International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world wide. The priorities are originality and excellence. The journal welcomes high-impact articles on emerging public health science that covers (but not limited) to epidemiology, biostatistics, nutrition, family health, infectious diseases, health services research, gerontology, child health, adolescent health, behavioral medicine, rural health, chronic diseases, health promotion, evaluation and intervention, public health policy and management, health economics, occupational health and environmental health.
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<![CDATA[A scoping review of economic evaluations of post-traumatic stress disorder patients’ intervention ]]>
<![CDATA[Dwarika, Veronica]]>;
<![CDATA[Amedu, Amos Nnaemeka]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.23725
<![CDATA[Intervention programmes for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been extensively evaluated economically, and the related implementation costs are presumably high. This study reviewed the cost-effectiveness of PTSD intervention programmes and associated health benefits. The literature search was carried out between June and July 2023. The PRISMA guidelines for scoping review protocols were strictly followed. A literature search was conducted on the National Health Service (NHS) Economic Evaluation Database, PubMed, PsycInfo, and EconLit, this search yielded 16 studies. This review revealed that trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (+selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) (TF+CBT+SSRIs); prolonged exposure therapy; MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT); stepped care, screen and treatment; and the transmural trauma care model were cost-effective for PTSD treatment. The cost-effectiveness of intervention programmes that lasted 10 to 31 years was greater. In general, long-term intervention programmes have been associated with health benefits. It is also important to note that telemedicine, cognitive-behavioural therapy, biopsychosocial therapy, and individual therapeutic interventions are capital-intensive and inefficient. When disbursing funding for PTSD treatment around the world, the world health organisation (WHO) should keep in mind these identified interventions and the countries where they have been found to be cost-effective.]]>
<![CDATA[Computer program in sign language for controlling mobile objects and communicating with people ]]>
<![CDATA[Moldamurat, Khuralay]]>;
<![CDATA[Tulembayeva, Aigul]]>;
<![CDATA[Ryspaev, Askhat]]>;
<![CDATA[Belgibekov, Niyaz]]>;
<![CDATA[Peryakina, Lyudmila]]>;
<![CDATA[Bakyt, Makhabbat]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24544
<![CDATA[This article emphasizes the need for effective communication methods for people with disabilities, focusing on gestures and finger movements. The study aims to address the communication support gap for this group by creating a specialized Kazakh IT dictionary. It explores practical ways to facilitate communication for people with disabilities through gestures, utilizing computer software for the IT dictionary. The article presents key variables, study design, and data analysis procedures. Results show computer programs effectively enable communication for individuals with disabilities. The study's novelty lies in the IT vocabulary covering gestures, benefiting pedagogy, education, and related fields. Computational linguistics, like automatic language processing and machine translation, enhances communication facilitation for the disabled. Practical recommendations are offered for implementing research findings, improving communication and overall quality of life for people with disabilities. In conclusion, the article stresses the importance of effective communication methods, especially gestures, for the disabled. The IT vocabulary creation through computational linguistics offers innovative ways to enhance communication accessibility, prompting further research.]]>
<![CDATA[The experience of COVID-19: assessing the Malaysian counselors in training coping strategies ]]>
<![CDATA[Abdullah, Siti Salina]]>;
<![CDATA[Arifin, Suhaili]]>;
<![CDATA[Ramley, Fazliyaton]]>;
<![CDATA[Md Shah, Kamarul]]>;
<![CDATA[Yusop, Yusni Mohamad]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahamad, Masturina]]>;
<![CDATA[Mat Najib, Norazizalina]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24082
<![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic also had a psychological impact on various levels of society including trainee counselors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the coping strategies employed by trainee counselors to overcome their challenges within their internship during COVID-19. This study is a quantitative study and was conducted among 106 final-year trainee counselors enrolled in a bachelor's counseling program at the University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). There were two instruments used in this study, consisting of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Malay Brief COPE (MBC) scale. The findings indicate that emotion-focused is mostly used by counselors in training with a mean value of 28.96 (SD=4.891); the mean of problem-focused was 18.08 (SD=3.080); and the mean of avoidance coping was 26.12 (SD=5.341). The study's dataset can be used by counselor educators, the Malaysian Board of Counsellors, clinicians, and academicians to improve the effectiveness and competencies of trainee counselors completing internship during the adverse period.]]>
<![CDATA[Challenges in implementing dengue surveillance in Bantul District Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Astuti, Fardhiasih Dwi]]>;
<![CDATA[Widyaningsih, Vitri]]>;
<![CDATA[Pamungkasari, Eti Poncorini]]>;
<![CDATA[Subijanto, Achmad Arman]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24626
<![CDATA[The surveillance system is a source of information for policymaker to address the dengue outbreak. However, there was a lack of information on the effectiveness of dengue surveillance system in reporting the outbreak. This study aims to assess dengue surveillance activities in Bantul District, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, one of the districts with a high burden of dengue, to provide information on current effectiveness and need assessment for further improvement for dengue surveillance system. This qualitative study was conducted in Bantul District, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The assessment approach was based on the input-processoutput-outcome (IPOO) model. The study participants were selected based on purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews. Eight program holder surveillance were interviewed based on the interview guide. The surveillance system in Bantul Regency already utilizes electronic reporting. Reporting cases of dengue uses the system for surveillance of outbreak events (SISKLB). Analysis and interpretation are done to monitor progress in cases. The follow-up evaluation ceses is vector control to prevent the spread of the case. The incidence of dengue is still higher than the national rate. The case fatality rate (CFR) for dengue is <1%; CFR has hit its target. The larvae-free rate hasn't reached its target yet. Optimizing electronic reporting can improve the quality of information used as a reference in decision-making. SISKLB was created for timely reporting and monitoring of dengue cases. Monitoring available data laboratory can be used as a quick response to take action to prevent an increase in cases.]]>
<![CDATA[“Pineapple eyes”: local social networks to prevent and control epidemics in Thailand’s southern beach tourism provinces ]]>
<![CDATA[Jitwarin, Lapasrada]]>;
<![CDATA[Chinabhark, Krittabhart]]>;
<![CDATA[Jitwarin, Tawatchai]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24034
<![CDATA[The study aimed to qualitatively examine epidemic prevention and control processes in beach tourism provinces in the upper southern region of Thailand, as well as investigate networks related to public health emergency management (PHEM) during such epidemics. The findings highlighted key elements of PHEM for emerging infectious diseases. This involved initial assessments of epidemics and health conditions, categorizing the population by risk, and performing prognosis. Subsequently, operational guidelines for prevention, disease control, and treatment were proposed and often submitted for consideration and orders to the provincial communicable disease control committee. Meetings were held to disseminate committee announcements and measures for implementation by relevant departments, enhancing operational guideline development. Successful local networks as pineapple eyes for PHEM in response to emerging infectious diseases were characterized by robust social networks and informal cooperation at village and community levels, serving as crucial mechanisms for disease control and care. Additionally, business sector networks transformed "mutual suffering" into cooperation, with entrepreneurs in the tourism industry taking the lead. They developed various websites and applications at different stages to promote and support situation management, proving to be a vital mechanism for an effective response to emerging infectious diseases.]]>
<![CDATA[Spatial study of the implementation of ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine citrate, and albendazole in an urban area ]]>
<![CDATA[Nafilata, Ikrimah]]>;
<![CDATA[Supali, Taniawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahyono, Tri Yunis Miko]]>;
<![CDATA[Prihartono, Nurhayati Adnan]]>;
<![CDATA[Hikmah, Kholisotul]]>;
<![CDATA[Devi, Yuli Puspita]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24822
<![CDATA[Studies on lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Indonesia have mostly focused on the disease determinants with limited focus on spatial-based and the determinants of implementing ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine citrate, and albendazole (IDA). This study aimed to identify the causes of program failure. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from November to December 2022 in nine urban villages with high endemic records and one sentinel village in Pekalongan City, Central Java, Indonesia. The analysis using Quantum Geographical Information System (QGIS) and Pearson correlation. Slum settlements were linked to the presence of open sewers (p=0.000; r=0.974) and overcrowding (p=0.033; r=0.672), while the first round of IDA medication adherence correlated with knowledge of medication (p=0.054; r=-0.623) and willingness to take the medication in the second round (p=0.051, r=0.603). Adverse effects of the treatment are strongly correlated with drug boredom from taking medication (p=0.003; r=0.828) and assistance from health workers (p=0.027; r=0.791). We identified gaps in slum settlements, open sewers, overcrowding and medication adherence, including low knowledge of medication, unwillingness to take second-round medication, adverse effects, and boredom with taking medication. We recommend effective strategies by engaging health education between health workers, local leaders, and private sectors as key to ensuring elimination program.]]>
<![CDATA[The role of midwives in preventing malaria in pregnant women: qualitative study from South-West Sumba Regency, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Kencanawati, Dewa Ayu Putu Mariana]]>;
<![CDATA[Ndapa, Conchita Emiliana]]>;
<![CDATA[Martha, Evi]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24099
<![CDATA[Pregnant women in Indonesia, particularly in the Southwest Sumba Regency are faced with high malaria incidence. To overcome the challenge, midwives play a crucial role in integrating malaria services into maternal and child health (MCH) program. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the role of midwives in the implementation of integrated MCH services in the Southwest Sumba district. The location and participants were carefully selected and data collection was performed using the semi-structured interview method, which was divided into three sections. These included i) understanding of midwives regarding malaria and dangers to pregnant women, ii) the implementation of integrated malaria services for the MCH program, and iii) the role of midwives. The collected data were thematically analyzed and narratively presented based on the themes. The results showed that midwives in North Kodi District had a limited understanding of malaria. Consequently, the implementation of integrated MCH services, including specialized preventive education for pregnant women, was not at the optimal level. This phenomenon showed the need for malaria education, preparation of service standards, facilitative supervision, and cross-sectoral collaboration.]]>
<![CDATA[Two decades of HIV/AIDS mortality trend analysis in the Philippines ]]>
<![CDATA[Balt, Arafat M.]]>;
<![CDATA[Mangotara, Rosnia D.]]>;
<![CDATA[Sambawa, Nihaya G.]]>;
<![CDATA[Alamada, Princess Altheya Mae P.]]>;
<![CDATA[Demayo, Chin-chin J.]]>;
<![CDATA[Demayo, Cesar G.]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.23554
<![CDATA[Public health surveillance indicates that the country's HIV infection rate is rising, with the Western Pacific region experiencing the highest growth. Due to the scarcity of studies on HIV in the nation, the present state of the HIV epidemic must be ascertained by gathering data from public health surveillance and HIV mortality time trend analysis. The Department of Health's Philippine Health Statistics (PHS) provided the information. The PHS-recommended algorithms for vital health indicators were used to calculate mortality rates. According to the study's findings, the death rate in the nation is rising, necessitating tight efforts to stop the virus's transmission and provide access to anti-retroviral therapy. Although there is a considerable difference between the two sexes, men had a greater mortality rate than women, suggesting that men were more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS mortality. The study also revealed that HIV testing hurdles were to blame for making young to middle-aged individuals the population most susceptible to mortality from this illness. Additionally, the National Capital Region has the most significant mortality rate, so the government should focus on promoting health in this area as it has the highest mortality rate.]]>
<![CDATA[Social support as a key factor in the health promotion model: influencing diabetic wound prevention behavior ]]>
<![CDATA[Suyanto, Suyanto]]>;
<![CDATA[Sukartini, Tintin]]>;
<![CDATA[Noor, Mohammad Arifin]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.24406
<![CDATA[Diabetic foot wounds are a serious problem that threatens the quality of life of diabetes patients. Individual factors, family, and social support have an important role in preventing diabetic foot wounds. This research aims to determine the aspects of social support in preventing diabetic foot wounds. The research employed a cross-sectional design, involving 120 respondents. The Modified Diabetic Foot Care Behavior (MD FCB) instrument was used to assess behavior related to diabetic foot care. Data analysis was conducted using logistic regression. The results indicated a positive correlation between high levels of social support and the prevention of diabetic foot wounds. In assessing patient knowledge about foot care, it was found that 20 people (16.7%) had poor knowledge. Additionally, low family support was seen in 23 people (19.2%), low peer support in 17 people (14.2%), and low support from health workers in 15 people (12.5%). Furthermore, 42 people (35%) exhibited poor behavior in preventing foot wounds. The Chi-square test revealed a significant influence of knowledge on behavior for preventing diabetic foot wounds (p-value 0.001). Meanwhile, the correlation between family support, peer support, and support from health workers in relation to diabetic foot wound prevention behavior was significant, with each showing a p-value of 0.01. Enhancing social support is identified as an effective strategy for reducing the risk of diabetic foot wounds and their associated complications. Therefore, efforts to increase social support levels for diabetes patients should be considered an integral part of their care regimen.]]>
<![CDATA[General mental health and new media literacy among Malaysian adult urbanites ]]>
<![CDATA[Emeralda, Dee]]>;
<![CDATA[Che Hasan, Abdul Hadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ho, Yi Ming]]>;
<![CDATA[Prihadi, Kususanto Ditto]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 1: March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.23870
<![CDATA[This study investigates the multifaceted interplay of risk and protective factors influencing general mental health (GMH), focusing on the impact of external validation seeking through online interactions and the protective role of perceived social support (PSS) against GMH problems, mediated by unconditional self-acceptance (USA) and PSS with new media literacy (NML) is introduced as a moderator variable, affecting the interplay between PSS, USA, and interpersonal mattering (IPM) in predicting GMH. A moderated serial mediation model was proposed and tested with 380 purposively recruited adult urbanites from Malaysia. The results reveal that individuals with high NML perceive greater social support, leading to higher self-acceptance and mattering, enhanced GMH protection. This study highlights the critical role of NML in the digital age’s impact on GMH.]]>
