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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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Predictors of blood pressure among adults: the role of lifestyle and body composition Evelin Malinti; Yunus Elon; Mori Agustina br Perangin-angin
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27128

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Hypertension is influenced by multiple biological and behavioral factors; however, the relative contributions of body age and body composition remain unclear. This study examined the associations of lifestyle behaviors, body age, and body composition with blood pressure among 167 adults in Indonesia using a cross-sectional design. Lifestyle score, body age, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle mass, total body fat percentage, and blood pressure were assessed using standardized procedures. Spearman correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Body age was the only significant predictor of systolic blood pressure (β = .311, p = .002). In contrast, skeletal muscle mass (β = .172, p = .030) and total body fat percentage (β = .248, p = .017) were significant positive predictors of diastolic blood pressure. Lifestyle score and BMI were not significant predictors in the regression models. These findings suggest that physiological aging and body composition are more strongly associated with blood pressure than lifestyle behaviors. Incorporating body age and body composition assessments into cardiovascular risk screening may improve hypertension prevention and early intervention strategies.
Association between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting among toddlers in a high-burden rural community of South Central Timor: a cross-sectional study Roslin E. M. Sormin; Emanuel Gerald Alan Rahmat
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.26943

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This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting among toddlers in Batuputih, South-Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Conducted in July 2025, it involved 52 children aged 6-59 months using total sampling. Exclusive breastfeeding history was obtained through caregiver interviews and verified with health records to reduce recall bias. Height-for-age z-scores were measured using WHO standards, and data were analyzed with Fisher’s exact test and penalized logistic regression with Firth correction to address the small sample size. Stunting prevalence was 59.6%, while exclusive breastfeeding coverage reached 82.7%. All toddlers who were not exclusively breastfed were stunted. Regression analysis confirmed a strong protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against stunting (OR 0.05; 95% CI 0.003-0.92; p = 0.012), which remained significant after adjusting for birth weight, sex, recent illness, and maternal education. These findings highlight exclusive breastfeeding as a critical protective factor in high-burden rural settings. Yet, the persistence of stunting despite high coverage underscores the need for integrated strategies at the primary health-care and district levels. Strengthening breastfeeding counseling must be complemented by maternal nutrition, infection prevention, and sanitation improvements within broader stunting prevention frameworks tailored to rural Timorese communities.
Microplastic exposure in anchovies: baseline evidence from small-island waters of Indonesia Veronika Amelia Simbolon; Erpina Santi Meliana Nadeak; Demsa Simbolon; Ristina Rosauli Harianja
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27108

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Microplastics are emerging contaminants in aquatic environments and may enter human exposure pathways through seafood consumption. However, baseline exposure data for small pelagic fish in small-island settings remain limited, particularly in Indonesia. Anchovy (Stolephorus spp.), which is commonly consumed whole, may represent a direct dietary exposure pathway. This study aimed to quantify and characterize microplastic contamination in anchovy collected from Dendun Island waters. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 using 100 anchovy samples obtained from local catches. Microplastics were extracted using oxidative digestion followed by density separation, filtration, and stereomicroscopic observation. Data were analyzed descriptively. A total of 109 microplastic particles were identified, with a mean abundance of 1.09 particles per individual. Fibres dominated (67.0%), followed by films (20.2%) and fragments (12.8%). Various colours were observed, indicating heterogeneous particle characteristics. This study provides baseline evidence of microplastic contamination in anchovy from a small-island coastal setting, highlighting its potential as a dietary exposure pathway. These findings support the need for routine monitoring and strengthened plastic pollution control strategies to protect seafood safety and public health.
Physical-maturation with health education on the incidence of anemia among adolescents who married at a young age Desta Ayu Cahya Rosyida; Nyna Puspita Ningrum; Nina Hidayatunnikmah; Solichatin Solichatin
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.26734

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Physical maturity and the incidence of anemia in adolescents who marry at a young age have an impact on the biological and physiological unpreparedness of the adolescent body that is not yet fully mature against the increased risk of anemia, especially in early pregnancy. The solution in this paper provides health education and increased awareness of the dangers of early marriage to physical health, especially the risk of anemia. Nutrition intervention programs and iron supplements for adolescent girls. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of physical maturity on the incidence of anemia in adolescents who marry at a young age. Quantitative research method with quasi-experimental pre-post test design with control group. The population of the study was 54 young women who were married at a young age. The sample size of 44 respondents. Sampling was done using the accidental technique. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The difference in mean hemoglobin levels in adolescents before and after the intervention was analyzed using the paired t-test. Based on the results of statistical test, a p-value of 0.000 was obtained (p-value ≤ 0.05), which indicated that the difference was statistically significant.
Structural and behavioral determinants of HIV among Indonesian MSM Neila Sulung; Adi Cahya Murfi; Efriza Efriza; Nurdin Nurdin; Cici Apriza Yanti
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.26988

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HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) remains disproportionately high in Indonesia. While behavioral risk factors have been widely studied, evidence integrating structural determinants remains limited. This study examined the role of structural and behavioral factors associated with HIV status among MSM in Jambi City, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 MSM recruited using non-probability sampling due to the hidden nature of the population. Data were collected using validated structured questionnaires and analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. Fifty percent of respondents were HIV-positive. Low educational attainment emerged as an independent structural determinant of HIV status (AOR = 5.51; 95% CI: 1.14-26.49), whereas behavioral factors showed significant crude associations but lost significance after adjustment. HIV vulnerability among MSM is shaped by structural inequalities beyond individual behaviors. Structural-focused interventions are essential to strengthen HIV prevention strategies in Indonesia.
Biophysiological responses of premature infants in neonatal nursing care: a descriptive study of infant and maternal characteristics Dwi Hastuti; Anggorowati Anggorowati; Zubaidah Zubaidah; Tri Nur Kristina; Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27051

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Preterm infants are physiologically vulnerable and require continuous cardiorespiratory and thermal monitoring during neonatal nursing care. Evidence describing physiological indicators in relation to infant maturity and maternal sociodemographic characteristics remains limited. This study aimed to describe physiological indicators (heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature) among preterm infants and examine their associations with infant and maternal characteristics. An observational descriptive study was conducted from August to December 2025 among preterm infants (
Effectiveness of a structured ball game stimulation program on gross motor development among preschool children: a quasi-experimental study in Indonesia Moh. Arip; Ely Mawaddah; Ade Wulandari; Mardiatun Mardiatun; Saskiyanti Ari Andini
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27020

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Gross motor development during ages 3-6 years is critical for children's independence and social confidence. This study induced a structured ball play stimulation program in Indonesian children using quasi-experimental design, testing the specific impact on gross motor indicators compared to local early childhood education (PAUD) routine activities. This quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group study assessed ball game stimulation for gross motor development in 143 preschool children in Mataram, Indonesia (intervention n = 72; control n = 71). The intervention delivered structured ball activities three times weekly for six months (August 2025-January 2026): ball introduction, throwing/catching, kicking, and group games. Controls followed the regular curriculum. Outcomes used a standardized gross motor tool. Baseline demographics were homogeneous (age p = 0.998; gender p = 0.921). Results demonstrated dramatic improvements in the intervention group, with the "Normal" category increasing from 9.72% to 94.44%, while the "Doubtful" category decreased from 83.33% to 5.56%, and "Delayed" reached 0%. Conversely, the control group showed deterioration, with "Normal" decreasing to 0% and "Delayed" increasing to 88.73%. Mann-Whitney U test confirmed statistically significant differences between groups at posttest (p = 0.000), with intervention group mean score of 1.00 versus control group 2.79. These findings provide empirical evidence that structured ball game stimulation effectively improves gross motor development in preschool children.
Health locus of control and health behaviour in Minangkabau metabolic disorder patients Rida Yanna Primanita; Alfian Yanda Putra; Puput Nofia Rahma
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27094

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Metabolic disorders require sustained health behaviors, yet the psychological predictors of such behaviors may operate differently across cultures. This cross-sectional study examined whether health locus of control (HLOC) predicts multidimensional health behavior among Minangkabau adults with self-reported metabolic disorders in West Sumatra, Riau, and Jambi. A total of 274 participants completed multidimensional HLOC and health behavior scales. Reliability testing, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, multiple linear regression, and one-way ANOVA based on dominant HLOC type were conducted. Internal and powerful-others HLOC positively predicted total health behavior, whereas chance HLOC was not significant; however, the overall explanatory power was small (R² = 0.048). Health behavior did not differ meaningfully across dominant HLOC types, with very small effect sizes across diet, sleep, smoking, risky beverage consumption, and exercise (η² < 0.02). These findings suggest that in a collectivistic Minangkabau context, health behavior may be shaped not only by personal control beliefs but also by family, authority, and community norms. The cross-sectional design and self-reported diagnoses limit causal and clinical inference. Family-based education, community leader involvement, and culturally adapted health campaigns are recommended.
Comparative study of hospital stay duration among cesarean section patients using ERACS and conventional care in Lampung, Indonesia Anita Anita; Muhammad Abduh Musyaffa
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.26890

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This study is important to evaluate the impact of the effectiveness of the enhanced recovery after cesarean section (ERACS) method compared to conventional care on the length of hospital stay in cesarean patients in Lampung, Indonesia, considering the increasing number of cesarean sections and the need to optimize patient recovery and reduce care costs. This research is a quantitative study using a retrospective observational design. The total population was 210, with 102 samples (51 ERACS groups: 51 conventional groups) taken using purposive sampling. The research was conducted from March to September 2025 at Anugerah Medical Center and Yukum Medical Center Hospital Lampung. Inclusion criteria included cesarean patients aged ≥18 years, with written consent, ERACS, and conventional eligible. Exclusion criteria were complications, previous surgery, and chronic medical conditions. The ERACS group had a mean length of stay of 1.10 days (86.3% stayed 1 day), while the conventional method had a mean length of stay of 2.20 days (78.4% stayed 2 days). The test showed p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant difference between the two groups. The ERACS method proved more effective in reducing length of stay, which is expected to improve hospital quality and performance. This study contributes to health practice by advocating for the adoption of ERACS protocols, which may lead to better resource allocation and more efficient healthcare delivery in the context of increasing cesarean rates.
Determinants of tuberculosis treatment adherence through information, motivation, and behavioural skills: a study of TB patients in Serdang Bedagai Nixson Manurung; Sarida Surya Manurung; Rostinah Manurung
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 3: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i3.27075

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Patient non-compliance in undergoing treatment can increase the risk of therapy failure, transmission, and drug resistance. To analyse the treatment adherence strategies of tuberculosis patients through the information, motivation, behavioural skills (IMB) approach. The research uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The research sample consists of tuberculosis patients in Serdang Bedagai Regency who were selected using the cluster random sampling technique at several community health centers. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on the variables of information, motivation, and behavioural skills, and then analysed by using structural equation modelling (SEM). The indicators of non-compliance are divided into three main components. The information component includes understanding tuberculosis, increasing nutritional intake, and cough and sneeze etiquette; the motivation component includes exercise and sunbathing, social interaction, and family support; the behavioural skill component includes regular control, mask use, sputum disposal etiquette, and medication schedules. The main findings indicate that information and motivation influence behavioural skills, with the impact of information being stronger than that of motivation. This study concludes that the IMB approach can be used as a basis for strategies to improve medication adherence among tuberculosis patients through the reinforcement of accurate information, sustained motivation, and the formation of regular medication behaviour.

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