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Family Knowledge on Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pediatric Polyclinic, Makassar Community Lung Health Center Azzahra, Nur Azizah; Widyanti, Trisna; Kamilah, Ummu; Hilintang, Rendhar Putri; Putri, Amilah Eka; Bonita, A. Ferina Herbourina
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v5i2.18147

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The highest number of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) cases in South Sulawesi in 2016 was in Makassar. Many pediatric tuberculosis cases in Makassar were treated at the Makassar Community Lung Health Center. This study aims to describe the knowledge of families of TB patients about the prevention of pulmonary TB at the Pediatric Polyclinic, Makassar Community Lung Health Center. This study is quantitative with a descriptive approach. The sample consisted of 31 respondents selected through a purposive sampling method. The respondents were families of pediatric TB patients. Data analysis was conducted using univariate analysis with SPSS. The results of the study showed that the majority of respondents knew that pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious disease (45.2%), the source of respondents’ information came from doctors (96.8%), the cause of pulmonary tuberculosis was due to transmission from pulmonary TB patients (29.0%), pulmonary tuberculosis transmission occurs through the air (35.5%), transmission prevention by patients is done by using masks (48.4%), the symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis in children is prolonged cough (74.2%), the prevention of pulmonary TB in children is by avoiding cigarette smoke (32.3%), good home environment conditions for preventing transmission are cleanliness (77.4%), the place for sputum disposal is in the toilet (38.7%), and the cough etiquette for pulmonary TB patients is using a mask (58.1%). The study concludes that most respondents have good knowledge about pulmonary tuberculosis, mainly because almost all of them reported that their source of information was from doctors.
A Cross-Sectoral Coordination in One Health: A Case Study of Anthrax Prevention and Control in Maros, Indonesia Azzahra, Nur Azizah; Sutiningsih, Dwi; Adi, Mateus Sakundarno; Yusuf, Nurul Fuadi; Khairunnisaa; Haristantia, Rifka; Sari, Nur Mila; Putri, Amilah Eka; Widyanti, Trisna
Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) Vol. 8 No. 10: OCTOBER 2025 - Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI)
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

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Introduction: This study aimed to explore how the One Health (OH) approach was applied in the prevention and control of anthrax in Maros Regency, an anthrax-endemic area of Indonesia with recurrent human and animal cases. With the continued public health threat posed by anthrax as a zoonotic disease, especially in endemic regions, our objective was to assess intersectoral coordination and collaboration efforts to address gaps in disease prevention identified in existing literature. Methods: This qualitative study involved a case study design conducted across the Maros Regency from February 2022 to June 2022. A total of 29 informants were enrolled, including 17 from the human health sector, five from the animal health sector, and seven from local government, through purposive sampling method. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee of Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University (Approval Number: 74/EA/KEPK-FKM/2022), and all participants provided informed consent. Results: The primary outcome of the study was the One Health approach has been applied in the Maros Regency, including sharing information; cross-sectoral meetings; coordination and collaboration. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study contributes to the understanding of anthrax prevention and control by highlighting the role and implementation of the One Health approach in an anthrax-endemic setting. This research provides insights into the practical benefits of cross-sectoral coordination and shared responsibilities. Future studies should explore strategies to institutionalize One Health mechanisms and evaluate their impact.