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International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Published by Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
ISSN : 22528806     EISSN : 26204126     DOI : -
Core Subject : Health,
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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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Self-management program impact on type 2 diabetes blood sugar control Kawthaisong, Chontira; Wongsricha, Parichat; Machara, Charinporn
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26501

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a major global public health concern. This quasi-experimental study assessed the effectiveness of a self-management program in aiding diabetic patients in controlling their blood sugar levels. The program implemented the self-management framework proposed by Kanfer and Gaelick-Buys, supplemented by social support from healthcare volunteers via home visits. Patients were selected through simple random sampling and subsequently divided into two groups, each comprising 30 patients. The experimental group received a self-management program, with progress monitored over a 12-week period. The control group was administered standard care. The Mann-Whitney U test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were employed to assess the data. The results indicated that the self-management behavior and blood sugar levels of both the experimental and control groups were similar before the experiment commenced. Significant differences were observed in self-management behavior and blood sugar levels between the experimental groups before and after the intervention, as indicated by a significance level of 0.05. However, this program has some limitations, including the fact that the evaluation did not include HbA1c levels, and the data was based on participants' self-reports, which may be subject to bias. The finding suggests that this self-management program can be implemented by healthcare professionals in the community to effectively manage blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetes patients to reduce the incidence of complications, with rigorous and continuous monitoring of behaviors required.
Cross-lagged panel insights into health, social, and economic in life satisfaction Siripanich, Pachitjanut; Philmolsri, Titirut; Kaewchankha, Wasin
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26696

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This study examines life satisfaction in older Thai adults as shaped by dynamic interactions among health, social, and economic factors. Most prior research-both globally and in Thailand-has relied on cross-sectional designs, limiting understanding of cross-lagged relationships. Closing this gap led to the following research objectives: i) assess the stability of health, social, and economic factors and life satisfaction, ii) examine reciprocal and temporal relationships among these domains, and iii) explore age-related variations. Data were drawn from Wave III and IV of the Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) survey (n = 561) and analyzed using cross-lagged structural equation modeling. The findings demonstrated stability in social activity, physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction in both waves. Cross-lagged effects revealed reciprocal and temporal relationships, where mental health influenced future physical health, and life satisfaction impacted subsequent mental well-being. Age-specific differences emerged, with stronger effects in middle-aged adults, where life satisfaction had a greater effect on future mental health, and mental health more strongly influenced physical health over time. Among those aged 60 and older, physical health exhibited the highest stability, while life satisfaction and mental health effects weakened, suggesting age-related shifts in well-being.
Prevalence, patterns, and associated factors for substance use among university students in Maseru, Lesotho Kamohelo, Phoofolo; Lucy, Fernandes; Kebogile, Mokwena
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26783

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Psychoactive substance use among students has implications for early substance dependence. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, patterns, and reasons for substance use among university students in Maseru, Lesotho. There were 302 students who participated in this descriptive, cross-sectional survey. Descriptive statistics summarized the findings obtained from a self-administered online questionnaire. The prevalence rate for alcohol (44.4%), dagga (6%), and cigarette smoking (6%) was statistically significantly higher among males than females (p<0.05). Alcohol was consumed to feel good by 26.1% of the participants, 38.9% smoked cigarettes to handle stress, and 22.2% used dagga because it is easily available (22.2%). This study identified a unique pattern of substance use among university students, which is limited to alcohol, cigarettes, and dagga, with the exclusion of hard drugs. Effective and comprehensive health promotion programs should be implemented in Lesotho to prevent the introduction of hard-core psychoactive substances.
Social determinants in health and mental well-being among out-patients Moreno-Lacalle, Rainier C.; Ducusin, Pilar Bianca Mae G.; Suma-il, Rayvine B.; Tiu, Lana Stephanie A.; Manantan, Kyla Dee; Borromeo, Karyle Myara E.; Cruz, Amanda Nicole N.; Landagora, Romeo Benedict; Nerona, Chad Allen M.; Edualino, Christan James R.
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26588

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Social determinants are crucial in shaping mental well-being, yet their specific impact within diverse cultural contexts like the Philippines remains underexplored. This study investigated the influence of social determinants on mental well-being among out-patients with mental health conditions. A retrospective cross-sectional design was used, analyzing existing health records (n = 21,813) from 2019 to 2024 and survey questionnaires (n = 89) from three psychiatric institutions. Social determinants were classified as proximal or distal, and mental well-being was assessed using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Results showed that participants generally reported a high level of mental well-being. Regression analysis revealed that while proximal social factors collectively explained the largest variance in well-being (28.6%), they were not statistically significant predictors as a group. Conversely, specific distal factors-notably birth order (p<0.010), parental marital status (p<0.017), and a history of family sexual abuse (p<0.033)-were significant individual predictors. This research provides novel evidence on the application of the proximal-distal framework in a Filipino context, uniquely demonstrating that while broad social categories are influential, specific familial and life-course events are more direct predictors of mental well-being. The findings underscore the need for culturally-sensitive, targeted interventions that address both broad environmental factors and specific individual circumstances to promote health equity.
Clinical dental students' perceptions of difficulties in fixed prosthodontics bridgework denture preparation: a pilot study Sarwono, Aditya Pratama; Febianti, Khairunnisa
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.24623

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Preparing abutment teeth for fixed bridgework presents varying challenges to dental students, impacting their training effectiveness and clinical outcomes. Understanding the most difficult stages can help improve educational strategies. This study aims to rank the difficulty of each stage in abutment tooth preparation using student evaluations, identifying the greatest challenges. A quantitative approach was used, analyzing perceptions of 155 clinical dental students from 2021-2023 cohorts at Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti, through the non-parametric Friedman’s ANOVA Test. Student evaluations covered seven stages of abutment tooth preparation, identifying variability in perceived difficulty from most difficult to easiest. Results indicate the most difficult stage is proximal reduction (mean rank: 3.01), followed by cervical preparation (mean rank: 3.28), and lingual reduction (mean rank: 3.35). The stages with the lowest difficulty are finishing (mean rank: 5.35), followed by alignment of preparation between 2 abutment teeth (mean rank: 4.85), buccal reduction (mean rank: 4.13), and occlusal reduction (mean rank: 4.03). Proximal reduction is particularly difficult due to the need for high technical skills and precision, requiring accurate space estimation and careful reduction without damaging adjacent teeth. This difficulty is compounded by natural variations in tooth shapes and positions among patients. Findings highlight the importance of refining educational strategies to tackle these challenges, enhancing student learning and clinical skills. This research provides crucial data on which stages need greater emphasis in the curriculum, aiding the creation of more efficient and focused training methods.
Analysis of risk factors associated with subjective fatigue symptoms among coal mining vehicle operators Modjo, Robiana; Sulistiyorini, Desy; Rizkianto, Eko; Susilowati, Indri Hapsari; Triwibowo, Didik
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26601

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Coal mining vehicle operators have negative consequences with health effects such as fatigue. The aim of the study was to analyze the risk factors related to subjective fatigue among coal mining operators. Specifically, it seeks to examine the relationship between work shift, working period, sleep quantity, sleep quality, and personal characteristics, such as age, neck circumference, and body mass index. Data were collected from a coal mining site in South Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2022 with primary questionnaires. A total of 440 workers who worked in the mining and hauling area for at least one year were recruited in this study. This was a cross-sectional study. Quantitative data were obtained to describe the level of subjective fatigue and to analyze the risk factors associated with the work fatigue in coal mining vehicle operators. The fatigue was associated with obesity (OR:1.777, 95% CI:1.0067-2.960), overweight (OR:1.783, 95% CI:1.046-3.040), neck circumference (OR:1.513, 95% CI:1.0983-2.329), sleep quality (OR:4.597, 95% CI:2.762-7.650), and working period (OR:0.545, 95% CI:10.360-0.825) (p<0.05 for all). However, fatigue did not significantly affect from sleep quantity and work shift. Ensuring individual health is essential for preserving the opportunity to sleep and allowing the body to recover from fatigue.
Socio-demographics impact of healthy lifestyle in parents with preschoolers: a pilot study Chitou, Eirini; Karavida, Vasiliki; Tympa, Eleni; Zachopoulou, Evridiki
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26165

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Parents’ ability to follow a healthier lifestyle is influenced by their socio-demographic characteristics. This study seeks to assess the lifestyles of preschoolers’ parents and discern potential correlations with their demographic attributes. Using a quantitative approach, a pilot study was conducted among 51 parents who actively participated in a survey. To study the extent of parents’ adoption of a healthy lifestyle, a 25-question Likert scale questionnaire was employed. Findings revealed a notable prevalence of healthy habit adoption, including a wholesome diet. Furthermore, the results noted a commendable level of parents’ knowledge of matters related to healthy lifestyles. Of particular interest was the significant impact of maternal fixed work schedules on the implementation of healthy eating habits, which surpassed the influence of other types of work schedules. Additionally, a direct correlation was observed between information derived from authoritative sources about healthy lifestyles and the educational attainment of parents. More specifically, parents with higher educational attainment tend to be more conscious of healthy living and to actively incorporate a healthy lifestyle into their daily routines. In light of these findings, there is a clear indication that further research into the dynamics of parents’ adoption of healthy lifestyles is required.
Determinant factors of anemia prevention behavior among female adolescents in border area: a path analysis on the health belief model Nahak, Maria Paula Marla; Berek, Pius Almindu Leki
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.25937

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Combating anemia in female adolescents may prevent long term effects of low birth weight, malnutrition, and growth failure (stunting) in their progeny. This study aimed to path-analyze the determinants of anemia prevention behavior in female adolescents with health belief model approach. This was an observational analytical study, conducted at SMAN 3 Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, from May 7, 2024 to August 2, 2024. A total of 103 participants were selected by total sampling. The data collected by a set of questionnaires. This study revealed a direct and positive correlation between perceived threat (b = 2.43; 95% CI = 0.67 to 4.18; p = 0.007), perceived benefits (b = 1.99; 95% CI = 0.20 to 3.78; p = 0.029), perceived barrier (b = 2.74; 95% CI = 0.34 to 5.14; p = 0.025), self-efficacy (b = 1.76; 95% CI = 0.06 to 3.46; p = 0.042), cues to action (b = 1.96; 95% CI = 0.27 to 3.65; p = 0.022) and anemia prevention behavior. Knowledge is indirectly correlated to anemia prevention behavior through self-efficacy (b =2.25; 95% CI = 0.95 to 3.54; p = 0.001); perceived susceptibility is indirectly correlated to anemia prevention behavior through perceived threat (b = 2.01; 95% CI = 0.78 to 3.24; p = 0.001); perceived severity is indirectly correlated to anemia prevention behavior through perceived threat (b = 0.91; 95% CI = 0.01 to 1.81; p = 0.045). The implications of this study suggest that multifaceted interventions should be put in place that combine education, empowerment, overcoming barriers, and increasing the perceived threat and severity of anemia, all of which can improve anemia prevention behavior among female adolescents.
Health literacy on HIV/AIDS and adherence to antiretroviral treatment: the moderating role of social support Pujaannicha, Pujaannicha; Widiana, Herlina Siwi
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26635

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The increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS continues to pose a significant global health challenge, with developing countries experiencing the fastest growth in transmission rates, including Indonesia. This quantitative correlational study examined the influence of HIV/AIDS-related health literacy on adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), with peer social support considered as a moderating variable. Participants included 208 PLWHA residing in Majalengka Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Data were gathered using standardized instruments measuring HIV/AIDS health literacy, treatment adherence, and peer social support, and were analyzed through moderation analysis using Jamovi software. The results demonstrated that HIV/AIDS health literacy had a significant positive effect on ARV adherence, and that peer social support strengthened this relationship. Nonetheless, the study is limited by its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported measures, which may restrict causal inference and generalizability.
Evaluating cholera vaccine effectiveness in Harare Western District amidst a new outbreak, 2023 Mwashita, Mary Munashe; Hove, Innocent; Juru, Tsitsi; Chitiyo, Farai Josphas; Chadambuka, Addmore; Shambira, Gerald; Gombe, Notion; Mandozana, Gibson; Tshimanga, Mufuta
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26786

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Following targeted oral cholera vaccination (OCV) in 2018/2019, cholera cases declined. However, by July 17, 2023, Harare Western district reported 98 cases and 3 deaths. We investigated the outbreak to assess the long-term effectiveness of OCV in Harare Western district. We conducted a 1:2 unmatched case-control study among 46 cases and 92 controls. A case was any resident of Harare Western district with laboratory-confirmed cholera infection between April 22, - July 20, 2023. Antimicrobial susceptibility data were analyzed and multivariable logistic regression identified independent factors. Vaccine effectiveness was calculated as (1-OR) x 100). OCV effectiveness was 72o% (95% CI 39-87; p<0.001). The majority of participants were females (52.2%) cases and 51.1% controls. Experiencing a sewage burst [aOR 9.75, 95% CI (2.60 to 36.62)] was an independent risk factor. Handwashing with soap [aOR 0.03,95% CI (0.01 to 0.17)], cholera vaccination [aOR 0.17, 95% CI (0.04 to 0.64)], and having a handwashing facility [aOR 0.04, 95% CI (0.01 to 0.18)] were independent protective factors. A total of 47.2% of boreholes (42/89) and 66.7% of wells (2/3) had excessive coliforms. Cholera strains were largely sensitive to ciprofloxacillin (90%). The outbreak was driven by water, sanitation and hygiene factors. This study provides evidence on long-term effectiveness of two-doses of OCV in an endemic urban setting. Vaccination status relied on participant recall and vaccination cards due to the absence of a central register, and while the study was sufficiently powered to assess the effectiveness of the two-dose regimen, the number of cases limited evaluation of single-dose effectiveness. Implementation of targeted OCV campaigns is recommended.

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