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Behavioral Factors Influencing Pulmonary TB Prevention Among Families in Sibolahotang SAS Village, Toba, 2025 Munarni Simatupang; Erita Saragih
International Journal Of Health Science Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Health
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/ijhs.v5i2.5479

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Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is transmitted through droplets when coughing, sneezing, talking, or spitting. This study aims to determine the relationship between various factors and the behavior of TB patients in preventing transmission within their families. The study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted in Sibolahotang SAS Village, Balige Sub-district, Toba District, involving a total sample of 24 pulmonary TB patients diagnosed as smear-positive and undergoing DOTs therapy. The analyzed factors included age, gender, education, occupation, nutritional status, knowledge, housing density, and the role of health workers. The results showed that all these factors had a significant relationship with TB prevention behavior (P < 0.05), with gender being the most dominant factor ( Exp( B) = 106.648). It was concluded that various social and environmental factors influence TB prevention behavior. It is recommended that health workers become more proactive in educating patients through visual and printed media, and that health workers and cross-sector collaboration become involved in community education. TB patients are also advised to adopt healthy behaviors such as covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing, not spitting carelessly, wearing masks, maintaining proper nutrition, and adhering to treatment protocols.
Factors Influencing Mothers in Breastfeeding in Sibolahotang SAS Village, Balige District, Toba Regency, Year 2025 Munarni Simatupang; Erita Saragih
International Journal Of Health Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): November : International Journal of Health
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/ijhs.v5i3.6077

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This study aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing mothers in providing breast milk (ASI) to infants aged 0–24 months in Sibolahotang SAS Village, Balige District, Toba Regency. Breastfeeding is a crucial determinant of infant health and development, yet many mothers face challenges that affect exclusive breastfeeding practices. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method with 56 respondents selected using total sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed descriptively to determine the level of support and knowledge influencing breastfeeding. The results showed that most respondents (71.4%) were unemployed, and 78.6% received breastfeeding information from health workers. All respondents (100%) reported supportive roles from fathers and families in the breastfeeding process, while 87.5% acknowledged support from healthcare providers. Additionally, all mothers (100%) demonstrated good knowledge about the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. These findings highlight that social support and adequate knowledge are key factors contributing to the success of breastfeeding. Strengthening educational interventions and involving family members, especially fathers, in breastfeeding programs are essential strategies to improve maternal and child health outcomes. This research contributes to the understanding of community-based breastfeeding promotion and provides a foundation for future studies and policy formulation related to maternal and child health development in Indonesia.
Co-Authors Munarni Simatupang