Proceedings of the International Conference on Public Health
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items: ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTIONS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS, IN A TERTIARY UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
items: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAFE WORK PERMIT SYSTEM TRAINING IN IMPROVING WORKPLACE SAFETY UNDERSTANDING: PRE-POST TEST INTERVENTION STUDY
items: CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION STUDIES: PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG MEN IN INDONESIA
items: ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE OF TUCK SHOP OWNERS ON FOOD SAFETY IN RELATION TO HYGIENE, FOOD POISONING AND CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTABILITY IN VOSLOORUS, CITY OF EKURHULENI, SOUTH AFRICA
items: YOUTH TUBERCULOSIS TROOPS: MOBILIZING CASE FINDING FOR TB ELIMINATION IN INDONESIA
items: Is Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) Related to Stunting in Indonesia? Analysis of Food Consumption Pattern based on DDP Score 2018-2022
items: ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AS PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 INFECTION, RECOVERY, AND DEATH RATES
items: PERCEPTIONS, USES, AND BENEFITS OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN TREATING UTERINE FIBROIDS AMONG BLACK WOMEN IN SOUTH AFRICA
items: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL TRAINING AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS: A SURVEY OF GAPS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AT A NAMIBIAN HOSPITAL
items: BARRIERS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG WORKING MOTHERS IN INDONESIA: A SOCIO-CULTURAL AND POLICY PERSPECTIVE
items: RISK FACTORS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN (0-14 YEARS): SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
items: MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES TO ENSURE ENHANCED ACCESS TO SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (SRH) INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN INDIA
items: INCREASING THE UPTAKE OF SKILLED CARE THROUGH TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN NIGERIA: A SCOPING REVIEW
items: PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
items: COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF ADJUVANT OSIMERTINIB IN RESECTED EGFR-MUTATED EARLY-STAGE NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER IN THAILAND
items: PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH AMONG SURROGATE MOTHERS
items: THE ROLE OF RADIO PROGRAMMES IN MITIGATING HIV AND AIDS AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN BLANTYRE
items: NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND IRON INTAKE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST MILK IRON LEVELS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS WITH 0-6 MONTHS OLD BABY
items: FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE SENSE OF ATTACHMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE JAPANESE SUBURBAN POPULATION
items: IDENTIFICATION OF THE ARRHYTHMIAS AND MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION IN PILGRIMS VISITING KEDARNATH TEMPLE IN UTTARAKHAND USING A SMARTPHONE 12- LEAD ECG DEVICE
items: FACTOR RELATED WITH WORK STRESS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS TEACHER IN PADANG CITY
items: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND MEDIA USING LOCAL LANGUAGE IN IMPROVING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADOLESCENTS
items: A Systematic Review of Common Mental Disorders among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
items: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PARENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AND VEGETABLE INTAKE IN CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN JAPAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
items: COMMUNITY CARE FOR PERSONS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN INDONESIA
items: HEALTH COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND TREATMENT CONTINUITY AMONG “TEST AND START” ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY CLIENTS IN ZOMBA, MALAWI
items: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS THE USE AND CARE OF LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDAL NETS (LLINs) IN SIDOMULYO REGION PURWOREJO DISTRICT 2023
items: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MALARIA DETERMINANTS IN CHILDREN IN PURWOREJO REGENCY (CASE CONTROL STUDY OF MALARIA IN CHILDREN IN 2022-2023)
items: FEEDING PRACTICES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF UNDER 5 CHILDREN - A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN NORTHERN PART OF INDIA
items: USING MACHINE LEARNING TO DEVELOP A RISK PREDICTION MODEL FOR ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTIONS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS, IN A TERTIARY UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
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description: The excessive use of antimicrobials in agriculture significantly contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance in human and animal health, and impacts food safety, food security, and the economy of the country. In the fight against antimicrobial resistance equipping future professionals and developing a coordinated intervention designed to improve use of antimicrobial agents is essential in the agriculture sector. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of final-year students enrolled in plant-related agricultural science programs at the University in South Africa on antimicrobial stewardship. A descriptive cross-sectional study design using a self-administered questionnaire was utilized. The participants were final-year students enrolled in agricultural science programs specializing in plant-related studies. Data was analysed using the IBM SPSS version 28 statistical software. A total of 28 participants which was a 68.29% response rate was attained. The participants demonstrated a solid understanding of antimicrobial stewardship as they all correctly described its role; however, some misconceptions regarding important concepts were observed. The participants demonstrated a positive attitude towards antimicrobial resistance prevention, however, 28.6% felt it is an extra burden. They also recognized the global seriousness of antimicrobial resistance and its threat to them and their families, however, only 32.1% of them felt adequately prepared to contribute to the fight against it. Furthermore, there was moderate, positive association between the participants' overall AMS knowledge and their perception. The association between participants' perceptions and attitudes was found to be moderate and negative. No association was found between their AMS knowledge and their attitude. This study underscores the need to focus on perceptions and attitudes in the preparation of future agricultural science professionals on a…
subject: Articles
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subject: antimicrobial stewardship
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subject: plant health
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subject: agricultural science
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subject: antimicrobial resistance
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subject: Public Health
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creator: Bheki Magunga
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bheki Magunga https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-12
publication date: 2025-06-12
starting page: 22
ending page: 37
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9202

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAFE WORK PERMIT SYSTEM TRAINING IN IMPROVING WORKPLACE SAFETY UNDERSTANDING: PRE-POST TEST INTERVENTION STUDY
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description: Applying the Safe Work Permit System (SIKA) training is one approach to reduce the number of accidents. Before implementation, SIKA training is crucial as it lays the groundwork for field implementation, followed by a supervision process, weekly audits, and monthly reviews. The SIKA training material provided consists of six material modules, namely SIKA basics, organization-role-responsibility, risk assessment, permit-to-work, audit, and energy isolation. This study adopts an intervention method by providing training designed to evaluate the effectiveness of training in improving participants' understanding of work safety. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of SIKA training in improving workers' understanding of safety. We used a quantitative approach to conduct a statistical analysis of the collected data, which involved a total of 187 participants divided into 8 training batches. This study employed the paired T-test as its statistical test. The paired sample test's significance value of 0.001, smaller than alpha, leads to the rejection of H0 and the acceptance of H1. Safe Work Permit System Training has a significant impact on improving understanding of work safety. The number of participants who were above the passing grade when the pre-test was only 42 participants (22.46%) increased dramatically to 144 participants (77.01%). SIKA training shows its effectiveness in improving understanding of work safety through a significant increase in results between pre-test and post-test results. However, we need to implement individual monitoring and evaluation after training to close the understanding gap.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: effectiveness
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subject: work permit system
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subject: training
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subject: accidents
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subject: safety understanding
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subject: Occupational Safety
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subject: Occupational Health
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creator: Marta Rinza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Marta Rinza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 114
ending page: 126
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9109

CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION STUDIES: PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG MEN IN INDONESIA
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description: : The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is rapidly increasing globally. An individual with MetS faces a fivefold increased risk of developing Type II diabetes (T2DM). Indonesia is positioned fifth among the ten countries with the highest prevalence of diabetes patients globally. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that ranks third in mortality in Indonesia. Men with prediabetes have a greater susceptibility to developing T2DM attributable to diminished insulin sensitivity compared to women. This research aimed to ascertain the prevalence and risk factors of MetS among males in Indonesia. The study employed a cross-sectional design involving 9,220 men aged 15 to 97 years, sourced from RISKESDAS 2018. MetS is defined based on 3 criteria (JIS, NCEP/ATPIII, IDF). The risk factors for MetS include body mass index, smoking index, physical activity, alcohol use, intake of unhealthy foods, and consumption of fruits and vegetables. Data analysis with the Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The highest prevalence of MetS was recorded using JIS criteria at 19.5%, followed by NCEP/ATP III and IDF criteria at 10.7% and 11.0%, respectively. The prevalence of MetS and its components rises with advancing age. Factors associated with MetS were ages 30-79 years, overweight status, Grade 1 obesity, Grade 2 obesity, Grade 3 obesity, a smoking index of 200-400, a smoking index > 400, moderate physical activity, and poor physical activity. Temuan penelitian ini akan membantu merancang program pencegahan untuk mengendalikan peningkatan prevalensi MetS pada pria di Indonesia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sindrom metabolik
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subject: Indonesia
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subject: cross-sectional study
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subject: public health
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subject: Public Health
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creator: Kirana Anggraini
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Kirana Anggraini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 68
ending page: 85
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9106

ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE OF TUCK SHOP OWNERS ON FOOD SAFETY IN RELATION TO HYGIENE, FOOD POISONING AND CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTABILITY IN VOSLOORUS, CITY OF EKURHULENI, SOUTH AFRICA
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description: Abstract World Health Organization reported on the global burden of food-borne diseases by stating that the high death rates in regions such as Africa, has the highest burden of food-borne diseases per population. The incident that occurred in Soweto and other parts of South Africa over the safety of food being sold at tuck shops led to community uproar and panic. The primary objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of tuck shop owners on food safety in relation to hygiene, food poisoning and Certificate of Acceptability (CoA). A quantitative cross-sectional study was used. Participants without Certificate of Acceptability were included. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The study population was 324 with a sample size of 100%. Data was captured into Microsoft Excel and exported to Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for analysis. Tuck shop owners with primary and secondary education were significantly likely to be knowledgeable about food safety (OR) 5.88, 95%CI (2.34-14.63), (OR) 1.72, 95%CI (0.89-3.39). Participants who were purchasing food products at a retail shop or food warehouse with a Certificate of Acceptability (n=227; 70.1%) were significantly likely to be knowledgeable about food safety. The participants that did not know food poisoning were significantly more likely males in both crude odds ratio12.03 95% CI (2.87-50.48) and adjusted analysis AOR 8.91, 95% CI (1.89-42.08). About (n=84; 25.9%) of participants did not believe most deaths are also caused by food poisoning from poor hygiene (OR 8.80 95% CI (2.68-28.91) and AOR 8.67, 95%CI (1.83-40.85). The study has shown that tuck shops can be a public health threat in the community due to lack of knowledge of tuck shop owners on food safety and food poisoning which could lead to food poisoning outbreaks and subsequently death.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: food safety
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subject: hygiene
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subject: public health
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subject: tuck shops
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subject: public health
  topic: subjects
creator: Fun-one Caine
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Fun-one Caine https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 33
ending page: 44

YOUTH TUBERCULOSIS TROOPS: MOBILIZING CASE FINDING FOR TB ELIMINATION IN INDONESIA
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description: This research explores the role of adolescents in tuberculosis (TB) prevention through the Laskar TB (Youth Tuberculosis Troops) program in Indonesia. A qualitative research design was employed, with data collected from 52 adolescent volunteers and committee members of the organization through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study highlights the success of the “Goes To School” program, which effectively increased adolescents’ knowledge about TB and empowered them to become health advocates by disseminating information within their communities. The study also examined the recruitment methods used to attract participants, noting that a combination of formal and informal approaches proved to be effective in engaging youth. However, challenges were identified in sustaining member participation, as many adolescents did not consistently engage in the program’s activities. Despite these challenges, the study concludes that engaging adolescents as active participants and change agents in health education can significantly contribute to raising awareness about TB and advancing the goal of TB elimination. The findings suggest that youth-led initiatives, when properly structured and supported, can play a crucial role in community-based health interventions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: tuberculosis
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subject: adolescents
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subject: health education
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subject: laskar TB
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subject: community participation
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subject: peer education
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subject: TB elimination strategies
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subject: Public Health
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creator: Rulliana Agustin
creator: Dumilah Ayuningtyas
creator: Adang Bachtiar
creator: Shania Nursiah Hasri
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Rulliana Agustin, Dumilah Ayuningtyas, Adang Bachtiar; Shania Nursiah Hasri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 159
ending page: 174
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9112

Is Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) Related to Stunting in Indonesia? Analysis of Food Consumption Pattern based on DDP Score 2018-2022
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description: Indonesia is still struggling with stunting as a public health problem. Food consumption patterns are one of the direct factors that influence nutritional problems. The unbalanced diet of Indonesian people yet, as indicated by the Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) score, potentially renders nutritional problems. The study aims to analyze the relationship between DDP score and stunting prevalence during 2018-2022 in Indonesia. This study was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional study design. This study used secondary data DDP scores from the National Food Agency and data on stunting prevalence among children aged 0−59 months from Basic Health Research 2018, Indonesia Child Nutrition Status Survey 2019, stunting prevalence published data 2020 from the Secretariat of the Vice President Indonesia and Indonesia Nutritional Status Survey 2021-2022. The DDP refers to a variety of food and nutrition intake that is calculated based on energy (calorie) consumption, the percentage of different food groups, and numerically stated as a score. The DDP score for a group of foods is calculated by multiplying the energy percentage of each food by a rating, and a higher DDP score indicates a more varied and nutritionally balanced diet. DDP score and stunting prevalence among children aged 0-59 months data were used in this study for five years, from 2018-2022. The results showed that the DDP score 2018-2022 was negatively correlated with stunting prevalence (p<0.05) by linear regression analysis. DDP score increase is related to reducing the prevalence of stunting. Increasing the quality of food consumption driven by increasing food affordability, healthy and nutritious food availability is an important factor in increasing DDP scores as an effort to reduce the prevalence of stunting
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: desirable dietary pattern, food consumption, stunting, Indonesia
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creator: Anggit Gantina
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Anggit Gantina https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 26
ending page: 32

ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AS PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 INFECTION, RECOVERY, AND DEATH RATES
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description: The Covid-19 pandemic provided lesson-learnt that ineffective epidemic control was took place when it is only prioritized on individual level and disregard the regional level. This research aims to identify the regional economic characteristics as a basis to districts/cities level pandemic control. This study analyzed infection, recovery, and death cases during the peak wave of the Delta variant on 26 May to 15 July 2021. Data were collected from 128 cities/districts of Java-Bali isles. Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) model was applied to investigate the correlation between intercorrelated health outcomes such as infection, recovery and death cases with regional economic characteristics. The results were divided into three economic characteristic domains that significantly affected the pandemic severity. Firstly, poverty characteristic as poor people density each 10.000 km2 is prevention factor for infectious cases and risk factor for recovery cases. Second, income characteristics i.e. informal worker’s income and formal worker’s wage are the predictors for pandemic severity. Informal worker’s income is risk factor for infectious and death cases, meanwhile formal worker’s is prevention factor for death case. Third, industry characteristic significantly is the predictor for infection and recovery case. Infection case could be prevented by the regional characteristics involve workforce ratio, trade and service workforce, and middle-up enterprise. Recovery case could be prevented by workforce density characteristic and more in risky by trade and service workforce, and middle-up enterprise characteristics. This research provided the basic framework to determine non-pharmaceutical interventions as pandemic countermeasures including mobility and social interaction restriction, work from home, centralized isolation facilities, and empowering hospitalization and intensive-care resources.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Poverty
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subject: Income
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subject: Industry
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subject: Epidemic prevention strategy
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subject: Socio-economic determinants
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subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
creator: Ade Heryana
creator: Wiku Adisasmito
creator: Cicilya Candi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ade Heryana, Wiku Adisasmito, Cicilya Candi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 13
ending page: 25
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9102

PERCEPTIONS, USES, AND BENEFITS OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN TREATING UTERINE FIBROIDS AMONG BLACK WOMEN IN SOUTH AFRICA
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description: Studies on racial disparity of uterine fibroids (UFs) indicate that Black women are three times more at risk of being diagnosed than other racial groups. Yet most available trusted medical treatments for UFs and public health policy overlook this common illness as well as the needs of Black women. This study examines the perceptions, uses and benefits of herbal medicines used for the treatment of UFs amongst South African women. Online testimonies and reviews from clients were retrieved from the suppliers' online pages (n=60) and social media platforms: Instagram (n=6) and TikTok (n=18). Data analysed through thematic analysis revealed seven themes. i.e. i): regulating the menstrual cycle, ii)' relief from unpleasant menstrual symptoms', iii) 'proof that the medicines are working -confirmed by a medical practitioner', iv) 'proof that the medicines are working confirmed by medical practitioner', v)' reasons for using herbal medicines', vi)' time lapse before feeling the effects of the herbal medicines and vii)' other female reproductive benefits'. Women appreciate the ability of herbal medicines to relieve menstrual pains, regulate the cycle, and improve overall sexual reproductive health. However, the research gaps in ascertaining herbal medicines' efficacy still need to be addressed. Further studies are required to investigate the correlation between reduced symptomology, a placebo effect, the mechanism of action and the associated safety profile of herbal medicines.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: black women's health
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subject: herbal medicine
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subject: herbal remedies in South Africa
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subject: sexual reproductive health
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subject: uterine fibroids management
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subject: Public Health
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creator: Njabulo Mbanda
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Njabulo Mbanda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9108

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL TRAINING AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS: A SURVEY OF GAPS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AT A NAMIBIAN HOSPITAL
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description: Infection prevention and control is crucial in preventing the spread of infections in hospital settings and healthcare workers play a vital role in preventing such healthcare associated infections. However, globally, hospitals in low- and middle-income countries experience challenges in infection prevention and control. Such challenges shown in private hospitals to be attributed to a “lack of trained staff”, and insufficient information and technology support, which therefor necessitate research in public settings. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted at a hospital in Namibia using non-probability convenience sampling to recruit 118 healthcare workers as participants. The study looked to identify gaps in the training of healthcare workers in infection prevention and control at the hospital. A self-administered pre coded questionnaire with was used as the research instrument to collect data. Data collected was entered on a customised Microsoft excel spreadsheet before being exported to Statistical Package for Social Science version 28 for analysis. Notably, 23% of participants felt that they had not received enough training in infection prevention and control practices during their training as health professionals. A considerable 55.9% of participants did not receive training in infection prevention and control when they started working at the hospital. In addition, 53.4% of participants did not receive any training on proper selection and use of personal protective equipment. Significantly, 71.2% of participants did not receive any follow-up training in infection prevention and control at the hospital. The study findings highlight the need for improvement in programmes targeted at training of healthcare workers on infection prevention and control in hospitals. Such training remains critical during clinical practice whilst training to be healthcare professionals, at entry into healthcare service and continuously along the provision of healthcare service…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: infection control
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subject: healthcare workers
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subject: hospitals
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subject: infection prevention and control
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subject: hospital training
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subject: hospital infection control
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subject: Public Health
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creator: Makhutsisa Charlotte Mokoatle
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Makhutsisa Charlotte Mokoatle https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9101

BARRIERS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG WORKING MOTHERS IN INDONESIA: A SOCIO-CULTURAL AND POLICY PERSPECTIVE
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description: Despite the well-documented health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, reintegration into the workforce postpartum presents a significant challenge. WHO (2023) stated that only 20% of countries worldwide require employers to provide paid maternity leave and facilities for breastfeeding or expressing breast milk. A rapidly growing female labor force participation rate exceeding 38.98% in Indonesia makes fostering supportive workplace environments critical. This study investigates the role of workplace social support in promoting breastfeeding practices among working mothers in Indonesia. This qualitative literature review employed Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Crossref to understand essential forms of workplace breastfeeding social support, through the keywords “social support" and “exclusive breastfeeding” and workplace and "working mothers" and Indonesia. A comprehensive search of relevant databases yielded 1145 articles. Through a rigorous selection process, 23 articles were identified, published between 2012 and May 2024, comprising 11 quantitative and 12 qualitative studies. The primary barriers to breastfeeding in the workplace are: 1) lack of lactation facilities, 2) insufficient workplace support, and 3) unsupportive workplace policies. The review identified three crucial categories of workplace social support: informational support (providing access to lactation consultants, educational materials, and current information), instrumental support (implementing formalized breastfeeding policies, dedicated lactation facilities, extended maternity leave, flexible work arrangements, workload adjustments, and childcare options near workplaces), and peer support (facilitating participation in breastfeeding support groups and fostering communication networks among mothers). By implementing comprehensive social support, workplaces can empower working mothers to provide breast milk for their infants. Workplaces should provide …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social support
  topic: keywords
subject: exclusive breastfeeding
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subject: working mothers
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subject: workplace
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subject: socio-cultural barriers
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subject: policy implications
  topic: keywords
subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
subject: Public health
  topic: disciplines
subject: maternal and neonatal health
  topic: disciplines
creator: Ni Wayan Dian Ekayanthi
creator: Besral
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ni Wayan Dian Ekayanthi, Besral https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9110

RISK FACTORS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN (0-14 YEARS): SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
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description: Pulmonary tuberculosis poses a major global health challenge, particularly among children. Accurate and early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment, yet diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in children is often complicated by their nonspecific clinical symptoms and the difficulties in collecting samples. This study aims to identify the risk factors and comorbidities associated with tuberculosis in children. The research methodology employed is a systematic literature review (SLR), with data gathered by documenting all relevant international journal articles sourced from four databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest. During the review process using the PRISMA Flow Diagram, only 7 of the 152 records were initially identified after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Key results reveal that HIV infection greatly increases the risk of tuberculosis in children due to weakened immune systems. Malnutrition is another significant factor, with undernourished children facing a much higher risk of contracting tuberculosis. Breastfeeding practices were also found to influence tuberculosis rates, with improper practices associated with higher incidences. Additionally, a history of contact with tuberculosis patients and lower socioeconomic status were found to increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Vitamin D deficiency was also identified as a potential factor influencing tuberculosis outcomes in children. This study highlights several key risk factors for pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis. Tackling these issues through comprehensive healthcare measures could improve early detection and targeted interventions, so it has better health outcomes for children at risk. The government's policy strategy regarding End TB 2030 is also the basis for what must be done immediately to prevent an increase in pulmonary tuberculosis mortality rates.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: children
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subject: HIV
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subject: malnutrition
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subject: pulmonary tuberculosis
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subject: risk factors
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subject: systematic literature review
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subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
creator: Machrumnizar Machrumnizar
creator: Adang Bachtiar
creator: Rina Kurniasri Kusumaratna
creator: Nikmatul Hidayah
creator: Ruth Christy Setyaningtyas
creator: Meiyanti Meiyanti
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Machrumnizar Machrumnizar, Adang Bachtiar, Rina Kurniasri Kusumaratna, Nikmatul Hidayah, Ruth Christy Setyaningtyas , Meiyanti Meiyanti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 86
ending page: 99
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9107

MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES TO ENSURE ENHANCED ACCESS TO SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (SRH) INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN INDIA
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description: India is home to an estimated 370 million young people, the largest in the world (Census 2011, Population Projections for India and States, 2011 – 2036) making Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) a critical component for ensuring health and well-being of young people thereby contributing to their holistic development. Given the current policy environment in the country, there are only two government programmes namely Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (focuses on adolescents, below age of 18) and Mission Parivar Vikas (focuses on married couples, both over and under the age of 18) with provisions for ensuring access to information and services pertaining to SRH. These programs have an obvious blind spot, with unmarried young people over the age of 18 left out from the service provision. Therefore, the challenge to address the diverse SRH needs of young people still persists. In order to comprehend the obstacles involved in the SRH service delivery for young people, a qualitative assessment was conducted through 90 key informant interviews with health service providers and RKSK programme implementers identified using randomised sampling technique across 10 states. The qualitative data was codified and analysed to highlight the key findings based on the narratives and anthology of the respondent’s feedback. The qualitative assessment led by young people highlighted the lack of awareness, staggered access to information among adolescents about the SRH services, low footfall of adolescents at Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs), incompetent and judgemental service delivery by the providers as key findings behind high unmet need of SRH services among young people. Using this data, youth champions across four states supported the government health functionaries in anchoring 6 Adolescent Health and Wellness Days (AHWDs) influencing about 2.5 lac people. This model of ecosystem approach of centering young people’s experiences to strengthen, design and deliver progr…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sexual Reproductive Health Rights
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subject: Young people
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subject: India
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subject: Adolescent health
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subject: SRH programmes
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subject: public health
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creator: Abhinav Pandey
creator: Nidhi Arya
creator: Tuteja P
creator: Sadiqe S
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Abhinav Pandey; Nidhi; Tuteja P, Sadiqe S https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-12
publication date: 2025-06-12
starting page: 38
ending page: 54
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9203

INCREASING THE UPTAKE OF SKILLED CARE THROUGH TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN NIGERIA: A SCOPING REVIEW
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description: The advocacy to increase skilled care services uptake for pregnant women has become part of the fight against reducing maternal mortality, particularly in developing countries. Using traditional birth attendants, this approach has initiated formal training sessions aimed at changing their mindsets and increasing accessibility of maternity services for all women in communities through this strategy. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify gaps that exist within the formal training programmes conducted in Nigeria to understand approaches that can further assist in integrating TBAs into the healthcare system. Using a scoping review approach, a protocol was developed from the Arksey and O’Malley framework and Joan Briggs Institute guidelines for a detailed search strategy. 5 databases were searched including, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Psyche App. 16 articles were identified, which met the inclusion criteria developed. Data was analysed using thematic analysis through continuously mapping and reviewing of information to develop 4 themes. These are HIV coverage programmes to improve MTCT, Postnatal referral practices, Immunisation strategy uptake and Infection control practices. The findings suggest that implemented strategies and policies on formal training are not generalized despite evidence of training conducted across several regions. Furthermore, methods of post-training assessment are not equal due to independent agencies having control over training sessions. Moreover, community-based level research was mostly conducted while assessing the overall impact of the intervention rather than specific to TBAs opinions. Therefore, future recommendations are to focus on understanding TBAs perceptions towards sustainability of the training programmes and increasing skilled care services for all women.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: maternal mortality
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subject: Nigeria
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subject: traditional birth attendants
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subject: training
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subject: Maternal health
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subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
subject: Skilled care
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creator: Hauwau Mohammed
creator: Imose Itua
creator: Udy Archibong
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Hauwau Mohammed, Dr. , Professor https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-12
publication date: 2025-06-12
starting page: 1
ending page: 20
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9201

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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description: Online schooling and prolonged screen time can cause eye strain, dry eyes, watery eyes, itching, and headaches in college students. This study investigates how spending more time on screens during online classes affects the eye health of university students in South Africa. The study involved 349 university students attending online classes during the COVID lockdown. Data were collected via questionnaires, and univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate association strengths. The prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among students was 68%, a higher prevalence of CVS was found among female students (63%) compared to male students (37%). Results from the adjusted model showed that female students were more likely to report CVS than male students (OR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.07-2.67, p=0.023). Students within the age group 26-35 were less likely to report CVS as compared to students within the age group 18-25 (OR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.22-0.72, p =0.002). Postgraduate students were less likely to report CVS than undergraduate students (OR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.25-0.67, P <0.001). Students with more than one gadget were more likely to report having CVS, 2 gadgets (OR = 2.73, 95% CI: 1.32-5.62, p=0.007) and >2 gadgets (OR = 2.47, 95% CI: 0.99-6.14, P= 0.005). Students with family history of eye-defect were more likely to report eye defect (OR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.53-4.38. P<0.001). CVS has a high prevalence amongst university students. Frequent pauses during screen use using customized apps or the 20-20-20 rule (to focus on 20 feet every 20 minutes for 20 seconds) should be performed by students while using their gadgets.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: computer vision syndrome
  topic: keywords
subject: university students
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subject: COVID-19
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subject: screen time
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subject: digital eye strain
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subject: health interventions
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subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
creator: Bukola Oluwarinde
creator: Nonhlanhla Tlotleng
creator: Vusumuzi Nkosi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bukola Oluwarinde, Nonhlanhla Tlotleng, Vusumuzi Nkosi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 146
ending page: 159
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9111

COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF ADJUVANT OSIMERTINIB IN RESECTED EGFR-MUTATED EARLY-STAGE NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER IN THAILAND
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description: Lung cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. One-third of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients are diagnosed in resectable stage, for which curative surgery is the cornerstone of treatment. Adjuvant osimertinib, a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR TKI), was shown to significantly reduce recurrence and prolong survival for completely resected EGFR-mutated NSCLC. We performed a cost-effectiveness analysis of adjuvant osimertinib compared to placebo in patients with resected stage IB to IIIA EGFR-mutated NSCLC using Thailand’s societal perspective. A Markov model estimated the lifetime costs and health benefits of osimertinib versus placebo, including three health states: disease-free, recurrent disease, and death, tracked over a lifetime using 4-week cycles. Results were reported as 2023 USD incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained. The result showed that a virtual patient receiving osimertinib had 2.36 more QALYs than one receiving the placebo, at an incremental cost of 62,604.90 USD. Compared to the placebo group, treatment with adjuvant osimertinib had an ICER of 26,474.02 USD/QALY gained. Therefore, osimertinib was not cost-effective at the Thai willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of 4,619 USD/QALY gained. The drug price would need to be reduced by at least 85.07% for osimertinib to be cost-effective. In summary, adjuvant osimertinib for resected EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients is not cost-effective according to Thailand’s current WTP threshold. Negotiating drug costs and managed entry agreements could improve patient access to this effective treatment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: non-small cell lung cancer
  topic: keywords
subject: osimertinib
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subject: cost-effectiveness
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subject: epidermal growth
  topic: keywords
subject: factor receptor
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subject: adjuvant therapy
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subject: Public Health
  topic: subjects
creator: Supitchaya Changsatja
creator: Chayanis Kositamongkol
creator: Lucksamon Thamlikitkul
creator: Pochamana Phisalprapa
creator: Touchanun Komonpaisarn
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Supitchaya Changsatja, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Lucksamon Thamlikitkul, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Touchanun Komonpaisarn https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-23
publication date: 2025-01-23
starting page: 45
ending page: 67
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2024.9105

PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH AMONG SURROGATE MOTHERS
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description: This study investigates the psychosocial health of Thai surrogates with a focus on advancing the development of surrogacy health promotion and policy at both national and international levels. Employing semi-structured telephonic interviews with fifteen Thai women who had served as surrogates within the previous seven years, the research identified four thematic dimensions—mental, environmental, social, and spiritual health—unveiling various aspects of surrogates' psychosocial well-being. Despite generally positive sentiments and the absence of perceived health risks, the study uncovered a noticeable impact on psychosocial health outcomes. The conclusion underscores the complexity of surrogates' psychosocial well-being, emphasizing their understanding of roles, spiritual fulfillment, and familial support. Additionally, it sheds light on unforeseen consequences of surrogacy bans, advocates for regulatory reform, and stresses the imperative for international cooperation to safeguard the well-being of all involved in surrogacy.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: surrogate
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subject: surrogacy
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subject: commercial surrogacy
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subject: psychosocial health
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subject: surrogacy law
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creator: A Jutharat
creator: B Mark
creator: H Yuri
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Dulmi Udage https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 70
ending page: 84
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8208

THE ROLE OF RADIO PROGRAMMES IN MITIGATING HIV AND AIDS AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN BLANTYRE
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description: In Malawi, the prevalence of HIV among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) is high, with 49.9% of them infected. Various interventions, such as using radio to disseminate behavioral change messages to the group, have been implemented. However, there is limited data on the role of radio programmes in HIV and AIDS prevention among FSWs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of radio programs in the prevention of HIV and AIDS among FSWs. The study employed mixed methods, with quantitative and qualitative data collected concurrently through questionnaires and focus group discussions. Convenient and Snowballing techniques were employed to acquire numeric data, while purposeful sampling was used to obtain qualitative data. The study's ethical standards were followed. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using excel, SPSS version 20 and theme analysis, respectively. The majority of the participants 47/76 (61.8%) get HIV information from the hospital when they go for medication assistance. Four participants (5.3%) listen to the radio. The study findings show that the majority of the FSWs do not listen to behavioural change radio programmes that are aired on various radio stations in Malawi as only 5 percent listen to the radio. The majority listen when they bump into the programmes. Radio might be regarded as a powerful tool in disseminating messages but not all health communication programmes are effective as also established by (Scalway, 2010). The majority of the participants (57.9 percent) stated that the role of behaviour change communication is to convey messages of HIV prevention and to avoid transmitting/contracting the virus. On factors that contribute towards behaviour change of FSWs, the study found that most FSWs earn a living through commercial sex work. This is in agreement with findings by Brents and Sanders (2010) who reported that financial drivers often push people into sex work. By implication, there is a need for initiatives that can emp…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: radio programmes
  topic: keywords
subject: FSWs
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subject: key population
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subject: behaviour change communication
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creator: Theresa Kasawala
creator: F Chikunkhuzeni
creator: G Kadzakumanja
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Theresa Kasawala, F Chikunkhuzeni , G Kadzakumanja https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 59
ending page: 69
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8207

NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND IRON INTAKE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST MILK IRON LEVELS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS WITH 0-6 MONTHS OLD BABY
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description: Exclusive breastfeeding can reduce the risk of anemia in infants, even though the iron content in breast milk is low, the absorption rate of iron is quite high. The nutritional content of breast milk can be influenced by the mother's diet and nutritional status. This study aims to determine the relationship between nutritional status and iron intake with breast milk iron levels in breastfeeding mothers of infants aged 0-6 months. This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach conducted in Seluma Regency. The population in this study were all breastfeeding mothers of infants aged 0-6 months. A total of 78 people were taken with the purposive sampling technique. Nutritional status was obtained by measuring height and weight and calculated by the Body Mass Index formula. Iron intake was measured using the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire method for the last 1 month, while the measurement of breast milk iron levels was carried out by the spectrophotometric method. Data on characteristics were obtained using a questionnaire. Furthermore, the data were analyzed univariately and bivariately. Nutritional status measurements showed that 87.2% of breastfeeding mothers had normal nutritional status. Iron intake data showed that 82.1% of breastfeeding mothers had low iron intake and the results of measuring Fe levels in breast milk showed that only 16.6% had low breast milk iron levels . The results showed that there was no significant relationship between nutritional status with Fe levels in breast milk (p=0.762>0.05) and iron intake with Fe levels in breast milk (p=0.291). Nutritional status and iron intake are not associated with breast milk iron levels in breastfeeding mothers of 0-6 months old baby. Monitoring maternal health since pregnancy is necessary to obtain adequate breast milk in quality and quantity.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: nutritional status
  topic: keywords
subject: iron intake
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subject: breast milk iron levels
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creator: Rostika Flora
creator: DK Arifah
creator: A Rahmiwati
creator: F Harwanto
creator: M Zulkarnain
creator: H Hasyim
creator: NA Fajar
creator: N Ermi
creator: AB Jasmine
creator: Aguscik
creator: Ikhsan
creator: S Slamet
creator: Y Purnama
creator: N Sulung
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Rostika Flora, DK Arifah , A Rahmiwati, F Harwanto , M Zulkarnain , H Hasyim , NA Fajar, N Ermi, AB Jasmine, Aguscik, Ikhsan, S Slamet , Y Purnama, N Sulung https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 18
ending page: 27
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8203

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE SENSE OF ATTACHMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE JAPANESE SUBURBAN POPULATION
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description: This study aimed to identify what drives community attachment among suburban residents. Methods: In a cross-sectional analysis, 4,301 individuals (1,792 males, 2,480 females) from four Japanese regions were surveyed in 2019. A negative binomial regression model adjusted for area, age, and sex was used to calculate prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for neighborhood attachment factors. Multiple imputation with the fully conditional specification method addressed missing values. Results: The prevalence of the sense of attachment to the community was 82.3%. Years of residence ≥ 20 vs. ≤ 10 years (PR: 1.07; 95% CI: 1.01–1.13); satisfaction with the environment of nursing care in the residential area (PR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.03–1.09); ease of walking on the streets (PR: 1.09; 95% CI: 1.06–1.13); satisfaction with natural surroundings of the community (PR: 1.37; 95% CI: 1.23–1.54); satisfaction with the convenience of daily shopping, medical care, welfare, and cultural facilities (PR: 1.05; 95% CI: 1.02–1.09); satisfaction with engagement with neighbors and community (PR: 1.13; 95% CI: 1.08–1.18); presence of people in the community who can be consulted about problems (PR: 1.07; 95% CI: 1.03–1.11); degree of relationship with neighbors who would speak upon meeting vs. almost no relationship (PR: 1.13; 95% CI: 1.09–1.18); and presence of close friends in the community (PR: 1.07; 95% CI: 1.02–1.12) were significantly associated with a sense of attachment to the community. Conclusion: When developing a community, the factors that influenced the sense of attachment to the community should be considered by municipalities
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: older population
  topic: keywords
subject: resdential settings
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subject: movement to new residences
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subject: societal surroundings
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subject: natural surroundings
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creator: Shigekazu Ukawa
creator: Yusuke Kato
creator: Yonggeun Lee
creator: Kazuoki Ohara
creator: Kazuhiko Mori
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Shigekazu Ukawa, Yusuke Kato, Yonggeun Lee, Kazuoki Ohara, Kazuhiko Mori https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 37
ending page: 46
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8205

IDENTIFICATION OF THE ARRHYTHMIAS AND MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION IN PILGRIMS VISITING KEDARNATH TEMPLE IN UTTARAKHAND USING A SMARTPHONE 12- LEAD ECG DEVICE
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description: Every year, about 1.5 million pilgrims visit the 14 km long Kedarnath temple trek on foot at the height of 3584 meters above sea level. In 2022, the months of May and June reported a drastic increase in mortality due to Myocardial infarction in the pilgrims. Hence, a health camp was organized for heart health checkups in the symptomatic pilgrims. In the heart checkup camp, screening of symptomatic pilgrims was done using the smartphone-based Spandan 12 lead ECG device developed by Sunfox Technologies Private Limited, India. A Standard operating procedure was followed for monitoring and follow-up of the pilgrims with ongoing arrhythmias or Myocardial Infarction. The ECGs of the pilgrims with persistent symptoms like palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and past medical history of hypertension, coronary interventions, smoking behavior, and diabetes were collected at the health camp. The reports with abnormal ECG were provided with immediate referral to the health care center. Whereas a tablet of 150 mg anti-platelet drug was given to pilgrims having critical and abnormal ECG. These pilgrims were immediately referred to the nearby district hospital. A total of 2343 pilgrims visited the Health camp for the screening, out of which 583 cases were pre-screened to be prone to cardiac abnormalities. The 12 lead ECGs collected from heart abnormalities prone patients were shared with a cardiologist at the Nodal center in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 423 ECGs were interpreted as normal, 62 were abnormal, and 90 pilgrims were critical. Follow-ups taken after two days for pilgrims detected early for the abnormal and critical ECGs reported no casualties. Smartphone-based ECG device presents an impact in saving the lives of the people in Kedarnath by accessing the status of their cardiac health before trekking to the Kedarnath temple.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: cardiac arrhythmia
  topic: keywords
subject: smartphone ECG
  topic: keywords
subject: validation
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subject: myocardial infarction
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creator: yogendra singh
creator: nitin chandola
creator: Rajat Jain
creator: Saurabh Badola
creator: Anmol Jindal
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 yogendra singh, nitin chandola, Rajat Jain, Saurabh Badola, Anmol Jindal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 8
ending page: 17
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8202

FACTOR RELATED WITH WORK STRESS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS TEACHER IN PADANG CITY
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description: Work stress is a common phenomenon experienced by workers, including teachers, that can result in feelings of pressure and other adverse symptoms. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with work stress among teachers in Public Special Schools in Padang City in 2022, using a quantitative cross-sectional design. A total sampling technique was used to recruit 32 teachers who are not have special school background and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software and the chi-square test. The results of the study showed that 62.5% of the teachers experienced heavy work stress, with environmental, organizational, and individual factors all contributing to this stress. Specifically, 65.5% of teachers experienced risky environmental factors, 62.5% experienced risky organizational factors, and 65.6% experienced individual risk factors. The bivariate analysis indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between work stress and environmental factors (p = 0.035), organizational factors (p = 0.014), and individual factors (p = 0.005) among teachers in Special Schools in Padang City in 2022. These findings suggest that school should update and improve teaching and learning facilities and work collaboratively to create a conducive work environment. Additionally, institutions should recognize and reward teachers for their passion and giving motivation while teaching.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: work stress
  topic: keywords
subject: environment
  topic: keywords
subject: organization
  topic: keywords
subject: individual
  topic: keywords
subject: teacher
  topic: keywords
creator: Nurmaines Adhyka
creator: Sri Mindayani
creator: Salsabila Khusen
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Nurmaines Adhyka, Sri Mindayani, Salsabila Khusen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 96
ending page: 107
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8210

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND MEDIA USING LOCAL LANGUAGE IN IMPROVING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADOLESCENTS
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description: Health education and media have been identified as strategies to improve adolescents' reproductive health knowledge, but barriers can be influenced by cultural context, including language. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of health education and media using the local language in improving reproductive health knowledge among adolescents in Bhuana Giri Village, Karangasem. The research design is a quasi-experimental two-group pre-posttest design, and purposive sampling was used to select the samples. A total of 50 students aged 12 to 17 years participated in the study. The first group received health education and media in the local language on reproductive health topics, while the other group received the same topics in the national language. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney test with a significant level of 0.05. The results showed that both interventions led to significant improvements in reproductive health knowledge. There was an effect of giving health education and media using the local language (p<0.001) and the national language (p=0.004). Based on the results of the Mann-Whitney test, there was a significant difference in effectiveness with p=0.005, and using the local language proved more effective in increasing adolescents' knowledge about reproductive health. Health education and media using the local language enable effective communication and interaction to avoid misunderstandings that can arise. The study's findings underscore the potential of culturally tailored educational materials to enhance learning outcomes in public health initiatives for adolescents.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: health education
  topic: keywords
subject: media
  topic: keywords
subject: local language
  topic: keywords
subject: reproductive health
  topic: keywords
subject: adolescents
  topic: keywords
creator: I Gusti Agung Ayu Berlian Audya Parimayuna
creator: Ni Made Padma Batiari
creator: Ni Wayan Candra Aswari
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 I Gusti Agung Ayu Berlian Audya Parimayuna, Ni Made Padma Batiari, Ni Wayan Candra Aswari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 47
ending page: 58
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8206

A Systematic Review of Common Mental Disorders among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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description: : Healthcare systems across the globe have been challenged by COVID-19. The response has been led by the healthcare professionals. In Zimbabwe same as with other countries healthcare workers have had some challenging and unconventional circumstances caring for COVID 19 patients. The focus of this article review is to explore mental disorders incidence in the health workforce during COVID 19 based on ten cross sectional studies. The overall prevalence rate of disorders for 1,650 healthcare employees was discovered to be at least 56.8%. As the conditions, anxiety was recorded at 42.6% while depression amounted to 34.7%. Female workers (60.2%) and frontline staff were observed to have a high prevalence rate dissimilar from others for conclusion, it can be observed that the healthcare workers must bear a burden of disorders during the current COVID 19 era. Addressing their health issues is essential through target interventions and support systems. For this group, policymakers should focus on promoting well-being strategies
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: COVID -19
  topic: keywords
subject: Health care workers
  topic: keywords
subject: prevalence
  topic: keywords
subject: common mental disorders
  topic: keywords
creator: Martha Chadyiwa
creator: CM Katuri
creator: N Tlotleng
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Martha Chadyiwa, CM Katuri , N Tlotleng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 1
ending page: 7
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8201

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PARENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AND VEGETABLE INTAKE IN CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN JAPAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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description: An adequate vegetable intake provides essential nutrients, and the importance of vegetable intake has been emphasized. Picky eating behaviour, which is a problem in children with intellectual disability (ID), may result in a lack of vegetable intake. The aim of this research was to investigate how parental psychological factors, e.g. self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, is associated with vegetable intake in children with ID. This cross-sectional study was conducted on school children from sixteen special needs schools in the Ibaraki prefecture and the two in other areas. A questionnaire on parental outcome expectancy, self-efficacy and a brief self-administered diet history questionnaire (BDHQ) was distributed to parents of all school children in the first to sixth grade of elementary school on 2nd September 2022. Parental outcome expectancy and self-efficacy were assessed using a five-ordinal scale. A lack of vegetable intake is defined as less than 130g of vegetable intake, which for children, is considered to be two portions. Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the odds ratio (O.R.) with a 95% confidence interval for analysis of the effects of parental factors on the children’s vegetable intake. The data is based on a total of 447 participants (27.6% participation rate). It was observed that the parents of children who consume less than 130g of vegetables a day have a lower outcome expectancy of adequate vegetable consumption (adjusted O.R.=0.877,p=0.017); a higher tendency to stop too much snacking (adjusted O.R.=1.562,p=0.065); a lower self-efficacy regarding adequate vegetable intake (adjusted O.R.=0.508, p<0.01) and a higher tendency to stop too much snacking (adjusted O.R.=1.261, p=0.057) than the parents of children who consume more than 130g of vegetables a day. The parents of children who consume fewer vegetables tend to have lower self-efficacy regarding adequate vegetable intake, which may lead to a lower outcome expectancy. It is necessary…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Vegetable intake
  topic: keywords
subject: Children with intellectual disabilities
  topic: keywords
subject: Cross sectional study
  topic: keywords
subject: outcome expectancy
  topic: keywords
subject: self-efficacy
  topic: keywords
creator: AKEMI NISHIDE
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 AKEMI NISHIDE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-02-29
publication date: 2024-02-29
starting page: 28
ending page: 36
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8204

COMMUNITY CARE FOR PERSONS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN INDONESIA
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description: Mental healthcare services for people with mental illness have enhanced healthy family relationships, friendships, and even interaction with colleagues at work for persons receiving the care services. Many factors influence the practice of the mental health profession, including family involvement, social support, and coordinated comprehensive care. This research aimed to explore the role of family and community in the practice of care for people with schizophrenia in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: This was qualitative research conducted in 2021, with interviews and Focus Group Discussions as data collection methods. The participants included eight family members of individuals with confirmed schizophrenia and members of the local community. The analysis employed an inductive thematic analysis to explore various roles in mental health handling. Results: Kinship patterns, cultural values, and religious practice greatly influence care. Care is generally perceived as an act of assistance to functional limitations. It often becomes an area of negotiation in the family and community, particularly on the issues of finances, roles, and responsibilities, and on how the method of care should be delivered. In some cases, families with their social capital created a care network that enables the community's support system. On the other hand, the community also has a formal and informal social organization to advocate for adequate treatment. Conclusion: Community and family support for persons with schizophrenia is an essential factor for optimal treatment. Nevertheless, there is a need to improve knowledge and awareness of mental health in the community to ensure proper treatment is delivered.
subject: Articles
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subject: Care
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subject: Community
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subject: Role
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subject: Mental Illness
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creator: Aan Kurniawan
creator: Rozana Ika Agustiya
creator: Sri Handayani
creator: Yunita Fitrianti
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Aan Kurniawan, Rozana Ika Agustiya, Sri Handayani, Yunita Fitrianti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8101

HEALTH COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND TREATMENT CONTINUITY AMONG “TEST AND START” ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY CLIENTS IN ZOMBA, MALAWI
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description: Malawi adopted test-and-start, a strategy for initiating clients to antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 7 days of being diagnosed HIV positive regardless of CD4 count, in 2016. Despite notable improvements in ART coverage, adherence remains suboptimal. A cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed methods study was conducted between May and August 2022 to assess health communication strategies associated with ART continuity among test-and-start clients in Zomba District, southern Malawi. Random sampling was used to select 8 health facilities and 325 test-and-start clients from clinic registers to collect quantitative data. Key variables were client knowledge of test-and-start, media of accessing information about test-and-start and HIV status disclosure. Qualitative data were collected amongst 68 health workers and expert clients, positive deviants in ART adherence and mentors of fellow clients. Eight focus group discussions and eight key informant interviews were conducted. Logistic regression and thematic analysis were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Trans theoretical Model (TTM) was used to conceptualize results. Results showed that only Follow-up calls by health worker was significantly associated with adherence (OR=1.787, 95% CI: 1.41-2.51). Client knowledge, status disclosure and quality of counselling did not influence ART adherence. Qualitative results showed that intrapersonal level strategies such as prior knowledge about test-and-start influenced adherence while one’s perceived health status and negative attitude towards test-and-start potentially influenced non-adherence. Interpersonal level strategies such as disclosure, perceived quality counselling had potential to influence adherence. For effective adherence, health communication strategies should target at empowering ART clients’ agency to adopt a healthy behaviour at various stages of health behaviour change process. Appropriate determination of ART clients’ stages in …
subject: Articles
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subject: health communication strategies
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subject: antiretroviral therapy
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subject: ART adherence
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subject: test and start
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subject: Zomba
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subject: Malawi
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subject: Health Communication
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subject: medication adherence
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subject: health promotion and education
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subject: HIV/AIDS
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subject: Health communication
  topic: disciplines
subject: health and Behaviour change
  topic: disciplines
subject: health promotion and education
  topic: disciplines
creator: Adson Nantchito
creator: Dixon Jimmy-Gama
creator: Kingsley Lungu
creator: Lusizi Kambalame
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Adson Nantchito, Dixon Jimmy-Gama, Kingsley Lungu, Lusizi Kambalame https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 10
ending page: 29
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8102

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS THE USE AND CARE OF LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDAL NETS (LLINs) IN SIDOMULYO REGION PURWOREJO DISTRICT 2023
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description: LLINs are one of the interventions in malaria vector control. Although LLINs are considered effective for three years, the way in which they are used and maintained by users affects their physical and chemical durability. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitude with the practice of using and maintaining LLINs in Sidomulyo Region. The population of this study was 153 households, and the research sample was 117 households with the criteria that respondents were ≥ 17 years old and received KBTL in August - September 2022. The results showed that knowledge with p value <0,001; CC 0,351 and attitude with p value <0,001; CC 0,507 were significantly associated with the practice of using and maintaining KBTL. The physical condition of the KBTL was in the good category, with 84% in good condition and 20.5% in good condition. The analysis showed that there was a relationship between knowledge level and attitude towards the use and maintenance of the KBTL (p value <0.001); there was a relationship between knowledge level and practice towards the use and maintenance of the KBTL (p value <0.001); and there was a relationship between attitude and practice towards the use and maintenance of the KBTL (p value <0.001). It was concluded that despite having negative attitudes, respondents' knowledge and practices related to the use and maintenance of long-lasting insecticidal nets were good enough to prevent malaria transmission.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: LLINs
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subject: malaria
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subject: knowledge
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subject: attitudes
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creator: Raisha Nuranindita
creator: Martini
creator: Retno Hestiningsih
creator: Nissa Kusariana
creator: Sri Yuliawati
creator: M. Arie Wurjanto
creator: Henry Setiawan Susanto
creator: Mateus Sakundarno Adi
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Raisha Nuranindita, Martini, Retno Hestiningsih, Nissa Kusariana, Sri Yuliawati, M. Arie Wurjanto, Henry Setiawan Susanto, Mateus Sakundarno Adi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 57
ending page: 67
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8105

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MALARIA DETERMINANTS IN CHILDREN IN PURWOREJO REGENCY (CASE CONTROL STUDY OF MALARIA IN CHILDREN IN 2022-2023)
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description: Since 2019, Annual Parasite Incidence of malaria in Indonesia has increased from 0,9/ 1.000 to 1,1/ 1.000 people until 2021. Purworejo is a regency in Central Java with the high malaria cases, reach 544 cases with 129 cases in children 0-18 years in 2022. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for malaria in children 0-18 years in Purworejo. It is an analytic observational study with case control design. Case and control groups were selected based on the results of blood microscopic test. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the chi square test with 0,05 degree of significance and presented in a cross table. This study recruited 154 parents/ guardians. From the results of bivariate analysis, malaria cases in children related with the existence of breeding places (p = 0,010), the existence of resting place (p = 0,037), knowledge of parents/ guardians (p = 0,001), and prevention practices by parents/ guardians (p = 0,035). Attitude of parents/ guardians (p = 0,159) and the existence of cattle pens (p = 0,127) were not related to the incidence of malaria in children. Child’s age (p = 0,007; OR = 0,341) is a protective factor for malaria in children. From the results of multivariate analysis, malaria in children caused by the existence of breeding place (p = 0,010; OR = 0,421; 95%CI = 0,218–0,814) and prevention practices of parents/ guardians (p = 0,036; OR = 2,028; 95%CI = 1,047–3,925) is a protective factor for malaria in children. Community education and vector control need to be improved considering malaria in children influenced by environmental and behavior of parents/guardians’ factors.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: malaria
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subject: children
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subject: risk factors
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creator: Rahayu Ningtyas
creator: Martini Martini
creator: Moh. Arie Wurjanto
creator: Retno Hestiningsih
creator: Henry Setiawan Susanto
creator: Mateus Sakundarno Adi
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Rahayu Ningtyas, Martini Martini, Moh. Arie Wurjanto, Retno Hestiningsih, Henry Setiawan Susanto, Mateus Sakundarno Adi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 47
ending page: 56
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8104

FEEDING PRACTICES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF UNDER 5 CHILDREN - A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN NORTHERN PART OF INDIA
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description: Undernutrition is still a serious health concern for children, particularly in South-East Asia. An estimated 45% of all child deaths, are attributed to undernutrition. Malnutrition during early childhood can have lifelong consequences, including impaired cognitive development, increased susceptibility to infections, and reduced productivity in adulthood. The development and growth of young children under the age of five are significantly influenced by optimal feeding practices. The objectives of the study were to assess the feeding practices and nutritional status of children under 5 years of age, and to find out the association of feeding practices with their nutritional status. This was a community based cross-sectional study with a sample size of 815. The children aged 0-59 months from rural and urban areas of Aligarh were assessed using structured questionnaire, and WHO anthropometric indices and Z-score were calculated using WHO Anthro software. The data was analyzed using SPSS IBM 20.0. It was found that 45.2% were stunted and 13.4% of children were wasted, of which 17.3% and 3.1% were severely stunted and wasted respectively. 46.3% of children were exclusively breastfed, in 28.4% breast-feeding continued till 2 years of age or more while only 5.4% of children were started on complimentary feeding at 6 months of age. The Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was seen to be appropriate in 51.4% of children only. The above findings indicate that inappropriate feeding practices were associated with stunting (p=<0.001) while poor dietary diversity was associated with wasting (p=0.002). There is a need to improve feeding practices and knowledge regarding dietary diversity for optimal growth and development of children. Hence, effective nutritional intervention is needed to enhance nutritional status.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: dietary diversity
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subject: feeding practices
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subject: malnutrition
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subject: nutritional status
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subject: stunting
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subject: wasting
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creator: Arshiya Moin
creator: Ali Jafar Abedi
creator: Saira Mehnaz
creator: Jhilmil Agrawal
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Dr. Arshiya Moin, Dr. Ali Jafar Abedi, Prof. Saira Mehnaz, Dr. Jhilmil Agrawal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 30
ending page: 46
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8103

USING MACHINE LEARNING TO DEVELOP A RISK PREDICTION MODEL FOR ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
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description: Background: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a syndrome caused by individuals who are unacclimatized at high altitudes, AMS can threaten health and decrease productivity. By predicting AMS risk, workers can take measures in advance to prevent AMS. The main objective of this study was to use machine learning techniques to develop an AMS risk prediction model. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to capture AMS monitor data for State Grid workers in the Tibet-Ali project from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020. The data was assigned to the training and test sets in 7:3. 10-fold cross-validation was used to improve generalization abilities. Four models including Random Forest (RF) were developed and compared. Area Under the Curve (AUC) and accuracy were used to measure the performance of models. Results: The cohort consisted of 10956 workers, 10438 (95.27%) were male, and the mean age was 36.13 ± 10.49 years. The AMS incidence was 15.58% (n = 1707). The RF model was superior to others in predicting AMS risk. In the test set, the accuracy was 80.32%. After parameter optimization of all models, the RF model still outperformed others, with the best AUC and accuracy were 0.76 and 78.12% ± 7.21%, respectively. Twelve features including demographics, clinical, and altitude were included in the RF model. Conclusions: This study aimed to develop a machine learning-based model for predicting AMS risk among workers at high altitudes. The RF model was found to be the best performer among the four models, based on 12 features known before workers entered plateaus. This model can be an effective tool for estimating AMS risk and guiding decisions regarding AMS primary prevention.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Acute Mountain Sickness
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subject: machine learning
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subject: prediction model
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subject: workers
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creator: Ranyi Ding
creator: Quanquan Gong
creator: Ping Liu
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Ranyi Ding, Ping Liu, Quanquan Gong https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-11-30
publication date: 2023-11-30
starting page: 68
ending page: 81
doi: 10.17501/24246735.2023.8106