Ratih Dewi Dwiyanti
Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin, Indonesia

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The Role of Biological and Environmental Factors in Infant Pneumonia: Findings from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey Leka Lutpiatina; Ratih Dewi Dwiyanti; Aima Insana
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Tropical Health and Medical Research
Publisher : Baiman Bauntung Batuah Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35916/thmr.v8i1.150

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Pneumonia continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants, particularly in developing countries, making risk factor analysis crucial to support evidence-based prevention efforts. This study analyzed factors associated with pneumonia in 28,610 infants aged one year and under using data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey to provide a national overview of the distribution of cases and their determinants. This study used a cross-sectional design and analyzed demographic variables, health characteristics, and environmental factors using descriptive analysis, chi-square tests, and odds ratios. The study results showed a pneumonia prevalence of 0.9%, with an increased risk in low birth weight infants (OR 2.425; 95% CI: 1.688–3.483) and infants with a history of diarrhea (OR 2.051; 95% CI: 1.211–3.475), while breastfeeding reduced the risk of pneumonia (OR 0.590; 95% CI: 0.447–0.778). The data also showed greater susceptibility among male infants and those living in urban areas. These findings confirm that pneumonia in infants is influenced by a combination of biological, environmental, and behavioral factors, so public health interventions need to strengthen monitoring of at-risk infants, increase the coverage and quality of breastfeeding, prevent diarrhea, and control exposure to air pollution, especially in urban areas. These findings provide an empirical basis for developing more targeted and effective infant health policies.
Monocyte, Lymphocyte, and Monocyte–Lymphocyte Ratio Responses to Treatment Phases in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Nurul Hidayathul Mahpudinah Restu; Leka Lutpiatina; Ahmad Muhlisin; Ratih Dewi Dwiyanti
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Tropical Health and Medical Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35916/thmr.v8i1.151

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Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that affects the balance of innate and adaptive immune responses, reflected in changes in hematological parameters, particularly monocyte and lymphocyte counts, and the monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR). This study aimed to analyze differences in lymphocyte and monocyte counts and MLR values ??in pulmonary tuberculosis patients based on treatment phase. This cross-sectional analytical survey study involved 60 pulmonary tuberculosis patients divided into 0-month treatment groups, the intensive phase, and the continuation phase in Loa Kulu District from January to April 2025. Peripheral blood smears were stained with Giemsa to determine the percentage of lymphocytes and monocytes, and then the MLR value was calculated. Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA showed significant differences in lymphocyte and monocyte counts between treatment groups (p<0.05). The mean lymphocyte count increased with treatment duration, while the mean monocyte count decreased, resulting in a decrease in the MLR value from 0.64 in the pre-treatment group to 0.29 in the intensive phase and 0.22 in the continuation phase. The decrease in MLR reflects an improved immune response balance and decreased systemic inflammation during tuberculosis therapy. The results of this study indicate that MLR demonstrated variation across treatment phases, suggesting its potential relevance in the clinical assessment of TB patients.