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Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health
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Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health, A Scientific Periodic Journal of Public Health published by the Public health Study Program of The Faculty of Public Health UINSU Medan. This Journal prioritiez the collaboration of lecturers and students with scope of the discussion is about Public Health, Health and Islam, and Coastal Health. This Journal is published twice, published on June and December.
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Factors Associated with Stunting in Toddlers Aged 0-59 Months in Bonomerto Dermawan, Aditya Marzuq; Setiyadi, Noor Alis
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.16992

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Stunting is a health problem that hinders human growth and development globally. It is important to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and child growth, as well as provide support and education to pregnant women and society in general. Preventive efforts and early intervention can help overcome the problem of stunting and improve children's overall health. This study was designed to determine the factors associated with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 0-59 months in Bonomerto, Suruh District, Semarang Regency. This research is quantitative with a cross sectional research design. This research was conducted in June-July 2023. The research was carried out in Bonomerto Village, Suruh District, Semarang Regency. The population in this study was 224 mothers who had toddlers aged 0-59 months in Bonomerto Village, Suruh District, Semarang Regency. The sampling technique used was using the Random Sampling technique, so that the sample in this study was 144 toddlers. The instrument used in this research was a questionnaire. Data analysis in this study was analyzed using the chi-square test. The research results showed that there was a relationship between maternal education (p=0.000), family income (p=0.000), Antenatal Care Visits (p=0.000), baby birth weight (p=0.004) with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 0-59 months. It is recommended for mothers to carry out regular antenatal care visits and early detection of the risk of stunting in the fetus at health facilities and for health workers to provide education about the importance of prenatal checks for pregnant women in order to reduce the incidence of stunting risk. Keywords: Antenatal care visits, Breastfeeding, Stunting, Toddlers
Analysis of Differences in Employee Performance on Job Satisfaction in the Company Hutama Karya Infrastructure Zone 4 Langkat Regency Rahmat Akbar; Gerry Silaban; Umi Salmah
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.18950

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Employee performance measures the success of an employee's achievement in carrying out his duties and responsibilities in a company or organization. This study aimed to analyze the effect of individual characteristics and job satisfaction on the performance of employees of the Hutama Karya Infrastructure Company Zone 4 Langkat Regency. This type of research is quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. The research location was conducted at the Hutama Karya Infrastructure Company Zone 4 Langkat Regency, and the research was conducted from August to November 2023. The study population was all employees at the Hutama Karya Infrastruktur Zone 4 Langkat Regency Company, which amounted to 70 employees. The sampling technique used in the study was total sampling, so the number of samples in this study was 70 employees. The data collection technique used a questionnaire method. The data analysis method used is statistical testing using the chi-square test. The results showed that there was an influence of individual characteristics on length of service (p-value=0.002), education (p-value=0.025), age (p-value=0.001), no influence of gender (p-value=0.708), marital status (p-value=0.726). There was a relationship between job satisfaction (p-value=0.023) with employee performance at the Hutama Karya Infrastructure Company Zone 4 Langkat Regency. It is recommended that leaders provide direction and guidance for new employees in carrying out their work, and for employees, it is hoped that new employees will follow directions at work and for all employees to carry out study assignments and attend training so that they have good abilities at work. Keywords: Characteristics, Employee, Job satisfaction, Performance
Tobacco Advertisements on Social Media and Religiosity and Its Effect to Smoking Intention in Students Muslim Yohana Ingrid Lorenza; Putra Apriadi Siregar; Zuhrina Aidha
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.19627

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The tobacco industry tries to attract the attention of young people as potential consumers through cigarette advertisements on various platforms, one of which is cigarette advertisements on social media. Cigarette advertisements on social media appear and are broadcast directly or indirectly through television, radio, billboards, and other media. This study aims to determine how the influence of cigarette advertisements on social media and religiosity can affect smoking intentions in adolescents. This study uses quantitative research with a cross-sectional design with a population of 2,203 people and a sample size of 1000 respondents. The sampling technique in this study uses purposive sampling criteria to determine the sample, which includes 11th - 12th-grade students who have social media applications. The variables analyzed include cigarette advertisements (whether or not they have seen cigarette advertisements on social media, intensity, and duration), smoking intention (purchase intention and family smoking behavior), and self-religiosity (intensity of listening to lectures on the law of smoking and duration). This research was conducted at State Aliyah Madrasah 2 Model Medan in January 2024. Primary data came from Google Forms questionnaires distributed directly to students. To test this research, the variables analyzed were cigarette advertising, smoking intention, and religiosity. This study uses a correlation test and multiple linear regression test using SPSS version 20. This study shows the results that cigarette advertisements on social media affect adolescents' intentions regarding smoking behavior (Sig < 0.007), and there is an effect of religiosity on adolescents' intentions regarding smoking behavior (Sig < 0.001). The influence of cigarette advertisements on adolescent smoking intention and the results of religiosity research show that smoking intention is influenced by a lack of self-control and low self-confidence, so the desire to smoke cannot be minimized.Keyword: Religiosity, Smoking intention, Social Media, Teenegers, Tobacco advertisement.
Microbiological Quality Test of Food at Market Restaurant in Gorontalo City Market Eman Rahim; Rahman Suleman
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.15083

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Market food is very popular with the people of Indonesia because the price is very affordable, tastes good and has many variations. However, market food processing often ignores cleanliness starting from the processing process to the presentation so that it can cause food to be contaminated with Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. bacteria. Food contaminated with bacteria if consumed can harm digestion so it can also cause diarrhea. The growth of these microbes can cause food to spoil making it unfit to eat and cause poisoning in humans and even death. This study aims to examine the quality of food from microbiological exposure. This research is an experimental study using the cup count method or the pour method to analyze the microbiological quality of food ingredients with 16 samples, namely Block 8 and Block 11 in the Central Market of Gorontalo City conducted from September to October 2020. Based on the test results with 3 repetitions at different times, it was obtained that samples that did not meet the requirements were in Block 8 RM 2 in the form of woku fish, and in Block 11 there were RM 1, namely chicken curry and RM 2, namely fried fish. Keyword: Bacteria, Escherichia coli, Food Market, Salmonella sp
The Effect of Ozone Therapy Stimulation on Diabetes Wound Healing Process Anan Rizky; Dudut Tanjung; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.19602

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Health problems that are currently developing include diabetes mellitus (DM) with various complications including diabetic ulcers. Diabetic ulcers are the main cause of prolonged pain and even amputation in DM patients. Diabetic wounds are a complication of diabetes that often occurs in the extremities, increasing morbidity and lessens the patient's personal satisfaction. Ozone therapy is one method used to speed up the healing process for diabetic ulcers. This study plans to examine the impact of ozone treatment feeling on diabetic injury mending. The exploration strategy utilizes a semi exploratory technique with a pretest and posttest non-identical benchmark group plan. The testing strategy is a non-likelihood inspecting method.The population in this study were all patients suffering from diabetic wounds who received wound care at the Edwcare clinic in Langsa city.  The respondents of this study were patients suffering from diabetic wounds who received wound care at the Edwacare wound care center in Langsa City, Indonesia  consisting of 28 respondents who received modern wound care dressings and 28 respondents received wound care combined with modern dressings and ozone therapy. The research instrument for assessing wound severity used the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool. Data analysis used the Friedman and Kruskal Wallis tests. Based on the research results, it was found that there was a more significant effect between wound care using a combination of modern dressings and ozone therapy with a Mean Rank value of 39.75 compared to wound care that only received modern dressing wound care with a Mean Rank value of 17.25 with a value of p -value <0.05. The conclusion is that the effect of ozone stimulation significantly influences the healing process of diabetic wounds and is recommended as a nursing intervention that can be applied in treating diabetic wounds.Keywords:  Diabetes mellitus, diabetic wounds, ozone therapy, stimulation
The Influence of Parenting Patterns, Diarrhea Diseases and Infections on the Incidence of Stunting Toddlers in Poor Families in Medan City Khadijah Khadijah; Etty Sudaryati; Zulhaida Lubis
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.19020

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Stunting is a long-term reflection of inadequate food quality and quantity and frequent childhood infections, especially in low economic conditions or poor families. This study aims to analyze the effect of parenting patterns on breastfeeding and complementary feeding, food preparation, environmental hygiene and sanitation practices, caring for children when sick, infectious diseases of diarrhea and Acute Respiratory Infection on the incidence of stunting in toddlers in poor families in Medan City. This research method used a case-control approach. This study was conducted in the Medan City area from November 2022 to December 2023. The study sample population was 364. The study sample was 105 children from poor families by comparing the number of samples in the case group and control samples, namely 35 samples in the case group and 70 in the control group. The sampling technique was carried out using the cluster sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire in the form of an interview. The incidence of stunting in children was obtained from the measurement of children's height using a toddler height meter. Data collection used primary data through questionnaires and secondary data through Child Identity Card book data. Data analysis with descriptive univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with chi-square test and multivariate analysis with logistic regression. data processing using SPSS software version 16.0. The results showed that there was a significant influence between breastfeeding and complementary feeding (p-value 0.006) and environmental sanitation hygiene practices (p-value = 0.017) on the incidence of stunting in toddlers from poor families. The dominant factor influencing the incidence of stunting in Medan City is the factor of breastfeeding and complementary feeding that is not good has a risk of 3.473 times experiencing stunting compared to children with good breastfeeding and complementary feeding.  Keywords: Parenting, Poor Family, Stunting, Toddler
Body Image Determinants for Teenagers Aged 12-16 Years Ade Saputra Nasution; Ida Nuraida; Warini Warini; Wawan Gunawan
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.15299

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The problem that arises in teenagers today is body image or body image, where body image is a very important and important thing for teenagers because the appearance of the shape and size of a teenager's body can increase self-confidence if they have a positive body image or are satisfied, but on the contrary, teenagers who have Negative or dissatisfied body image will have a negative impact on self-confidence and teenagers health such as bulimia, anorexia, malnutrition and obesity. Teenagers who have a body shape that is not ideal (thin or obese) are more likely to feel negative perceptions, this will have an impact on the mental health and development of teenagers. The aim of this study is to analyze the determinants (nutritional status, food availability, and sleep duration) of body image of teenagers aged 12-16 years. The method used in this study was cross-sectional with a sample of 57 teenagerss aged 12-16 years taken by random sampling and data obtained using a questionnaire and then analyzed using the chi-square test to see the relationship between the independent variable (nutritional status, food availability, and sleep duration) and the dependent variable (body image). The nutritional status variable (0.004) describes a relationship with body image, food availability (1,000) illustrates that there is no relationship with teenagers body image, while sleep duration(1,000) illustrates that there is no relationship with teenagers body image. It is necessary to suggest a promotional or educational effort for teenagers to increase nutritional knowledge so that it can improve nutritional status in teenagers and will be able to increase positive perceptions of body image in teenagers. Keyword: Body Image, Food Availability, Nutritional Status, Sleep Duration, Teenagers
Analysis of Marketing Strategies in Outpatient Services, Inpatient and Physiotherapy Services by Method Mix Marketing at Royal Prima Marelan Medan Hospital Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nasution; Therry Prosperita Karnifani Wau; Chrismis Novalinda Ginting; Tan Suyono
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.16787

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The increasing number of hospitals every year causes competition between hospitals in providing health services to patients. Because that's the need to implement a marketing strategy. This study aims to analyze the marketing strategy of Royal Prima Marelan Hospital with the marketing mix strategy namely product, price, place/distribution, and promotion (4P). This study used a qualitative approach, this research was conducted at Royal Prima Marelan Hospital with time research was conducted from June 3 until completion. conducted by interviewing 14 informants, namely 1marketing and public relations management, 1 general practitioner, 1 head of administration, 1 head of inpatient room, 1 head of outpatient room, 1 physiotherapist, and 8 patients. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, data from hospitals and data from journals and books officially published in libraries. The data analysis that will be carried out is analyzing marketing strategies with marketing mix analysis. From the research results it is known that a specialist urologist and neurosurgeon are needed, and the number of nurses needs to be increased. The advantage of this hospital in the field of service products is that even though it is a type C hospital, it has quite a lot of specialist doctors. This hospital focuses on excellent trauma services, but still requires specialists in neurosurgery and urology. Royal Prima Marelan Hospital is also located on the side of the road which is very quickly accessible, but it needs to expand or expand the entrance and exit. In the field of promotion quite a lot and often done by the management and employees. However, more promotion is needed in the physiotherapy service product section.  Keyword: Hospital manangement, Marketing mix
The Relationship between Motivation and the Performance of Toddler Integrated Service Post Cadres in the Selogiri Community Health Center Work Area Erika Dwi Ariyani; Noor Alis Setiyadi
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 1 (2024): CONTAGION
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i1.19141

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The role of integrated service post cadres for children under five is very important because they contribute greatly in providing basic health services, providing health-related information to mothers and families, and carrying out activities to monitor children's growth and development. This research aims to determine the relationship between motivation and the performance of integrated service post cadres in the operational area of the Selogiri Health Center. This research methodology uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. This research started from January to October 2023. The research was carried out at the integrated service post for toddlers in the working area of the Selogiri Health Center.  The research population was the entire cadre of integrated service posts for children under five in the Selogiri Community Health Center working area, totalling 450 people. The research sample was 207 respondents, who were surveyed using simple random sampling. Data collection uses a questionnaire. The questionnaire went through a validity and reliability testing stage, which has been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, which was analyzed using SPSS version 26 software. The research results showed a statistically significant relationship between motivation and cadre performance (p = <0.001). It is recommended that integrated service post cadres increase further motivation related to implementing integrated service posts so that they can provide better services; It is recommended that community health centres provide support and appreciation to integrated service post cadres to improve cadre performance. Keywords : Cadres, integrated service post, motivation, perfomance, toddler
The Relationship of Knowledge and the Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Among Farmer Users of Pesticides in Waru Village, Slogohimo District Wisnu, Firmanda Rama; Asyfiradayati, Rezania
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 5, No 4 (2023): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v5i4.17694

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Agriculture is one sector that has a big role in meeting people's food needs. One strategy used by farmers to increase food yields is to use pesticides to prevent pest attacks. However, in their use, farmers tend to pay less attention to the use of personal protective equipment to prevent the dangers of using pesticides. This research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and the use of personal protective equipment among pesticide-using farmers in Waru Village, Slogohimo District. This research is quantitative with an observational descriptive design with a cross sectional approach. This research was conducted from September to November 2023. The research was carried out in Waru Village, Slogohimo District. The population in this study was 390. The research sample was 80 respondents. The sampling technique was carried out using a proportional sampling technique with inclusion and exclusion criteria determined by the researcher. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and observation sheets. Data analysis uses descriptive univariate analysis, and bivariate analysis uses the chi-square test. The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and the use of personal protective equipment among pesticide-using farmers in Waru Village, Slogohimo District (p-value=0.045 <0.05); (OR=2,856; 95% CI = 1,126-7,240). Farmers with good knowledge about personal protective equipment have a 2.856 times chance of using complete personal protective equipment compared to respondents with low knowledge. It is hoped that community health centres and community health centres can educate farmers to increase their knowledge regarding using personal protective equipment to improve farmers' behaviour in using personal protective equipment when working.Keywords: Farmers, Knowledge, Occupational health safety, Pesticides, Personal protective equipment