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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
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points at Hospitals: How applied in Kendari City, Indonesia Erwin Azizi Jayadipraja; Reslin Tobigo; Muhammad Asrullah; Anry Hariadhin Depu
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.v14i2.32919

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Unsafe food for consumption can cause disease for humans, such as food poisoning and nosocomial infections. This study aimed to describe the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in Hospitals in Kendari City, Indonesia. This study used analytical descriptive approach, with a survey design. It was conducted at General Hospital Bahteramas and in Kendari City General Hospital. The respondents were part of the nutrition staffs, hosts, and waiters with total of 25 people from Bahteramas General Hospital and 19 people from Kendari City General Hospital. The results revealed that the implementation of HACCP in hospitals had never been implemented effectively, at the Bahteramas General Hospital, the implementation of HACCP starting from stage 1 to stage 12 had not been entirely implemented. In addition, whilst the application of HACCP in stages 2 to 5 had been carried out at the Kendari City Hospital, the 1 and steps 6 through 12 were not applied yet. Thus, based on the concepts of food hygiene and sanitation, the hospitals must strengthen their food management efforts, in order to implement the HACCP system and for health workers, food handlers, and food servicers.
Care Seeking Behavior For Pregnant and Women Giving Birth During the Covid-19 Pandemic Rosdianah Rosdianah; Yusril Ihsanul Mukarram; Andi Armyn Nurdin
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.v14i2.32925

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The total number of maternal and child mortality in Indonesia annually has not yet reached the target set by World Health Organization. This figure is influenced by maternal compliance to perform antenatal care checks. The research aimed to investigate the behavior patterns of seeking help for pregnant and giving birth during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research design was observational with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study was selected using the consecutive sampling method based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Within this approach, 51 samples were obtained in Gowa Regency, to whom questionnaires were distributed to get further data. As seen from the research results, 50 samples (98%) performed antenatal care checks every month, while only 1 sample (2%) did not do antenatal care checks regularly every month. Regarding mothers' knowledge of the Covid-19 pandemic, the data revealed that 33 samples had sufficient knowledge, 7 samples had good knowledge, and the rest, 11 samples, had less knowledge related to such a case. The pattern of care-seeking behavior of pregnant and giving-birth mothers during the pandemic has not changed from the period before the pandemic and pregnant women still routinely check their pregnancy every month.
Safety Behaviour Tendency Among Welders By Utilising Personal Protective Equipment Rizky Maharja; Jihan Faradisha; Andi Mifta Farid Panggeleng
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.v14i2.33279

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Welding is one type of work potentially triggering work accidents. It is thus necessary to prevent work accidents in welding to minimize potential hazards and to prevent both work accidents and significant losses by the safety behaviour by using personal protective equipment. This current study aims to analyze the tendency of safety behaviour among welders in using PPE properly. This research was conducted through an analytic observational study using a cross-sectional design. It was carried out on welders at one of the shipbuilding companies in Indonesia. Sampling was chosen using a total population of 58 respondents. All research instruments, questionnaires, and analysis sheets have been tested for validity and reliability. The researchers looked at the Odds Ratio in the Ordinal Regression test to see behaviour tendency. The results suggest that the variables of knowledge, OSH training, and the reward system have a value of OR > 1. the variables of attitude, work readiness, availability of PPE, OSH promotion, and interaction between workers have a value of OR <1. This study found that welders tend to perform good safety behaviour using personal protective equipment based on determinants of behaviour such as knowledge, attitude, work readiness, availability of PPE, the interaction between workers, OSH promotion, OSH training, reward system, and supervision. Nevertheless, based on the OR value, the safety behaviour tendency differs for each behavioural determinant.
Infection of Soil-Transmitted Helminth among Mining Workers in Southeast Sulawesi Yunita Amraeni; Muhammad Nirwan; Jumintono Suwardi
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.v14i2.33397

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Soil-Transmitted Helminth (hereafter STH) is considered as the leading cause of global health problems. This study aims to know the intensity and prevalence of STH infections among mining workers by comparing fecal and nail examinations in Morindino Village, Kambowa District, North Buton Regency Southeast Sulawesi Province. Feces were examined by using a native method, whilst the nails were observed by a sediment method. Additionally, descriptive and inferential analysis with independent t-tests were used to analyze the data. A total of 48 respondents were involved in this study. The observations of fecal respondents indicated that 4 (8.3%) of the respondents were infected with Ascaris lumbricoides, 12 (25%) had hookworm eggs, and 32 respondents (66.67%) were not infected. Moreover, the observation of STH worm eggs using nail samples showed that 1 respondent (2%) was infected with Ascaris lumbricoides, 4 (8.3%) respondents were infected by hookworm, and 43 respondents (89.58%) were free. The intensity of the attack was still in the mild category for all types of worm eggs; yet the highest attack was on hookworm for both examinations (2.16 and 2.25 eggs/individual). The research site took place around a sand mining land area with loose sandy soil structures that are protected from sunlight and mixed with humus to support the STH life cycle. Some individuals did open defecation habits at the research site leads to the STH contamination of the soil. Thus, the surveillance programs and infections control should be effectively implemented to manage worms incident.
Early Detection Program for Breast and Cervical Cancer in Indonesia: How is Implementation? Azriful Azriful; Syamsul Alam; Mufti As Siddiq
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.v14i2.33508

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Breast and cervical cancer have ranked first and second in terms of the highest cancer cases in Indonesia. The high incidence of breast and cervical cancer is due to the low coverage of early detection. This study aimed to examine the implementation of breast cancer early detection programs using the SADANIS method and cervical cancer using the IVA method. This current study used a qualitative and descriptive approach through input, process, output, and impact variables. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation review. The results revealed that the number of trained human resources, facilities, and infrastructure was sufficient. The program had also implemented online and offline information systems and was actively conducting inspections integrated with the “Family Planning” program. The high achievement of the program had also been supported by the existence of an innovative screening system and direct examination in the community. The program achievements for 2021-2022 (January-June) and cases of cervical cancer had decreased. Implementing the early detection program for breast and cervical cancer is considered better. It can thus become a model for other regencies.
Reproductive Health Literacy of Adolescents at Public Islamic School: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia Wardiati Wardiati; Riza Septiani; Agustina Agustina; Putri Ariscasari; Nopa Arlianti; Tiara Mairani
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 15, Nomor 1, January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v15i1.33133

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Inadequate adolescents’ reproductive health literacy is a serious problem that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders. Adolescents with limited knowledge of reproductive health are more prone to facing various health problems. Therefore, this study aims to determine the level of adolescents reproductive health literacy and its associated factors. An analytical approach was adopted with a cross-sectional design. The target population consisted of female students in classes XI and XII, at Public Islamic Senior High School 2 Banda Aceh, totaling 242 students. An accidental sampling method was utilized to select the sample, and the number of respondents was 150 students. The data obtained were analyzed using simple linear and multiple linear regression tests. The results showed that the level of reproductive health literacy was moderate (M=3.20; SD: 0.70 on a scale of 5), while the associated factors included family role (β=0.397; p-value:0.001), age (β=0.263; p-value:0.001), and peer support (β=0.259; p-value:0.001). These variables accounted for 43.4% of the variance in adolescents reproductive health literacy (R2:0.434). Based on the results, it was concluded that the level of adolescents reproductive health literacy was insufficient, and factors correlated to this problem included family role, age, and peer support.
Non-Communicable Disease Morbidity Among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia Ika Puspita Asturiningtyas; Hadi Ashar; Sidiq Purwoko; Nissa Noor Annashr
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 15, Nomor 1, January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v15i1.33605

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Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) has continued to pose a significant global burden, specifically regarding morbidity among young adults which has not been well studied. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the burden of NCD among young adults and identify correlating factors. It analyzed the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research, a nationwide study employing a cross-sectional design and linear systematic with Two Stage Sampling. The subject involved comprised 319,355 individuals in the 18-40 age group. Data were further analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis with logistic regression. The analysis results showed that 6% of young adults in Indonesia had one NCD or more. Young adults with higher Waist Circumference (WC) and higher Body Mass Index (BMI) had a higher risk of NCD (OR:1.58; 95%CI;1.52-1.65 and OR: 1.14; 95%CI:1.09-1.19, respectively). Furthermore, several sociodemographic factors exhibited significant correlation including older age, female sex, unemployment, higher educational and socioeconomic status, married and divorced, as well as living in an urban area (p-value<0.05). Unhealthy behavior such as consuming alcohol and smoking also increased the risk for NCD morbidity (OR:1.20; 95%CI;1.10-1.30 and OR: 1.19; 95%CI:1.10-1.27). Therefore, it was crucial to strengthen preventive programs targeting NCD among young adults by focusing on sociodemographic characteristics. This study also emphasized the importance of campaigns aimed at improving health behavior in this age group.
Five-Finger Hypnosis and Murottal Therapy to Prevent Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women Hasnah Hasnah; Ilhamsyah Ilhamsyah; Darti Darti; Wahdaniah Wahdaniah; Nurul Fadhilah Gani; Nurhidayah Nurhidayah
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 15, Nomor 1, January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v15i1.33794

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The incidence of preeclampsia in Indonesia for the Southeast Asian continent is relatively high, with roughly 190 per 100,000 live births. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the condition accounts for 12% of maternal deaths. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Five-Finger hypnosis and murottal therapy in stabilizing blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and activating endorphins. The study employed a quantitative method, specifically a quasi-experimental one-group pre and post-test design. Univariate data analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the sample, including age, education, and parity, and the Wilcoxon test was employed as the statistical test. The results showed that pregnant women were at risk of developing preeclampsia, as indicated by the age, education level, and parity of 9, 14, and 24 pregnant women. Furthermore, a significant difference was observed between the pretest and posttest, with an average decrease in blood pressure ranging from 2 to 6 mmHg (p=0.000). This result study provided that five-Finger hypnosis intervention and murottal therapy were effective in preventing preeclampsia. Consequently, the study strongly recommended the dissemination of the Five-Finger and murottal hypnotic intervention modules to a wider population as a preventive measure against preeclampsia.
Increasing Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Hemoglobin Levels in Pre-Conception Women through Nutrition Assistance Program Jumrah Sudirman; Rosdianah Rosdianah; Qonita Kurnia Anjani; Karolus Wangi; Abdul Malik Iskandar; Nurjannah Bachri
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 15, Nomor 1, January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v15i1.34843

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Anemia, which is associated with various complications during pregnancy and childbirth can be prevented, especially in pre-conception or pre-pregnancy women, by fulfilling nutrition needs. One way to achieve this is by implementing nutrition assistance programs specifically designed for pregnant women or those planning to conceive. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of a dietary support program on the knowledge, self-efficacy, and hemoglobin level of pre-conception women. The design used was a non-randomized controlled trial with a pretest-posttest approach, while the sample consisted of married women preparing to get pregnant, with a total of 67 people meeting the inclusion criteria. Data obtained were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test and Independent sample T-test. The results demonstrated a significant difference in knowledge levels (p=0.000), self-efficacy (p=0.000), and hemoglobin levels (p=0.000) between the intervention and control groups. Therefore, it is essential to address the readiness of pre-conception women, particularly regarding their nutrition status, to prevent potential complications that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth.
Environmental Sanitation as Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoa Infection among Stunted Children in Sugerkidul Village, Indonesia Hanu Neda Septian; Erma Sulistyaningsih; Angga Mardro Raharjo; Bagus Hermansyah; Wiwien Sugih Utami; Yunita Armiyanti
Al-Sihah : The Public Health Science Journal Volume 15, Nomor 1, January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/al-sihah.v15i1.35378

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Stunting, a prevalent health issue in Indonesia, has been found to have a significant impact on the overall well-being of children, with a prevalence rate of 24.4%. This condition not only affects physical growth but also puts children at a heightened risk of various infections, including those caused by intestinal protozoa. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between personal hygiene parenting style and environmental sanitation with intestinal protozoa infection among stunted children in Sugerkidul Village, Jember District, Indonesia. The participants included were 30 stunted children. Questionnaires were used to collect data on personal hygiene parenting style and environmental sanitation, while microscopic stool examination was conducted to identify intestinal protozoa infection. The results showed that 26.7% of stunted children were infected with intestinal protozoa such as Giardia lamblia (13.3%), Blastocystis hominins (3.3%), and Cryptosporidium parvum (10%). Statistical analysis using Fisher's exact test showed a significant association between environmental sanitation and intestinal protozoa infection. However, there was no association between personal hygiene parenting style and this infection among stunted children in Sugerkidul Village. Therefore, to prevent intestinal protozoa infection, it is necessary to improve environmental sanitation.