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Journal : Jambura Journal of Health Sciences and Research

THE RELATIONSHIP OF MOTHER'S KNOWLEDGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH BASIC IMMUNIZATION VISITS IN INFANTS 0-11 MONTHS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Tri Septian Maksum; Nikmatisni Arsad; Widya Cahyaningsih Polontalo
Jambura Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol 4, No 1 (2022): JANUARI: JAMBURA JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND RESEARCH
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35971/jjhsr.v4i1.11910

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on community life, one of which is basic immunization activities for infants 0-11 months at the posyandu. In its implementation, there were some worries and anxieties felt by the mothers of posyandu participants who were afraid that their children and themselves were infected by the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Meanwhile, basic immunization is very important for children to prevent various dangerous diseases. This study aims to determine the relationship between mother's knowledge and psychological condition with basic immunization visits for infants 0-11 months during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research location is in the working area of the Ulantha Health Center, Suwawa District, Bone Bolango Regency. This research is included in an analytic observational study with a cross sectional study design. The population is all mothers who have babies aged 0-11 months in the working area of the Ulantha Health Center with a total of 64 people. The number of samples is the same as the total population, namely 64 people obtained using the total sampling technique. Data was collected using a standard Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire, and then processed using SPSS. Data were analyzed using chi-square test. The results showed that most of the mothers had good knowledge levels (45.0%), severe psychological conditions (anxiety) (46.9%), and made basic immunization visits during the Covid-19 pandemic (93.8%). There was no relationship between knowledge (p=0.597) and mother's psychological condition (p=0.300) with basic immunization visits for infants 0-11 months during the Covid-19 pandemic. This happens because of the lack of family support and encouragement from health workers and most mothers feel anxious and worried about the current pandemic situation, but they still make immunization visits considering the importance of immunization for children in preventing dangerous diseases. It is recommended for mothers to continue to bring their babies for basic immunization visits even though they are still in the Covid-19 pandemic condition while still implementing strict health protocols.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF MERCURY EXPOSURE IN RED SNAPPER FISH TO COGNITIVE FUNCTION DISORDERS Ayu Rofia Nurfadillah; Tri Septian Maksum
Jambura Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol 3, No 2 (2021): JULI: JAMBURA JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND RESEARCH
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35971/jjhsr.v3i2.10317

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Gold mining activities produce mercury waste which is very toxic. Mercury can enter the waters and accumulate in fish, and if consumed it can cause health problems, for example neurological dysfunction. Research objective was to analyze the risk of  mercury in red snapper on cognitive dysfunction at the community in Bilato Sub-District, Gorontalo District. This study was observational study with cross-sectional design and Environmental Health Risk Analysis (EHRA). The population is all red snapper that live and forage in Bilato waters, and buyers who consume red snapper sold in Bilato Traditional Market. The research sample was red snapper which was sold in it, and 100 respondents were obtained using purposive sampling technique. Mercury content data were obtained through laboratory test results, and respondent data were collected through interviews. Data analysis technique used EHRA method, chi-square and spearman correlation test. The results showed that level of mercury in red snapper was 0.00035 ppm, 68.0% of respondents consumed it and 92.0% had impaired cognitive function. The realtime RQ values were 0.00223 (no risk) and 3.43 (risky) for lifetime RQ. There is a relationship between consumption of red snapper and impaired cognitive function (p=0.043). Meanwhile, the unrelated variables were frequency of consumption (p=0.772), amount of consumption (p=0.602), and duration of consumption (p=0.843). It's recommended that the public consume more varied fish to minimize accumulation of mercury in the body.