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TRADISI MAKATTE PADA PEREMPUAN BUGIS: MAKNA RELIGIUS DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI Muhammad Ridha Afdhal; Dicky Indirwan
Illea : Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Medicine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Juni
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/illea.v2i2.5228

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Makkatte (female circumcision) among the Bugis ethnic group is a tradition deeply embedded with religious significance; however, it has generated ongoing debate due to its potential clinical risks to female genital health. This study aims to examine the persistence of the makatte tradition, explore its underlying meanings, and analyze its actual implications for women's reproductive health. The study involved 12 key informants, including midwives, sanro (traditional healers), customary leaders, parents, and women who had undergone circumcision. A qualitative case study approach was employed, utilizing field observations, in-depth interviews, and secondary document analysis as data collection methods. The findings reveal that makatte is profoundly understood within the community as a symbol of purity, moral cleansing, and the affirmation of a young girl's religious identity. Nevertheless, from a biomedical perspective, the practice of physically injuring genital tissue lacks any clinical indication and carries substantial risks, including short-term complications such as bleeding and infection, as well as long-term consequences such as sexual dysfunction and keloid formation. The study concludes that the resilience of this tradition is largely sustained by collective decision-making processes within the extended family structure, thereby fostering strong cultural resistance to formal medical prohibitions.
PRAKTIK PENGOBATAN TRADISIONAL TERHADAP PENANGANAN DIARE BALITA PADA MASYARAKAT SUKU BAJO Muhammad Ridha Afdhal; Dicky Indirwan
Illea : Journal of Health Sciences, Public Health and Medicine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Juni
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/illea.v2i2.5229

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The background of this research is based on the high incidence of childhood diarrhea in coastal communities, which is often exacerbated by delays in medical treatment due to strong socio-cultural factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of traditional medical practices of the Bajo Tribe on the management of toddler diarrhea and to design a culture-based health promotion strategy. The object of this study was the Bajo Tribe community in Bajoe Village, Bone Regency, focusing on mothers of toddlers, traditional healers, and community leaders. The research method used a qualitative case study approach through the analysis of personalistic belief models, social norms, and evidence-based health effectiveness. The results showed that jappi-jappi (incantations) became the main choice that was unsafe as a sole treatment because it delayed medical rehydration, while the use of cangi-cangi leaves (guava leaves) was relatively safe as a complementary therapy due to its antibacterial properties. The conclusion of the study confirms that cultural constraints and collective decision-making trigger delays in medical referrals, leading to the design of the "Sipulung Sehat" program as a health promotion intervention that integrates local culture and empowers traditional healers as referral partners.
Co-Authors Dicky Indirwan