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Al-sihah: The Public Health Science Journal
ISSN : 20862040     EISSN : 25485334     DOI : -
Core Subject : Health,
The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding developments in the field of public health. Al-Sihah receives manuscripts encompass a broad range of research topics in public health sciences: epidemiology, nutrition, health promotion, health and safety at work, communicable disease, social determinant of health, enviromental health, and health policy.
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Articles 220 Documents
Covid-19 Prevention Zonation with Geographic Information System Based on Health Protocols in Southeast Sulawesi Arum Dian Pratiwi; Wahyu Ishaq Trisnandi; Fifi Nirmala
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 1, January-June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i1.28237

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Efforts to prevent COVID-19 in Indonesia include the 3M movement. This movement is a COVID- 19 Task Force campaign to do 3M (Using masks, washing hands, and maintaining a safe distance) in preventing COVID-19. In relation to health protocols, it is necessary to review a person's desire to carry out or not carry out these preventive measures, this can be reviewed in the Health Belief Model theory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public often obtains information based on geographic information systems regarding the zoning of the development of COVID-19 in each region. Geographic Information System is the best medium for monitoring by mapping because it has a very good ability to visualize spatial data and its attributes. The purpose of this study is to find out the zoning of COVID-19 prevention in the 3M movement based on the Geographic Information System in the people of Southeast Sulawesi in 2020. This study uses a quantitative descriptive type of research. There is 17 districts/cities, there is no red zone on the variables of vulnerability, seriousness, benefits, barriers, health motivation, and cues to act, and only 1 region has good compliance (green zone) in prevention of COVID-19 through the 3M movement. An in- depth study of the variables studied with a more detailed methodology is needed so that the results obtained can complement each other to develope of science.
Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Children in Kajang: A Study at An Indigenous Area in Indonesia Fatmawaty Mallapiang; Andi Syamsiah Adha; Rini Jusriani; Masyitha Muis
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 1, January-June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i1.28780

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Malnutrition in children can contribute to growth limitations, and susceptibility to infection, which ultimately can inhibit the children’s growth and development. This study aimed to determine the fulfillment of macronutrient intake, micronutrient intake, and nutritional status of elementary school children at State Elementary School (hereafter SDN) Ammatoa Area, Kajang District, and Bulukumba Regency. This research was a descriptive study involving a population of 131 children and a sample of 65 children obtained by accidental sampling. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis of the percentage test. The results showed that the majority of macro-carbohydrate intakes (56.9%) were in the sufficient category, the majority of protein and fat (61.5% and 84.6%) were in the less category, while the intake of micronutrients, namely iron, zinc, and calcium primarily (83.1%, 80%, and 92.3%) in the less category, and the majority of nutritional status (86.2%) in the normal category. It was concluded that the intake of macro and micronutrients in elementary school children at the SDN Ammatoa region tended to be still lacking/low, despite their nutritional status, which tended to be normal. It is hoped that the relevant agencies will provide counselling to students regarding healthy and nutritious food by utilizing local food diversification in the Ammatoa customary area.
Students’ Hand-Washing Behaviour Based On Behavioral System Models as An Effort of Covid-19 Prevention Risnah Risnah; Eny Sutria; Wahdaniar Wahdaniar; Muhammad Irwan
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 1, January-June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i1.28781

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The most effective prevention of the spread of Covid-19 is to break the chain of transmission associated with the modes of transmission of Covid-19 by complying with health protocols. This study aimed to determine the handwashing behavior of nursing students based on Dorothy E. Johnson's theory as an effort to prevent Covid-19. The type of research was quantitative research with a descriptive method. The number of samples was 154 students using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The results showed that hand washing behavior in nursing students was in a good category as many as 62 respondents (40.3%), while the application of hand washing in the poor category was 32 respondents (20.8%). Based on the results of research with the application of Dorothy E Johnson's behavioral theory system, it is known that most students matched individual behavior with the demands and expectations that existed in society with a good category, the ability to adapt to various changes in body functions in the moderate category. Likewise, being productive and valuable for themselves and others in the moderate category, and the ability to provide solutions to other health problems was in the sufficient category. The majority of hand washing behavior in nursing students was in a good category, where the match between individual behavior and the demands and expectations that existed in society was in a good category as noticeable efforts to prevent Covid-19.
Tempeh and Carrots in A Brownies: Their Effects on Nutritional Status of Undernourished Students Sukfitrianty Syahrir; Hurul Aini
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 1, January-June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i1.28782

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The role of nutrition is certainly needed to fulfill the growth process in school-age children because they are still in the growth phase. Whilst optimal growth and development depend on the provision of nutrients, both in terms of quality and quantity, that are considerably right. This study aimed to determine the effects of giving carrots and tempeh as the ingredients of brownies on the nutritional status of undernourished students at elementary school, Gowa Regency. This research was conducted through a quasi-experimental study with a non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The number of samples was as many as 24 people, with a sampling technique using purposive sampling. The method of analysis was a paired t-test. The results of this study indicated that there was an effect on nutritional status in the case group (p=0.001) and the control group (0.030,) and there was an effect on body weight in the case group (p=0.001) and the control group (p=0.028). However, providing tempeh brownies as a substitute for carrots and tempeh, brownies had not been able to change the nutritional status of undernourished students for 30 days which was indicated by the average z-score, which was still at <-2 SD. Further research is needed to be developed to determine the duration and efficient frequency of providing intervention in order to get optimal results. This study is expected to provide a new effort in presenting a combination of nutritious foods in an effort to overcome nutritional disorders among children.
Hazard Risk Management for Occupational Safety and Health on Phinisi Shipbuilding Hasbi Ibrahim; Kiky Afriani Andi Aris
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 1, January-June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i1.28785

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The implementation of the making process of a Phinisi ship has a potential hazard impact on occupational safety and health, including the tools, materials, and work processes respectively. One of the accident risk management methods used is called the Hazard and Operability method, which reviews the process of making a Phinisi ship in order to identify some hazards and analyze the risk of work accidents. The purpose of this study was to use hazard and operability (HAZOP) to assess the level of occupational health and safety risk for Phinisi ship workers. This research was quantitative with a descriptive approach because it described the risk of work accidents in making Phinisi Ships. The population in this study were all Phinsi ship workers, whilst the sampling technique was total sampling. The results showed that the hazards identified in the Phinisi shipbuilding process were physical, chemical, physiological, and mechanical hazards. The most dominant hazard identified in each work step process was a physical hazard. At the stage of making ivory or ship hulls, there was a very high level of possible risk. In addition, at the work step of installing ship sails, the severity of the risk was very serious. This study led to a systematic evaluation of the possible risks and a suggestion for how industrial managers can reduce the risks that come up when building ships.
Effect of Birth Interval Upon Neonatal Deaths in Indonesia: 5-Year-Based Calendar Data Gayatri, Maria; Irawaty, Dian Kristiani
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 2, July-December 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i2.30127

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Early neonatal deaths, defined as deaths of newborn babies between zero and seven days, have undoubtedly triggered a big challenge in developing countries. This current analysis aimed to determine the effect of birth interval (i.e., the time between two successive live births) on adverse pregnancy outcomes such as early neonatal death by using reproductive calendar data containing information on birth history for five years preceding Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017. Merely singleton and non-first live births were included in the analysis (n=11, 599). Logistic regression models for the complex sample were utilized to measure the associations between birth interval and early neonatal deaths after adjusting for potential confounders. Early neonatal mortality was associated with birth interval. Newborns with shorter birth intervals (< 24 months) and longer birth intervals (36 months or more) had 2.68 times (95% CI: 1.15-6.28) and 3.08 times (95% CI: 1.37-6.92), respectively, higher odds of early neonatal deaths compared with newborns birth spaced of 24-35 months. Among mothers who received at least one antenatal care visit, there was a decrease in the odds of early neonatal deaths for shorter and longer birth intervals. The results suggest that the promotion of optimal birth interval, the utilization of antenatal care services, and the improvement of contraceptive services are all important to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Model of Exclusive Breastfeeding Social Support on Indonesian Working Mothers Stang Stang; Fadlyah Muliah; Sumarni Marwang; Nurqalbi Sampara
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 2, July-December 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i2.31685

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Working mothers' status is one of the factors that have influenced exclusive breastfeeding. The availability of social support for working mothers can affect whether exclusive breastfeeding is successful. This study's objective was to examine the different types of social support and design a social support model for working mothers in Indonesia. This study employed mixed methods and an explanatory sequential design. There were 400 working mothers with babies ranging in age from 6 to 24 months. The study included 25 working mothers who provided exclusive breastfeeding (cases) and 25 individuals who did not provide exclusive breastfeeding (control). The sampling method was purposive sampling. There were 11 informants, including working mothers who breastfed exclusively, health workers, and healthcare cadres. This study found a significant relationship between social support from the husband (p=0.002), co-workers (p=0.010), parents (p=0.047), and workplace (p=0.002) and exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. Only the social support of the husband and the workplace determine the social support model in exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. A husband's contribution is essential in providing social support through emotional and instrumental support.
Behaviour of Face Masks Search for Covid-19 Prevention in Indonesia: Trend and Policy Analysis Risky Kusuma Hartono; Renny Nurhasana
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 2, July-December 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i2.31782

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The studies on the Google searching behavior of face masks can be counted as evidence of how far the netizens’ enthusiasm for increasing their knowledge of the proper use of face masks. This current study aimed to analyze the trends in online searching behavior for face masks to prevent Covid-19 in Indonesia. This was conducted quantitatively utilizing Google search trends regarding the comparison between face mask types, including cloth masks, medical masks, and N95 masks in Indonesia after the first case of Covid-19. The mapping of sub-regions with the largest Google Trends filter category was also illustrated in this study. A time-trend analysis was conducted from Google data by describing several policy implementations, including social distancing and transition periods. A correlation analysis was performed by comparing the number of searches for face masks and the total number of Covid-19 cases. It was found that searching for all types of face masks increased in the early stage of the pandemic in Indonesia, while the trend later decreased. After implementing the social distancing policy, the results suggest that searches for cloth masks ranked highest. The increasing number of Covid-19 confirmed cases reduced the tendency of searching behavior for face masks in the category of cloth masks (r2 = -0.1730), medical masks (r2 = -0.1736), and N95 masks (r2 = -0.4329) at p-value <0.05. This study illustrates that the existence of a mandatory policy to use masks will increase mask-seeking behavior in Indonesia.
Covid-19 Self-Isolation Telemedicine Service User Satisfaction in Indonesia Aulia Wulandari; Febrianti Febrianti
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 2, July-December 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i2.31793

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The Covid-19 Self-Isolation Telemedicine Service is established to reduce hospital occupancy rates amid peak Covid-19 cases. To develop better services, user satisfaction should be measured through service quality dimensions. This study aimed to determine the service quality dimensions of Indonesia's Covid-19 self-isolation telemedicine service. A cross-sectional design was utilized for this study. Out of 124,010 service users, data from a sample of 400 respondents were collected through online questionnaires. Service quality dimensions studied were responsiveness, reliability, information quality, empathy, ease of use, and perceived usefulness. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test. 91.7% of respondents were satisfied with the Covid-19 self-isolation telemedicine service. Responsiveness, reliability, information quality, empathy, ease of use, and perceived usefulness were correlated with user satisfaction, with the successive level of correlation (r): 0.474, 0.569, 0.485, 0.478, 0.569, and 0.478. All dimensions studied were correlated with user satisfaction at moderate and positive levels. However, few users were dissatisfied with the Covid-19 Self-Isolation Telemedicine Service. Several efforts are required to improve the service. This study provides new insights into telemedicine satisfaction in Indonesia because it analyzes the Covid-19 self-isolation telemedicine service provided by the Indonesian Ministry of Health for the first time.
Symptoms of Pesticide Intoxication Among Vegetable Farmers in Gowa Regency, Indonesia Habibi Habibi; Agussalim Bukhari; Muhammad Furqaan Naiem
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 14, Nomor 2, July-December 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v14i2.32276

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Farmers and pesticides are two inseparable things. Pesticides are one the toxic chemicals in the agricultural sector and use to control pests and weeds in the process of getting maximum yields. This study aimed to determine the symptoms of pesticide intoxication in vegetable farmers in Gowa Regency, Indonesia. This type of study was an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The number of samples was 42 people consisting of vegetable farmers who were still actively working as pesticide sprayers and was determined by purposive sampling. For collecting data, it used interviews and screening for poisoning symptoms. Data were processed by tabulating (mentioning each participant in the study group) following the grouping of the variables examined and analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed that the most common symptoms of pesticide intoxication were felt by farmers, namely muscle pain, headaches, and dizziness. This study found a relationship between spraying methods, personal hygiene, and personal protective equipment to symptoms of pesticide intoxication (p<0.05). This study recommends that vegetable farmers pay attention to the proper use of pesticides to minimize pesticide intoxication in the body.