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A Descriptive Study of Children’s Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status Patmawati; Sumarmi; Ernawati; Nuryana, Riska; Alwi; Syamsinar
Omni Health Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Bantayang Omni Cendekia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65277/ohj.v3i2.124

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Background:  Children’s physical and mental health depends on a balanced diet that provides adequate nutrients to support optimal growth and development. Objective: This study aimed to describe children’s dietary habits and their nutritional status. Methods: This study employed a descriptive method with a cross-sectional design involving 59 elementary school students. Data were collected using a dietary questionnaire and anthropometric measurements, and analyzed descriptively using frequency and percentage distributions. Results: More than half of the respondents had appropriate dietary habits (55.9%) and normal nutritional status (57.6%). Among children with appropriate dietary habits, the majority had normal nutritional status (93.9%). In contrast, children with inappropriate dietary habits were more likely to experience undernutrition (42.3%) and overnutrition (46.2%). Conclusion: Appropriate dietary habits are associated with better nutritional status among children. Therefore, balanced and regular food intake, including essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, is important to support optimal child health.
Readiness for Future Health Professional Collaboration: Knowledge of Interprofessional Collaboration among Undergraduate Health Students Risnah; Asrul, Nur Al Marwah; Alwi; Irwan, Muhammad; Harmawati
Omni Health Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January
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Background: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) refers to cooperation among health workers from different professional backgrounds in providing comprehensive health services involving patients, families, and communities to ensure optimal quality of care. Adequate knowledge of IPC among health students is essential as a foundation for effective collaborative practice in the future. Objective: This study aimed to describe the level of knowledge of prospective health undergraduate students regarding interprofessional collaboration. Methods: This study employed a non-experimental quantitative design with a descriptive approach. A total of 50 prospective health undergraduate students were selected using quota sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that the majority of respondents demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding interprofessional collaboration. High levels of knowledge were observed in understanding the definition and benefits of IPC (both 86%). However, lower proportions of respondents demonstrated good knowledge regarding the objectives, factors influencing, and barriers to IPC, with good knowledge levels ranging from 50% to 60%. Conclusion: Although prospective health undergraduate students generally possess good foundational knowledge of interprofessional collaboration, gaps remain in understanding its practical objectives, influencing factors, and barriers. Future research is recommended to not only assess knowledge levels but also evaluate students’ readiness and competencies in implementing interprofessional collaboration in clinical practice.