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Factors Related to Rabies Prevention Measures in Nangapanda Community Health Center, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara Yuniarti Prihartini; Yendris K. Syamruth; Indriati A. Tedju Hinga
Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejhpb.2023.08.02.02

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Background: Rabies is an acute infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by the rabies virus and transmitted through the bites of Rabies Transmitting Animals (HPR), especially dogs. The bite of an unvaccinated rabies-infecting animal is the cause of most cases of rabies which can lead to death. This study aimed to determine the factors related with the prevention of rabies in the community in the working area of the Nangapanda Community Health Center, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. Subjects and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the working area of the Nangapanda Public Health Center, Ende Regency from August to September, 2022. A total of 116 families were selected for this study. The dependent variable is rabies prevention measures and the independent variable is knowledge and attitude. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: Good knowledge (OR= 19.25; 95% CI= 5.94 to 62.36; p<0.001), and positive attitude (OR= 0.11; 95% CI= 0.02 to 0.53; p= 0.001) are associated with rabies prevention measures. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude toward rabies disease prevention measures. Keywords: rabies, action, prevention. Correspondence: Yuniarti Prihartini. Study Program in Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Nusa Cendana. Jl. Lasiana, Klp. Lima, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Email: unny12835@gmail.com. Mobile: +62 821-8780-4312.
Gambaran Faktor Penyebab Kejadian Tuberkulosis (TB) Paru di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tenateke Sumba Barat Daya Tahun 2025 Klemens Nikander Dapa Ghuda; Yendris K. Syamruth; Sigit Purnawan; Imelda F.E. Manurung
KOLONI Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): JUNI 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, this bacteria usually attacks the lungs, but TB bacteria can also attack any part of the body such as the spine and brain. This study aims to describe the causes of pulmonary TB such as ventilation, floor type, temperature, humidity, residential density, contact history, ownership and location of livestock pens, and smoking habits. This type of research is descriptive research, namely a research method carried out with the main objective of creating a more objective picture of a situation with a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was selected using total sampling with a total sample of 34 pulmonary TB sufferers. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and observations of the physical condition of the sample houses and analysis was carried out univariately. The results showed that ventilation, floor type, temperature, humidity, contact history, ownership and location of livestock pens had a percentage above fifty percent that met health requirements, while for residential density and smoking habits had a percentage above fifty percent that did not meet health requirements. This study concluded that ventilation, floor type, temperature, humidity, contact history, ownership and location of livestock pens were in the good category, while residential density and smoking habits were in the bad category.