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Potential Self-contamination: Improper Hygiene Procedure of Using Masks Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Veronika, Erna; Sitepu, Olvariani
KEMAS: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol 17, No 2 (2021): KEMAS (Article in Press)
Publisher : Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/kemas.v17i2.25627

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Using masks has become popular as an effort to prevent COVID-19. This increased the public consumption of masks. But in practice, this effort might cause other problems. The survey arranged to observe the potential contamination form from using masks. Specifically, the inappropriate procedure to use and remove the used one. This descriptive study is a cross-sectional study. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire filled in by 152 respondents aged ≥15-years-old who lived in the Jabodetabek area through a link shared online on various social media. Worked at the healthcare facility was the exclusion criteria for the participants. Fabric masks were the most commonly used. The majority replaced mask with the new or clean one once a day. Touched outer side of masks was the habit of most participants with lack of hand-hygiene practice. Potential self-contamination from inhaling pathogens, direct or indirect, released by the infected person when coughing, sneezing, even when talking, sourced themselves or others. Environmental contamination could occur due to lack of hand hygiene practice before wear masks, and after-touch while in use and after-remove it. Hence, educate the community for proper procedure use of masks and hand hygiene practice is necessary to prevent contamination and spread of diseases.
Potential Self-contamination: Improper Hygiene Procedure of Using Masks Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Veronika, Erna; Sitepu, Olvariani
KEMAS: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol 17, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/kemas.v17i2.25627

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Using masks has become popular as an effort to prevent COVID-19. This increased the public consumption of masks. But in practice, this effort might cause other problems. The survey arranged to observe the potential contamination form from using masks. Specifically, it is a procedure when using and removing an inappropriate mask This descriptive study is a cross-sectional study. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire filled in by 152 respondents aged ≥15-years-old who lived in the Jabodetabek area through a link shared online on various social media. Workingat the healthcare facility was the exclusion criteria for the participants. Fabric masks were the most commonly used. The majority replaced mask with the new or clean one once a day. Touched outer side of masks was the habit of most participants with lack of hand-hygiene practice. Potential self-contamination from inhaling pathogens, direct or indirect, released by the infected person when coughing, sneezing, even when talking, sourced themselves or others. Environmental contamination could occur due to lack of hand hygiene practice before wear masks, and after-touch while in use and after-remove it. Hence, educate the community for proper procedure use of masks and hand hygiene practice is necessary to prevent contamination and spread of diseases. 
Tingkat Kepatuhan Pelaksanaan Protokol Kesehatan, Penggunaan Masker Dan Penanganannya Pada Pekerja Sektor Formal Veronika, Erna; Irfandi, Ahmad; Azteria, Veza; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana
Journal of Natural Sciences Vol 5, No 1 (2024): Journal of Natural Sciences Maret
Publisher : Mahesa Research Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/jonas.v5i1.458

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One of the highest clusters of COVID-19 cases in DKI Jakarta is the office cluster, attributed to the lack of compliance among employees with health protocols. The potential transmission to employees' families exacerbates the situation, even leading to temporary workplace closures. An initial survey revealed that 53.3% of employees do not adhere to COVID-19 health protocols in the workplace. This study aims to evaluate the compliance level with health protocols, mask usage, and mask waste management among formal sector workers in DKI Jakarta. The research follows a descriptive method with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected via Google Form from all office workers in DKI Jakarta (n=288) using purposive sampling. Results indicate that 43.8% of workers do not comply with health protocols, 66% do not properly manage used masks, increasing contamination risks, and only 28.5% use N95/KN95/KF94 masks. Companies are urged to enforce surveillance and impose sanctions for policy violations.
EDUKASI FAKTOR RISIKO HIPERTENSI DAN PENCEGAHANNYA PADA MASYARAKAT DI TEGAL ALUR, JAKARTA BARAT Veronika, Erna; Muda, Cut Alia Keumala; Irfandi, Ahmad; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Azteria, Veza
EJOIN : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): EJOIN : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, Maret 2024
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55681/ejoin.v2i3.2446

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Hipertensi merupakan penyakit tidak menular yang menjadi salah satu penyebab utama kematian di dunia. Hipertensi disebut sebagai the silent disease dimana banyak penderita tidak sadar kalau menderita hipertensi karena sering terjadi tanpa disertai dengan adanya keluhan. Salah satu penyebab utama hipertensi adalah berkaitan dengan kebiasaan dan pola hidup manusia, oleh karenanya dibutuhkan upaya pencegahan sejak dini untuk mengurangi faktor risiko yang ada. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi dan meningkatkan pengetahuan, pemahaman dan serta kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya dari penyakit hipertensi sehingga masyakakat mampu untuk mencegah faktor risiko yang ada dengan mengubah perilaku mereka. Metode kegiatan ini adalah ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab serta pemberian kuis. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah semua masyarakat usia produktif di RT 01 RW 08 Kayu Besar, Tegal Alur yang berjumlah 32 orang yang dilakukan pada 04 Juni 2022. Kegiatan yang dilakukan antara lain senam sehat, pemberian edukasi, pre test, sesi diskusi dan tanya jawab, post test serta pemberian kuis berhadiah. Media edukasi yang digunakan antara lain materi menggunakan power point, video animasi dan poster. Hasil pre test menunjukkan nilai rata-rata peserta adalah 73,75 dan nilai rata-rata post test adalah 83,12 dan hasil uji bivariat menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan peserta sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan dengan setelah dilakukan penyuluhan terkait hipertensi (p=0,012). Kegiatan edukasi ini dapat dilakukan secara rutin untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya hipertensi dan dapat mengubah perilaku dan kebiasaan masyarakat yang beresiko terhadap penyakit hipertensi
Mengembangkan Hobby Ecoprint, Awali Inovasi Usaha Lansia Azijah, Izattul; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Susiana, Susiana
Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan untuk Masyarakat Vol 2, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan Untuk Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Respati Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52643/jppkm.v2i4.6218

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Inovasi kebutuhan aktualisasi dan potensi lanjut usia dipersiapkan seiring dengan kesadaran masarakat untuk menjaga kelestarian alam dan menjadi trend gaya hidup ramah lingkungan salah satunya dengan pembuatan kreasi ecoprint sesuai dengan kondisi fisik dan potensi lanjut usia. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat dalam mengenalkan dasar ecoprint untuk menghasilkan produk yang memiliki nilai ekonomis dan mampu menunjang produktivitas pada lansia. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan secara offline melalui penyuluhan serta pelatihan oleh tim pengabdian bersama masyarakat. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Grandballroom Rukun Senior Living, dihadiri oleh seluruh peserta sekolah Lansia Se-Kabupaten Bogor yang terdiri dari Rukun Sekolah Lansia, Sekolah lansia Khairu Ummah Sholeh Ma’Mun dan Sekolah Lansia BKL Wijaya Kusuma. Seluruh peserta memberi tanggapan positif dan akan mempraktikkan kembali ecoprint di rumah dengan mengikuti 4 proses yang telah disampaikan (Scouring, Mordant, Pounding dan Fiksasi). Kata kunci: Ecoprint, lanjut usia, inovasi, usaha
Pentingnya 1000 HPK Dalam Pencegahan Stunting Pada Balita di Posyandu Seruni III Bambu Apus Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Azijah, Izattul; Lestari, Dini Indah; Adawiyah, Asyifa Robiatul; Apriyan, Nur; Puspaningtyasmara, Yolanda; Syihab, Namira Anjani Rahmadina
Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan untuk Masyarakat Vol 3, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Kesehatan Untuk Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Respati Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52643/jppkm.v3i1.6209

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Periode 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK) merupakan masa awal kehidupan saat masih berada dalam kandungan hingga 2 tahun pertama kehidupan. Masa awal kehidupan ini disebut juga dengan Periode Emas. 1000 HPK sangat penting karena sangat berpengaruh terhadap kondisi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak sangat pesat, sehingga akan berdampak pada masa yang akan datang. Stunting merupakan masalah gizi kronis akibat tidak terpenuhinya asupan gizi dalam masa 1000 HPK sehingga terjadi gangguan pertumbuhan pada anak. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menambah pengetahuan orangtua terutama ibu hamil dan ibu balita mengenai 1000 HPK dan meningkatkan status kesehatan dan gizi anak. Kegiatan terlaksana pada hari selasa, tanggal 6 Mei 2025 di Posyandu Seruni III. Jumlah peserta yang mengikuti penyuluahan sejumlah 25 orang. Hasil pengabdian adalah peningkatan pengetahuan peserta penyuluhan tentang 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK). Luaran PkM berupa media massa, video kegiatan (Youtube) dan Poster. Kata kunci: 1000 HPK, Stunting, Posyandu
AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION IN INDUSTRIAL WORKPLACES: RISK ASSESSMENT OF POLLUTANT EXPOSURE AND RESPIRATORY HEALTH OUTCOMES Veronika, Erna; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Irfandi, Ahmad; Azteria, Veza; Nitami, Mayumi
BIOLINK (Jurnal Biologi Lingkungan Industri Kesehatan) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Biolink August
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/biolink.v12i1.15530

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Workers represent a population at risk of exposure to air pollutants in the workplace, rendering them vulnerable to various health impacts, particularly respiratory disorders. This condition is attributed to prolonged inhalation exposure over time. This study aims to assess the magnitude of health risks associated with occupational exposure to air pollutants and to identify respiratory complaints among workers. This study employed a descriptive quantitative design, utilizing risk assessment methods to estimate the exposure risk levels of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), ozone (O₃), and total suspended particulate (TSP) in the workplace. The study population comprised production workers, selected via simple random sampling. The risk estimation indicated that the concentrations of CO, O₃, and TSP, were within acceptable safety limits. However, exposure to NO₂ exceeded safe thresholds, presenting non carcinogenic risks to workers with an average body weight of 66,48 kg, a daily exposure duration of 7,583 hours, and an annual exposure frequency of 236,99 days over a 12,85-year period. A significant proportion of workers reported respiratory symptoms and had previously been diagnosed with acute respiratory infections (ARI). Consequently, consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly masks, is highly recommended to mitigate exposure to airborne pollutants.
Analisis Risiko Pajanan Pm10, Pm2,5 dan Hidrokarbon di Lingkungan Kerja Veronika, Erna; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Irfandi, Ahmad; Azteria, Veza; Nitami, Mayumi
Malahayati Nursing Journal Vol 7, No 11 (2025): Volume 7 Nomor 11 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Malahayati Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/mnj.v7i11.21420

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ABSTRACT Industrial emissions release various types of pollutants into both the atmosphere and the occupational environment. Air pollutants in the workplace may originate from production machinery or the fuels used. Chronic exposure to air contaminants in occupational settings can pose significant health risks to workers. Through environmental Health Risk Assessment (EHRA), it is possible to identify potential hazards and quantitatively estimate the associated health risks to workers. This study aims to analyze the level of exposure risk to PM2.5, PM10, and hydrocarbons in the workplace, and to evaluate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among exposed workers. This research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The analysis was conducted using the risk assessment methodology. The study population consisted of production workers, selected using a simple random sampling technique. The risk characterization revealed that the concentrations of PM10 and PM2,5 were within acceptable safety thresholds (Risk Quotient [RQ] < 1), indicating a low risk of non-carcinogenic effects. However, hydrocarbon exposure exceeded the safe threshold (RQ > 1), classifying it as a health risk for exposed workers. Hydrocarbon exposure in the workplace is categorized as unsafe and poses a non-carcinogenic risk to workers with an average body weight of 66.48 kg, an exposure duration of 7.583 hours per day, and an exposure frequency of 236.99 days per year over a span of 12.85 years. It is recommended that workers consistently comply with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly face masks, to mitigate the adverse health effects associated with hydrocarbon exposure. Keywords: Environmental Health Risk Assessment, PM₁₀ and PM₂,5, hydrocarbons  ABSTRAK Emisi yang dihasilkan oleh industri melepaskan berbagai jenis polutan ke atmosfer maupun ke lingkungan kerja. Polutan udara di lingkungan kerja dapat berasal dari mesin produksi maupun bahan bakar yang digunakan. Adanya paparan udara pencemar dalam jangka panjang di lingkungan kerja dapat menimbulkan bahaya terhadap pekerja. Dengan studi ARKL, kita dapat mengidentifikasi risiko dan menghitung secara kuantitatif tingkat risiko kesehatan yang dapat timbul terhadap kesehatan pekerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis besar risiko pajanan PM2,5, PM10 dan hidrokarbon di lingkungan kerja serta gangguan pernafasan yang dialami oleh pekerja.  Studi ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional dengan teknik analisis menggunakan metode risk assessment. Poluasi penelitian adalah pekerja di bagian produksi dengan menggunakan simple random sampling. Hasil perhitungan besar risiko menunjukkan konsentrasi polutan PM10, dan PM2,5 menunjukkan tingkat risiko masih dalam batas aman (RQ<1), sedangkan pajanan Hidrokarbon masuk dalam kategori tidak aman (RQ>1). Pajanan Hidrokarbon masuk dalam kategori tidak aman dan memiliki risiko nan karsinogenik bagi pekerja yang memiliki berat badan 66,48 kg dengan durasi pajanan 7,583 jam per hari dan frekuensi pajanan 236,99 hari dalam setahun selama 12,85 tahun. Di sarankan kepada pekerja untuk selalu patuh dalam menggunakan APD yaitu masker selama berada di lingkungan kerja.  Kata Kunci: Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Lingkungan, PM2,5, PM10, Hidrokarbon
DETECTION OF DANGEROUS FOOD ADDITIVE IN TAKJIL SNACKS DURING OF RAMADHAN Irfandi, Ahmad; Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Veronika, Erna; Azteria, Veza
BIOLINK (Jurnal Biologi Lingkungan Industri Kesehatan) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): February
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/biolink.v10i2.11219

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Food is a basic human need, necessary to meet daily needs. Human health is greatly influenced by what they consume. Food products added dangerous ingredients can cause serious health effects for humans. The aim of this research was to detect substances of formaldehyde and borax in snacks in the month of Ramadhan (takjil) at Bekasi City. This was descriptive observational research design by direct examination for formalin and borax from the food samples. The population in this study were all traders who sold Takjil on the roadsides in Bekasi City. Sample selected used an incidental sampling technique by taking 8 food samples which. Based on references, they were proven to contain dangerous chemicals. Based on the research results, 2 food samples were found positive containing dangerous food additives, namely 1 sample of lontong (12.5%) was positive for containing borax and 1 sample of martabak tofu (12.5%) was positive for containing Formalin. Seasonal traders who Sell ​​Takjil food during the month of Ramadan may not necessarily be safe. Therefore, it is recommended that health workers from Puskesmas must frequently inspect the food products and socialize the importance of using safe food additives.
Potential Impacts of Lead on Health: A Review of Environmental Exposure, Population at Risk, and Toxic Effects Simatupang, Meithyra Melviana; Veronika, Erna; Irfandi, Ahmad; Azteria, Veza
JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN Vol. 16 No. 3 (2024): JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jkl.v16i3.2024.277-288

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Introduction: Lead, a heavy metal, has been proven to influence the ecosystem negatively. The use of lead in processing or as raw materials increases Pb exposure to humans from various sources, including waste or consumed products. This study aims to determine the most recent information regarding lead contamination sourced from the environment, at-risk populations, and the health impacts of this heavy metal contamination. Results and Discussion: This systematic review used a database sourced from Google Scholar. The keywords searched were "lead exposure, environment, or health" in articles published in 2020-2023. After article screening and exclusion, 26 research articles were eventually reviewed. Lead was detected in water, air, and soil, generally in various foods or products consumed by humans. Environmental factors were the most frequent source of contamination. The population at risk of lead exposure were children. Several studies have found that various health impacts were significantly associated with lead exposure from different environmental sources and lead concentrations in biomarkers. Conclusion: Pb contamination was increasingly widespread in the environment through various sources. Exposure to lead may cause diverse health problems.