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Factors Associated with the Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in the Coastal Area of Telaga Dewa Health Center, Bengkulu City Heli Nurcahyanti Hulmia; Fery Surahman; Retni Retni
Student Scientific Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/ssj.v4i2.10247

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Background: The nutritional status of pregnant women is a key determinant of maternal health and fetal development, particularly in socioeconomically vulnerable coastal areas. Telaga Dewa Health Center recorded the highest prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women in Bengkulu City in 2023, with 111 cases, and 73 cases were still found in 2024. Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the nutritional status of pregnant women in the coastal area. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed involving 71 pregnant women selected through random sampling. The independent variables were nutritional knowledge, dietary patterns, and family income, while the dependent variable was nutritional status measured using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the Chi-Square test at a 0.05 significance level. Result: The results showed that 40.8% of respondents had low nutritional knowledge, 57.7% had unbalanced dietary patterns, 63.4% had family incomes ≤ IDR 2,930,669, and 38.0% were undernourished. Significant associations were found between nutritional status and nutritional knowledge (p = 0.002), dietary patterns (p = 0.015), and family income (p = 0.026). Cobclusion: This study concludes that improving nutritional knowledge, promoting balanced dietary practices, and strengthening family economic capacity are essential to enhancing the nutritional status of pregnant women in coastal communities.
A Correlation Between Perception and Health Literacy with Medication Adherence in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Kaur Regency in 2025 Felia Novita Sari; Fikitri Marya Sari; Retni Retni
Student Scientific Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37676/ssj.v4i2.10252

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Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) in humans. Although it can affect other organs, the majority of TB bacteria attack the lungs. Based on TB cases in 2024, from January to February 2025, there were 17 cases at Bintuhan Health Center and 21 cases at Linau Health Center, all of which were treated immediately. (Profile of the Kaur District Health Office, 2024). Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between perception and health literacy with medication adherence in pulmonary TB patients in Kaur Regency. Methods: The research design used is cross-sectional. The population for this study consists of all pulmonary TB patients in Kaur Regency, totaling 38 patients. The samples were taken using the Total Sampling technique. The results of the study are presented in univariate and bivariate analysis with a chi-square test at α 5%. Research results: The research findings indicate a relationship between perception and medication adherence in Kaur Regency, p=(0.003). There is also a relationship between health literacy and medication adherence in Kaur Regency, p=(0.001). Conclusion : It is recommended that the findings of this study serve as additional data for health centers to evaluate and improve infectious disease programs, particularly pulmonary TB.