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Journal : Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND THE INCIDENCE OF PERIODONTITIS IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENS IN THE WORKING AREA OF UPTD PUSKESMAS (PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER) PAGUAT Desnawati Otoluwa; Ita Sulistiani; Sitti Fatimah Meylandari Arsad
Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 2 Edisi April 2025
Publisher : PT. Jurnal Center Indonesia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62567/micjo.v2i2.565

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Periodontitis is a condition that can occur in diabetes mellitus patiens and is associated with poor maintenance of oral and dental health. This research aims to examine the relationship between oral and dental health maintenance and the incidence of periodontitis in diabetes mellitus patiens. The research employs an analytical observational method with a retrospective design. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using instruments measuring oral and dental health maintenance and a doctor’s diagnosis to determine the presence of periodontitis. Analisis was conducted using the Fisher exact Test (p-value = 0,000). The results indicate a significant relationship between oral and dental health maintenance and the incidence of periodontitis in diabetes mellitus patients. Healthcare workers play a crucial role in educating on the importance of maintaining oral and dental health, including brushing teeth twice daily (morning after meals and before sleeping) and regularly visiting the dentist every six months.
OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY STIGMA TOWARD PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN GORONTALO CITY Nirwanto K. Rahim; Ita Sulistiani; Ayu Rofia Nurfadhilah
Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO) Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 4 Edisi Oktober 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62567/micjo.v2i4.1747

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HIV/AIDS remains a major public health concern worldwide, and stigma toward People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) continues to hinder prevention and treatment efforts, particularly in regions with limited health literacy. In Gorontalo City, community stigma persists due to misconceptions about HIV transmission, exaggerated fears, and culturally embedded moral judgments that associate HIV with deviant behavior. This study aims to describe the level of community stigma toward PLWHA in Liluwo Village and identify factors contributing to these attitudes. Using an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design, the study involved 185 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. A structured questionnaire assessed respondents’ HIV/AIDS knowledge, religiosity, and stigmatizing attitudes. The findings reveal that 102 respondents (55.1%) demonstrated stigmatizing behaviors, characterized by avoidance of physical contact, reluctance to live near PLWHA, fear of sharing public spaces, and inaccurate beliefs about how HIV is transmitted. Meanwhile, 83 respondents (44.9%) exhibited no stigma, showing higher levels of HIV-related knowledge, a better understanding of scientific facts about transmission, and a more empathetic and inclusive approach toward PLWHA. The variation between these groups highlights the crucial role of health literacy, cultural norms, and access to accurate information in shaping community attitudes. The study concludes that reducing stigma requires comprehensive and continuous educational interventions, targeted health promotion, and active involvement of community and religious leaders to build a more supportive environment for PLWHA. Strengthening public understanding is essential to ensure equitable treatment and improve the well-being of those affected by HIV.