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The relationship between nutritional status and meningitis outcomes in children Hanif Muslim; Astri Pinilih; Nopi Sani
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 4 No. 12 (2026): March Edition
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v4i12.2775

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Background: Meningitis is a central nervous system infection with high morbidity and mortality in children. Nutritional status plays a critical role in immune response and may influence clinical outcomes. Purpose: To determine the association between nutritional status and clinical outcomes of pediatric meningitis patients. Method: An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted using medical record data of pediatric meningitis patients aged 0–18 years. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square test and odds ratio (OR). Results: Among 44 patients, 77.3% had poor nutritional status. Mortality rate was 47.7%. A significant association was found between nutritional status and clinical outcomes (p=0.007). Malnourished children had 12.857 times higher risk of death compared to well-nourished children. Conclusion: Nutritional status significantly affects meningitis outcomes in children. Early nutritional assessment and intervention are essential in management strategies.
Analisis perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan HIV/AIDS pada ibu hamil Nur Rohmah; Neno Fitriyani Hasbie; Nopi Sani; Festy Ladyani Mustofa
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): October Edition
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v4i7.1394

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Background: Examinations during pregnancy, such as HIV/AIDS screening, need to be carried out early. The transmission of the disease from mother to child should be a concern during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This transmission can be prevented through early testing of pregnant women. The dominant factors influencing HIV/AIDS screening among pregnant women are their level of knowledge and attitudes. Purpose: To analyze differences in knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding HIV/AIDS counseling at the Wede Ar'rachman Primary Clinic in Bandar Lampung. Method: This was a qualitative study using pre-experimental design and pre- and post-test group approaches. The study population was pregnant women. A sample of 30 respondents was selected using a purposive sampling technique. A questionnaire was used as the instrument. Data Analysis Using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Before the counseling session, 17 respondent (56.7%) had poor knowledge and 16 respondent (53.3%) had poor attitudes. After the counseling session, 24 respondent (80%) had good knowledge and 20 respondent (66.7%) had good attitudes. There was a difference in the level of knowledge of pregnant women regarding HIV/AIDS (p-value 0.000) and HIV/AIDS (p-value <0.05), and there was a difference in the level of attitudes of pregnant women regarding HIV/AIDS (p-value 0.000). Conclusion: There is an influence on the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding HIV/AIDS. It is hoped that all pregnant women will undergo HIV testing, and then clinic staff will provide ongoing education about HIV/AIDS.
Household secondhand smoke exposure and recurrent acute respiratory infection among young children Famela Mutiara Sari; Nina Herlina; Nopi Sani; Astri Pinilih
JOURNAL OF Medical Surgical Concerns Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): August Edition 2026
Publisher : Published by: Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Himpunan Perawat Medikal Bedah Indonesia (HIPMEBI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/msc.v6i4.3883

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Background: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is common among young children, whose respiratory and immune defense mechanisms are still maturing. Household secondhand smoke exposure may increase susceptibility to recurrent respiratory infection by impairing mucociliary clearance and airway defense. Purpose: To examine the association between household secondhand smoke exposure and recurrent ARI among children aged 1–5 years. Method: This analytical observational study used a cross-sectional design and involved 93 children aged 1–5 years attending Balai Agung Community Health Centre, who were selected through purposive sampling. Household secondhand smoke exposure and recurrent ARI were assessed using a caregiver-completed questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Pearson chi-square test, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Of the 93 children, 56 (60.2%) were classified as having low household secondhand smoke exposure and 37 (39.8%) as having moderate exposure, and recurrent ARI was reported in 69 children (74.2%). Recurrent ARI occurred in 32 of the 37 children with moderate exposure (86.5%) and in 37 of the 56 children with low exposure (66.1%). Household secondhand smoke exposure was significantly associated with recurrent ARI (p = 0.028). Conclusion: Household secondhand smoke exposure was significantly associated with recurrent ARI among children aged 1–5 years. Because the study used a cross-sectional design, this finding should be interpreted as an association rather than as evidence of causation.