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Background: Increased blood pressure for a long time can increase the risk of kidney failure, co­ronary heart disease, brain damage, and other di­seases. In 2019, it is estimated that hyper­tens­ion is experienced by 1.13 billion people in the world with most (two thirds) living in low and mid­­dle income countries. Other study also shows that the police and military are at risk of develop­ing hypertension due to a number of factors such as low know­led­ge about healthy and nutritious food, co-workers who are smokers, and consum­ing alco­hol. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for hypertension in the police and military in the world using meta analysis. Subjects and Method: This was a meta-ana­lysis and systematic review. The articles used we­re obtained from Google Scholar, Springer Link, Pro­­Quest, and Science Direct databases. Selected arti­cles published from 2000 to 2020. Keywords to search for articles are as follows: hypertension po­lice personnel and military, or hypertension po­lice personnel and military. The articles studi­ed are 3 full text articles with cross sectional stu­dy designs and 1 full text articles with case cont­rol study design. Articles are col­lect­ed using PRI­S­­­MA diagrams, and analy­zed us­ing the Re­vi­ew Ma­nager application 5.3. Results: Overweight (aOR= 1.42; 95% CI = 1.01 to 2.00; p= 0.04), alcohol consumption (aOR­=­ 1.­55; 95% CI= 1.12 to 2.12; p= 0.007), ciga­rette con­­­­sumption (aOR= 1.45 ; 95% CI= 1.06 to 1.97; p= 0.020) is a risk factor for hyper­­­tension in the po­­­lice and military. Conclusion: Overweight, alcohol consump­tion, and cigarette consump­tion, are risk fac­tors for hypertension in po­lice and military personnel.
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Factors Affecting Nutritional Status of Children with Down Syndrome of 7 to 12 Year-Old in Medan Andrew, Reynard; Lubis, Nenni Dwi Aprianti; Nasution, Fitriyani; Paramita, Deryne Anggia
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.10

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Background: Despite the increasing prevalence of overnutrition, the increasing number of children with Down syndrome, followed by the higher risk of children with Down syndrome to experience overnutrition, research conducted on factors that influence the nutritional status of children with Down syndrome is still limited in Indonesia. This research was conducted to look at the comparison of factors affecting the nutritional status of children with Down syndrome in the 7-12-year-old age group in Medan.Subjects dan Method: This research is an analytical cross-sectional study design. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to mothers of children with Down syndrome at POTADS Medan. The sampling method used is purposive sampling and data that meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria is selected. The number of samples were 30 children with Down syndrome. The data is then analyzed with Spearman’s correlation using SPSS with children’s nutritional status as the dependent factor and paternal education, maternal education, total parents’ earnings, children's energy intake, children’s diet quality, children’s physical activity, and maternal nutritional knowledge as the independent factors.Results: Correlations were found between the nutritional status of the children and paternal education (p= 0.019; r= -0.42), between children’s nutritional status and children's energy intake (p= 0.002; r= 0.55), and between children’s nutritional status and children’s diet quality (p= 0.015; r= -0.44) with confidence interval at 95%.Conclusion: Strong negative correlation against children’s nutritional status was found in paternal education and children's diet quality, while strong positive correlation was found in children’s energy intake. Indirect correlations against nutritional status were found in maternal education, parents’ total income, and maternal nutritional knowledge score. Keywords: down syndrome, diet quality, bmi. Correspondence: Reynard Andrew. Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jalan Dr. T. Mansur No.9, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20222, Indonesia. Email: reydrew7@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285361991111.
COVID-19 Impact on the Lives of Diverse Populations: A Descriptive and Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Zatla, Ilyes; Boublenza, Lamia; Zatla, Ghouti; Chikh, Zoubida
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.09

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Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a highly pathogenic and transmissible respiratory virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, that has affected both our physical and mental health leaving scarring lesions on both. Our objective was to assess the impact of this virus on the social behavioral status of individuals and the acceptance of its impact.Subjects dan Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to September 2021, using a questionnaire to collect data from random international study participants. Descriptive and statistical analysis were run on SPSS Statistics with a p-value <0.050.Results: Results obtained found that most of the participants (78.3%) followed the procedures to prevent the infection, few (25.8%) of the them have been infected or have at least confirmed the infection with COVID-19 tests, but also few of these partakers (40.4%) have been vaccinated.Conclusion: The pandemic and its surrounding rumors about the virus or COVID-19 vaccines never fail to affect day-to-day life. The disease and its post-complications had/still surround many enigmas for our physical and mental health and the return to normal would be even harder. Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Impact, Pandemic, Survey. Correspondence: Ilyes Zatla. Laboratory of Microbiology applied to the Food industry, Biomedical and the Environment, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Earth and Universe Sciences. Department of Biology. University of Tlemcen, Algeria. Email: ilyes.zatla@univ-tlemcen.dz. Mobile: +213540315422.
Vaccination in the Time Of COVID-19: Survey Study at the University of Tlemcen in the Spring of 2022 Zatla, Ilyes; Boublenza, Lamia; Zair, Soumia; Diab, Nesrine
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.04.02

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Background: The novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 with symptoms ranging from the common cold to pneumonia, has been responsible for the current health crisis, it has spread rapidly at record speed leaving many deaths of different ages and different ethnicities, and in order to stop this propagation, scientists rushed to create several efficient vaccines against this virus, and despite being marketed in all countries of the world, opinions diverged between supporters and opponents. This prompted us to carry out this survey study on vaccination against COVID-19 at the University of Tlemcen, with the aim of exploring the perceptions and opinions of participants on vaccination and vaccines in general. Subjects dan Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a two months period, using a questionnaire to collect data from Teachers and Students of the University of Tlemcen with a 382 calculated sample size, the survey was shared via email and social media networks. Variables of interest included exposure to the pathogen, the laboratory testing results, effectiveness and adherence to the preventive measures, while also monitoring the vaccine acceptance and hesitancy. Descriptive and statistical analysis were run on SPSS Statistics with a p-value <0.050. Results: The majority of respondents for this study belonged to young people of the female gender (37.4%), despite the latter, men were the most vaccinated (53.4%), fortunately, most of them also acknowledge the association between prevention and vaccination (94.6%). Conclusion: Vaccine reluctance is a huge problem in the face of a pandemic that is not yet over. Even with the availability of vaccines and vaccination campaigns, unexplained fear due to rumors and conspiracy theories on social media still wins over the public about the safety of these vaccines. Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, investigation, vaccination, University of Tlemcen. Correspondence:Ilyes Zatla. Laboratory of Microbiology applied to the Food industry, Biomedical and the Environment, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Earth and Universe Sciences. Department of Biology. University of Tlemcen, Algeria. E-mail: ilyes.zatla@univ-tlemcen.com. Mobile: +213540315422.
Effects of Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetables Intake, and Alcohol Consumption on Overweight or Obesity: Meta-Analysis Solehaini, Dena Tri; Murti, Bhisma; Ichsan, Burhannudin
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.01

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Background: Overweight or obesity is a public health problem worldwide which is increasing both in the general population and in people with chronic diseases. Overall both children and adults are vulnerable to overweight or obesity. This study aims to examine the effect of physical activity, consumption of vegetables and alcohol on overweight or obesity using a meta-analysis.Subjects and Method: Meta-analysis was carried out using the PRISMA flowchart and the PICO model. Population: age 6 to 64 years. Intervention: low physical activity, low vegetable and fruit consumption, and high alcohol. Comparison: high physical activity, high vegetable and fruit consumption, and alcohol low. Outcome: overweight or obese. The databases used are Google Scholar, PubMed, and Proquest with keywords (Overweight OR Obesity OR "BMI Status") AND (“Physical Activity” OR Exercise OR Sport OR Inactive) AND (Vegetable AND Fruit) AND Alcohol AND "Cross Sectional" AND aOR. There were 22 cross-sectional studies published in 2012-2022 that met the inclusion criteria. Analysis was performed with RevMan 5.3.Results: A meta-analysis was conducted on 22 articles with a cross-sectional study design originating from Indonesia, Ghana, Arab Emirates, Texas, Ethiopia, Uganda, Botswana, Congo, Bahir Dar, North Western, Toronto, Zambia, Cameroon and Tanzania involving 91,031 ages 6-64 years. The results of the meta-analysis showed that someone with low physical activity had a risk of being overweight or obese 1.35 times compared to high physical activity (aOR= 1.35; 95% CI= 1.09 to 1.68; p<0.001), someone with high consumption of vegetables and fruit have a risk of experiencing overweight or obesity 1.40 times compared to high consumption of vegetables and fruits (aOR= 1.40; 95%CI= 0.94 to 2.08; p<0.001), and someone with high alcohol has a risk of experiencing overweight or obesity 1.47 times compared low alcohol (aOR= 1.47; 95% CI= 1.31 to 1.65; p<0.001).Conclusion: Low vegetable and fruit consumption, high alcohol consumption and low physical activity can increase the risk of being overweight or obese. Keywords: social support, self-efficacy, social cognitive theory, hypertension, medication adherence Correspondence: Dena Tri Solehaini. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: dena35tri@gmail.com. Mobile: +6282329210977.
Effect of Digital Device on Computer Vision Syndrome: Meta-Analysis Azzahro, Asri Wahyu; Murti, Bhisma; Pamungkasari, Eti Poncorini
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.03

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Background: Computers are an integral part of today's modern human life, where long-term use can cause complaints of visual disturbances. Eye complaints related to computer use are called computer vision syndrome. This study aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of the use of digital screens or devices on the occurrence of computer vision syndrome with meta-analysis.Subjects and Method: The meta-analysis was carried out using the PRISMA flowchart and the PICO Population: students model. Intervention: the duration of using the digital screen is long. Comparison: the duration of using the digital screen is short. Outcome: the incidence of computer vision syndrome. The databases used are PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Cochrane library, Google Scholar and CINAHL with keywords (Computers OR Handheld OR Mobile Devices OR “Digital Device” OR Digital Screen) AND (Asthenopia OR “Computer Vision Syndrome” OR Eye Strain OR Digital Eye Strain) AND (“Students” OR School Children OR Secondary Children OR Postgraduate Students). The inclusion criteria in this study were full text articles with a cross-sectional design for 2018 to 2022 in English. The article was then critically reviewed using the Prisma flow chart diagram and analyzed with RevMan 5.3.Results: Meta-analysis was conducted on 9 articles with a cross-sectional study design originating from Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Spain, Thailand, Lebanon and China involving 28,888 students. The results of the meta-analysis show that the long duration of digital device use increases the risk of experiencing CVS by 2.31 times compared to the short duration of digital device use (aOR= 2.31; 95% CI= 1.60 to 3.32; p<0.001).Conclusion: The duration of using digital devices has a higher risk of experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome. Keywords: Student, Digital Device, Computer Vision Syndrome, Meta-Analysis Correspondence: Asri Wahyu Azzahro. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: asriwahyuazzahro@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281328543318.
Childhood Physical and Sexual Violences as Potential Factors of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis Alfiasari, Fadila; Tamtomo, Didik; Prasetya, Hanung
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.04

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Background: WHO states that as many as 300 million children have experienced physical punishment or psychological violence. These traumatic events can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which has an impact on the lives of victims of physical and sexual violence. The purpose of this study was to analyze and estimate the average influence of physical and sexual violence in childhood on the incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using a meta-analysis study.Subjects and Method: This research is a systematic review and meta-analysis with the selection of PRISMA flow diagrams. Population= adults aged >18 years. Intervention= experience of physical and sexual violence as children. Comparison= no experience of physical and sexual violence as children. Outcome= PTSD. Article searches through journal databases include: Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Science Direct, Researchgate and Springerlink. The articles used in this study are articles that have been published from 2000-2022. The keywords used in the database are “Child Physical Abuse”[tw] OR “Childhood Physical Abuse”[tw] OR “Child Maltreatment”[tw] OR “Physical Violence”[tw] OR "Physical Abuse"[Mesh] OR " Child Abuse"[Mesh] AND “Sexual Abuse”[tw] OR “Child Sexual Molestation”[tw] OR "Child Abuse, Sexual"[Mesh] OR "Sexual Trauma"[Mesh] AND “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder*” [tw] OR “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder*” OR “Post-Traumatic Neuroses”[tw] OR “Post-traumatic Neuroses”[tw] OR “PTSD”[tw] OR "Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic"[Mesh]. Inclusion criteria included full-text articles with a cross-sectional study design. The analysis used multivariate logistic regression with adjusted Odds Ratio and published in English. Articles that met the requirements were analyzed using the Revman 5.4 application.Results: Meta-analysis of 10 articles showing for childhood physical abuse (aOR=1.87; 95% CI=1.47 to 2.37; p<0.001) and childhood sexual violence (aOR=2.67; 95% CI=2.02 up to 3.52; p<0.001).Conclusion: Experience of physical and sexual violence in childhood increases the risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as an adult. Keywords: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, physical violence, sexual violence, meta-analysis Correspondence: Fadila Alfiasari. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Email: alfiasari3108@gmil.com. Mobile: +6285235358882.
Predictors of Positivity Yield among Index Contacts in Harare and Matabeleland South Provinces, Zimbabwe, 2022 Mugauri, Hamufare Dumisani; Mugurungi, Owen; Chikondowa, Ishmael; Chirenda, Joconiah; Takarinda, Kudakwashe; Tshimanga, Mufuta
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.03.05

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Background: Zimbabwe’s Index Testing programme has failed to achieve targets since its inception in 2017. We determined the index testing implementation modalities to identify and recommend effective contact elicitation, tracking and testing modalities to enhance positivity yield.Subjects dan Method: This study conducted a cross-sectional study on 50 multistage selected health facilities. Dependent variables were all clients, (≥15 years) diagnosed with HIV in 2021, whilst independent variables were contact tracking. The study instrument of variable measure was cascade analysis to identify tracing modalities against yield. Quantitative data were summarized as proportions, odds ratios, and adjusted odds ratios at a 5% significance level.Results: Of 6,308 index cases identified, females constituted 53.9% (n=3,401 and 67.6% (n=4,265) were retests. Index testing was offered to 66.4% (n=4,190), accepted by 93.1% (n=3,899) and the elicitation rate was 1:1.3 (n=5,080). A positivity yield of 27.5% (n=1,736) was achieved from 78.6% (n= 3,991) contacts. Mixed method tracking yielded 46.7% (n=349) positivity from a testing rate of 99.5% (n=748) in an urban setup, with 41.4% (n=1,243) preferring health worker referrals. As high as 202 contacts were not tested following elicitation through client referrals. In a rural setup, client referrals accounted for 53.1%, (n=1,103) yet 122 of these were not tested. The highest positivity yield was obtained from health worker referrals at 65.6% (n=196). Being male (aOR=3.09; 95%CI= 2.74 to 3.49), first tester (aOR=1.65; 95%CI= 1.43 to 1.91), anonymous tracking (aOR=8.46; 95%CI:3.37 to 22.75) and testing contacts within 7 days of elicitation (aOR=2.78; 95%CI=2.44 to 3.18) were identified as high predictors of positivity yield among index contacts.Conclusion: The identified high positivity yield among men, first-time testers and contacts tested within 7 days of elicitation may inform index testing focussing to improve program performance. Implementation fidelity and differentiated contact referrals were recommended to mitigate attritions at each stage of the index cascade to yield the best results on index contact tracing and testing. Keywords: targeted testing, HIV testing services, index contact tracing and testing, index testing cascade Correspondence:Hamufare Dumisani Mugauri. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Primary Healthcare Sciences, New Health Sciences Building, Parirenyatwa Complex, Mazowe Road, Harare, Zimbabwe. Email: dumiwaboka@gmail.com. Mobile: +263772314894.
Meta-Analysis the Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Use to Prevent Deciduous Dental Caries in Children Utomo, Asrori Ibnu; Murti, Bhisma; Pamungkasari, Eti Poncorini
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.05

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Background: Oral health has improved in the last century but the prevalence of dental caries in children remains a significant clinical problem. Giving fluoride varnish directly to the surface of a child's teeth can prevent caries. This study aims to analyze the effect of using fluoride varnish on the prevention of dental caries in children.Subjects and Method: This research is a systematic review and meta-analysis research by considering the eligibility criteria using the PICO model. Population: children. Intervention: fluoride varnish. Comparison: do not use fluoride varnish. Outcome: DMF-T. Articles in this study were searched through the PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, ProQuest databases with the keywords “effectiveness” AND “fluoride” AND “dental caries” AND “prevention” AND (“child OR children”) AND “randomized controlled trial”. The inclusion criteria in this study were full-text articles from 2000 to 2022 with randomized controlled trials (RCT) designs and mean SD effect sizes. This study uses PRISMA flow diagrams and uses the Revman 5.3 application for analysis.Results: A meta-analysis of 5 articles showed that the use of fluoride varnish reduced DMFT 1.21 units lower, compared to those not using fluoride varnish in children. The results of the meta-analysis were statistically significant (SMD = -1.21; 95% CI = -3.15 to 0.74; p= 0.220).Conclusion: The use of fluoride varnish may decrease DMFT in children. Keywords: dental caries, Fluoride varnish Correspondence: Asrori Ibnu Utomo, Masters’ Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jln. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Email: asrori.ibnu69@gmail.com. Mobile: +62895359099137.
Effect of Robot Assistive Therapy on Hand Functional Ability in Stroke Patients: Meta-Analysis Sutopo, Haris; Murti, Bhisma; Demartoto, Argyo
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.06

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Background: Stroke is a neurological deficit disease caused by bleeding or blockage of blood vessels in the brain which can cause disability or death. Vascular injuries cause various neurological disorders, motor disorders and functional disorders of the hands which are very necessary to carry out daily activities. Robot Assistive Therapy as a breakthrough in stroke rehabilitation technology can be used as an alternative therapy method for post-stroke rehabilitation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of robotic assistive therapy and conventional therapy on the functional abilities of stroke patients' hands. Subjects and Method: This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis design using the PRISMA flowchart guidelines and the PICO model (Population = Stroke patients. Intervention = Robot Assistive Therapy. Comparison = Conventional therapy. Outcome = Hand functional ability). The article search process was carried out using databases from PubMed, Science Direct, AJOT, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. The keywords used are “Robot Assistive Therapy” AND “stroke” AND “hand function” AND “randomized controlled trial” AND “Fugl Meyer Assessment”. The inclusion criteria in this study were full-text articles using the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design from 2012 to 2022. The corresponding articles were then critically reviewed and analyzed using RevMan 5.3 software. Results: A meta-analysis was conducted on 9 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from Belgium, Italy, Japan, Germany, Lithuania and Switzerland with a total sample of 537 stroke patients. The results of the meta-analysis showed that there was no difference in effectiveness between the use of robot assistive therapy and conventional therapy in improving the functional abilities of stroke patients' hands (SMD= -0.02; 95% CI= -0.42 to 0.38; p= 0.930). Conclusion: There is no difference in effectiveness between the use of assistive therapy robots and conventional therapy in improving the functional abilities of stroke patients' hands. Keywords: robot assistive therapy, stroke, hand functional abilities, meta-analysis Correspondence: Haris Sutopo, Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Email: hartop4wd@gmail.com. Telepon: +628155010610.
Factors related to the Perception of Acupressure as Prevention of Anemia in the Elderly at the Nursing Home Sholihah, Imrok Atus; Haryanti, Titik; Ani, Nur
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/jepublichealth.2023.08.02.11

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Background: Anemia or known by the public as anemia in the elderly often occurs unknowingly. The prevalence of anemia in Indonesia in the elderly is 42.3%. Acupressure utilizes stimulation on the body's acupuncture points, ears and scalp to affect the flow of the body's bioenergy called qi as one of traditional medicine. Perceptions of the use of traditional medicine are of three types: holding belief in conventional medicine, doubting conventional medicine, and holding belief in both traditional medicine and conventional medicine. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the perception of acupressure as a prevention of anemia in the elderly at nursing homes.Subjects dan Method: This study was a cross-sectional study in January 2023. The sample used was 110 elderly people in nursing homes in the Surakarta area, selected using a purposive random sampling technique. The dependent variable of this research is the perception of acupressure as prevention of anemia. The independent variables in this study were education of the elderly, knowledge of acupressure, history of anemia, safety of acupressure and willingness to do acupressure. Data collected by questionnaire. Data analysis used multiple logistic regression with Stata 13.Results: Factors related to positive perceptions of acupressure as prevention of anemia in the elderly were higher education in the elderly (OR= 12.77; 95% CI= 1.842 to 88.74; p=0.010), high knowledge about acupressure (OR= 13.05; 95% CI= 2.22 to 76.78; p=0.004), had a history of anemia (OR= 13.50; 95% CI= 2.15 to 84.59; p=0.005), safety of acupressure (OR= 32.85; 95% CI= 4.96 to 217.55; p<0.001), and willingness performed acupressure (OR= 11.03; 95% CI= 1.97 to 61.71; p=0.006).Conclusion: Factors related to the perception of acupressure as prevention of anemia in the elderly are the elderly's higher education, high knowledge of acupressure, history of anemia, safety of acupressure, and willingness to do acupressure. Keywords: perception of acupressure, prevention of anemia, the elderly. Correspondence: Imrok Atus Sholihah. Public Health, Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara Sukoharjo. Jl. Letjend Sujono Humardani No. 1, Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: imrokatussholihah6@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281225210252.