Disease Prevention and Public Health Journal

Evaluation of the implementation of Health Information System (Sistem Informasi Kesehatan Desa-SIKD) for Cadres in Penadaran Village, Grobogan Regency 2023

Ratih Pramitasari — 2024-07-24

Background: Health data reported by health cadres in villages is still done manually. Grobogan Regency needs to receive attention in health development in Central Java. Grobogan Regency's HDI in 2020 was 69.87, which was below the achievement of Central Java Province, namely 71.87 and National, 71.92. Method: This study aims to maximize the SIKD (Sistem Informasi Kesehatan Desa) which was a website-based data collection system developed by researchers to make it easier for village cadres to record health data. Results: This research was a descriptive analytic research with a qualitative approach with the aim of getting a picture or description of an actual situation. SIKD was tested for User Experience. This study took place in Penadaran Village, Gubug District, Grobogan Regency. It could be concluded that based on the results of the tests that have been carried out, the design that has been made has received a positive response and is worthy of being developed. SIKD is feasible to be developed. It was hoped that in the future, Conclusion: SIKD can be used as a data center that integrates all information systems and applications into a centralized database, so that it can be used by the wider community.

Analysis of Characteristics, Information Motivation Behavioral Skills in HIV Patients to Improve Antiretroviral Adherence : A Cross-Sectional Study

Royani Chairiyah — 2024-07-24

Background: The number of people with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia, particularly an east Jakarta still to be concerned. Clients in community who required antiretrovirals (ARVs) treatment has been identified in relation to client’s characteristics and Information Motivational Behavioral Skills (IMB), so it might improve client’s adherence ARV therapy. This study aims to analyze the adherence of taking ARV therapy within clients suffering HIV, who were taking ARV therapy at Kramat Jati District Community Health Center. Method: The study design was quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The population come from Kramat Jati district, and there are 74 respondents have been involved by purposive sampling technic. These respondents were undergoing ARV therapy at Kramat Jati Community Health Center from August 3 to November 24, 2022. The data was processed using the chi square test. Results: There were relationships between age characteristics (0.030), sex (0.013), occupation (0.035), marital status of respondents (0.009). There was a relationship between Information (0.004), Motivational (0.024), and Behavioral Skills (0.042) with adherence to taking ARV drugs in HIV/AIDS patients at the Kramat Jati Health Center). No association of educational characteristics (0441) with adherence to taking ARV drugs. Conclusion: there was a relationship of characteristics (age, gender, occupation, employment status), and the relationship of Information, Motivational and Behavioral Skills with adherence to taking ARV drugs. Information motivation behavioral skills that were very effective for adherence to taking ARV drugs in people with HIV. However, educational level had no correlation with client’s obedience in taking ARV therapy

HIV Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among Partners and People Living with HIV in the North Central Region of Nigeria

Adeoye Matthew Ojo — 2024-07-24

Background: Prevention, treatment, and care for people with HIV/AIDS are important foci of public health and control of the disease. HIV has significantly impacted people's health, income and welfare, as well as socialization. Disclosure of HIV status has proven to increase the opportunities for social support, improved access to necessary medical care, and the opportunity to discuss HIV risk reduction with partner's plan. This study examined factors influencing partner HIV status disclosure among people living with HIV in North Central, Nigeria. Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study used a multistage sampling technique to randomly select 215 respondents receiving antiretroviral treatment in the study location. Results: The results showed that all youngsters aged 15-19 had never disclosed their HIV status to sexual partners due to the fear of discrimination, rejection, and abandonment. The study found a significant association between minimizing the stress of keeping HIV secret and HIV partner disclosure (β=0.944, Odd Ratio OR=2.570, CI=1.79-3.69, p<0.05). Conclusion: The study showed that discrimination and stigmatization are major sources of discouragement in the disclosure of HIV status to partners as well as the fear of rejection and abandonment especially among young adolescents. It is therefore recommended that HIV treatment and awareness programs should incorporate HIV status disclosure and counselling as part of intervention projects for HIV/AIDS programs. HIV status disclosure to partners will foster and promote partner’s understanding, patient's health and well-being. This will not only bring social and psychological support, but also reduce misguidance on HIV status.

Understanding Hypertension Risk among Undergraduates in Ahmad Dahlan University, Indonesia

Nurhikmah Safitri — 2024-08-28

Background: Hypertension remains a serious public health issue globally, affecting almost all groups, including the younger population. The purpose of this study was to explore hypertension understanding among students at Ahmad Dahlan University, Indonesia. Method: A structured, interview-directed questionnaires, was used in this cross-sectional offline study. The study population comprised undergraduates’ students of university situated in Ahmad Dahlan University. The sample of this study amounted to 394 people through the calculation of the sample size with the Slovin approach. Results: A total 394 participants took part in the study comprising 50 (12,69%) medical undergraduate students and 344 (87,31%) non-medical undergraduate students. The logistic regression model indicated that the logistic regression model indicated that family history (AOR = 0.190; 95% CI = 0.097 – 0.374; p-value = 0.000), alcohol consumption behaviors (AOR = 0.078; 95% CI = 0.021 – 0.287; p-value = 0.000), and stress (AOR = 0.712; 95% CI = 0.516 – 0.982; p-value = 0.038) among undergraduates are associated with hypertension. Meanwhile, age, sex, smoking, coffee drinking routines, and physical activity were indicated to have no relationship with hypertension. Conclusion: In this study, it was concluded that the risk factor of hypertension were family history, stress, and alcohol consumption. These finding highlight that focus surrounding hypertension prevention should shift toward individual risk profiling and should be tailored toward and individual’s specific needs.

A LITERATURE REVIEW: THE EFFECT OF AUDIO-VISUAL AND LEAFLET COUNSELLING ON SMOKING CESSATION KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE IN YOUTH COMMUNITIES

Ardiansyah Jumaedi Nasir — 2024-08-28

Background: Indonesia faces a serious threat due to the increasing number of smokers. Based on data BPS for 2020-2022, the percentage of people who smoke in Yogyakarta City is 23.97%, an increase from 24.54% in 2021. However, the proportion of children and adolescents aged 12 to 21 years who smoke is increasing in Sleman Regency. Furthermore, this increase represents a 16.1% increase in the approximately 200,000 youth living in Sleman District. Methods: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of audiovisual counseling and leaflets on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes toward smoking cessation decisions in Candibinangun Pakem Village. Using Systematic Literature Review (SLR) research design. National and international literature indexes "Pubmed", "Google Scholar", "JAMA Network" and public health databases were used as samples. In data collection, extraction and analysis will be carried out using the PRISMA method. Results: The researchers identified 917 articles, including 199 from PubMed, 705 from Google Scholar, and 13 from JAMA Network, which were screened using the PRISMA method. The screening resulted in 8 articles, excluding 2 from the total of 6 articles, based on the identified keywords. Conclusion: The systematic review reveals that audiovisual media and leaflets significantly influence knowledge and attitudes, impacting implementation, acceptance, and outcomes. However, some behaviors are challenging to change due to environmental factors or lack of need. Therefore, community encouragement is needed to enhance knowledge and attitudes, particularly in reducing smoking prevalence.