I Gusti Ayu Rai Widowati
<p>Program Studi Farmasi Klinis</p><p>Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan</p><p>Universitas Bali Internasional</p>

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Workers in Medical Waste Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic I Gede Dedik Antara; I Gusti Ayu Rai Widowati; I Made Dharmadi; Putu Eka
PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia) Jurnal Pharmacy, Vol. 21 No. 02 Desember 2024
Publisher : Pharmacy Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/pharmacy.v0i0.19009

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Medical waste (MW) has the potential to be hazardous due to the presence of dangerous microbes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, MW had exploded, particularly in healthcare facilities. The lack of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to medical waste management (MWM) among health workers will have a substantial influence on public health and environmental health concerns. The objective of this research is to evaluate health workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices encompassing MWM at the health center during the Covid-10 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was done from March to May 2023, involving direct interviews with healthcare workers at the Manggis I Karangasem Health Center. A total of 36 participants responded (100% response rate). The results demonstrate that the respondent's knowledge (n=34 [68.0%]) and attitude (n=44 [88.0%]) were considered good. Solid MWM practices in the emergency room (ER) were suitable (64.0%); liquid MWM in the ER were suitable (66.5%); solid MWM in polyclinic were suitable (64.0%); liquid MWM in polyclinic were suitable (83.0%); solid MWM in pharmacy were suitable (67.5%); liquid MWM in pharmacy were suitable(50.0%). In general, health workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in MWM were beneficial. Statutory requirements require periodic examinations of the necessity of handling medical waste in health facilities.
Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Antibiotic Use Among Pharmacy Students at Three Universities in Bali I Gusti Ayu Rai Widowati; Ni Putu Rizky Sukmayanti; Putu Ayu Laksmini
PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia) Jurnal Pharmacy, Vol. 21 No. 02 Desember 2024
Publisher : Pharmacy Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/pharmacy.v0i0.24037

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Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, making the understanding of antibiotic use among healthcare students critical. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use among pharmacy students in Bali. A quantitative descriptive approach with a cross-sectional design was employed, involving 105 pharmacy students. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms and analyzed using SPSS version 15.0. The findings indicated that most of the respondents were aged 19-24 years (96.2%), predominantly female (85.7%), and enrolled in undergraduate programs (77.1%). A substantial proportion (84.8%) obtained antibiotics with a doctor's prescription, while health workers served as the primary source of information for self-treatment (74.3%). Amoxicillin emerged as the most commonly used antibiotic (71.4%), with fever being the most reported complaint (55.2%). The questionnaire results revealed high levels of knowledge (41.9%), a positive attitude towards antibiotic use (94.3%), and good practice (99.0%) among pharmacy students. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use practices, with r = 0.306 (p = 0.001). Additionally, the correlation between attitudes and practices was stronger, with r = 0.385 (p < 0.000). The study concludes that pharmacy students in Bali exhibit a high level of knowledge and a positive attitude toward antibiotic use, which correlates significantly with their practices. However, the study underscores the need for continuous education on responsible antibiotic use to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.