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Elsa Pudji Setiawati
Department of Public Health Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran
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Barriers to Smoking Cessation among Medical Students 2012–2013 Academic Year in the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran Kathrine, Reni Yuditha; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji; Saputra, Lucky
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: Smoking is one of leading various diseases and even death globally.  It is often difficult for smokers to stop smoking, even those who work as a medical professional because there are some barriers around them. The objective of this study was to get an overview of the barriers to smoking cessation among smoker students of Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out to 62 medical students 2012–2013 academic year in the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran. Before the respondents were selected, a survey using questionnaire was conducted to all medical students from the same academic year to determine their smoking status. A set of questions was developed, consisted of 4 components: physical or social, psychological or emotional, accessibility, and social contextual/life circumstances barriers to smoking cessation. The collected data were analyzed and presented in the form of percentages shown in the tables and figures.Results: The most frequent barriers were from physical or social barriers (friends who smoke, 85%), psychological or emotional barriers (fear of losing enjoyment, 71%), barrier to access (lack of information about the way of smoking cessation, 42%) and social contextual/life circumstances barriers (having other priorities other than to stop smoking, 71%).Conclusions: There are some barriers in medical students smokers make them difficult to stop smoking although they have more knowledge about health and the impact of smoking on health than other people. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.561
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hand washing among Street vendors in Campus of Universitas Padjadjaran, West Java from June-November 2012 Adib, Tajul Al; Raksanagara, Ardini S.; Hawani, Dewi; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
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Background: Hand washing is a moderate step in preventing communicable diseases. Communicable diseases like diarrhea and respiratory tract infection can be reduced significantly just by practicing hand washing. Most of the people already knew how to wash their hand, but some of them still did not understand the objective and the correct ways of performing hand washing. The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of hand washing among street vendors.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted to 30 street vendors at the gate of Universitas Padjadjaran Campus from June to November 2012. The inclusion criterias were street vendors involved in food preparation, cooking, mixing, and willing to participate in this study. A questionnaire was developed to identify the knowledge, attitude and practice of hand washing. The level of the variable measured was divided into 3 categories: good, moderate, and poor. The collected data were analyzed and presented in table.Results:  There were 12/30 of street vendors classified as having moderate knowledge and 25/30 as having good attitude and good practice of hand washing.Conclusions: The street vendors at the gate of Universitas Padjadjaran Campus had moderate knowledge, good attitude and good practice of hand washing. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.500
Undernutrition Affects the Occurence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five Years Old in Cipacing Rural Elsanita, Windi; Kurniadi S, Deni; Wulandari, Diah Asri; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
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Background: Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs) aims to decrease mortality in children will be achieved if the cause ofmortality include ARIs is eliminated. Acute respiratory infections are influenced by some factorssuch as nutritional status. The objective of this study was to analyze the correlation between nutritional status andthe occurrence of ARIs in children.Methods: This study used retrospective cohort approach during October─November 2012. One hundred and ten mothers with children under five years old with different nutritional status were randomly selected and then asked about their history of respiratory symptoms. Data were analyzed using chi square test.Results: About 66 under five children (60%) with good nutrition status had ARIs occurrence of <7 times and 5 children (4.5%) had ARIs≥7 times. In children with undernutrition, about 30 children (27.3%) had ARIs<7 times and 9 children (8.2%) had ARIs≥7 times. Bivariate analysis result showed that there was a correlation between nutritional status with the occurrence of ARIs in under five children (p<0.05).Conclusions: Acute respiratory tract infections are often experienced by undernutrition children. This study strengthens the essential to correct nutritional status to prevent the infections in children. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.497
Mother’s Knowledge, Attitude, Practice toward Safe Water Usage and Incidence of Diarrhea in Children at Baleendah Bandung Mutyara, Kuswandewi; Ermaya, Yudith Setiati; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji; Fattima, Eliza Techa
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: Poor environmental conditions contribute to the high incidence of diarrhea, most of those caused by unsecure water and poor health knowledge. This study was conducted to evaluate the mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practice toward safe water usage in Baleendah, Bandung.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Baleendah during September−October 2012, participated by 210 mothers with 12−59 months children, and using rapid survey method. This study used a questionnaire to measure the three domains, which consists of 8 questions of knowledge, 10 questions of attitudes, 16 questions of practice, and 7 questions of diarrhea. The collected data were analyzed and presented in table.Results: As much as 168 (80%) of mothers were in moderate knowledge status, 126 (60%) of mothers were in moderate attitude status. Practically, 127 (54.7%) of mothers used water from borehole/tube well. Most of the mothers (54.6%) use drinking water from refillable water store.Conclusions: Most mothers who participated have varied moderate knowledge and attitude status, and practice toward safe water usage. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.503
Incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Related to Annual Rainfall, Population Density, Larval Free Index and Prevention Program in Bandung 2008 to 2011 Karina, Anggia; Sari, Sri Yusnita Irda; Sumardi, Uun; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains one of health problems in all provinces in Indonesia including West Java. Bandung as the capital of West Java province has dengue prevalence that is above the average prevalence of all provinces. This study aimed to describe the pattern of dengue incidence rate, annual rainfall, population density, and larval free index as well as the implementation of prevention program in sub-districts with the highest incidence rate in Bandung between 2008 and 2011.Methods: A descriptive retrospective study was conducted in September 2012 using secondary data during the period of January 2008 to December 2011. The incidence rate was calculated based on DHF patients who live in Bandung. Data were analyzed using computer and Arc View 3.3. Pattern of incidence rate was characterized with red, yellow, and green region respectively. Results: The highest incidence rate of DHF occurred in 2009. Incidence increased in January to February and declined in the end of the year. Subdistricts with highest incidence had no highest annual rainfall and the population density below the average of population density in Bandung. The highest implementation of fogging program was not only performed in high incidence subdistricts but also in area with larval free index less than 95%. Larval free index in subdistricts with highest incidence were not all below 95%.Conclusions: Incidence of DHF increases after months of highly rainfall. The pattern of incidence rate in all subdistrict is dynamic and suspected do not related to annual rainfall, population density, high larva free index, and frequency of fogging. [AMJ.2015;2(1):262–7]
Knowledge of Personal Hygiene among Food Handlers in Canteen at Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, October to November 2012 Zarisha, Drasthya; Darmawan, Budi; Raksanagara, Ardini S.; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Food borne diseases are caused by contamination of pathogenic microorganism and are still a major health problem throughout the world. There are 1,8 billion cases of diarrhea which mostly were caused by food contamination in 2005. Food handlers are at risk of contaminating microorganism towards food they handle. The process of transmission can be prevented by practicing good hygiene while processing and handling food. The objective of this study was assessing knowledge among food handlers regardingtheir personal and food hygiene at canteen in Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted during the period of October to November 2012 to 14 food handlers in the Canteen at Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran using 26 validated questions divided into 3 major parts, 14 questions for knowledge of hand washing, 9 questions for knowledge of utilization of clean water and 3 questions for knowledge of waste management. The scores were classified as good, moderate, and poor. Data were analyzed using frquency distribution.Results: Majority of the respondents was male and common age group was 20–29 years old. Eight of the respondents were senior high school graduates. Based on working experience, majority of food handlers had been working for one and three years. None of the respondents had good knowledge. Only 12 and 2respondents had moderate and poor knowledge, respectively.Conclusion: None of the respondents had good knowledge regarding hand washing, utilization of clean water and waste management. Therefore, there is a need in providing more education about those aspects.[AMJ.2015;2(1):245–9]
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]
Characteristic and Knowledge among Treatment Supporter of Children Patients with Tuberculosis at Lung Clinic Bandung October–November 2012 Suhada, Kamelia Utami; Sari, Sri Yusnita Irda; Wulandari, Diah Asri; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Children are the most vulnerable to get TB infection and infected by adult patients. One of the components of Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) is direct observation by treatment supporter who has important role in the success of TB’s treatment. The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics and knowledge among treatment supporter of children patients with TB at Lung Clinic Bandung.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in October-November 2012 to 96 treatment supporters of child patients who were diagnosed with TB, either new or old cases. They were selected by consecutive sampling at Lung Clinic Bandung. Validated questionnaire with 14 questions was administered. The percentage of the correct answers was categorized as good, moderate, and poor. The Characteristic variables included age, sex, education, occupation, relation with the patients, living at the same house, presence of other TB patients, and counseling given by providers. Data was analyzed using frequency distribution.Result: Most of the respondents were 21-30 years old (42.7%), female (84.4%), elementary school graduate (33.3%), unemployed (69.8 %), mother of the child, living in the same house, had other TB patients, and had received counseling by providers at Lung Clinic. The knowledge about TB among the respondents was moderate (56.3%). The respondents who had good knowledge had underwent the counseling session.Conclusions: The knowledge of the respondents was moderate. Further study on the relationship between the level of knowledge of treatment supporter and the adherence of TB treatment should be conducted. [AMJ.2015;2(1):167–71]
Role of Knowledge and Attitude toward Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) of Medical Students 2009 Universitas Padjadjaran Syaefullah, Sufia Permatasari; Herryadi, Noorman; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji; Djuhaeni, Henni
Althea Medical Journal Vol 1, No 2 (2014)
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Background: Perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) is one of the main pillars of preventive measures in Indonesia Sehat and also a strategy to reduce health cost caused by illness based on the desire, willingness, and ability to be able to help themselves in medical aspects. The health provider including a doctor as a community leader should behave toward PHBS which based on adequate knowledge and attitude.Methods: This study have been conducted in February–November 2012 with cross-sectional design of 152 medical students 7th semester admission 2009 Universitas Padjadjaran, using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using chi-square.Results: The number of students with good knowledge and poor knowledge were not different (50.7%vs 40.3%). Most of the respondens attitude are not in accordance with PHBS program(p=0.805).Conclusions: Knowledge of PHBS  for all medical students needs to be improved and needs to investigated whether there are other factors which affect student attitudes toward  PHBS.Key words: attitude, knowledge, PHBS, student   Peranan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Mahasiswa Kedokteran Universitas Padjadjaran Angkatan 2009 terhadap Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS)  AbstrakLatar Belakang: Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) merupakan salah satu pilar utama pencegahan dalam program Indonesia Sehat serta strategi untuk mengurangi biaya kesehatan akibat penyakit yang berdasarkan keinginan, kemauan, dan kemampuan untuk membantu diri sendiri dalam aspek medis. Pelayanan kesehatan termasuk dokter sebagai pemimpin kesehatan di masyarakat harus mempunyai sikap dan pengetahuan yang memadai mengenai PHBS.Metode: Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Februari-November 2012 dengan desain potong lintang terhadap 152 mahasiswa kedokteran angkatan 2009 Universitas Padjadjaran semester 7 dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan chi-square.Hasil: Jumlah mahasiswa yang memiliki pengetahuan baik dan pengetahuan kurang tidak jauh berbeda (50,7% vs 40,3%). Sebagian besar responden mempunyai sikap yang tidak sesuai dengan program PHBS (p=0,805).Simpulan: Pengetahuan tentang PHBS bagi semua mahasiswa kedokteran perlu ditingkatkan dan perlu diteliti lebih lanjut mengenai faktor-faktor lain yang memengaruhi sikap mahasiswa terhadap PHBS.Kata kunci: sikap, pengetahuan, PHBS, mahasiswa DOI: 10.15850/amj.v1n2.353
The Role of Socioeconomic Factors Contributed to The Prevalence of Children under Five Years Old with Small Stature in Jatinangor Indari, Anggie; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji; Tarigan, Rodman
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Indonesia  is on the fifth in world population for children with small stature. It could affect to their future, so growth disorders should be detected as early as possible. The influence of growth disorders is inseparable from the socioeconomic condition of the family.  This study aims to analyze the influence of socioeconomic based on education, occupation and family income towards small stature children under five years old in Jatinangor.Methods: This was a study of analytic cross sectional with multi-stage proportionate consecutive sampling. 110 samples of children under five years of age (12–59months) from 12 villages (6087 children) in Jatinangor sub district were taken on October and November 2012. Their height was measured using a microtoise based on WHO Growth Chart and the socioeconomic status was measured using questionnaire completed by their motherResults: There were 32 children (29,1%) with small stature. The relationship between maternal education with short stature (p=0.310), father’s education with small stature (p=0.368), mother’s occupation with small stature (p=0.774), father’s occupation with small stature (p=0.524) and family income with small stature (p=0.890) after it was examined using chi-squre test were not significant (p>0.05).Conclusion: In Jatinangor, there are still many children with small stature under five years old and the socioeconomic factors do not have any relationship with this condition. [AMJ.2015;2(1):298–303]
Co-Authors Abdul Hadi Martakusumah Abdurrahman, Muniroh Achmad Fauzan, Achmad Adhi Pribadi Ain Izzati Khiruddin, Ain Izzati Aldi Harry Ramdani, Aldi Harry Anggia Karina, Anggia Anggie Indari, Anggie Ardini S. Raksanagara, Ardini S. Arto Yuwono Soeroto Benny Hasan Purwara Budi Darmawan Dadang Hudaya Somasetia Dadi Argadiredja, Dadi Dany Hilmanto Deni Kurniadi S, Deni Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya Deni Sunjaya, Deni Dewi Hawani, Dewi Dewi Marhaeni Diah Herawati Dewi, Sawitri Diah Asri Wulandari Dian Qisthi, Dian Drasthya Zarisha, Drasthya Dwi Utari Rahmiati Edhyana Sahiratmadja Eliza Techa Fattima, Eliza Techa Ernawati Ernawati Evicenna Naftuchah Riani Faizah Rofi, Faizah Fedri Rinawan, Fedri Ferina, Ferina Guswan Wiwaha Hadiyati, Ida Hadyana Sukandar Hazairina, Suzy Eka Henni Djuhaeni Hidayat, Dodi Indah Amelia Insi Farisa Arya, Insi Farisa Insi Farisa Desy Arya Insi Farisa Desy, Insi Farisa Irvan Afriandi Kamelia Utami Suhada, Kamelia Utami Khairani, Alya Putri Kitriawaty, Depera Kusumawati, Maya Kuswandewi Mutyara Laili Aznur, Laili Lisbeth Maria Laurentia, Lisbeth Maria Lucky Saputra, Lucky Lukman Hilfi Margarita, Susan Mariani, Helni Mugia Bayu Rahardja Mugia Bayu Raharja Mulyani, Gita Nanan Sekarwana nastiti yusrin husnati, nastiti yusrin Nina Triana Nita Arisanti Noorman Herryadi Nur Fadilla, Nur Oktowaty, Susi Pratiwi, Erlina Lutfiayu Prayudi Santoso Ramdan Panigoro Ratna Komara, Ratna Reni Yuditha Kathrine, Reni Yuditha Rodman Tarigan Rudi Herman Sitanggang, Rudi Herman Santi Suarsih, Santi Sekar Ayu Paramita, Sekar Ayu Sharon Gondodiputro Siska Wiramihardja, Siska Sri Yusnita Irda Sari, Sri Yusnita Irda Sufia Permatasari Syaefullah Surbakti, Indra Murty Suri, Mulhamatus Latifatus Suryana Sumantri Susiarno, Hadi Syahdony, Farrel Nolan Tajul Al Adib, Tajul Al Titania, Titania Titis Kurniawan Tris Sutriso, Tris Uun Sumardi, Uun Wilis Dwi Pangesti Winarto, Muhammad Ananta Windi Elsanita, Windi Yudith Setiati Ermaya