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Initiation of Gerai Tensi for screening and prevention of non-communicable diseases in the community Susilawati, Tri Nugraha; Billah, Muhammad Muayyad; Syaputri, Dwi; Widyaningrum, Sherly Asri; Kusumastuti, Wijayanti; Buamona, Nur Sitra; Fahmi, Muhammad Izzul Widad; Rauf, Muhammad Abdul; Lutfinayati, Sofia; Cahyaningrum, Nabilla Fitria; Indallah, Nabila Wajihan; Puspitasari, Reni Nur
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 7, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.86010

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Background: The increased incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) necessitates continuous promotional and preventive activities to reduce morbidity and mortality. Since NCDs cannot spread like infectious diseases, they are frequently neglected. In addition, NCDs represent a significant health burden as they can develop chronic consequences and lead to fatalities. The growing burden of NCDs is attributed to increased risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, obesity, body mass index, and blood sugar levels. Furthermore, NCDs can be the primary factor in long-term decreased productivity, leading to detrimental effects on social and economic resources. Some NCDs that are receiving the most attention and have the highest prevalence are hypertension and obesity. This paper aimed to present the prevalence of hypertension and obesity in a village community. Methods: We hosted a Gerai Tensi program as one of the community-based attempts to identify and screen for NCDs. This program was conducted in Dukuh Gowongan RT 003/ RW 002, Pucangan Village, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. All the residents aged ≥15 years old were invited to attend Gerai Tensi. The participant's blood pressure, height, weight, and waist circumference were measured. Results: A total of 75 residents of Dukuh Gowongan attended Gerai Tensi. Most participants were female (53.3%), aged 46–55 (24.0%). There were 54.7% (41/75) of participants with hypertension, mainly classified as stage I hypertension (31/75; 41.3%), and 58.7% (44/75) of participants who were obese, mostly grade I obesity (28/75; 37.3%). Conclusion: Hypertension and obesity are prevalent in the community, reaching more than half of the study participants. Coordination with the community health centre and village representatives is required to optimize the promotion and prevention activities, the treatment of diseases, and the sustainability of the Gerai Tensi program.
ATTITUDES OF HEALTH WORKERS IN TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE TOWARDS SEXUAL MINORITY GROUPS: A SCOPING REVIEW Sugiyani, Sugiyani; Hanifah, Yasmin Hanah; Septiana, Yesika Cahya; Lutfiah, Tarisa Azahro; Lutfinayati, Sofia; Aristawati, Tustika; Fadila, Hanifa Silmi; Lunmisay, Yulsel V; Kusumastuti, Wijayanti; Safitri, Tariza Linda; Pratiwi, Wahyu Dewi Ika; Maharani, Yasmin Cikal; Nurhidayati, Siti
Placentum: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan dan Aplikasinya Vol 12, No 2 (2024): August
Publisher : Program Studi Kebidanan Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/placentum.v12i2.86597

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Background: Health workers are social beings with personal perceptions and opinions about standards of sexual normality. Sexual minorities are vulnerable in accessing health services. Minority groups in Singapore are considered criminals and are not generally accepted by society and health workers such as doctors. Whereas in Taiwan, although the government has legalized same-sex marriage, minority groups still experience rejection by the community and health workers such as nurses. This is due to stigma, homophobia, and heterosexism.Objectives: Reviewing literature that discusses health workers perceptions of sexual minorities in providing health services.Methods: This scoping review used the H. Arksey & L. O'Malley framework with a journal article selection process using PRISMA. The search for journal articles used the Proquest, Pubmed, Sage Pub, Wiley, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases, 21.019 articles were obtained from all databases and 3 journals were selected for analysisResults: Based on 3 selected articles with a cross-sectional study design. The results of the study revealed themes that were grouped based on the factors supporting positive attitudes and causing negative attitudes of health workers in Taiwan and Singapore towards homosexuality.Conclusion: Health workers have two different attitudes towards sexual minority groups; health workers who have a positive attitude supported by adherence to the code of ethics, level of social tolerance, and religiosity status of health workers. And health workers who have a negative attitude caused by education level and age, religious status, and socio-demographic factors.