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Uncovering Pregnancy Maintenance Cognitions of Housewives With Stunted Children in Makassar City Ibrahim, Irviani Anwar; Kamaruddin, Syamsu A.; Adam, Arlin; Bastiana, Bastiana; Syukur, Muhammad
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): July - September
Publisher : YCAB Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v11i3.1410

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Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem characterized by a child’s height being shorter than the age-standard, primarily resulting from prolonged inadequate nutritional intake. According to the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) in 2022, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia was 21.6%, with Makassar City reporting a rate of 18.4%. However, data from the Indonesian Health Survey (IHS) in 2023 indicated an increase in Makassar’s prevalence to 25.4%. Objective: This study aims to explore the cognitive understanding of housewives in Makassar City regarding pregnancy maintenance and its relation to stunting prevention. Methods: A post-positivistic paradigm was applied using a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of their perceptions and practices. Results: The findings reveal that most participants possess a basic understanding of pregnancy care and actively utilize available health services, including community health centers (puskesmas), integrated service posts (posyandu), and hospitals. Nevertheless, cultural beliefs and local traditions, such as food restrictions and ritual practices during pregnancy, continue to influence maternal behaviors. Furthermore, several participants demonstrated a limited understanding of stunting, often associating it solely with “malnutrition” or “short stature,” without fully recognizing its underlying causes or long-term developmental impacts. Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive and sustainable educational interventions within maternal health services to enhance awareness and promote effective strategies for stunting prevention. Keywords: stunting; pregnancy; maternal health; local culture
Description of Patient Satisfaction with the Cleanliness of the Hajj General Hospital Makassar Ibrahim, Irviani Anwar
Unihealth Community Research Vol 1 No 2 (2025): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v1i2.59437

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Islamic hospitals are a form of Islamic health business that has an important role in providing health services to the community. One of the important aspects of hospital services is the cleanliness of the house according to the standards that have been set for the comfort of patients and institutions at the hospital. This study aims to provide an overview of patient satisfaction with hospital cleanliness at RSUD Haji Makassar. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach, which collects data by interviewing and making direct observations regarding hospital cleanliness. The research results show that RSUD Haji has good hygiene standards as proven by patient testimonies and direct incidents when we made direct observations.