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Journal : Public Health of Indonesia

A comparative analysis of COVID-19 cases with comorbidities according to epidemiological and demographic characteristics in South Bengkulu Regency, Indonesia Diniarti, Fiya; Pratiwi, Bintang Agustina; Surahman, Fery; Rohani, Tuti
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): July - September
Publisher : YCAB Publisher & IAKMI SULTRA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v8i3.571

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Background: COVID-19 continues to be a global threat. Indonesia has the highest COVID-19 in ASEAN. Objective: This study aimed to analyze COVID-19 cases according to epidemiological and demographic characteristics in South Bengkulu Regency, Indonesia. Methods: This research used quantitative methods with a case-control approach. A sample of 326 people was included as secondary data obtained from the Regional General Hospital of South Bengkulu Regency, Indonesia. The sampling technique uses consecutive sampling. Data (age, gender, education) from medical records in hospitals and epidemiological data (contact records with patients, travel records, and social contact records) were measured using questionnaires validated online (Google form). Chi-square and multiple regression logistics were used for data analysis. Result: Most groups infected with COVID-19 were in the risk age range (46.6%), men (51.2%), low education (48.2%), had a record of contact with patients (54.6%), had a travel record (53.7%), had a record of social contact (51.5%) and had the highest comorbidities such as tuberculosis (36.2%). There were significant relationships between age (p = 0.004), sex (p = 0.002, OR= 2.054), history of contact with the patient (p = 0.001, OR= 2.120), travel history (p = 0.003, OR= 1.959), social contact history (p = 0.003, OR = 2.003), and comorbidities type (p = 0.017) with the incidence of COVID-19. The dominant factor associated with COVID-19 was the record of social contact (p = 0.032, OR = 1.724). Conclusion: The study findings can be used to increase public knowledge about COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts as one of the strategies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 events.
Determinants and Prevalence of Hepatitis B Among Multigravidae Pregnant Women in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia Diniarti, Fiya; Mohamed Said, Mohamed Saifulaman; Poddar, Sandeep; Ware, Jonathan Andrew; Abd Rashid, Norhashima
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): July - September
Publisher : YCAB Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v11i3.1014

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Background: Morbidity and mortality caused by Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection continue to pose a serious global public health concern. Globally, an estimated three million new cases of chronic HBV infection are reported annually, contributing to approximately 51,000 deaths. In Indonesia, HBV is recognized as the fourth leading cause of mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with HBV infection among multigravida pregnant women in Kota Bengkulu, Indonesia, based on an evidence-based approach. Methods: A quantitative case-control study was conducted involving 148 pregnant women, comprising 74 women who tested positive for hepatitis B and 74 who tested negative. The study employed total sampling as the sampling technique. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression to identify significant associations. Results: The analysis revealed significant associations between HBV infection and several variables: age (p = 0.004; OR = 2.867), educational level (p = 0.004; OR = 2.889), type of previous delivery (p = 0.003; OR = 3,753.9), history of blood transfusion (p = 0.002; OR = 2.887), and low level of knowledge (p = 0.004; OR = 2.935). Among these, the most dominant factor associated with HBV infection was a history of blood transfusion (p = 0.002; OR = 3.767). The overall prevalence of hepatitis B in the study population was 0.40%. Conclusion: This study concludes that a history of blood transfusion is the most significant factor associated with HBV infection among multigravida pregnant women in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. These findings highlight the need for enhanced screening and preventive measures, particularly in maternal healthcare settings. Keywords: Hepatitis B; multigravida pregnant women; education level; delivery history; blood transfusion history