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Journal : Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health

The Influence of Mother's Characteristics, Facilities, and Reinforcing Factors on Giving Complete Basic Immunization to Infants Indri Hardiyanti; Asfriyati Asfriyati; Sri Rahayu Sanusi
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 1 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i1.14958

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The coverage of complete basic immunization in Indonesia still has not reached the Strategic Plan target of 92.9%. IDL coverage at Sadabuan Health Center of 86,5% is still low and far from the immunization target set at 95%. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of maternal characteristics (occupation and parity), enablers (knowledge and trust), and reinforcers (husband support and health worker support) on the provision of complete basic immunization in infants at the Sadabuan Health Center. The research method used was analytic observational with a quantitative research approach using a case control study research design. This research was conducted at the Sadabuan Health Center. This research was conducted from June 2022 to January 2023. The sample in this study was 148 people, consisting of 74 case samples and 74 control samples. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Data analysis Univariate analysis with descriptive, bivariate analysis with chi-square test and multivariate analysis with multiple logistic regression test. The results of this study, There is a relationship between knowledge and the provision of complete basic immunization in infants at the Sadabuan Health Center (p-value=0,042; OR=6,411; 95% CI=0,756-54,890). There is a relationship between husband support and the provision of complete basic immunization in infants at the Sadabuan Health Center (p-value=0.001; OR=15,377; 95% CI=5,567-42,473). There is a relationship between the help of health workers with the provision of complete basic immunization in infants at the Sadabuan Health Center (p-value=0.003; OR=11,406; 95% CI=1,421-91,561). There is an influence of knowledge, husband support, and health worker support on the provision of complete basic immunization, which is 0.693 x 100% = 69.3%. Suggestions to health workers to provide counseling about complete basic immunization to mothers who have children under five to increase maternal knowledge about the importance of immunization in children. Keywords: Complete Basic Immunization, Public Health Center
Analysis of Family Support in Enhancing Life Quality among Breast Cancer Patients at Haji Adam Malik Central General Hospital Medan Maulidia Rahima Utami; Sri Rahayu Sanusi; Rahayu Lubis
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.19590

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Cancer is the most common chronic disease worldwide, with cervical cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and skin cancer being the most prevalent. Breast cancer ranks second globally after lung cancer. Patients diagnosed with breast cancer undergo changes in their physical, sexual, social, and daily life activities, affecting their overall life quality. One crucial factor that can enhance the life quality for patients is the support from their families, which is a pivotal determinant for individual well-being. To determine the differences in the life quality among breast cancer patients with high and low family support and to analyze the correlation between family support and the breast cancer patients life quality. This study employed a quantitative analytic survey with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted at Haji Adam Malik Central General Hospital from August to October 2023. The study population included all stage I and II breast cancer patients, totaling 205 outpatient individuals from March to April 2022, with a sample size of 66. Simple random sampling was utilized for participant selection. Data collection involved questionnaire interviews. Data analysis comprised two steps: first, univariate analysis using descriptive and frequency statistics, and second, bivariate analysis using Pearson's test and independent t-test with a significance level of 95% (p-value ≤ 0.05). Statistical results indicated a significant difference in the life quality between breast cancer patients with high and low family support (p=0.037). It was concluded that there is a significantive correlation between family support and the breast cancer patients life quality (p=0.001; r=-0.644). Family support is crucial for patients facing chronic diseases such as breast cancer. It is recommended that families strive to enhance their support to ensure patients' comfort during treatment and therapy programs, ultimately improving the breast cancer patients life quality.  Keyword: Breast Cancer, Family, Life Quality
The Effect of Individual Characteristics, Physical Activity, and Consumption of Sweetened Foods and Drinks on the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults Aged 30–60 Years in Medan Icmi Ikhtiari Nanjar; Fazidah Aguslina Siregar; Sri Rahayu Sanusi
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.18192

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to reduce morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases, including diabetes mellitus, by 2030. Around 8.5 percent of adults worldwide are living with of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and up to 1.5 million people die from it. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia was 2 percent in 2018, and in North Sumatera was 249.519 cases with the highest number of cases in Medan City. This increase in diabetes mellitus prevalence is associated with several risk factors. This study aims to analyze the effect of individual characteristics, physical activity, and consumption of sweetened foods and drinks on the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in 30–60 years age group in Medan. This type of research was observational analytic used a case control design. This study was conducted in 6 community health centers with the highest number of diabetes cases divided into 3 sub-districts with the highest number of type 2 diabetes mellitus cases. This study was conducted from February to October 2023. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The population in this study were people 30-60 years age group in Medan with sample size of 66 cases and 66 controls. Logistic regression was used for data analysis. The results showed that there was an effect between age (p=0.002), physical activity (p=0.034), consumption of sweetened foods and drinks (p=<0.001), and family history (p=<0.001) on the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The community is expected to do regular physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week, limit sugar intake every day, and conduct regular health checks if they know the family health history that contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.Keywords: Diabetes, Drinks, Foods , Physical Activity, Sweetened