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All Journal Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Journal SAGO Gizi dan Kesehatan
Diza Fathamira Hamzah
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Analysis of disease perceptions and islamic sharia values of interest in using voluntary counseling and testing services in Langsa City Aceh Province Diza Fathamira Hamzah; Teuku Chik Mohamed Iqbal Fauriza; M Rizal
Jurnal SAGO Gizi dan Kesehatan Vol 6, No 1 (2025): April
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/gikes.v6i1.2167

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Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health issue, prompting community meetings to promote Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) clinics in Langsa City.Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the perceptions of illness and Islamic Sharia values regarding interest in using VCT services.Methods: This study was a mix-method approach with concurrenct triangulation in Bungoeng Tulip VCT Clinic, Langsa City Regional Hospital.  This six-months involved 42 participants, including health workers and religious leaders. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods used content analysis techniques.Result: The results showed that Informants' view of threat and severity of the disease have an impact on their interest in using VCT services. Additionally, mass media and health worker promotions significantly influence user participation in VCT. However, perceptions of disease severity and islamic values did not affect informant decisions to utilize these services in Langsa.Conclusion: Most respondents had a positive perception of the disease and Islamic values concerning VCT services. Nonetheless, perception of disease severity and Islamic law did not significantly influence the utilization of VCT clinic. It is recommended to develop and promote targeted health education initiatives that focus on awareness of disease severity and the importance of utilizing VCT services.
Improving Environmental Health Awareness through the PHAST Method for Household Sanitation Intervention in the Belawan Coastal Region Evi Naria; Indra Chahaya; Rusmalawaty Rusmalawaty; Diza Fathamira Hamzah; Anggraini Anggraini; Tamia Sakinah Adjani
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 8, No 1 (2026): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v8i1.26695

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Coastal areas are often faced with complex public health challenges due to environmental vulnerability and limited access to sanitation facilities. Poor sanitation contributes to a high prevalence of environment-related diseases such as diarrhea and malnutrition among children under five. This quasi-experimental study included 30 households with toddlers in Medan Belawan, Medan City. The Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) method was implemented to empower families in managing sanitation and hygiene practices. Data were collected through observation and assessment of household sanitation conditions before and after the intervention. Analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test at a 95% confidence interval due to non-normal data distribution. The results showed a significant improvement in household sanitation scores after the PHAST intervention (Z = -3.905; p < 0.05). Approximately 63.3% of households had increased scores, particularly in handwashing at critical times, waste management, as well as water and food storage practices, signifying a meaningful magnitude of behavioral change. However, this study was limited by its small sample size, absence of a control group, and short observation period, which hindered causal inference and generalizability. Despite the limitations, the evidences suggest that PHAST is a promising method for improving household sanitation management and hygiene behavior in coastal settings. Future studies with larger samples and controlled designs are recommended to assess sustainability and long-term health outcomes Keywords: Household Sanitation, Environmental Diseases, Coastal Area, PHAST
Co-Authors Anggraini Anggraini Evi Naria Indra Chahaya M Rizal Rusmalawaty Rusmalawaty Tamia Sakinah Adjani Teuku Chik Mohamed Iqbal Fauriza