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The Relationship between Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes About Dental and Oral Health with Dental Caries Status of Children at Risk of Stunting at SDN Baumata Timur Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Ngadilah, Christina; Eky, Yansestina Erlince; Pay, Mery Novaria; Eluama, Merniawati Sherly
Dental Therapist Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Dental Therapist Journal
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/dtj.v5i2.1317

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Dental issues in children, impacting proper tooth growth, highlight parental responsibility for a child's oral health. Children depend on their parents for dental care, and unaddressed dental caries can lead to growth disturbances and increased stunting rates. The 2021 SSGI study shows a 37.8% stunting prevalence in East Nusa Tenggara, surpassing the national rate of 24.4%, with 15 districts in NTT exceeding 30%. In 2022, the national stunting rate decreased to 21.6%, but East Nusa Tenggara maintained a dominant 35.3% rate, with Kupang City and Kupang Regency exceeding the national average at 25.1% and 24.1%, respectively. This study aims to explore the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes concerning oral health and the occurrence of dental caries in children at risk of stunting at SDN Baumata Timur. Utilizing a cross-sectional approach, 62 students were examined, and their Body Mass Index (BMI-for-age) identified those experiencing malnutrition. Subsequently, students with malnutrition underwent dental examinations, and their mothers completed a questionnaire. Among the 62 students, 25 were identified as malnourished. Data analysis, employing correlation and multiple regression tests with a significance level of p < 0.05, indicates that maternal knowledge is not significantly related to dental caries in children, both in permanent (DMF-T) and deciduous teeth (def-t). Conversely, maternal attitudes significantly correlate with dental caries in children in both types of teeth. Multiple regression analysis reveals no significant relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding dental health and DMF-T in elementary school children (p > 0.05). However, a more significant relationship exists between maternal attitudes toward dental health and def-t in elementary school children (p=0.010<0.05). This highlights that maternal attitudes toward children's dental health influence their behavior, particularly regarding deciduous teeth. In conclusion, while no significant relationship exists between maternal knowledge and dental caries in children, a significant association is evident between maternal attitudes and dental caries in children with malnutrition at SDN Baumata Timur.
Use of Glass Ionomer Sealants in The Prevention of Occlusal Caries in Pediatric Permanent Teeth Eluama, Merniwati Sherly; Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Pay, Mery Novaria; Obi, Applonia Leu; Wali, Agusthinus
Dental Therapist Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Dental Therapist Journal
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/dtj.v6i1.1387

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In Indonesia, according to the Riskesdas data, only 0.1% of 15-year-old children received fissure sealant treatment. Glass ionomer sealants can prevent caries on newly erupted permanent molars and are a good alternative because they are cheaper, painless, and easy to apply. The study aimed to evaluate the retention of glass ionomer sealants in preventing occlusal caries on permanent molars in children. The research method used an experimental design. The independent variable was the filling of deep fissures with Fuji VII glass ionomer, and the dependent variable was the occlusal status of the left and right lower first permanent molars, which included teeth that had been sealed with glass ionomer (intact sealant, partially lost, completely lost, either caries-free or carious). The population consisted of primary school children in Manefu, East Baumata Village. The research sample was selected using purposive sampling, targeting primary school children aged 7-10 years at SD Manefu who had deep fissures and were willing to participate. Data collection involved clinical trials, including sealing the left and right lower first permanent molars with Fuji VII glass ionomer and evaluating the sealant retention after six months. Data were processed and analyzed using descriptive statistical tests. The results showed that nine molars had good retention (23.68%), five molars had partially lost their sealant (13.15%), 31.57% of molars were caries-free despite losing their entire sealant, and 31.57% of molars developed caries after losing their entire sealant. Overall, 26 molars (68.42%) treated with fissure sealing were protected from caries. Initial enamel caries lesions occurred in 31.58% of sealed molars whose sealants had dislodged. In conclusion, the use of glass ionomer sealants demonstrated a retention effect and prevented occlusal caries on permanent molars in children by up to 68.42%.
EFEKTIFITAS PERMAINAN KARTU TOS GAMBAR MENYIKAT GIGI SEBAGAI MEDIA PROMOSI DALAM PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN PADA ANAK SD GMIT BAUMATA TIMUR Pay, Mery Novaria; Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Nubatonis, Melkisedek O.; Manu, Apri Adiari
SINERGI : Jurnal Riset Ilmiah Vol. 1 No. 12 (2024): SINERGI : Jurnal Riset Ilmiah, Desember 2024
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan dan Penelitian Manggala Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62335/3gpdrf53

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Promosi kesehatan gigi dengan menggunakan media permainan kartu tos gambar merupakan kegiatan untuk menyampaikan informasi kesehatan gigi menggunakan media bermain kartu tos gambar yang berisi materi tentang menyikat gigi. Promosi kesehatan gigi tentang menyikat gigi menggunakan media permainan kartu tos gambar mempunyai pengaruh dan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan anak sekolah dasar. Penelitian    ini    bertujuan    untuk mengetahui efektifitas permainan kartu tos gambar sebagai media promosi dalam peningkatan pengetahuan menyikat gigi pada anak SD GMIT Baumata Timur. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Quasi Eksprment dengan desain penelitian pre test-post test, dengan populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi kelas IV dan V SD GMIT Baumata Timur yang terdiri dari 16 kelas IV dan 14 kelas V. Variabel yang memberikan pengaruh: Tingkat pengetahuan siswa tentang menyikat gigi, dan variabel yang dikenai pengaruh: Permainan kartu tos gambar kesehatan gigi. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah berupa lembar kuisioner yang berisi 15 pertanyaan tentang pengetahuan menyikat gigi. Hasil tingkat pengetahuan anak SD sebelum dilakukan kegiatan permainan kartu tos gambar sebesar 56,6% dengan kriteria sedang dan sesudah dilakukannya kegiatan permainan kartu tos gambar sebesar 90% dengan kriteria Tinggi. Permainan kartu tos sebagai media edukasi kesehatan gigi efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan pada anak SD GMIT Baumata Timur.
EDUKASI MEDIA PROMOSI KESEHATAN GIGI PADA GURU SD SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DALAM PENCEGAHAN KARIES GIGI ANAK Pay, Mery Novaria; Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Purnama, Tedi
GEMAKES: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): GEMAKES: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes RI Jakarta I

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36082/gemakes.v4i3.1905

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Media promosi kesehatan harus di kembangkan untuk menambah pengetahuan pada anak sekolah dasar dalam upaya peningkatan pengetahuan bidang kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Untuk mendukung pelaksanaan pembangunan kesehatan adalah dengan memberikan edukasi kepada guru sebagai key person di sekolah yang dapat membantu anak-anak mengembangkan kebiasaan hidup bersih dan sehat baik secara kesehatan umum dan kesehatan gigi karena kesehatan gigi dan mulut dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan tubuh secara menyeluruh. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk edukasi media permainan kesehatan gigi dalam meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan metode pembelajaran menggunakan media puzzle dan ular tangga kesehatan gigi. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dengan melakukan sosialisasi secara langsung, tanya jawab, mendemokan cara bermain dan sikat gigi bersama. Untuk mengetahui keberhasilan dalam kegiatan ini, diadakan evaluasi dengan memberikan kuesioner sebelum dan sesudah bermain yang berisi pengetahuan mengenai karies gigi. Permainan yang dipraktikkan adalah permainan menggunakan media puzzle dan media ular tangga tentang karies gigi. Berdasarkan dari kegiatan yang telah dilakukan dapat dilihat dari hasil kuisioner  terdapat peningkatan  pemahaman  peserta  memiliki  persentase lebih dari 90%. Ini berarti guru SDN Manefu dan SDN 2 Baumata Timur benar-benar memahami apa yang telah disampaikan. Dengan adanya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menjadikan guru-guru SD memiliki tambahan wawasan pengetahuan
Survey of Student Knowledge About Medical and Non-Medical Waste Treatment: Survey Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Tentang Pengolahan Limbah Medis Dan Non Medis Konradus Gregorius Ngete; Agusthinus Wali; Christina Ngadilah; Mery Novaria Pay
Dental Therapist Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Dental Therapist Journal
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/dtj.v2i2.714

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Knowledge is the result of remembering something, including recalling events that have been experienced either intentionally or unintentionally and this happens after people make contact or observe a certain object. Medical waste is waste originating from medical services, dental care, pharmacy, research, treatment, care or education that uses toxic, infectious, dangerous or dangerous materials unless certain safeguards are carried out. Non-medical waste is solid waste generated from non-medical hospital activities originating from kitchens, offices, and gardens from the yard that can be reused if there is technology. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of students about medical and non-medical waste treatment at the Dental Nursing Department of the Health Polytechnic of the Kupang Ministry of Health. The type of research used is a descriptive type where this method will describe students' knowledge about the processing of medical waste and non-medical waste at the Dental Nursing Department Clinic, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health, Kupang. The results showed that the subject's knowledge of medical waste treatment at the Dental Nursing Department Clinic, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang was in the medium category (62.22%). The subject's knowledge of non-medical waste treatment at the Dental Nursing Department of the Health Poltekkes Kupang is in the good category (46.7%). The condition of medical and non-medical waste treatment at the Dental Nursing Department Clinic, Poltekkes, Kupang Ministry of Health is not up to standard or in poor category (35%). It is recommended that the clinic of the Department of Dental Nursing Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang in order to further increase knowledge to students regarding the treatment of medical and non-medical waste, especially in the Clinic of the Department of Dental Nursing Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang. Pengetahuan merupakan hasil mengingat suatu hal, termasuk mengingat kembali kejadian yang pernah dialami baik secara sengaja maupun tidak sengaja dan ini terjadi setelah orang melakukan kontak atau pengamatan suatu objek tertentu. Limbah medis adalah limbah yang berasal dari pelayanan medik, perawatan gigi, farmasi, penelitian, pengobatan, perawatan atau pendidikan yang menggunakan bahan-bahan beracun, infeksius, berbahaya atau membahayakan kecuali jika dilakukan pengamanan tertentu. Limbah non medis adalah limbah padat yang dihasilkan dari kegiatan rumah sakit diluar medis yang berasal dari dapur, perkantoran, serta taman dari halaman yang dapat dimanfaatkan kembali apabila ada teknologi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang pengolahan limbah medis dan non medis di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekes Kemenkes Kupang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian deskriptif dimana metode ini akan menggambarkan pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang pengolahan limbah medis dan limbah non medis di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan subjek tentang pengolahan limbah medis di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang termasuk kategori sedang (62,22%). Pengetahuan subjek tentang pengolahan limbah non medis di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang termasuk kategori baik (46,7%). Kondisi pengolahan limbah medis dan non medis di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang belum sesuai standar atau kategori buruk (35%). Disarankan agar klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang agar lebih meningkatkan pengetahuan kepada mahasiswa mengenai pengolahan limbah medis dan non medis terkhususnya di Klinik Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang.
Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Kader Kesehatan Gigi Pada Guru SD Manefu Kecamatan Taebenu Merniwati Sherly Eluama; Mery Novaria Pay; Leny M.A Pinat; Applonia Leu Obi; Christina Ngadilah; Melkisedek O. Nubatonis
Joong-Ki : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 2: Mei 2022
Publisher : CV. Ulil Albab Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56799/joongki.v1i2.367

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Proper care for dental and oral health needs to be performed since early ages. Elementary school students should develop good habit related to dental health by regular teeth brushing and consuming health food, including at school. Dental health cadres have been appointed to assist dental health workers in carrying out efforts to maintain the dental and oral health of school members. Teachers are potential dental health cadres who can guide students to develop proper dental health behavior at schools. Purpose: This community service was administered to enhance the knowledge and skills of dentalhealth cadres to be able to assist elementary school students in improving their dental and oral health. Method: The training was conducted through lectures, demonstrations and simulations for teachers as dental health cadres at Manefu Elementary School, Taebenu District. Some educational media were used including posters, phantoms and toothbrushes and training manuals. Training and simulations on how to properly brush teeth and maintain dental health were held. In this study,a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest design was also performed and data of the study were analyzed using the paired sample test. Results: Training and assistance program for dental health cadres was found effective in improving the knowledge and skills of dental health cadres with a p-value of 0.000.
The Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Student Compliance in Performing Personal Protective Equipment Usage Procedures: A Study in the Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang Baunsele, Novianti; Ramli, Fitri Idayani; Pay, Mery Novaria
Ahmar Metastasis Health Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Ahmar Metastasis Health Journal
Publisher : Yayasan Ahmad Mansyur Nasirah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53770/amhj.v4i3.426

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Standard precautions play a crucial role in preventing infections among patients, healthcare workers, and practicing students. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, protective glasses, and protective clothing, helps prevent risks associated with needle-stick injuries, aerosol splashes, and water sprays. A preliminary study revealed that 70% of students do not comply with PPE usage, and 50% have inadequate knowledge regarding PPE. This study aims to analyze the relationship between students' knowledge levels and their compliance with PPE usage. Using an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach, the study involved 97 fifth-semester students undergoing practical training in the dental and oral healthcare laboratory from February to June 2024. The sample was selected using a total sampling technique, while data were collected through questionnaires, checklists, and interviews. Data analysis was performed using the Kendall Tau-b correlation test.  The results showed that 52.6% of students had good knowledge of PPE, while 70.1% were categorized as compliant in its use. The Kendall Tau-b correlation test indicated a significant relationship between knowledge level and compliance with PPE usage (p = 0.027 < 0.05).  In conclusion, higher knowledge levels about PPE are associated with greater compliance among students. Therefore, more intensive training and socialization efforts are needed to enhance students' adherence to PPE implementation.
PENCEGAHAN KARIES GIGI MELALUI SIKAT GIGI PADA PPA IQ-641 AGAPE SIKUMANA KOTA KUPANG Pay, Mery Novaria; Ngadilah, Christina; Manu, Apri Adiari; Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Eluama, Merniwati S.
EJOIN : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): EJOIN : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, April 2024
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55681/ejoin.v2i4.2612

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Promotive and preventive actions in maintaining dental and oral health start from an early age. The indicator for maintaining dental and oral health is the time to brush your teeth because brushing your teeth is the main primary preventive measure. The effectiveness of brushing your teeth not only depends on the shape and method of brushing your teeth, but also depends on the frequency and duration of brushing your teeth. The aim of this community service is to provide information in the form of counseling on how to brush teeth properly and correctly to each individual so that they can maintain the health of their teeth and mouth and provide early preventive measures against caries in PPA IO-641 Agape Sikumana children through toothbrushing. The method used is in the form of counseling using a dental panthom model and practicing how to brush teeth properly and correctly, as well as supervision so that children can understand and get used to brushing their teeth correctly. The success of implementing this activity is marked by the child's ability to brush their teeth independently in the correct way so that tooth decay can be prevented. Result: counseling on how to brush teeth properly and correctly using a direct demonstration method using a dental panthom model to teach PPA children how to brush teeth correctly. This shows that it is important to provide dental health information in PPA so that children can understand the technique and how to brush their teeth properly and correctly. Conclusion: children aged 6-8 years have received promotive efforts in the form of education on how to brush their teeth properly and correctly as well as received preventive efforts in the form of brushing their teeth. Suggestion: It is hoped that PPA IO-641 Agape Sikumana can collaborate in dental health care services with the Dental Health Department to obtain routine promotive and preventive efforts so that newly erupted young permanent teeth are protected from caries
PENGETAHUAN TENTANG CARA MENYIKAT GIGI DENGAN METODE BASS TERHADAP KEBERSIHAN GIGI DAN MULUT PADA ANAK SD KELAS IV DAN V Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Pay, Mery Novaria; Eluama, Merniwati Sherly; Ngadilah, Christina
SENTRI: Jurnal Riset Ilmiah Vol. 3 No. 6 (2024): SENTRI : Jurnal Riset Ilmiah, Juni 2024
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55681/sentri.v3i6.2963

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Latarbelakang: Salah satu praktik yang sangat penting dalam menjaga kesehatan gigi adalah menyikat gigi secara teratur dengan teknik yang benar. Di Indonesia, anak-anak sekolah dasar (SD) diharapkan menjadi kelompok yang terdidik secara baik tentang pentingnya perawatan gigi.Menyikat gigi merupakan salah satu perilaku hidup sehat. Perilaku yang benar dalam menyikat gigi mengacu pada Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) adalah kebiasaan menyikat gigi setiap hari, minimal dua kali sehari, sesudah sarapan pagi dan sebelum tidur malam.Provinsi NTT memiliki prevalensi masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut ≥50% berada dibawah prevalensi nasional, prevalensi menyikat gigi setiap hari ≥80% berada dibawah prevalensi nasional, prevalensi menyikat gigi yang baik dan benar ≥3% berada diatas prevalensi nasional.Tujuan:mengevaluasi pengetahuan anak-anak kelas IV dan V di SD Manefu tentang cara menyikat gigi dengan metode Bass, dan kemudian mengkaji hubungannya dengan tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut mereka. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 responden yang diambil secara total sampling. Pengetahuan responden diukur melalui pengisian kuesioner yang berjumlah 15 pertanyaan dan penilaian kebersihan gigi dan mulut melalui perhitungan indeks PHP-M. Data dianalisis menggunakan aplikasi SPSS,dan disajikan dalam tabel dan narasi. Hasil: pengetahuan tentang cara menyikat gigi dengan metode bass terhadap kebersihan gigi dan mulut pada anak SD kelas IV dan V mempunyai hubungan signifikan (bermakna). Hal ini dibuktikan nilai Sig.p 0.026 < α 0.05, yang berarti ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan tentang cara menyikat gigi dengan metode bass terhadap kebersihan gigi dan mulut pada anak SD kelas IV dan V, Kesimpulan:pengetahuan tentang cara menyikat gigi dengan metode bass terhadap kebersihan gigi dan mulut pada anak SD kelas IV dan V mempunyai hubungan signifikan hal ini karena pengetahuan yang baik tentang kesehatan gigi mempengaruhi angka kebersihan gigi dan mulut siswa.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN PRAKTEK SISWA SD KELAS IV DAN V TENTANG CARA MENGGOSOK GIGI YANG BAIK DAN BENAR DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA BUKU BERGAMBAR DI SDN 2 BAUMATA TIMUR Pinat, Leny Marlina A.; Pay, Mery Novaria; Eluama, Merniwati Sherly; Burhan, Rofidah
EMPIRIS : Jurnal Sains, Teknologi dan Kesehatan Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): EMPIRIS : Jurnal Sains, Teknologi dan Kesehatan, Juni 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan dan Penelitian Manggala Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62335/empiris.v2i2.1313

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Background: Dental and oral health is still a problem in society that needs attention. This is indicated by the prevalence of the population with dental and oral problems in Indonesia according to Riskesdas 2018, which has increased sharply from 23.2% in 2007 to 57.6% in 2018. Dental and oral health problems are still a major concern among elementary school children, especially due to the lack of knowledge and proper tooth brushing practices. Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of picture book media in improving knowledge and proper tooth brushing practices in grades IV and V at SDN 2 Baumata Timur. Method: the method used is a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study was 40 students selected by total sampling. Results: Data were collected through a knowledge questionnaire and observation sheets for tooth brushing practices before and after intervention in the form of providing picture books. The results of the study showed an increase in the knowledge score and practice of brushing students' teeth after using picture book media. The average knowledge score increased from 50 to 77.5, and the practice of brushing teeth showed a more appropriate behavioral change according to the recommended brushing standards. The conclusion of this study is that picture book media is effective as an educational tool to improve students' understanding and skills in maintaining dental and oral health. It is recommended that similar media be used continuously in health learning in elementary schools.
Co-Authors Adriatman Rasak Agusthinus Wali Agusthinus Wali Antonius Radja Ratu Applonia Leu Obi Applonia Leu Obi Baunsele, Novianti Boby I Sakbana Burhan, Rofidah Christina Ngadilah Eki, Yansestina Erlince Eky, Yansestina Erlince Eluama, Merniawati Sherly Eluama, Merniwati S. Eluama, Merniwati Sherly Fankari, Ferdinan Giri, Eli Alexander Kanaf, Elsaday Konradus Gregorius Ngete Leny M. A. Pinat Leny M.A Pinat Leny Marlina A.Pinat Leny Marlina A.Pinat MANU, APRI ADIARI MANU, APRI ADIARI Maria Mediatris Mbipa Melkisedek O. Nubatonis Melkisedek O. Nubatonis Merniawati Sherly Eluama Merniwati S Eluama Merniwati Sherly Eluama Merniwati Sherly Eluama Ngadilah, Christina Niken Widyanti Sriyono Novianti P Baunsele Nubatonis, Mekisedek O. Nubatonis, Melkisedek O. Obi, Applonia Leu Pinat, Leny M.A. Pinat, Leny Marlina A. Purnama, Tedi Ramli, Fitri Idayani Ratu, Antonius Radja Sri Widiati, Sri Wali, Agusthinus Yansestina E. Eky