of LSR policy on COVID-19 developments in Indonesia. This study was a cross-sectional study with a total population of 99,077,313 people from three provinces in Indonesia. This research analyzed the LSR policy implemented in the entire province or partially as an exposure and the development of Covid-19 as an outcome. The outcome was measured by doubling the times needed for new cases. Data were taken from secondary source namely from the COVID-19 task force report that has been announced publicly. The unpaired two-tailed Student’s t-test was used as statistical analysis of the secondary data. The results showed a significant impact (p<0.05) when comparing the province with full LSR policy with those implementing the LSR policy in some of their selected cities. The LSR policy of total province seems effective to suppress COVID-19 development as indicated by a more rapid and considerable increase in the doubling time of new cases following the implementation of LSR as early as possible in the provinces implementing LSR for their entire region than in the compared provinces. It can be concluded that LSR policy has a significant effect on COVID-19 development in Indonesia as indicated by a significant difference in the doubling time of COVID-19 new cases. Each province may have different times of the beginning and end of the COVID-19 epidemic; therefore, each province needs to design their coping strategy based on their particular condition
Social Media Approach to Crisis Communication during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis from Malaysian Perspective
Full text linkSocial media is becoming the best platform for any communication during the new norm era. Nowadays, the government uses this platform in delivering messages to citizens during a crisis or disaster. Governments who are involved with a crisis such as an outbreak of the virus pandemic must have a plan to face the issue, especially a way to communicate with their people who may get a panic attack. Aims and Objectives: Thus, this study will prove about social media usage by the government in message deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic is the best method in handling crisis communication. For this research, researchers will focus on how the Malaysian government used social media in delivering information highlighting the importance and creating awareness among the public. Methodology: Three months of content analysis data from social media platforms such as Twitter will be collected for this qualitative research. Results and Findings: The research findings show that governments used Twitter not only to deliver information but also to highlight the importance and create awareness among the public
The Effectiveness of Rabies Hunter Game Application on Dog Bite Prevention Among School-Aged Children in Southern Region of Sarawak, Malaysia
Full text linkEducational intervention is beneficial in preventing future dog bite. Most dog bite cases involved children aged below 15 years old. In view of most children in this technology era play computer, web, portable or console games using computers, cell phones or handheld organizers, we developed Rabies Hunter mobile game application as a novel educational intervention to prevent dog bite among children. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Rabies Hunter game application on safety knowledge on dog’s behaviour, perceived vulnerability towards dog, precautionary behaviour around dog and help-seeking behaviour following dog bite. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with control group (N = 188) and intervention group (N = 222). Questionnaires were administered to respondents during three different sessions. Results and Findings: Safety knowledge on dog’s behaviour was more significantly improved in intervention [F(2,442) = 30.66, p < 0.001] than control [F(1.91,357.47) = 5.14, p = 0.007] groups. Perception on vulnerability towards dog in control and intervention groups improved significantly with F(1.88,352.40) = 9.26, p < 0.001 and F(1.83,404.54) = 146.57, p < 0.001 respectively. Significant difference in precautionary behaviour around dog was higher in control [F(1.93,361.30) = 5.47, p = 0.005] than intervention group [F(2,442) = 3.86, p = 0.022]. Changes in help-seeking behaviour following dog bite was only observed in intervention group [F(1.95,429.91) = 5.10, p = 0.007]. Significant difference between groups after final post-intervention was observed in perception on vulnerability towards dog [t(355.56) = (-4.47), p < 0.001] only. Thus, exposure to Rabies Hunter game application is potentially effective in preventing dog bite incidence
The Challenges of Mask Wearing Among USIM Medical Students during the Pandemic of COVID-19
Full text linkWearing a face mask has become mandatory when going out in public. Besides hand washing and physical distancing, wearing a face mask is a preventive measure used to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, many people do not comply with the rules and have difficulties in wearing masks. This study aims to evaluate current knowledge on the importance of face masks and identify factors contributing to discomfort in wearing face masks. Using a Google form survey, the study was conducted among 155 medical students of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Data revealed 99.4% of the participants agreed on the importance of wearing masks and 92.35% respondents mentioned compliance in wearing masks. However, only 63.9% reported feeling comfortable while wearing a surgical mask. Certain factors were found to contribute to the discomfort of wearing face masks, such as feeling hot (77.4%), excessive sweating (76.1%), hard to breathe (67.7%) and trapping of odours (67.1%). Most of the respondents (84.5%) agreed that a change or alteration could be made to the current face mask design to make it more comfortable. During this COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of wearing masks has been well-realized by society. However, there remain several challenges associated with wearing them. Therefore, inventors should strive towards the innovation of a more comfortable and easy-wearing mask in order to enhance better compliance among users
Analisis Sistematik Tema Berkaitan Serangga Dalam al-Quran dan Hadis Sebagai Sandaran Pembuktian Dalam Kehidupan Manusia: [Systematic Analysis of Insect Related Theme in Al-Quran and Hadith as Sources of Evidence in Human Life]
Full text linkOne of the roles of insects in human life is to provide a balanced ecosystem. The contribution of insects in science is endless, with more discoveries in species that can be studied further. In Islam, scholars have described the legal texts as revelation and evidence of Allah\u27s greatness besides giving numerous lessons to human beings. However, no study has yet been done to systematically analyse the themes and lessons in which insects are mentioned in Islamic law\u27s primary scriptures. This study identified and analysed the insects mentioned in the Qur\u27an and Sunnah according to the lexical themes. This study used the content analysis method on the primary sources of revealed knowledge in Islam. With the way of insects found based on 6236 verses analysed from the Quran, the list was then imported as theoretical samples and continued with the thousands of hadiths found in Sunan Sittah, the primary document reference hadith in Islam. This study found that insects have been mentioned through various themes in both Qur\u27an and Sunnah. There are a total of 104 hadiths related to insects and can be classified according to eight themes such as allegory/teachings/attributes, hygiene/bathing, eating ethics, muamalat, dress code, worship, medicine and surah references. Findings indicate the role of insects as part of an essential element in human life. It shows that the integration of naqli (revelation-based texts) and aqli (human thought) is relevant throughout the ages. Further research needs to be done to see what is behind the main focus of the themes of mentioned insects. In the context of Islamic studies, the status of the hadiths related to insects can be further discussed. While the description of the exegesis needs to be explored and discussed so that the meaning of the ‘evidence of life’ as indicated by the prominent exegesis scholars can be translated as a new framework in this modern era.
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Peranan serangga dalam kehidupan manusia memberikan suatu keseimbangan dalam ekosistem. Sumbangan serangga dalam dunia sains tiada noktah dengan penemuan-penemuan baru spesies yang boleh dikaji untuk penyelidikan seterusnya. Dalam Islam, para sarjana menyifatkan teks-teks bersumberkan wahyu adalah sebagai bukti kebesaran tuhan di samping memberikan pelbagai pengajaran kepada manusia. Namun belum ada kajian dilakukan untuk melihat secara tematik dan kecenderungan perihal serangga yang disebutkan dalam teks-teks primer perundangan Islam. Kajian ini mengenal pasti dan menganalisis perihal serangga yang disebutkan dalam al-Quran dan al-Sunnah mengikut tema sebutan. Kajian menggunakan metode analisis kandungan terhadap sumber-sumber primer rujukan berteraskan wahyu dalam Islam. Dengan menggabungkan serangga yang dijumpai hasil carian 6236 ayat dalam al-Quran, senarai tersebut dijadikan sampel teori dan diteruskan terhadap ribuan hadis-hadis yang terdapat dalam Sunan Sittah, rujukan utama dokumen hadis bagi pendalilan dalam Islam. Kajian menemukan bahawa serangga telah disebutkan melalui pelbagai tema sama ada di dalam al-Quran mahupun al-Sunnah. Terdapat sebanyak 104 hadis berkaitan serangga dan dikelaskan mengikut lapan tema seperti perumpamaan/pengajaran/sifat, kebersihan/mandi, pemakanan, muamalat, pemakaian, ibadah, perubatan dan rujukan bagi penamaan surah. Hasil analisis ini menunjukkan peranan serangga sebagai sebahagian daripada elemen penting dalam kehidupan manusia. Ia menunjukkan integrasi naqli (teks bersumberkan wahyu) dan aqli (percambahan pemikiran oleh manusia) relevan sepanjang zaman. Kajian lanjut perlu dilakukan bagi melihat fokus utama tema-tema yang telah didapati dari perihal serangga yang disebutkan tersebut. Dalam konteks pengajian Islam, disarankan agar status hadis-hadis yang berkaitan dengan perihal serangga tersebut dikaji dengan lebih lanjut. Sementara huraian dari pentafsiran yang berautoriti perlu dikaji dan diteroka agar maksud sebenar bukti-bukti kehidupan yang diisyaratkan oleh ilmuan silam dapat diterjemahkan sebagai suatu kerangka baru era moden.
 
Unit Trust with Waqf Feature as Sustainable Investment Conceptual Model in The Era of Post-COVID-19
Full text linkHarnessing a sustainable waqf model remains as the key challenge faced by waqf managers particularly in the mid of socio-economic crisis post-COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to present the viability of unit trust waqf as an alternative asset for waqf creation. This study employed a qualitative research design using document analysis of classical Islamic books, Islamic ruling (fatwa), journal articles, books, online and policy documents. The novelty of this paper lies in its attempt to highlight the importance of waqf investment strategy in ensuring sustainable returns for waqf particularly during this difficult time in reducing the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 catastrophe, by introducing conceptual model of unit trust waqf as potential mechanisms to pool more cash waqf from individual investors. This paper submitted that waqf plays a significant role as a global financial cure for economic revival post COVID-19. The sustainability of the capital waqf assets in the form of unit trust is preserved through the distinctive fixed price feature of the unit trust waqf as proposed toward the end of the paper
Analisis Kes Aktif Covid-19 Di Malaysia Menggunakan Permodelan Matematik S-I-R; Kajian Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Fasa 1
Full text linkDalam konteks penyebaran COVID-19, permodelan matematik telah menjadi satu komponen penting dalam merangka strategi bagi mengambil langkah awal dalam menangani penularan wabak. Dalam kajian ini, model SIR (“Susceptible” – “Infected” – “Removed”) digunakan bagi meramalkan tindak balas wabak COVID-19 di Malaysia. Menggunakan data rasmi daripada Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, didapati kes puncak Ketika PKP 1.0 berlaku pada t=21 hari (8 April 2020) dengan kadar jangkitan a = 0.19. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa wujud perbezaan yang ketara sekiranya bilangan penduduk yang berpotensi dijangkiti S(0) dikurangkan, di mana puncak kes aktif dapat dikurangkan dengan begitu ketara (kes aktif puncak berlaku pada t=81, dengan peratusan kes berjumlah S(81) = 8.7%). Jadi, adalah amat penting bagi mematuhi arahan – arahan serta SOP yang digariskan oleh pihak kerajaan bagi menghentikan jangkitan pandemik COVID-19