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Factors That Influence the Visits of The Fourth Trimester (K4) For Pregnancy at the Soibada Health Center, Soibada Administrative Post, Manatuto Municipality, Timor-Leste, 2023 Carvalho de Araujo, Eugenia; Costa Monteiro, Ermelinda da; Jose Soares Tilman, Etelvina; Pereira, Natalia; Barreto Amaral, Meriana; Costa Soares, Lorena da
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 3 No 6 (2024): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v3i6.283

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Introduction: The pregnancy is a natural process that occurs in women with reproductive age; for the pregnant to occur, it requires a process that meets the egg cell and spermatozoon when having sexual intercourse during ovulation. According to the Timor Leste Health Demographic Survey 2016, the maternal mortality rate is 218/100,000 live births. The Ministry of Health data showed that K1 and K4 visits reached 80 90%. The report from the Ministry of Health in 2022 revealed that the initial pregnant mother visits (K1) in the center reached 39,608 (79%), and K4 visits reached 26,567 (53%). The Soibada Health Center report in 2020 showed that the initial pregnant mother visits (K1) total of 1931 (71%) and K4 visits with a total of 1415 (52%). Objective: To determine the factors that influence the visits of the fourth trimester (K4) for pregnancy at the Soibada Health Center, Soibada Administrative Post, Manatuto Municipality, Timor Leste in the year 2023. Method: This research used quantitative analytical methods with a cross sectional approach. The population for this research is the pregnancy who visit the Soibada Health Center, Soibada Administrative Post. Result and Discussion: The respondents for this research were 88, with the following results: 36 (40.9%) had a primary education level, 46 (52.3%) were aged <20 or >35, 54 (61.4%) did not work together, 48 (54.5%) were Mult pregnancy, 47 (53.4%) had less knowledge, and there were 52 (59.1%) irregular visits to the clinic. Conclusion: Based on this research, we conclude that factors such as education level, age, occupation, parity, and knowledge influence irregular visits to the clinic. Therefore, we urge health personnel to pay more attention to these factors, especially in terms of consulting standards for women's health.
Factors That Influence for Pratical Clinical Skill I-IV During Training in The School of Midwife, 2021 Barreto Amaral, Meriana; Guterres Correia, Avelino; Deus, Elisa de; Julieta Geri De Sena Amaral, Saturnina; Freitas Moreira, Adriano; Soares, Miguel; Almeida Oqui, Serafino de
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 3 No 9 (2024): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v3i9.294

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Introduction: Education is a faciliting process of learning, or ocassion of knowledge, ability, value, faith and also incluides the method of education. To reduce maternal mortality rate with 55/100.000 nv and decrease to 218/100.000nv, IMR 44/100.000 Ib, NMR  22/1000 nv in Timor- Leste. Objetive: To know the factors that influence the clinical pratical ability during training at the school of Midwife the Faculty of Medicine Health Science UNTL, in the year 2021. Method: This reseach method uses quantitative analytical methods and cross sectional approximation. Instruments used to collect questionaire data. Analyze this Univariate,Bivariate data and use chi-Square statistics. Results and Discussion: The factors of clinical pratical ability are 30 (78.9%) with p-value (0.000). Students who have minimal atittude and ability are 20 (100) with p-value (0.000). Students who have motivation study and minimal skill are 17 (67.7%) with p-value (0.098). Students who have emotional and minimal skill are 25 (100%) with p-value (0.000).Students who have intellectual capacity and minimal ability are 25 (100%) with p-value (0.000). Conclusion: This study indicate the factors that have an influence on clinical pratical ability are influence students experince, students atittude, sdendents motivation, students emotional and intellectual capacity students
The Knowledge for Student Age 15-19 Abaout Impact Alcohol Consumption for the Function Reprodutor to Estudant class 11st Barreto Amaral, Meriana; Guterres Correia, Avelino; Deus, Elisa de; Pereira, Natalia; Soares, Miguel; Almeida Oqui, Serafino de
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 3 No 11 (2024): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v3i11.306

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Introduction: Alcoholic beverages kill over 3 million people worldwide each year. Based on the mortality rate caused by alcohol, it exceeds that caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Tuberculosis, and Violence. Alcohol-related mortality includes liver diseases, cancer, violence, and drunkenness. Alcoholic drinks pose a global problem for communities worldwide. Objective: The Knowledge for student  age 15-19 about impact alcohol consumption for the function reproduction to student class 11st. Method: This research method is a Descriptive Qualitative method The research was conducted in the General Secondary Education of 5 de Maio Becora, Christo Rei Subdistrict, Dili Municipality, Timor Leste. The total sample size is 270 people from classes A, B, C, and D. The independent variable is not specified. Results and Discussion: According to the results of this research shows that the majority of young people are less information about health and this is a point that contributes to the case of non-communicable diseases because alcohol contains a chemical which is a major cause of health. Human knowledge is very important to lead us to live a healthy life. Conclusion: From the results of the research showed that 8 young people have less knowledge about alcohol that many people consume in their lives, damage the heart, drugs that have a negative impact on health, face running, headache, what is not satisfying when there is no knowledge, damage people and bad impact on health 2 is the knowledge about alcohol that makes lanu and destroy the mind.
The Relationship Between the Knowledge of Pregnant Women and The Impact of Smoking on Pregnancy Barreto Amaral, Meriana; Komanng Satriyasa, Bagus; Guterres Correia, Avelino; Suave Barreto, Celsea
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 3 No 12 (2024): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v3i12.316

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Introduction: The prevalence of smoking in Timor-Leste, based on data from the Ministry of Health's 2016 survey, highlights that 53.7% of adults aged 15 to 49 were active smokers. Although this shows a reduction from 70% in 2009, cigarette consumption remains significant. For pregnant women who smoke, there are severe consequences for fetal health, including reduced fetal weight, premature birth, and increased risks of miscarriage, fetal mortality, and sudden infant death. Additionally, smoking during pregnancy can negatively affect the physical and intellectual development of children as they grow. Objective: Want to know the relationship between the knowledge of pregnant women and the impact of smoking on pregnancy at the Comoro Health Center, Post administrative Dom Aleixo, Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste. Method: The method for this research is quantitative with the type of research of analytical observation with cross-sectional approach with non-probability sampling technique with accidental sampling method. Result and Discussion: The result of the study is the relationship between the knowledge of pregnant women and the impact of smoking on pregnancy (p-value: 0,001). Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between the knowledge of pregnant women and the impact of smoking on pregnancy.
Opinion of Mothers in the Acceptor Family Planning Program who are Less Interested in Choosing the Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) Method Suave Barreto, Celsea; Barreto Amaral, Meriana; Komanng Satriyasa, Bagus; Guterres Correia, Avelino; Corte Real de Araujo, Artur Natalino; Rosario Pacheco, Cipriano do
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 4 No 6 (2025): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v4i6.336

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Introduction: Aseptor LTCM (long-term contraceptive method) is still not sufficient because the community’s knowledge is still minimal about the advantages and disadvantages, limitation of trained personnel, and existing installation. One of the LTCM is the intrauterine device contraceptive method, which is a long-term method that is effective when giving a child space. Objective: To explore the opinions of mother acceptors of family planning who have less interest in choosing the intrauterine device (IUD) contraceptive method Method: This research uses a qualitative and exploratory descriptive method. The data collection technique is non-probability sampling. The total sample consists of 10 people. Result and Discussion: The results from the 10 respondents, who clarified their knowledge, perceptions, and opinions about the Intrauterine Device (IUD) contraceptive method, show that while the respondents are generally familiar with the IUD method, some have negative perceptions about it. These perceptions are often influenced by family members and colleagues. Additionally, some respondents have negative views of the IUD method because of information they have heard in the community, which often causes fear. As a result, they have no intention or desire to use the IUD method. Therefore, health professionals need to provide accurate and clear guidance to mothers so they can fully understand the IUD method. Conclusion: It is concluded that mothers who accept family planning are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the IUD method. This is why some mothers have negative perceptions and ideas about the IUD method.
Women's Participation in Selection of Contraceptive Methods – Knowledge, Attitudes and Culture in Formosa Public Health Center, Dili Barreto Amaral, Meriana; de Jesus Maceiras, Maria; Guterres Correia, Avelino; Pires, Alexandra
Jurnal KESANS : Kesehatan dan Sains Vol 2 No 10 (2023): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/kesans.v2i10.208

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Introduction: Family planning is a program that contributes to the improvement of women's health by reducing maternal mortality, abortion, freedom of choice and empowerment of women, reduction of subsequent female fertility, and is a program that aims to inform the people through a set of actions and attitudes (clinics and health practices) to guide as to contraception. Methods:  This research uses a qualitative and quantitative approach, descriptive and field, held in Formosa Public Health Center, Dili. Results and Discussion: The result reveals that women in the age group with the highest expression in this research is 20 to 24 years old, hold an educational level with higher education about 30.5%. Emphasizing that more than half of the participants reported that they do not have information and only 13.7% getting information by personal health professionals. Regarding knowledge, most of participants did not obtain information regarding family planning and more less 51.5% had reasons to adhere to family planning is to prevent pregnancy. Factors that influencing the decision of the participants, mostly (94.0%) did not mention any factor as its decision. In terms of the type of use, 63.6% prefer the injectable method and almost 66.7% lamented some side effects such as dizziness and headaches and menstrual disorders, although they continue to use after consultation to a doctor or midwife. Conclusion: Finally, the duration of use about one-third of participants used about a year and 28.8% are new customers.
Co-Authors Almeida Oqui, Serafino de Carvalho de Araujo, Eugenia Corte Real de Araujo, Artur Natalino Costa Monteiro, Ermelinda da Costa Soares, Lorena da de Jesus Maceiras, Maria Deus, Elisa de Freitas Moreira, Adriano Guterres Correia, Avelino Jose Soares Tilman, Etelvina Julieta Geri De Sena Amaral, Saturnina Komanng Satriyasa, Bagus Pereira, Natalia Pires, Alexandra Rosario Pacheco, Cipriano do Soares, Miguel Suave Barreto, Celsea