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Height Estimation Based on Foot Length and Breadth in Children, Teenager, and Adult in Bandung City, Indonesia Tanzilah, Sani; Herryadi, Noorman; Rusman, Andri A.
Journal of Medicine and Health Vol 1, No 4 (2016)
Publisher : Maranatha Christian University

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Stature estimation is important for forensic identification, particularly in dismembered body. The equation used to estimate the height of a population is not necessarily applicable to other populations (population spesific). This study was conducted to generate the linear regression equation for stature estimation based on foot length and foot breadth on the population in the city of Bandung.  This cross-sectional study is conducted to 908 people, consisting of three age groups (children, adolescents, adults), in the city of Bandung. Sampling was done by multistage sampling. The stature was measured using a stadiometer SECA 213, right foot length (RFL), right foot breadth ( RFB), left foot length (LFL), and left foot breadth (LFB) were measured using sliding calipers. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 21.0 for Windows. There is correlation between height with the RFL, RFB, LFL, and LFB. In contrast to the group of teenagers and adults, there is no boys-girls difference between height, RFL, RFB, LFL, and LFB. 21 regression equation for stature estimation based on the foot size. Stature estimation can be done using the linear regression equation based on the foot length and foot breadth, according to population, gender, and age of the subject being examined. Key words: height estimation, foot length, foot breadth
Karir Di Kedokteran Forensik: Perspektif Hari Ini Dan Masa Depan Windasari, Noverika; Manela, Citra; Tanzilah, Sani; Meilia, Putri Dianita Ika
Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia Vol 72 No 3 (2022): Journal of the Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo
Publisher : PENGURUS BESAR IKATAN DOKTER INDONESIA (PB IDI)

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Introduction: The lack of experts in forensic medicine will become a serious problem globally in the future. In Indonesia, the unique position of forensic medicine at the intersection between medicine and law itself means that the role of forensic doctors can still expand widely. The future development of forensic medicine in Indonesia is determined mainly by forensic doctors and prospective forensic doctors themselves. Therefore, this study aims to determine the motivation of doctors in choosing the specialty of forensic medicine and their views on work as forensic doctors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive observational research using mixed methods, with forensic doctors and residents as respondents. Result: The results show that 17.8% chose forensic medicine because of their interests and 11.1% because they considered forensic medicine to be a challenging specialty. The absence of scholarships, the lack of institutional and family support, the lack of number and variety of cases in various educational centers, and the limited supporting facilities and financing of forensic medical services are the main obstacles for forensic doctors. Conclusion: Regeneration is needed to meet the need of forensic doctors in various regions in Indonesia by spreading information about the importance of forensic medicine. Good coordination between forensic experts, the Indonesian Forensic Doctors Association (PDFI), other professional organizations, and relevant stakeholders is needed to overcome various obstacles and ensure the growth of forensic medicine in Indonesia.