PHSAJ - Public Health Sebelas April Journal

The Effect of Health Education Using Video Media on Stunting Prevention Among Mothers of Children Under Five Years of Age at Situ Community Health Center in 2023

2024-05-29T09:22:54+08:00

Stunting is one of the manifestations of chronic malnutrition that has become a national nutrition problem. Stunting prevention is a national program based on the issuance of Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 42 of 2013 concerning the National Movement for the Acceleration of Nutrition Improvement. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education using video media on the prevention of stunting in mothers of toddlers at the Situ Health Center, Sumedang Regency in 2023. This type of research uses pre-experimental research methods in the form of one group pretest posttest. The population in this study were all toddlers in the work area of the UPTD Puskesmas Situ Sumedang Regency in 2023 as many as 1227 mothers of toddlers, with a sample size of 93 people. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire that was valid and reliable. Data analysis techniques using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The results showed that. The average score of stunting prevention in mothers of toddlers before health education using video media was 56.85 (95%CI: 53.14 - 60.56). The average score of stunting prevention in mothers of toddlers after health education using video media is 83.4 (95%CI: 81.6 - 85.1). There is an effect of health education in using video media on the prevention of stunting in mothers of toddlers, p value of 0.000 (<0.05). Therefore, it is necessary to carry out health education methods using videos about stunting prevention routinely to mothers of toddlers in an effort to reduce the incidence of stunting.

Factors Affecting the Incidence of Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Girls

2024-05-28T12:00:19+08:00

Dysmenorrhea is among the most common menstrual disorder syndromes and is one of the most common gynecological problems in women of all ages. The menstrual cycle can also involve many psychological aspects, such as irritability, mood swings, depression and anxiety. Another problem that can cause dysmenorrhea is nutritional status. Preliminary study of SMA Negeri Situraja students on March 29, 2023 found that 7 people (70%) of female students experienced dysmenorrhea and 3 people (30%) of female students did not experience dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls at SMA Negeri Situraja in 2023. The type of research used is quantitative which is descriptive cross sectional. The population in this study were female students at SMA Negeri Situraja totaling 786 students, with a sample size of 100 students determined by the Slovin formula. Based on data analysis, the results showed that the variable that was not associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea was knowledge (P=0.219), while the variables associated were menstrual cycle variables (P=0.003), and nutritional status variables (P=0.000). Therefore, it is recommended to increase awareness of reproductive health, especially those related to dysmenorrhea management. By providing individual and group counseling activities in collaboration with local health agency personnel.

The Relationship of Dietary Habits with the Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus Disease at the Cimalaka Community Health Centers in 2023

2024-06-30T04:25:44+08:00

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with multiple etiologies characterized by high blood sugar levels accompanied by metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins as a result of insulin function insufficiency. The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus is influenced by several risk factors for Diabetes consisting of modifiable factors and non-modifiable factors of age and heredity. This study aims to determine relationship of dietary habits with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Cimalaka Health Center in 2023. The method used in this study is the Cross-Sectional research method. The sampling technique is the total population with a total of 75 respondents. Data analysis using Univariate and Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi- square test. From the results of this study that there is a significant relationship of diet (p value = 0.000) with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Cimalaka Health Center. the conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between descent, diet, and there is no relationship between age and the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus. It is recommended that the Cimalaka Health Center conduct counseling about Diabetes Mellitus and increase counseling or guidance to the community about risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus.

The Relationship of Hand Washing Behavior and the Incidence of Diarrhea among School-Age Children at SDN Citimun 1 Sumedang Regency in 2023

2024-06-30T04:52:11+08:00

Clean and healthy living behavior is an approach that promotes healthy behaviors and preventive measures in maintaining children's health. One important aspect of clean and healthy living behavior is maintaining sanitary hygiene, including practices that can prevent diarrheal diseases. Diarrhea is a condition characterized by loose and frequent stools, which is usually caused by a digestive tract infection. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between clean and healthy living behavior of washing hands with the incidence of diarrhea in students at SDN Citimun 1 Sumedang Regency in 2023. The research method used is quantitative observational with a cross-sectional approach, which is an approach that is momentary at a time and not followed continuously over a period of time. The population in this study were third, fourth and fifth grade students of SDN Citimun 1, Cimalaka District, Sumedang Regency, totaling 91 students. The results showed a value of p=0.001, so there is a significant relationship between hand washing and the incidence of diarrhea. It is expected that students and other communities continue to maintain the health of the surrounding environment in preventing the incidence of diarrhea through good clean and healthy living behavior practices. And can educate and encourage people to follow steps that can help reduce the risk of diarrhea and other related diseases.

Factors Associated with the Incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Cimalaka Community Health Center in 2023

2024-06-30T07:30:27+08:00

Pulmonary TB is one of the top 10 leading causes of death globally. The Ministry of Health detected 717,941 cases of Lung TB in Indonesia in 2022, Lung TB is one of the health problems both in the world and in Indonesia with a high number of cases and deaths. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the factors of Education, Occupation, Knowledge, with the incidence of Pulmonary TB at the Cimalaka Health Center in 2023. This study used a quantitative design with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were patients who were recorded and data to the DOTS clinic at the Cimalaka Health Center from January to May 2023, namely 490 patients and the sampling technique was carried out by accidental sampling technique. The sample in this study amounted to 84 patients. Data analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-squere test. The results of this study showed that patients with low education amounted to 42 patients (50%), who did not have a job amounted to 58 patients (69%), and who had insufficient knowledge amounted to 39 (46.4%). It is known that there is a relationship between education and the incidence of pulmonary TB with a value (p value 0.006), there is a relationship between employment and the incidence of pulmonary TB with a value (p value = 0.001), and there is a relationship between knowledge and the incidence of pulmonary TB with a value (p value = 0.000). The statement is interpreted based on the value of the correlation coefficient and the probability of the chi squere method with alpha 0.05 means the p value <alpha then hypotheses alternative is accepted. From the results of this study, it is expected that health institutions and the community pay special attention by minimizing the causes of pulmonary TB disease.

Analysis of Community Behavior Factors in Waste Disposal at Margamukti Village, North Sumedang District in 2023

2024-06-30T05:00:43+08:00

The problem of waste in various countries in the world is still an unresolved polemic, including in Indonesia. Waste can cause various problems both in terms of health and the environment. Moreover, the behavior of people or individuals who disposed waste on the side of the road, in addition to having an impact on health and polluting the environment, also causes a bad smell and spoils the view of motorists. This study aims to explore people's behavior of throwing garbage to the side of the Sukajadi Dam Road. This research uses descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation with five research subjects. The results of the study were; 1) the community already has knowledge about the impact of the environment; 2) the community's concern for the environment is quite good; 3) as for the actions taken by the community and the Village government in minimizing pollution from waste by working together to hold cleaning activity day on Friday; 4) in Margamukti Village, facilities such as TPS have not been provided, due to space permits, funding, as well as the effects of holding temporary dump; 5) lack of public awareness and not yet provided cleaning facilities, so that the habit of littering continues; 6) the weak role of the village government in implementing regulations and providing socialization to the community related to environmental cleanliness.

The Relationship of Health Status with Occupational Accidents among Online Taxibike Drivers in Sumedang Regency in 2023

2024-06-30T04:37:00+08:00

One of the problems in transportation is traffic accidents. This problem generally occurs when transportation facilities, both in terms of roads, vehicles, and other supporting facilities have not been able to keep up with developments in society. This study aims to determine the relationship of the health status of online taxibike drivers. This research method uses quantitative research using a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were online taxibike drivers totaling 1,082 drivers. So that a sample of 92 respondents of online taxibike drivers was obtained. The sampling technique used in this study was accidental sampling. Bivariate analysis using chi-square test. The results of the bivariate test showed a p-value of 0.019, meaning that there is a relationship between knowledge and the incidence of online taxibike driver accidents in Sumedang Regency in 2023. Based on the results of research and discussion as a whole, good health status is needed. That way it will reduce the occurrence of work accidents in online taxibike drivers in Sumedang Regency.

The Relationship of Dietary Habits and Dyspepsia Syndrome Disease among Community Residents in Cibubuan Village, Conggeang in 2023

2024-06-30T05:12:16+08:00

Dyspepsia syndrome is the second highest disease in Sumedang district with a percentage of 14%. This study aims to determine the relationship between diet and the incidence of dyspepsia syndrome in Cibubuan Village. This research was conducted in Cibubuan village, Conggeang sub-district. This type of research is correlational analytic with cross sectional design. The research sample used was 96 respondents of Cibubuan village community members who were taken with proportional random sampling technique. Data collection techniques using research instruments in the form of questionnaires. Data analysis used in the form of chi-square statistical test. The results of this study indicate that the results of the bivariate test show a P-value = 0.015 which means that there is a relationship between dietary habits and the incidence of dyspepsia syndrome in Cibubuan village, Conggeang sub-district in 2023. From this study it is expected that community members should be given education about diet with the incidence of dyspeptic syndrome.

The Relationship of Occupational Safety and Health Implementation with The Incidence of Work Accidents in X Company Majalengka District 2023

2024-06-30T05:21:28+08:00

Work accidents are problems that often occur to workers and also to employers. The application of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) is very helpful in dealing with the problem of work accidents. Purpose of this study was to determine relationship of the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) and work accidents at Company X Majalengka in 2023. This type of research uses quantitative research methods with a Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were all employees at Company X Majalengka in 2023 as many as 307 people, with a sample size of 76 people. The sampling technique in this study used accidental sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The results showed that the majority applied aspects of occupational safety and health (K3) in the good category as much as (65.8%) and the majority experienced minor work accidents as much as (59.2%). The results of the chi squrae test with p value =0.000 (<0.05) which there is a relationship between aspects of occupational safety and health (K3) with work accidents at Company X Majalengka in 2023. Therefore, it is necessary to increase supervision and maximize the function of supervisors to inspect workers who do not wear personal protective equipment and comply with regulations and implement occupational health and safety programs.

Quality of Life among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: Descriptive Study at Situ Community Health Center Sumedang Regency in 2023

2024-06-30T05:33:55+08:00

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that remains a public health problem. Pulmonary tuberculosis disease not only affects the physical condition of the patient, but also their psychological condition which can cause anxiety and affect their quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between anxiety levels and the quality of life of pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Situ health center in Sumedang Regency. The type of research used is quantitative and uses a cross sectional design, with a total sample of 44 people. Research instruments was using the The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) to measure quality of life. The results showed that most of the respondents, had a moderate level of quality of life as much as 65,9%. Tuberculosis patients often feel inferior due to the stigma that arises from society so that patients often isolate themselves because they are ashamed of their illness. As a result, pulmonary tuberculosis patients will feel that they are useless, hopeless, afraid, sad, angry, and other feelings arise coupled with the length of treatment making patients feel anxious and affecting their quality of life. The results of this study are expected to be used as input to improve and develop services to pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a comprehensive manner for the Situ Community Health Center.

Overview of Reproductive Health Knowledge among Adolescents at SMAN 2 Sumedang in 2023

2024-06-30T05:49:26+08:00

Adolescence is a phase or transition period from childhood to adulthood, during this period there is usually physical, psychological, and intellectual development. Besides that, there are problems that often arise among adolescents today, such as sexuality problems and pregnancy outside of marriage, making them vulnerable to infection with sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and AIDS. It is important for a teenager to know about reproductive health. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between reproductive health knowledge and adolescent dating behavior at SMAN 2 Sumedang with a total sample of 96. This study is a quantitative study with descriptive survey design. Reproductive health knowledge data were analyzed with univariate statistics. The results showed that the level of reproductive health knowledge is included in the good criteria as many as 96 (100%). Having good reproductive health knowledge can affect future health status and behavior.