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International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
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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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Organizational and leadership factors affecting the quality of nurse performance in hospitals Twistiandayani, Retno; Prameswari, Rizki Dwi; Ayatulloh, Daviq; Priyantini, Diah
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.23542

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The purpose of this study was to analyze organizational and leadership factors that affect the quality of nurse performance in hospitals. A cross-sectional study in 162 respondents conducted at Universitas Airlangga Hospital in May-June 2021. Variable organizational factors (resources, rewards, work structure, and design), leadership factors (competence, job meaning, autonomy, and impact), and the quality of nurse performance were measured using a questionnaire that had been modified by the researcher and declared valid (r table=0.351-1.000) and reliable (0.919-0.980), the data were then analyzed using logistic regression. Organizational factors consisting of resources (p=0.001), rewards (p=0.012), structure (p=0.029), and work design (p=0.013) showed a significant relationship with the quality of work, as well as organizational factors consisting of competence (p=0.043), job meaning (0.035), autonomy (0.021) and impact (0.025). The strongest results are shown in the quality of nurse resources. Improving the quality of performance of nurses must pay attention to organizational factors and influencing leadership factors, with the most dominant factor being the quality of nurse resources.
Artificial intelligence model for the prediction of cannabis addiction Elhachimi, Abdelilah; Eddabbah, Mohamed; Benksim, Abdelhafid; Ibannid, Hamid; Cherkaoui, Mohamed
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.25786

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A novel approach for predicting cannabis addiction has been introduced by integrating combined machine learning (ML) algorithms, specifically K-means clustering and linear regression (LR). The study, conducted in Marrakech, Morocco, at a center linked to the National Association for drug-risk reduction (DRR), involved 146 participants. Among those with prior cannabis use, one subgroup included passive users, while another exhibited cannabis dependence. The research utilized features derived from patient data, emphasizing psycho-cognitive state, addiction status, and socio-demographic factors. The goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of the combined ML algorithms (K-means + LR) in distinguishing between addicted and non-addicted individuals using real-world data from a primary care addiction center. The findings indicate that the proposed method delivers balanced results, achieving an overall accuracy of 70%, a sensitivity of 65%, and a specificity of 86%. These results are particularly noteworthy when compared to other ML studies in addiction research. The combined algorithm demonstrates promising potential with competitive accuracy and high specificity. Further efforts to improve sensitivity and validate the model in diverse settings will be essential for advancing predictive modeling in this field. Our findings contribute to existing research by developing simple and effective tools for early detection of cannabis addiction, potentially aiding in the creation of preventive and therapeutic strategies to reduce its prevalence.
Understanding HIV transmission and prevention among men who have sex with men in a sexual health clinic Kumareswaran, Suriya; Sundram, Bala Murali
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24552

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This comprehensive study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in a sexually transmitted infections (STI)-friendly clinic in Johor, Malaysia. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the study analyses data from 421 MSM patients, emphasizing the critical role of sociodemographic factors in influencing HIV-related behaviors. The majority of participants, mostly with tertiary education, displayed a sound understanding of HIV, with 71% showing good knowledge on HIV prevention and transmission. However, there remain gaps in knowledge, particularly among those with lesser education, and in practices related to condom use and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The study highlights a stark disparity in HIV-related attitudes and practices based on education level, employment status, and income. Notably, those with higher education and income levels demonstrate more responsible practices and better knowledge, underscoring the need for tailored educational programs. The findings call for comprehensive and targeted interventions, considering the diverse backgrounds of individuals, to effectively mitigate the risk of HIV infection. This research is vital in the absence of a definitive cure for HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), emphasizing preventive measures based on accurate information and positive attitudes towards the disease.
Maternal and child factors of stunted children: a case control study Hastuti, Apriyani Puji; Sukartini, Tintin; Arief, Yuni Sufyanti; Nursalam, Nursalam; Roesardhyati, Ratna; Mumpuningtias, Elyk Dwi; Hidayat, Syaifurrahman; Kurniawan, Ardhiles Wahyu
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24473

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Due to the transition or weaning process and infant feeding patterns, infants under the age of five (IYCF) are susceptible to nutritional problems, especially with regard to food diversity, diet quality, availability, and accessibility. According to fundamental health research, the mother’s capacity to supply nourishment (sources from animal and vegetable protein) and the main meal as an energy source during the first two years of life is associated. Community based case-control study was conducted among children 6-24 month. The study participant used multistage random sampling procedure, with a sample size of 180 mothers who have stunted children. This study used a questionnaire as its data research instrument, which was examined for validity and reliability utilizing data analysis methods like linear regression and SPSS 16.0 statistical software. Factor associated the role of mothers in the feeding of stunted children to nutritional status are age, educational level, occupation, motivation, mobility, decision making, knowledge, self-esteem, self-efficacy, family type, family role, stress of family, coping of family, family social support, weight of birth, responsive feeding. The all of factors can affected roles of mothers in the feeding of stunted children to nutritional status with p-value <0.005. While the child’s age, birth length, breastfeeding, feeding children are not factors associated with the role of mothers in the feeding of stunted children to nutritional status.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice among the Indian population regarding COVID-19 using LASI-DAD COVID-19 data Saritha, Ala; Jangra, Rohit; Bhat, Lekha; Philip, Neena Elezebeth
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.23836

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, India was one of the worst-hit countries in terms of the number of cases and deaths. Knowledge, attitude, and practice play an important role in reducing disease transmission. This study uses a nationally represented large data set to understand the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of COVID-19 among the Indian population. This cross-sectional study utilized Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-DAD) COVID-19 data which provides information on respondents’ demographics, socioeconomic effects, health status, behavior, perceptions, and attitudes toward COVID-19. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression were performed to find the results. Out of 3,797 respondents, 1,929 (50.8%) accounted for males and 1,868 (49.2%) for females; rural respondents were 40.3% and urban were 59.7%. The findings show that the respondent’s knowledge about COVID-19 was improved from rounds 1 to 4 and 7, but attitude from round 2 to round 8 and behavior from round 1 to round 9 were poor. In multivariate analysis, males (AOR=1.855; CI=1.129-3.048; p=0.015) and people residing in urban areas (AOR=1.698; CI=1.050-2.745; p=0.031) had a good level of knowledge towards COVID-19 when compared to their females, and rural counterparts. Despite a good level of knowledge about COVID-19 among the Indian population, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 were poor. There is a need to establish and implement effective policies and interventions to improve people’s behavior towards COVID-19 and similar pandemics that the world might encounter in the future.
Epidemiological analysis of the incidence of endometrial hyperplasia in a large city of Kazakhstan Imashkyzy, Imasheva Bayan; Adilkhanovich, Kamaliev Maksut; Notanovich, Lokshin Vyacheslav; Viktorovna, Kiselyova Marina; Dzhambylbayevna, Turekhanova Aizhan; Ernazarovna, Jexembekova Alfiya; Malika, Uteshova; Mukhtarkyzy, Saparaliyeva Aizhan
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24971

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Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is an abnormality of uterus, characterized by excessive proliferation of endometrium, and in case of lack of timely diagnostics and treatment, it may rapidly progress to endometrial cancer (EC). According to the World Cancer Research Fund, EC ranks 6th among all female malignancies in the world. EC takes the 3rd place in the Republic of Kazakhstan according to the state statistics. However, there is no determining statistical data on dynamics of EH incidence in our region, which will show the extent of exposure of the population to this disease. Therefore, this research provides assessment and analysis of all registered cases of EH from the Republican Center for Electronic Healthcare for the period from 2012 to 2022 for presentation of accurate and correct information on the trends of EH incidence and its histologic types, taking into account age differences of the female population of our city. The study has showed the increase of indicators of incidence of EH, especially, non-atypical endometrial hyperplasia (NAEH) and atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH). It was found that the peak incidence of EH occurred in the age group of 65-69 years, where the main increase was due to an increase in number of cases of NAEH. The age group of 45-49 years is at the peak of the incidence of AEH. The conducted research has identified the trends of EH incidence, reflecting population changes in the EH risk factors, and that requires their comprehensive study for development of strategies of treatment and prevention measures.
The omega 3 index: a study on the Portuguese population Cardoso, Carlos; Gomes, Romina; Francisco, João; Sapatinha, Maria; Afonso, Cláudia; Bandarra, Narcisa M.
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24104

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The omega-3 index (O3I) is used as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease risk. The factors affecting O3I are not fully understood. A study was conducted in a representative sample of the Portuguese population (1,126 individuals) involving blood sampling for the determination of O3I and answering a questionnaire. Participants were asked to indicate their consumption frequencies and other relevant data. The average O3I of the population was 4.82±2.30%. There was a clear increasing trend of the O3I with higher amounts of consumed seafood, achieving an O3I of ~6% with three or more weekly meals. Age was a major determinant, presenting 50-79 year old males higher O3I values than 18-49. Physical activity led to higher O3I, 5.05±2.39% vs 4.64±2.21%. Smoking caused a lower O3I, 4.38±1.97% vs 4.89±2.34%. Physical activity had a larger effect upon O3I in consumers with high seafood consumption. In elderly (>70 year old), there was an inverse relation between O3I levels and high blood pressure. This study’s findings point to the importance of changing dietary habits in the direction of increasing seafood consumption and combining these nutritional changes with a healthier lifestyle (with more physical activity and no smoking) for a higher O3I and a lower cardiovascular disease incidence.
Influence of community factors on formal care use among older Chinese adults Zhang, Zihan; Kato, Chieko
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24703

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Community plays a pivotal role in older adults' well-being and long-term care issues. This study investigates how community factors, including community support and social participation, with self-assessment of health as an intervening variable, influence the use of formal care. Further, how a community contributes to older adults' well-being has also been discussed. Data was collected from older adults (men 150, women 150, age>60 y/o) and was analyzed by using structural equation modeling (SEM). This study used health as an intervening variable to investigate community factors' influence on formal care use. The results find a significant negative influence of social participation and self-assessment of health on the use of formal care. While community support was not found to influence the use of formal care significantly, both community support and social participation could negatively influence the use of formal care by positively influencing the self-assessment of health. Cohabitation has also been found to influence community support significantly positively. In China, where formal care still needs to be more developed, reducing over-reliance on formal care follows Chinese cultural values and economic considerations. Moreover, older people living alone need to be attended to by the community.
Factors influencing modern contraceptive use among rural married women of reproductive age in Myanmar Soe, Myint Moh; Sirichotiratana, Nithat; Hong, Seo Ah; Wongsin, Utoomporn; Prutipinyo, Chardsumon
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.25731

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This study aimed to identify factors associated with the use of modern contraceptive service among rural married women of reproductive age in Myanmar. A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among 648 married women aged 18-49 years (4 townships with the lowest contraceptive prevalence (n=316) and 4 townships with the highest prevalence (n=332). This study found that women in townships with low prevalence of modern contraceptive use were more likely to be illiterate and manual workers or farmers, to have lower education and no regular income, other religions than Buddhism, and higher number of family members and children, compared to those with high prevalence. In addition, they responded negatively to the accessibility, availability, affordability and acceptability of contraceptive services, and lower satisfaction with the services. This study suggests that the Myanmar government should promote contraceptive services more aggressively for women of reproductive age in rural areas that reflect ethnic minority cultures.
The role of family-centered care in enhancing stroke rehabilitation outcomes: an integrative literature review Mendrofa, Fery Agusman Motuho; Iswanti, Dwi Indah; Saifudin, I Made Moh. Yanuar
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 2: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24847

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Family-centered care (FCC), which emphasizes the involvement of family members as active participants in the care process, represents a significant paradigm within the realm of stroke rehabilitation. This study aimed to locate and synthesize the most recent evidence concerning the advantages, methodologies, and obstacles associated with the integration of FCC in stroke rehabilitation. The approach taken involves conducting an integrative literature review following the guidelines set forth by Whittemore and Knafl. A thorough exploration of four databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and PsycINFO, was carried out, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative studies published between January 2012 and December 2022. Inclusion criteria comprised studies involving adult stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation, detailing family-centered interventions, and presenting outcomes for either the patients or their families. Upon the screening process, 25 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Various strategies have been identified to effectively involve families in the rehabilitation process, such as educational initiatives, collaborative planning for home-based care, and provision of support for caregivers. However, the implementation of FCC faces challenges stemming from factors at the system level, provider level, and patient/family level, in conclusion, the integration of FCC in stroke rehabilitation yields substantial benefits for both patients and caregivers. It is imperative for nurses to engage families as collaborative partners, tailor interventions according to specific requirements, offer assistance to caregivers, and instigate changes at the systemic level.

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