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Intention for Hepatitis B Vaccination among Male-to-female Transgenders in Bandung Khiruddin, Ain Izzati; Afriandi, Irvan; Aznur, Laili; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Hepatitis B is still an alarming global disease nowadays. The majority of transmission is by sexual activity during adulthood and male-to-female transgender is a high risk group. Despite protective vaccine is available, vaccination coverage among these high risk groups remained low. This study aimed to compare the differences in attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control between the intended group and unintended group for hepatitis B vaccination among male-to-female transgenders in Bandung.Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted during September–November 2012 to 100 male-to-female transgenders residing in Bandung. Thirteen Likert scales validated questionnaires were used to compare the attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control by their intention of hepatitis B vaccination (Theory of Plan Behavior/TPB). the respondents were recruited by the help of Srikandi Pasundan, that actively works in the issues of transgender. The inclusion criterias were they regard themselves as waria, consistent as a transgender for at least six months, residing in Bandung, and sexually active within six months. Independent variables consist of demographic characteristics and TPB construct variables. Mann Whitney Test was used to analyze the data.Results: Among 75% of the unvaccinated respondents, majority (70.7%) have the intention to get hepatitis B vaccination. Mann Whitney analysis showed that there is a difference of attitude between the intended group and unintended group for hepatitis B vaccination, while there are no differences by their intention for subjective norms and perceived behavioral control.Conclusion: The attitude influenced vaccination intention among male-to-female transgenders in Bandung. [AMJ.2015;2(1):253–61]
Treatment Seeking Patterns among Dengue Fever Patients: A Qualitative Study Krisnian, Tharani; Alisjahbana, Bachti; Afriandi, Irvan
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 3 (2017)
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Background: Incidence of dengue fever is increasing drastically and has become a major public health problem globally. The reason patients are late in seeking medical treatment should be identified in order to prevent complications which can be avoided to produce a good prognosis. This study was conducted to find the pattern of treatment seeking behaviour among dengue fever patients and their influencing factors using a health utilisation model. Methods: Data on health seeking behaviour were collected among the dengue fever patients who were admitted to Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from September–October 2014. The data were collected through in-depth interview with patients who were diagnosed with dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever. All the interviews were recorded using an audio recorder. The recordings were transcribed and then translated into English and analyzed using thematic analysis.Results: Nine patients were interviewed. The age of the patients ranged between 17 to 46 years.  Altogether 7 patterns were identified with patients treatment seeking behavior. Most of them took longer steps to reach adequate care with blood examination. These longer steps, caused by lack of facilities to perform blood test in primary health care facilities, no bed for admission and also low skills of health care providers in diagnosing patients. The primary health care facility played an important role in the delay of patients acquiring definite care for their dengue fever.Conclusions: Health care seeking behavior is hampered by the inadequacy of primary health care facilities to provide adequate services to dengue patients. 
Factors Related with Knowledge of Basic Life Support among Members of Student Body Volunteer Organizations at Universitas Padjadjaran Fadilla, Nur; Afriandi, Irvan; Sitanggang, Rudi Herman; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Mortality caused by accidents remains a public health challenge. Prompt response during first aid accident may prevent disability or death. At Universitas Padjadjaran three student body volunteer organizations provide training in Basic Life Support as the component of first aid. They are Korps Sukarela Palang Merah Indonesia (KSR PMI), Perhimpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam (PMPA) Palawa, and Unit Search and Rescue (SAR). This study aims to assess the level of Basic Life Support knowledge of the members inthree organizations and the factors related with their knowledge.Methods: The method used was a descriptive study carried out on subjects diagnosed with PSS at the National EThis was a cross sectional study that included 59 members of three student body volunteer organizations of Universitas Padjadjaran that have received training in Basic Life Support. A questionnaireabout respondent’s characteristics, Basic Life Support-related experiences, and Basic Life Support’s knowledge was administered to the participants during October 2012Results: The total mean for the three student body volunteer organizations on questionnaire was 64.12±19.40 with minimum score was 25 and maximum score was 100. The interval of last period of training and Basic Life Support-related experiences did not show statistically significant (p=0.647) and(p=0.357) however educational background related to Basic Life Support knowledge showed statistically significant (p<0.01).Conclusions: The level of Basic Life Support knowledge in three student body volunteer organizations was moderate and that educational background has relation with the knowledge. The increase in number of effective training and application in the field may increase the knowledge on Basic Life Support. [AMJ.2015;2(1):186–90]
Correlation between Health Perception, Body Image, and Eating Habits in High School Students Ichsan, Abdullah; Afriandi, Irvan; Gurnida, Dida Akhmad
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2016)
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Background: Mental disorders, including eating disorders, mostly begin during youth. Moreover, negative body image is found to cause unhealthy eating habits in the context of several cross-cultural settings. This study aimed to examine the correlation between health perception and body image with eating habitsamong high school students.Methods: A structured, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to students of a private high school in Bandung, Indonesia in June-October 2014. The questionnaire included questions about health perception, body image, eating habits, body weight and height, and also other demographic parameters. The school was selected as the study object through purposive sampling, and 140 high school students (72 male and 68 female) were ramdomly selected.Results: Male and female did not show considerable differences in health perceptions. Out of 13 statements, 12 statements of male respondents showed better body image than female. While in eating habits statements, female respondents seemed to maintain healthier eating habits than male respondents. No significant correlation was observed between body image and eating habits (r=-0.015, p=0.858). There was significant correlation between health perception and eating habits (r=0.374, p<0.001). Correlation between sex andeating habits was found (p=0.020), there was not significant relationship between eating habits and Body Mass Index (BMI) (p=0.368).Conclusions: The negative relationship between body image and eating habits is not significant. However there was a significant positive relationship between health perception and eating habits. Furthermore, there was correlation between sex and eating habits, while the positive relationship between eating habits and BMI was still not found. [AMJ.2016;3(2):216–21]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n2.770
Health Belief Model Theory Application on Voluntary Counseling and Testing among Homosexual Men in Bandung Greater Area Nareswara, Argya; Murad, Chrysanti; Afriandi, Irvan
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 4 (2016)
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Background: The number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases is high and is constantly increasing. Homosexual men as a transmission niche is not only significant in terms of numbers, but also in natural aspects of anal sex, tropism of HIV-1, and high-risk behavior. Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is important for accelerating diagnosis and management plan; yet the uptake on high-risk population in Indonesia is low. A behavior-reasoning theory, Health Belief Model (HBM), attempts to explain whether or not individuals engage in certain health behavior. This study tries to assess participation rate of VCT, to portray HBM variables perception, and to depict significance of HBM variables towards VCT uptake or VCT intention. Methods: This study was conducted in October-November 2014 using cross-sectional design; 127 respondents were gathered according to Respondent Driven Snowball Sampling. This study used an internet-based questionnaire derived from Champion’s 1984 mammogram HBM questionnaire. Privacy and compensation were obtained. The Chi square test and logistic regression of HBM variables were done. Results: The VCT uptake was low (15.7%). Certain sexual experience and commitment were significant (Commitment to Men p=0.027, Oral Sex experience with men p=0.001, Anal Sex Experience with men p=0.038). Chi Square test revealed significance on Perceived Susceptibility, Perceived Benefit, and Cues to Action. Conclusions: Uptake of VCT is considerably low compared with total high risk population and other similar studies. Personal Susceptibility to HIV/AIDS is recommended to be emphasized; while VCT Benefit and Cues to Action in young homosexual men communities are better encouraged. [AMJ.2016;3(4):595–604]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n4.945
Correlation of Personal Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among School Children in Sumedang, Indonesia Sudjana, Briska; Afriandi, Irvan; Djais, Julistio T. B.
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 4 (2016)
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Background: School-age children make up the largest proportion of Indonesian youth population. One of the ways to maintain children’s health is by making personal hygiene as a habit. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation of personal hygiene knowledge, attitude and practices among school children. Methods: A cross-sectional analytic study, was carried out to 123 sixth graders at five elementary schools in Jatinangor , Sumedang, Indonesia, who were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. This study was carried out in October 2013. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data of demographic characteristics of the subjects, knowledge, attitude and practice related to personal hygiene.The collected data was analyzed using Rank Spearman correlation with the level of significance was set at p< 0.05.Results: This study revealed that there was a significant correlation between knowledge and personal hygiene practice (p=0.016<0.05 and rs=0.358) and attitudes and personal hygiene practice (p=0.027<0.05 and rs=0.267).Conclusions: There is correlation of personal hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices, however, the correlation is weak. [AMJ.2016;3(4):549–55]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n4.937
Smoking Behavior among Undergraduate Female Students in Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Rafsae Iqbal Akbar; Arifah Nur Istiqomah; Irvan Afriandi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 6, No 4 (2019)
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Background: Smoking is an addictive habit of affecting human behavior. Global data has shown that 47.5% of men and 10.3% of women are active smokers. Based on Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional in 2007, the prevalence of women smokers in Indonesia is increased from 1.3% to 5.2%. This study was conducted to describe the smoking behavior among undergraduate female students in Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, including female students from 9 faculties in Universitas Padjadjaran, using a snowball sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed, consisting of questions about when students smoked for the first time, level of addiction, smoking intensity, smoking location, and the affecting mood.Result: Of 99 female students, 40.40% have started smoking in high school, 31.32% in the university, and 25.25% in junior high school. The smoking intensity was moderate (45.45%), but some were high (29.30%). The location preference for smoking was both in private and public places (88.89%), driven by both positive and negative moods (88.89%). Interestingly, the most addiction level was situational (34.34%) or intensive (34.34%).Conclusions: Since most of the female students have started smoking before enrolling in the university, smoking education and cessation in junior high school need to be strengthened. 
Intention for Hepatitis B Vaccination among Male-to-female Transgenders in Bandung Ain Izzati Khiruddin; Irvan Afriandi; Laili Aznur; Elsa Pudji Setiawati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Hepatitis B is still an alarming global disease nowadays. The majority of transmission is by sexual activity during adulthood and male-to-female transgender is a high risk group. Despite protective vaccine is available, vaccination coverage among these high risk groups remained low. This study aimed to compare the differences in attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control between the intended group and unintended group for hepatitis B vaccination among male-to-female transgenders in Bandung.Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted during September–November 2012 to 100 male-to-female transgenders residing in Bandung. Thirteen Likert scales validated questionnaires were used to compare the attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control by their intention of hepatitis B vaccination (Theory of Plan Behavior/TPB). the respondents were recruited by the help of Srikandi Pasundan, that actively works in the issues of transgender. The inclusion criterias were they regard themselves as waria, consistent as a transgender for at least six months, residing in Bandung, and sexually active within six months. Independent variables consist of demographic characteristics and TPB construct variables. Mann Whitney Test was used to analyze the data.Results: Among 75% of the unvaccinated respondents, majority (70.7%) have the intention to get hepatitis B vaccination. Mann Whitney analysis showed that there is a difference of attitude between the intended group and unintended group for hepatitis B vaccination, while there are no differences by their intention for subjective norms and perceived behavioral control.Conclusion: The attitude influenced vaccination intention among male-to-female transgenders in Bandung. [AMJ.2015;2(1):253–61]
Correlation between Health Perception, Body Image, and Eating Habits in High School Students Abdullah Ichsan; Irvan Afriandi; Dida Akhmad Gurnida
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2016)
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Background: Mental disorders, including eating disorders, mostly begin during youth. Moreover, negative body image is found to cause unhealthy eating habits in the context of several cross-cultural settings. This study aimed to examine the correlation between health perception and body image with eating habitsamong high school students.Methods: A structured, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to students of a private high school in Bandung, Indonesia in June-October 2014. The questionnaire included questions about health perception, body image, eating habits, body weight and height, and also other demographic parameters. The school was selected as the study object through purposive sampling, and 140 high school students (72 male and 68 female) were ramdomly selected.Results: Male and female did not show considerable differences in health perceptions. Out of 13 statements, 12 statements of male respondents showed better body image than female. While in eating habits statements, female respondents seemed to maintain healthier eating habits than male respondents. No significant correlation was observed between body image and eating habits (r=-0.015, p=0.858). There was significant correlation between health perception and eating habits (r=0.374, p<0.001). Correlation between sex andeating habits was found (p=0.020), there was not significant relationship between eating habits and Body Mass Index (BMI) (p=0.368).Conclusions: The negative relationship between body image and eating habits is not significant. However there was a significant positive relationship between health perception and eating habits. Furthermore, there was correlation between sex and eating habits, while the positive relationship between eating habits and BMI was still not found. [AMJ.2016;3(2):216–21]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n2.770
Congenital Heart Disease Characteristics in Low Birth Weight Infants at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in 2010–2014 Villia Damayantie; Sri Endah Rahayuningsih; Irvan Afriandi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 6, No 3 (2019)
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Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a multifactorial disease defined as an anomaly in the macroscopic structure of the heart that may cause functional disorders. The incidence of CHD is reported higher in infants with low birth weight (LBW) than the entire population of neonates. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of CHD in infants born with LBW.Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study with a cross-sectional design, performed in October–November 2015. Data were obtained from medical records of inpatients infants at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung in the period of 2010–2014. The data presented were the characteristics of CHD in LBW infants.Results: Of 364 LBW infants treated in the hospital within 5 years period, 21 infants (14 girls and 7 boys) were diagnosed as CHD, with birth weight group predominantly (n18; 85.7%) in the range of 1,500–2,499 gr. Non-cyanosis CHD was prevalent in 95.2% (n20),and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)was found in 76.1% (n16). Comorbid conditions mostly found in this study were preterm birth (n17), sepsis (n10), and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (n9).Conclusions: The most common type of CHD in low birth weight infants in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital is Patent Ductus Arteriosus. The presence of congenital heart disease should be considered in low birth weight infants, thus it is essential to perform screening for early recognition. 
Co-Authors -, Burhan Abdullah Ichsan Ain Izzati Khiruddin Ain Izzati Khiruddin, Ain Izzati Albaru, Agung Allania Hanung Putri Sekar Ningrum Andila, Anggia Dwi Anggia Dwi Andila Anggia Farrah Rizqiamuti, Anggia Farrah Anggraini Alam, Anggraini Anita D. Anwar Annisa Fitri Maharani Ardini Saptaningsih Raksanagara Ardini Saptaningsih Raksanagara, Ardini Saptaningsih Argya Nareswara Arifah Nur Istiqomah Atiek Novianty Atri Laranova Bachti Alisjahbana Balqis, Dinda Benny Hasan Purwara Briska Sudjana Budi Sujatmiko Burhan Burhan, Burhan Chrysanti Murad Chrysanti Murad, Chrysanti Dahlia Yulianti Dany Hilmanto Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya Dewi Marhaeni Diah Herawati Dida Akhmad Gurnida Djatnika Setiabudi Eka Nurfitri, Eka Eleonora Anindya Tiara Dewi Elsa Pudji Setiawati Elsa Pudji Setiawati Elsa Pudji Setiawati Emi Demiyanti Fadillah, Reza Arif Fardin Hasibuan Farid Husin Febri Sri Lestari Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan Fianza, Padji Irani Fitriyah, Sukhriyatun Gatot N. A. Winarno Giyawati Yulilania Okinarum Hadyana Sukandar Herawati, Pipit Herry Garna Herry Herman Ichsan, Abdullah Ika Murtiyarini Insi Farisa Arya Insi Farisa Arya Insi Farisa Arya, Insi Farisa Insi Farisa Desy Arya Ishak Abdulhak Iskandar, Hadyana Iskandar, Safira Atya Julistio T. B. Djais Julistio T. B. Djais, Julistio T. B. Kevin Gunawan Krisnian, Tharani Kurnia Wahyudi Kurnia Wahyudi Kurnia Wahyudi Kurnia Wahyudi, Kurnia Kusnandi Rusmil Laili Aznur Laili Aznur, Laili Laranova, Atri Maharani, Annisa Fitri Maria Lidwina Soetanto Nareswara, Argya Nita Arisanti Nita Arisanti Nur Fadilla Nur Fadilla, Nur Nurrasyidah, Nurrasyidah Nurul Auliya Kamila Okta Wismandanu Padji Irani Fianza Pipit Herawati Pipit Herawati Prasetya, Taufan Rafsae Iqbal Akbar Rodman Tarigan Rudi Herman Sitanggang Rudi Herman Sitanggang, Rudi Herman Sahril, Indra Sari Puspa Dewi Setiawan Setiawan Shuffi Galuh Aditiyanti Siska Bradinda Putri Sudirman Siti Karlinah Solek, Purboyo Sri Endah Rahayuningsih Sri Yusnita Irda Sari, Sri Yusnita Irda Sudjana, Briska Susiarno, Hadi Syaputra, Muhammad Lyan Tharani Krisnian Titing Nurhayati Tono Djuwantono Tono Djuwantono Tuti Wahmurti Uni Gamayani, Uni Villia Damayantie Vita Murniati Tarawan Winarno, Gatot N.A Witri Septiani Wulan Fitrian Yudi Rachman Saleh Yudi Rachman Saleh, Yudi Rachman Yulia Sofiatin Yulidar Yanti Yuni Susanti Pratiwi Yuni Susanti Pratiwi, Yuni Susanti Yussy Afriani Dewi