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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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Effect of Age and Socio Economic Status on the Quality of Life of Patients with Cervical Cancer Undertaking Chemotherapy at Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta Fadhilla, Hidayah Nur; Mudigdo, Ambar; Rahardjo, Setyo Sri
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 2, No 1 (2017)
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Background: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer affecting women with high incidence and mortality in the world. Patient with cervical cancer have to undertake prolonged sequential treatment and therefore may experience physical, physicological and social changes, which may affect their quality of life. This study aimed to examine effect of age and socio economic status on the quality of life of patients  with cervical cancer undertaking chemotherapy at Dr. Moewardi hospital Surakarta.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design.  This study was conducted at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, from February to March 2017. A sample of 100 patients was selected by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was quality of life. The independent variables were age, education and family income. The data were collected by questionnaire and medical record, and then were analyzed by linear regression model.Results: Education ≥ Senior High School (b= 10.25; 95% CI=5.24 to 15.26; p<0.001) and family income ≥ Minimum Regional Wage (b= 0.47; 95% CI=0.12 to 0.83; p=0.009) increased quality of life in patients with cervical cancer. Age ≥ 45 years (b=-0.53; 95% CI=-0.84 to -0.21; p=0.001) decreased quality of life in patients with cervical cancer.Conclusion: The quality of life of patient with cervical cancer is determine by age, education, and family income. Key Words: age, social economic status, quality of life, cervical cancer, chemotherapyCorrespondence: Hidayah Nur Fadhilla. Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta. Email: fadhillahidayah@student.uns.ac.id. Mobile: +6285729955373.Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2017), 2(1): 11-19https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2017.02.01.02
Path Analysis on the Biopsychosocial Determinants of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Depression at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta Budiarti, Esty; Tamtomo, Didik Gunawan; Adriani, Rita Benya
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 3, No 1 (2018)
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Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a a major disease that is threatening global population health. This disease ranks third by global public health priority. The incidence of type 2 DM in 2014 was 442 million patients worldwide. Indonesia is one of 10 countries with high DM incidence. The incidence of type 2 DM in Indonesia in 2014 was 10 million patients. This study aimed to examine the biopsychosocial determinants of type 2 Diabetes Melitus and depression at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, using path analysis.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic and observational study with case control design. The study was conducted at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, from August to October, 2017. Sample consisting of 100 patients type 2 DM  and 100 non DM patients were selected for this study by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was type 2 DM. The independent variables were body age, mass index, education level, occupation, stres, family income, comorbidity, activity, and family history of type 2 DM. The data were collected using medical record and questionnaire. The data were analyzed by path analysis.Results: The risk of type 2 DM increased with higher body mass index (b= 2.66; 95% CI= 1.41 to 3.91; p<0.001), higher income (b=-0.93; 95% CI= -1.90 to 0.045; p=0.062), older age (b= 2.88; 95% CI= 0.62 to 5.15; p= 0.013), presence of DM family history (b= 2.56; 95% CI= 1.45 to 3.68; p <0.001), and comorbidity (b= 3.25; 95% CI= 2.07 to 4.43; p<0.001). The risk of depression increased by type 2 DM (b= 1.032; 95% CI= 0.42 to 1.63; p= 0.001). Body mass index increased with higher physical activity (b= -1.41; 95% CI= -2.03 to -0.79; p<0.001). Income increased with high education level (b= 2.58; 95% CI= 1.83 to 3.33; p<0.001). High physical activity increased with occupation (b=0.96; 95% CI= 0.38 to 1.53;p= 0.001).Conclusion: The risk of type 2 DM increased with higher body mass index, higher income, older age, presence of DM family history, and comorbidity.Keyword: biopsychosocial determinants, type 2 DM, depressionCorrespondence: Esty Budiarti. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email:estybudiarti21@gmail.com.Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2018), 3(1): 1-14https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2018.03.01.01 
Effect of Socio-demographic Factors on the Consistency of Condom Use among Female Sex Workers in Tulungagung District, East Java Hanifa, Ainun; Probandari, Ari Natalia; Pamungkasari, Eti Poncorini
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 1, No 2 (2016)
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Background: Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is common among female sex workers (FSW). STI can be cured by correct diagnosis and prompt treatment. Correct treatment depends on the specific causal infection agent, as well as host and environmental factors. This study aimed to examine the effect of socio-demographic factors on the consistency of condom use among female sex workers in Tulungagung district, East Java.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic and observational study using cohort design. It was conducted at Ngujang and Gunung Bolo  prostitution areas, Tulungagung, East Java, from November to December 2017. A total sample of 90 female sex workers was selected for this study. The dependent variable was consistency of condom use. The independent variables were age, marital status, education, urban-rural residence, exposure to information from health personnel. The data were collected by a set of questionnaire and diary. The data were analyzed by chi square and logistic regression model.Results: Bivariate analysis with chi square test showed that female sex workers working at Ngujang prostitution area (OR= 11.7; 95% CI=11.7-95.9; p= <0.001), widow (OR= 1.28; 95% CI= 1.12-1.45; p=0.012), education level lower than senior high school (OR= 1.30; 95% CI= 1.13-1.49; p= 0.005), were more likely to use condom consistently than those working at Gunung Bolo, married/ single, education level senior high school or higher, respectively. Female sex workers aged ≥35 years old (OR= 0.77; 95% CI= 0.68-0.89; p= 0.006), rural origin (OR=-0.65; 95% CI= 0.2-2.12; p= 0.474), receiving health information from health personnel (OR= 0.79; 95% CI= 0.70- 0.90; p= 0.017), were less likely to use condom consistently than aged <35 years old, urban origin, not receiving information from health personnel.Conclusion: Female sex workers working at Ngujang prostitution area, widow, education level less than high school, were more likely to use condom consistently than at Gunung Bolo, married/single, education level senior high school/higher, respectively.      Keywords: sexually transmitted infection, consistent use of condom, socio-demographic factorsCorrespondence: Ainun Hanifa. Diploma III Program in Midwifery, Tulungagung University. Email: arfabachtiar13@gmail.com.Journal of  Epidemiology and Public Health (2016), 1(2): 133-139https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2016.01.02.07
Sanitation-Related Behavior, Container Index, and Their Associations with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Incidence in Karanganyar, Central Java Hastuti, Nunik Maya; Dharmawan, Ruben; Indarto, Dono
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 2, No 2 (2017)
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Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) causes not only epidemic but also social and economic impacts. Environmental sanitation, water reservoirs, and community behavior can influence the incidence of DHF. This study aimed to examine sanitation-related behavior, container index, and their associations with dengue hemorrhagic fever incidence.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational field study using case control design. The study was conducted in sub-districts with the highest and lowest DHF cases in Karanganyar, Central Java, from May to July, 2017. A total sample of 120 study subjects was selected for this study using fixed disease sampling, including 40 people with DHF and 80 people without DHF. The dependent variable was DHF. The independent variables were age, education level, family income, container index, and sanitation behavior. The data were measured by a set of questionnaire and examined using path analysis.Results: Sanitation behavior (b=1.50; 95% CI= 0.57 to 2.42, p=0.001) and Container Index (b=0.90; 95% CI= 0.03 to 1.84; p=0.057) were directly and positively associated with DHF incidence. Container Index was associated with sanitation behavior (b=2.09, 95% CI = 1.21 to 2.97, p<0.001). Age (b=-0.76, 95% CI = -1.60 to 0.08, p=0.074), education level (b=-1.02, 95% CI = -1.87 to -0.17, p=0.019), and family income (b=-0.70, 95% CI= -1.60 to 0.19, p=0.122) were associated with sanitation behavior.Conclusion: DHF incidence is directly and positively associated with sanitation behavior, and container index. DHF incidence is indirectly associated with age, education level, and family income.Keywords: dengue haemorhagic fever, sanitation, container index, behavior, path analysisCorrespondence: Nunik Maya Hastuti. School of Health Science Mitra Husada, Karanganyar, Central Java. Email: nunikmaya21@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285647279291.Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2017), 2(2): 174-185https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2017.02.02.08
Factor Analysis with Health Belief Model on the Adherence to Methadone Maintenance Therapy Timoer, Seindy Arya Kusuma; Murti, Bhisma; Soemanto, RB
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 1, No 1 (2016)
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Background: Methadone maintenance therapy is one of substitution therapy is needed as a harm reduction approach of transmission of HIV / AIDS through injecting drugs. To achieve the success of the therapy, therapy adherence is very important. This study was aimed todetermine the factors affecting adherence methadone maintenance therapy using the approach of the Health Belief Model in clinical methadone maintenance therapyprograms.Subject and Methods: This was an analytical observation study with qualitative method, conducted in a community health center PTRMManahan Surakarta. A total ofsample was selected with snowball. Thedata collected by using in-depth interviews, observation and document. The validityincluded triangulation of sources, methods, theory and research. The data analysis was using analytical models mating patterns, reduction, data presentation and analysis of data that form a pattern that can reveal the Health Believe Model or HBM linkage with therapy adherence.Results: The results showed the factors of patients using the drug include family background, social environment, and knowledge. Factors underlying patients adhere to therapy, among others, those included in the high risk group of HIV / AIDS; the seriousness of the disease of HIV / AIDS; improved quality of life, side effects of methadone are more severe than injecting drug use; family and NGOs as a driving force to follow programswhich is an instrument of HBM. Programs patient factors for non-compliant in following methadone maintenance therapy include patients still using drugs, objected to the levy on programs, and saturated with duration of therapy.Conclusion: Methadone maintenance therapy adherence factors include the perception of vulnerability, perceived seriousness, benefits, barriers and trigger actions. Areas of compliance include methadone maintenance therapy patients were still using drugs, objected to the levy on programs, and saturated with duration of therapy.Keywords: injecting drug users, HIV / AIDS, reduction, HBM, compliance therapy, methadone maintenance therapyCorrrespondence: Seindy Arya Kusuma Timoer.  Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, SurakartaJournal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2016), 1(1): 49-57https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2016.01.01.06 
Self Care, Drug Taking Adherence, and their Association with Complication in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Putri, Widya Kaharani; Rahardjo, Setyo Sri; Indarto, Dono
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 3, No 3 (2018)
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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major global health issue. The incidence of DM worldwide was about 6.4% (285 million people) in 2010 and it is projected to increase to 7.7% in 2030. Diabetes is associated with a number of challenges. The disease has a great influence on the patient’s daily life, their relatives, nurses and physicians. Complications of diabetes represent the major causes of morbidity and mortality that are associated with this chronic metabolic disorder. This study aimed to examine the associations of self care and drug taking adherence with the risk of complication in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.Subjects and Method: A case control study was conducted at Dr.Soeroto Hospital, Ngawi, East Java. A sample of 150 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients was selected for this study by fixed disease sampling, consisting of 75 patients with and 75 patients without complication. The dependent variable was complication. The independent variables were self care, drug taking adherence, motivation, duration of illness, family support, and health personnel support. Data on complication of type 2 DM were obtained from medical record. The other data were collected by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by path analysis.Results: The risk of type 2 DM complication decreased with better self care (b = -3.34; 95% CI= -4.47 to -2.22; p<0.001) and adherence to drug taking (b = -3.73; 95% CI= -5.06 to -2.41; p<0.001). The risk of type 2 DM complication was indirectly affected by motivation, duration of illness, education, family support, and health personnel support.Conclusion: The risk of type 2 DM complication decreases with better self care and adherence to drug taking. The risk of type 2 DM complication is indirectly affected by motivation, duration of illness, education, family support, and health personnel supportKeywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, complication, self care, drug taking adherenceCorrespondence: Widya Kaharani Putri. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: widya.kaharani@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281515932993.Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2018), 3(3): 369-375https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2018.03.03.08
Path Analysis on the Biopsychosocial Determinants and Genital Hygiene on Cervical Cancer at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Central Java Umami, Afriza; Rahardjo, Setyo Sri; Murti, Bhisma
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 3, No 2 (2018)
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Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and the second most common cancer in women in developing countries after breast cancer. The prevalence of cervical cancer in Indonesia was 0.8‰ with an estimated 98.692 cases. This study aimed to determine the biopsychosocial and genital hygiene factors for cervical cancer.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study with a case-control design, conducted at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, from December 2017 to February 2018. A total of 178 study subjects including 95 women with cervical cancer (case) and 83 women without cervical cancer (control) were selected by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was cervical cancer. The independent variables were the age at first sexual intercourse, a number of sexual partners, body mass index (BMI), stress, education, income, and genital hygiene. Cervical cancer data was collected by medical record. The other data were collected by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by path analysis model.Results: The risk of cervical cancer increased with the number of sexual partner >1 (b=1.91; 95% CI= 0.31 to 3.49; p=0.019), BMI ≥25 (b= 0.98; 95% CI= -0.06 to 2.04; p=0.067), and stress (b= 1.59; 95% CI= 0.39 to 2.80; p=0.009). The risk of cervical cancer decreased with higher education (b= -3.58; 95% CI= -4.77 to -2.39; p<0.00­1), higher income (b= -1.49; 95% CI= -2.73 to -0.25; p=0.019), age at first sexual intercourse ≥18 years (b= -1.36; 95% CI= -2.52 to -0.21; p= 0.020), and genital hygiene (b= -1.24; 95% CI= -2.35 to -0.13; p=0.028).­ Income increased with higher education (b= 2.48; 95% CI= 1.71 to 3.25; p<0­.001). Genital hygiene increased with education (b= 1.16; 95% CI= 0.47 to 1.86; p=0.001). Age at first sexual intercourse ≥18 years increased with higher education (b= 1.30; 95% CI= 0.58 to 2.01; p<0.001). Stress increased with number of sexual partner >1 (b= 1.36; 95% CI= 0.12 to 2.61; p=0.032).Conclusion: The risk of cervical cancer increases with the number of sexual partners, BMI, and stress, but decreases with higher education, higher income, age at first sexual intercourse, and genital hygiene.Keywords: cervical cancer, biopsychosocial determinants, genital hygiene, path analysisCorrespondence: Afriza Umami. Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Surakarta, Indonesia. Email: afrizaumami20@gmail.com. Mobile : +6282254348041Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2018), 3(2): 277-291https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2018.03.02.07
Health Belief Model on the Factors Associated with the Use of HPV Vaccine for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Women in Kediri, East Java Nugrahani, Rosi Rizqi; Budihastuti, Uki Retno; Pamungakasari, Eti Poncorini
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 2, No 1 (2017)
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Background: Cervical cancer is a deadly disease with high incidence rates in the world and in Indonesia. In Kediri, East Java, there were 33 women who had cervical cancer in 2016, 3 of them died. Cervical cancer is caused by type 16 and type 18 Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV).  This disease can be prevented by the application of HPV vaccine. This study aimed to examine factors associated with the use of HPV vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer among women in Kediri, East Java, using health belief model (HBM).Subjects and Method: This study was an analytic observational with case control design. It was conducted in Kediri, East Java, from February 10 to March 10, 2017. A sample of 120 women consisting of 40 women who had used HPV vaccine and 80 women who had not used HPV vaccine, were selected for this study by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was use of HPV vaccine. The independent variables included perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefit, perceived threat, perceived barrier, and cues to action. The data were collected by a set of pre-tested questionnaire. Logistic regression was employed for data analysis.Results: The use of HPV vaccine was associated with perceived susceptibility (OR= 0.79; 95% CI= 0.23 to 2.70; p= 0.710), perceived severity (OR= 5.19; 95% CI= 1.30 to 20.66; p= 0.019),  perceived threat (OR= 1.04; 95% CI= 0.32 to 3.35; p= 0.942), perceived benefit (OR= 1.33; 95% CI= 0.40 to 4.38; p= 0.638),  perceived barrier (OR= 0.42; 95% CI= 0.14 to 1.27; p= 0.126), and cues to action (OR= 5.90; 95% CI= 1.30 to 26.74; p = 0.021).Conclusion: The use of HPV vaccine is associated with perceived susceptibility, perceived severity,  perceived threat, perceived benefit,  perceived barrier, and cues to action. Constructs in health belief model can be used to predict the use of HPV vaccine.Keywords: health belief model, use of HPV vaccineCorrespondence: Rosi Rizqi Nugrahani. Masters Program in Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Surakarta, Central Java. Email: rchochia@yahoo.com. Mobile: +6285735150606.Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2017), 2(1):  70-81https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2017.02.01.07 
Factors Associated with Women’s Decision to Become Commercial Sex Workers in Banjarsari, Surakarta, Central Java Johar, Syefira Ayudia; Demartoto, Argyo; Wekadigunawan, C.S.P
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 3, No 1 (2018)
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Background: In Indonesia, the number of new HIV cases in 2016 was 41.250, and AIDS cases was 7,491. HIV infection predominantly (67.6%) occur heterosexually. In Central Java, the number of  Di Indonesia, new HIV cases in 2016 was 4.032, and AIDS cases was 1.402. Surakarta City has the second highest cases of HIV in Central Java after Semarang District with 38 HIV cases and 46 AIDS cases in September 2017. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with women’s decision to become commercial sex workers in Banjarsari.Subjects and Method: This was an analytical observational study with case control design. The study was conducted in Banjarsari, Surakarta, Central Java. A total sample of 200 study subjects consisting of 100 female commercial sex workers and 100 non sex workers. The dependent variable was women’s decision to become commercial sex worker. The independent variables were knowledge of sexually-transmitted disease, family income, pro-commercial sex worker family support, snobbish life style, and access to whore house. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by multiple logistic regression.Results: Women’s decision to become commercial sex worker was negatively associated with good knowledge of sexually-transmitted disease (OR= 0.03; 95% CI= 0.01 to 0.18; p<0.001), high family income (OR= 0.01; 95% CI<0.01 to 0.05; p<0.001). Women’s decision to become commercial sex worker was positively associated with strong pro-commercial sex worker family support (OR=8.15; 95% CI= 2.63 to 25.23; p<0.001), snobbish life style (OR= 6.20; 95% CI= 1.81 to 21.24; p= 0.004), and access to whore house (OR= 8.52; 95% CI=2.49 to 29.17; p= 0.001).Conclusion: Women’s decision to become commercial sex worker has negative association with good knowledge of sexually-transmitted disease, high family income. Women’s decision to become commercial sex worker has positive association with strong pro-commercial sex worker family support, life style, and access to whore house.Keyword: Women’s decision, commercial sex worker, knowledge, family income, family support, life style, access to whore houseCorrespondence: Syefira Ayudia Johar. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: syefira48@gmail.com. Mobile: +6282136422448.Journal of Epidemiology and Publich Health (2018), 3(1): 72-82https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2018.03.01.06  
Qualitative Analysis: Comparison of Growth and Development in Children with HIV/AIDS Living at Lentera Halfway House and Those Living at Home with Family in Surakarta Raraningrum, Vita; Demartoto, Argyo; Respati, Supriyadi Hadi
Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol 1, No 3 (2016)
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Background: Children with HIV/AIDS infection need optimal endurance to grow and develop. Optimal endurance is required to cope with threatening diseases. This study aimed to compare growth and development in children with HIV/AIDS living at Lentera halfway house and those living at home with family in Surakarta.Subjects and Method: This was a qualitative study with case study approach. The main study subjects were children with HIV/AIDS. The informants of this study included manager and care-givers at the Lentera halfway house, and parents. The informants were selected by snowball sampling. The dependent variables under study included bodyweight, CD4, fine and gross motoric development, stigma and discrimination, moral and religious development. The independent variable was place of care, i.e. halfway house or home with family. Except for bodyweight and CD4, the other remaining variables were collected by in-depth interview and observation. Bodyweight was measured by scale. CD4 was measured by chemical laboratory.Results: There was no difference in child growth living in the two places of care, with respect to bodyweight and CD4 count. The CD4 count was moderate indicating a moderate immunosuppressive state. Children with HIV/AIDS suffered stigma and discrimination more at halfway house than at home living with family. There was no difference in gross motoric development in children with HIV/AIDS living at the two places of care. Likewise, there was no difference in moral and religious development in children with HIV/AIDS living at the two places of care.Conclusion: Stigma and discrimination occur more often in children with HIV/AIDS that live at halfway house than at home with family. Bodyweight, CD4 count, gross motoric development, and moral and religious development are comparable in children with HIV/AIDS that live at halfway house and at home with family.Keywords: children with HIV/AIDS, halfway house, family, growth, developmentCorrespondence: Vita Raraningrum. School of Midwifery Rustida, Banyuwangi, East Java. Email: vitarara.11@gmail.comJournal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2016), 1(3): 175-181https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2016.01.03.04

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