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Haslinah Ahmad
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Aufa Royhan University, Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
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The Influence of Internal Factors of Utilization of Posyandu Toddlers in the Working Area of the Sipiongot Health Center, Padang Lawas Utara Regency Elli Diana Siregar; Anto J. Hadi; Alprida Harahap; Haslinah Ahmad
Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) Vol. 7 No. 11 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/mppki.v7i11.6343

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Background: Posyandu is an important means of disease prevention and monitoring of the growth of toddlers. However, the level of community participation in Posyandu still varies, which is allegedly influenced by several internal factors. Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of internal factors on the utilization of Posyandu for toddlers in the working area of the Sipiongot Health Center, Padang Lawas Utara Regency. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study design on mothers under five who used Posyandu Madya and Purnama services in the working area of the Sipiongot Health Center. The sample was taken by accidental sampling technique for 60 days, involving 81 mothers under five. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to mothers of toddlers who came to the Posyandu. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square method and logistic regression. Results: This study showed that internal factors such as education (p = 0.001), occupation (p = 0.001), and knowledge (p = 0.001) had a positive relationship with the utilization of Posyandu for toddlers. Of the three variables, knowledge shows the strongest influence on the utilization of Posyandu with an Exp(B) = 15.312 value. Conclusion: Internal factors have an important role in encouraging the use of Posyandu for toddlers. Therefore, increasing public knowledge and awareness about the benefits of Posyandu is urgently needed to ensure the optimization of sustainable health services for toddlers.
Factors Affecting the Pattern of Health Service Receipt in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at the Pangirkiran Health Center, Padang Lawas Utara Regency Enta Marlina Harahap; Haslinah Ahmad; Anto J. Hadi
Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) Vol. 7 No. 11 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/mppki.v7i11.6345

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Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a global health problem, with an increasing prevalence rate. In Padang Lawas Utara Regency, especially at the Pangirkiran Health Center, DM sufferers face various obstacles in receiving optimal health services. Objective: The study aims to analyze the factors that affect the pattern of receiving health services for people with diabetes mellitus. Methods: This type of quantitative research with a cross sectional study design was conducted at the Pangirkiran Health Center, Padang Lawas Utara Regency. The population and sample were all 136 patients with diabetes mellate with an exhaustive sampling technique. Data collection using a research questionnaire. The data was processed and analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression as well as the presentation of data with tables accompanied by explanations. Results: The results of the study prove that knowledge (p=0.007) and socio-cultural (p=0.008) have a significant effect on the pattern of receiving health services for people with diabetes mellitus. The most influential variable is Exp knowledge (B)=4.942. Conclusion: The conclusion was obtained that knowledge factors about diabetes mellitus and socio-culture play a significant role in determining the pattern of health service receipt. Therefore, it is important for the Pangirkiran Health Center to improve health education programs, improve access to services, and involve families in the process of managing diabetes mellitus. This research is expected to provide policy recommendations to improve the quality of health services for people with diabetes mellitus in the region.
Co-Authors Alprida Harahap Elli Diana Siregar Enta Marlina Harahap Hadi, Anto J.