PLACENTUM Jurnal Kesehatan dan Aplikasinya is a health applied journal published by Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta. The journal publishes original research articles or review articles in Maternal and Child Health, Health Promotion, and Epidemiology. Maternal and Child Health: covers a broad range of disciplines including obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive health, pediatrics, neonatology, nutrition, and family planning Health Promotion: covers a broad range of topics in psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, education, nursing, public health, and the allied health profession, as they are related to health promotion, health education, health-related behavior, and illness. Epidemiology: covers all aspects of epidemiology and public health. The journal mainly publishes original research articles but also welcomes reviews covering applied, methodological and theoretical issues with an emphasis on studies using multidisciplinary or integrative approaches.