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Comparison of Hazardous Medical Waste Management in Public and Private Hospitals in Takalar Regency Nurbestari, Isnaeni; Amansyah, Munawir; Sadarang, Rimawati Aulia Insani
Unihealth Community Research Vol 1 No 2 (2025): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v1i2.60181

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Proper management of B3 (Hazardous and Toxic Materials) medical waste in hospitals is essential to prevent adverse impacts on patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel. This study aims to compare the B3 medical waste management practices between public and private hospitals in Takalar Regency. This research employed a quantitative observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The population comprised all medical waste management officers and cleaning service personnel at the selected hospitals. Sampling was conducted using a non-probability total sampling technique, whereby all members of the population were included as research subjects. Data analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney U test. The results revealed significant differences in waste segregation (p = 0.013), containment (p = 0.001), temporary storage (p = 0.015), and transportation (p = 0.004) practices between public and private hospitals. Both types of hospitals were found not to conduct training on B3 medical waste management for relevant personnel and failed to provide complete personal protective equipment (PPE), such as boots, aprons, gloves, masks, and goggles, during handling activities. It is recommended that both public and private hospitals ensure the availability of adequate and complete PPE, enforce proper usage among medical waste handlers and cleaning staff, and enhance management practices in accordance with established regulations.
The Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine: The Projection from the First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia Insani Sadarang, Rimawati Aulia; Karini, Tri Addya; Kurniati, Yessy
Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health Vol. 8, No. 1
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This study aimed to describe the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine and to discover predictive factors of vaccine acceptance in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study with 164 respondents found that 70.1% would accept the vaccine. Trust in government press releases, perception of infection risk, and age were significant factors. Logistic regression showed a predictive model with 73% performance, highlighting the importance of government trust and evidence-based messaging.
Sustained Effects of School-Based Obesity Education on Knowledge and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors among Junior High School Students Astin, Nur; Amalia, Alfiyyah; Sadarang, Rimawati Aulia Insani
Unihealth Community Research Vol 2 No 2 (2026): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v2i2.71634

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Obesity among adolescents is an increasing public health problem that contributes to the risk of various non-communicable diseases. Schools provide a strategic setting for health promotion to improve students' knowledge and encourage healthy lifestyles. This community service aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity education program by assessing students' knowledge six months after the intervention. The program involved 51 students of SMP Negeri 2 Parangloe selected through total sampling. A quantitative evaluative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest and follow-up evaluation design was applied. Data were collected using knowledge and behavioral questionnaires and analyzed using univariate analysis and the Friedman test. The results showed a significant improvement in students' knowledge (p=0.000), with the median score increasing from 3 at pre-test to 6 at post-test I and reaching 7 at the six-month follow-up. Furthermore, 75.0% of students reported engaging in regular physical activity, while 80.4% reduced their consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods. These findings indicate that school-based obesity education is effective in improving and maintaining students' knowledge while encouraging healthier lifestyle behaviors for obesity prevention