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Community-Based Nutrition Intervention Strategies for Improving Dietary Quality and Public Health Outcomes Berlin Sitanggang
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v5i1.396

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Community diet quality remains a public health challenge, and evidence from integrated evaluations of community-based nutrition interventions is still limited. This mixed-methods quasi-experimental study evaluated a 10-week community-based nutrition intervention in two peri-urban communities around Medan City, involving 80 housewives divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention combined nutrition education, local food–based cooking demonstrations, and cadre assistance. Quantitative analysis showed significant improvements in diet quality, food diversity, and nutritional status in the intervention group compared to the control group. Qualitative findings indicated increased nutritional knowledge, local food processing skills, and motivation to sustain healthy eating behaviors. Overall, the study demonstrates that community-based nutrition interventions integrating local empowerment and multidimensional evaluation are effective promotive–preventive strategies with strong potential for sustainable public health programs.
Effectiveness of Wearable Internet of Medical Things in Monitoring Chronic Diseases in Urban Communities in Indonesia Erlin Listiyaningsih; Herminio Noronha; Wijayantono; Siti Fatimah; Berlin Sitanggang
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): February 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v5i2.8

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The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in urban areas in Indonesia demands a health monitoring system that is sustainable, adaptive, and integrated with the development of digital technology. The Wearable Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is emerging as an innovative approach to support real-time and continuous monitoring of health conditions, but scientific evidence on its effectiveness is still scattered and has not been systematically synthesized, particularly in the context of developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of IoMT-based wearable devices in monitoring chronic diseases and identify key outcome indicators, implementation challenges, and their implications for urban communities in Indonesia. The research method uses Systematic Literature Review with the guidance of PRISMA 2020 through a systematic search of literature using Google Scholar as the main indexing engine, with the inclusion criteria of empirical research articles that discuss chronic disease monitoring using wearable IoMT. The literature selection process was carried out in stages, followed by narrative and comparative analysis of the main findings. The results of the study show that the consistent use of wearable IoMT contributes to improving the quality of clinical monitoring, patient adherence to disease management, and the efficiency of healthcare services, especially in diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. However, a number of limitations are still found, including digital literacy, health data security, and technology access gaps. In conclusion, IoMT wearables have significant potential as a supporting instrument for chronic disease management in urban areas of Indonesia and provide conceptual and practical contributions to the development of digital health policies and advanced research based on local contexts