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Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
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Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region (JPHTCR) is an open access journal on public health as discipline and practices related to preventive and promoting measures to enhance health of the public in tropical and coastal regions. This focus includes area and scope such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health education and promotion, health policy and administration, environmental health, public health nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and occupational health and safety. The journal employs peer-review mechanism where each submitted article should be anonymously reviewed by expert peers appointed by the editor. Articles published in this journal could be in form of original article.
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Contingency Plan: Comparison of Health Policies in Managing COVID-19 in Singapore and Indonesia Al Khairy Siregar, Khalish Arsy; Chairin Hanifa, Deasy Nur
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v4i1.10569

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 Introduction: Singapore is one of the countries with the lowest mortality rate and the best handling of COVID-19. Singapore can be an example for Indonesia on COVID 19 pandemic handling.Methods: The method used is a literature review from google platform with these keywords: “Singapore Health Policy in COVID-19, Indonesian Health Policy in COVID-19, Singapore's success in suppressing COVID-19”. The analysis was done by comparing the policies taken from the two countries in dealing with COVID-19.Results: Singapore and Indonesia did indeed have very big differences in terms of government and in broad areas, it cannot be denied that Indonesia can have the same opportunity as Singapore in providing a good health disaster mitigation system for the community. Three factors influence Singapore's success in dealing with COVID-19: 1) having a responsive and efficient health disaster mitigation system, 2) government legitimacy which is determined by the capacity of the state. Singapore has a semi-centralized government with high legitimacy the experience of dealing with pandemics in the past, 3) Singapore's experience with SARS in the past makes Singaporeans understand very well the impact of the pandemic on their economic activities and social life.Conclusion: Several things can be emulated from Singapore in handling COVID-19 was the transparency, strong communication between community and the government, prioritizing the benefit and safety of civil society and building obedience and awareness of Covid 19 prevention.
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Access To Information Related To The Prevention Practices During The Covid-19 Pandemic (A study to undergraduate students of Public Health Diponegoro University) Laura Respati Denta Elygio; Bagoes Widjanarko; Novia Handayani
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 2 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i2.9500

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Background: Health protocols of COVID-19 prevention need to be applied to suppress the cases. However, the application requires good understanding that has never been studied before, especially among public health students of Diponegoro University. Therefore, this study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and access to information towards prevention of COVID-19 pandemicMethods: This type of research was descriptive analytic with quantitative approach, and cross sectional research design with a sample of 100 respondents (student from Faculty of Public Health Diponegoro University) selected by using probability sampling. The instrument used was an online questionnaire. Data analysis used is univariate and bivariate with chi-square testResults: The results showed that the respondent's age was dominated by age ≥ 20 years (63%) with the gender mostly female (85%). Knowledge (p = 0.015), attitude (p = 0.013), and access to information (p = 0.000) were related to the practice of Public Health student in preventing COVID-19. Besides, access to information has a significant relation with the prevention practices and internet particularly social media is the source of information most accessed by student (89%).Conclusion: It is necessary to increase Public Health student awareness, mainly about the dangers of COVID-19, avoiding misinformation, and there required to be more surveillance for personal activities and communities that have the potential to be exposed to COVID-19.
STRENGTHENING MATERNAL AND CHILD PROGRAM IN INDONESIA THROUGH INTEGRATED PLANNING AND BUDGETING Sutopo Patria Jati; Ayun Sriatmi; Martini Martini; Rani Tiyas Budiyanti; Nikie Astorina Yunita Dewanti; Nurhasmadiar Nandini; Budiyono Budiyono; Syamsulhuda B M
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 1 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i1.8709

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Background: Indonesia applies decentralization policy in health sector. However, there are Health Minimum Service Standards (HMSS) that must be met at provincial and district level. In district level, there are 12 indicators that must be achieved include of maternal and child health with the coverage must be 100%. Nevertheless, there are various problems in achieving HMSS both quantity and quality aspect. This study aimed to determine the problems that were happened and determine alternative solutions in the implementation of HMSS especially in maternal and child sector.Methods: This research was done in three steps. The first step was conducted by Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with participant from many stakeholders in Central Java and Yogyakarta. This step aims to identify problems in the implementation of HMSS and develop the alternative solution. Second stage was developing the conceptual framework.Results: Based on the research, there are many problems in quantitative and qualitative aspects related to healthcare services. Program planning and budgeting is the main key to achievement HMSS. In second and third steps, an integrated planning and budgeting framework between multisector was obtained including problem identification, problem cause analysis, multisector identification, setting solutions and programs, planning and budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. So that, there were no overlapping programs, less optimal, and lack of supervision and guidance.Conclusions: Integrated planning and budgeting was alternative solution to solve the implementation problem in HMSS especially in maternal and child aspect. However, strong commitment and monitoring was needed between stakeholder.
The Analysis of Lamongan Toddler Nutrition Care (PELITA LA) Program in Dradah Health Center Lamongan Rahmawati, Aulia Firda; Husodo, Besar Tirto; Handayani, Novia
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v4i1.9577

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Introduction: The prevalence of stunting in Lamongan is reaching 35,5%, so the efforts to reduce the prevalence of stunting in Lamongan was implementing the Lamongan Toddler Nutrition Care program. There is no evidence of the successes of that program. The purpose of this study is to analyze the process of the Lamongan Toddler Nutrition Care (PELITA LA) program on stunting in Lamongan, East Java.Methods: This research uses qualitative methods with in-depth interview data collection techniques and includes descriptive research. The sample of this research is 5 respondents who are selected using purposive sampling. This research has been approved as ethical by the ethics committee. The process of data analysis in this study starts by collecting data from the interview results and then reducing the data that has been generated. After that, the data are presented and concluded.Result: The results showed that not all the the village health workers had received training, the infrastructure was insufficient and there were no program implementation guidelines so can influence prevalence stunting. However, the process of management like planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling have been good. In another statement about the successes of the program is decreasing the prevalence of the stunting and increasing the participants’ knowledge but the participants are not measured with certainty to find out their knowledge.Conclusion: The conclusion is the nutrition care program for Lamongan toddlers at the Lamongan Health Center has not been running optimally because the input and output aspects have not been going well
Workplace Requirements in New Normal Era due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Design Criteria and Health Environment Perspectives Undayani Cita Sari; Rani Tiyas Budiyanti
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 2 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i2.8628

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New normal era is being done in many countries after COVID-19 pandemic. This era allows people back to office with certain condition. Many requirements must be fulfilled in workplace before starts new normal era. This study aims to identification workplace requirements in new normal era. Evaluation of this study obtained from design engineering criteria and health environment perspective which used literature review method. Based on the analysis, it shows that there are many requirements that must be fulfilled to create safety zone in workplace in new normal era such as workspace layout, ventilation, lighting, establishment of equipment, and thermal comfort. Design of workplace which is ergonomic and health environment also be developed in this research. However, employee still keep applying health protocol in office.
Job Satisfaction is Dominant Factor Influencing of Nurse Performance in X Hospital Pekanbaru Ismainar, Hetty; Djuhaeni, Henny; Magretta, Jeanny Susana
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v4i1.10245

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Introduction: The provision of optimal health services is determined by the quality of health workers. The research objective was to explore the factors that influence the performance of nurses in health service.Method: It was a quantitative analytic study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 58 nurses participated with a purposive random sampling technique. The data was collected by questionnaire and worksheets observation. The statistical analysis was done by Smart PLS (Partial Least Square).Result: This study showed that individual characteristics are correlated to job satisfaction (p-value 0.001) but not correlated with the performance of nurses (p-value 0.468). Organizational factors were correlated to job satisfaction (p-value 0.000) but not correlated to work performance (p-value 0.865). Job satisfaction was correlated to work performance (p-value 0.001). There was a negative correlation between individual characteristics and nurse performance (-0.466). Meanwhile, the organizational factor only has a direct effect of 0.025 on nurse performance. Only job satisfaction has a direct effect on nurse performance with an increase of 0.5 (50%) for every increase of one value of job satisfaction.Conclusion: Job satisfaction is a dominant factor that has a direct effect on nurse performance. Hospital management needs to consider health workforce planning, mapping, and development competency to optimize nurse performance.
Determinants of Treatment Adherence among Patients with Severe Mental Disorders at the Kedungmundu Primary Health Center in Semarang City Deviani Saskia Putri; Ayun Sriatmi; Eka Yunila Fatmasari
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 2 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i2.8973

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Background: Treatment adherence among patients with severe mental disorders is needed to avoid drop-outs, relapses, and shackling. Kedungmundu Primary Health Center in Semarang City is known to have a low treatment adherence to patients with severe mental disorders. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with treatment adherence among patients with severe mental disorders.Methods: A quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. The samples were 73 patients with severe mental disorders at The Kedungmundu Primary Health Center. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using frequency distribution analysis and Spearman Rank Correlation Test.Results: The results indicated that knowledge (p = 0,000; r = 0,715), attitudes (p = 0,000; r = 0,839), family support (p = 0,000; r = 0,427), assessment of health workers (p = 0,000; r = 0,456), and the need for health services (p = 0,000; r = 0,716) have a positive correlation with treatment adherence among severe mental disorders patients.Conclusion: Kedungmundu Primary Health Center is suggested to provide psychoeducation to patients and families, improve the implementation of mental health programs, and empower mental health cadres.
Sociodemographic And Social Activities Factors Associated With Premarital Sex Behaviour Among Late Adolescents In Semarang Febrianti, Putri; Udijono, Ari; Saraswati, Lintang Dian
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v4i1.9720

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Introduction: Premarital sexual behavior is one of the complex problems faced by adolescents. This behavior is increasingly prevalent throughout the world, especially in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the sociodemographic factors (gender, and monthly allowance) and social activities related to premarital sexual behavior in late adolescence in Semarang City.Methods : This research is a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples was 400 respondents aged 18-22 years using consecutive sampling technique. This study used univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test.Results: The results showed that gender (p = 0,000), monthly allowance (p = 0,000) and social activity (p = 0,000) had a relationship with premarital sexual behavior in late adolescence.Conclusion: It is necessary to establish youth programs at SMA / SMK / equivalent and university levels to develop self-confidence and life skills with an increasing the ability of adolescents to avoid and / or reduce risky sexual behavior.
Iron level reduction effectivity at Water treatment instalation in Purworejo Heru Budianto; Tri Joko; Nikie Astorina Yunita Dewanti
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 2 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i2.9052

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The iron (Fe) content in drinking water is higher than the standard which can cause technical, physical and health problems. Initial inspection at the outlet of the Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Purworejo showed iron levels of 0.575 mg / lt, so it is necessary to investigate its effectiveness.This study aims to determine the effectiveness of iron reduction level (Fe) in the Drinking Water Treatment Plant (IPAM) in Purworejo. This study uses a descriptive observational method, where data is collected, compiled, interpreted and analyzed so that it provides a complete description of the existing problems and then compares them based on theory, literature review, literature, scientific articles and with applicable regulations..The results of measurements of iron (Fe) levels on an average of 0.976 mg / lt inlet, 0.470 mg / lt outlet and 51.76% effectiveness. Standard iron (Fe) content in Permenkes Number 492 / Menkes / Per / IV / 2010 is a maximum of 0.3 mg / lt. The standard of effectiveness according to the Ministry of Home Affairs Research and Development with a result of 40% - 59.99% is in the ineffective category. The effectiveness of Iron (Fe) reduction in the Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Purworejo is in the ineffective category..
SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AT RISK OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN PRISON: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY AT SEMARANG CLASS I PENITENTIARY Nur Wulan Nugrahani; Arie Udijono; Lintang Dian Saraswati; Arie Wuryanto
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 3, No 1 (2020): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Public Health Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v3i1.8382

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High-risk behavior placed inmates to be one of certain population to be vulnerable to sexually-transmitted infections (STI) due to the discontinuity of sexual needs in imprisonment. The purpose of this study is to describe the history of STIs-risked sexual behavior of inmates before and during imprisonment. This research was an observational study with a cross sectional study design. The samples were 100 male inmates in Semarang Class I Penitentiary. Univariate data analyzed and presented in frequency distribution. Characteristics of respondents in this study include the majority of respondents aged less than 40 years (70%), completed high school (42%), and married (48%). Sexual orientation before and during imprisonment were all heterosexual (100%). Historical description of STIs-risked sexual behavior with a high risk category were 53%, while during imprisonment were 71%. Based on sexual behavior in prison, 54% doing masturbation involving genital stimulation and pornography, 13% touching intimate parts in the visiting room, 5% had intercourse with the opposite sex in prisons. This findings implied that the sexual needs of inmates in prison are real and need to be channeled in a healthy manner.

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