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Journal of Community Empowerment for Health
ISSN : 26548283     EISSN : 26550164     DOI : 10.22416/jcoemph
Core Subject : Health, Education,
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health (ISSN 2655-0164 (online); ISSN 2654-8283 (print)) is a national, open access, multidisciplinary, and peer-reviewed journal. We aim to publish research articles and reviews on educative, promotive, preventive and community empowerment activities in the health sector, especially rural area.
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Improving pregnancy care during the COVID-19 pandemic for pregnant women as vulnerable groups through assistance at the primary health care facility Muhamad Jauhar; Kurniati Puji Lestari
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Special Issue of COVID-19
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.60836

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Since it was found in December 2019, the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread from Wuhan, China, to many other countries. A rapid increase of newly found cases was observed, and finally, in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic. As one of the vulnerable groups, pregnant women need to avoid COVID-19 transmission and maintain pregnancy health during the pandemic. This study aimed to improve pregnant women's self-management during the COVID-19 pandemic in the working area of the Padangsari Primary Health Care Services, Semarang City. The research method used an experimental design with a pre-posttest without a control group. A Smartphone application, namely "SEHARI," was used to share the module and video about pregnancy health guidelines; furthermore, various activities of this study included online classes for pregnant women via a WhatsApp group, pregnancy care behavior surveys, and evaluations. The offline activity was done in 1 meeting for 90-120 minutes, while online activities were done as needed. This study's target population was 22 pregnant women in  Puskesmas Padangsari Semarang City's working area selected by purposive sampling. A questionnaire was used that measures mother's behavior while engaging in pregnancy care and pregnancy examination screening. The validity and reliability tests showed that the instrument was valid and reliable to improve self-management of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in the working area. Bivariate data analysis of the independent variable's effect on the dependent variables used paired and independent t-tests to measure the self-management of pregnant women. The results showed that 50% of pregnant women fulfilled nutritional needs well, 59.1% of pregnant women did tetanus immunization, and 59.1% did pregnancy examinations and visits. Despite being a vulnerable group, pregnant women must continue their antenatal care during the pandemic with a strict health protocol. Specially designed online classes and Smartphone application can be used as media to deliver the essential health meassages so that pregnant women can still monitor their pregnancy health and have a way to bridge the existing programs in primary health care.
Hypothyroidism and stunting around the Merapi Volcano Pramudji Hastuti; Ahmad Hamim Sadewa; Prasetyastuti -; Sunarti -; Arta Farmawati; Ngadikun -; Dianandha Septiana Rubi; Abrory Agus Cahya Pramana
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61025

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Cangkringan is a mountainous area with the possibility of low iodine sources in the soil. Additionally, Cangkringan area is the area nearest to where eruptions of Merapi mountain have occurred, which further could reduce iodine levels in the soil. This study examined the incidence of hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency and potential links to stunting events on the slopes of Merapi mountain. By using ELISA methods, a total of 97 mothers were tested to detect the triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to determine the frequency of hypothyroidism, while 97 children were assessed to check the stunting rates by measuring height compared to age. We found hypothyroidism was 3 (3.1%) out of 97 mothers examined and 30 (30.9%) out of 97 children examined were stunted (18.5% short stature and 12.4% very short stature). There was a significant difference between the mothers’ TSH levels among very short stature and normal stature. We concluded that hypothyroidism in mothers is correlated with stunting children in Cangkringan, Sleman sub-district. Further research is needed to determine the frequency of hypothyroidism and stunting in other slopes of Merapi mountain, where the low-iodine soil composition is potentially related to hypothyroidism and stunting incidence. Thus, further treatment is needed by local health staff and governments to address the negative effects of hypothyroidism and stunting.
Early detection and primary prevention system in COVID-19 transmission to staff and residents in the department of obstetrics and gynecology Muhammad Nurhadi Rahman; Detty Siti Nurdiati; Nuring Pangastuti; Anis Widyasari; Fauzan Achmad Maliki; Sarah Ayu Andari; Khairina Hashifah
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Special Issue of COVID-19
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61165

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COVID-19 is currently a global pandemic because of its fast transmission in humans. The disease can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Patients with the disease can transmit the infection to the medical team who are exposed without proper protection. Prevention of transmission is our main focus of attention as well as early recognition of exposed medical teams among obstetrics and gynecology residents and consultants in our hospital. This article aimed to describe the COVID-19 early detection and primary prevention system among staff and residents in the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBSGYN) Department, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Dr. Sardjito General Hospital from April to June 2020. The data were acquired from the reports of the COVID-19 taskforce from the OBSGYN Department. In order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 infection, actions taken by the OBSGYN Department are as follows: a) arrangement of staff and residents watch schedules, b) usage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to protocol, c) contact tracing, and d) early detection. Resident watch schedule arrangement is done by withdrawing residents from affiliated hospitals so that the division of daily duty schedules at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital is divided into 2 shifts of 12 hours each. The PPE usage policy is adjusted according to the risk of COVID-19 exposure in different environments and in accordance with established standards. A total of 65 out of 74 residents (88%) had been exposed to suspected COVID-19 cases, and among the exposed residents, 12 residents (18%) were self-isolated because of the occurrence of symptoms, exposure to patients with positive COVID-19 rapid antibody test, or exposure to patients with positive COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. The department also conducted early detection of COVID-19 infection among all staff members and residents. As many as 13 out of 27 staff (48%) underwent COVID-19 rapid antibody test with 100% negative results, 66 of the 74 residents (89%) also underwent COVID-19 rapid antibody test with 100% negative results. In conclusion, the OBSGYN Department has implemented several measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 among its staff and residents with adequate satisfactory results.
Relationship between anxiety and insomnia in clinical clerkship students during COVID-19 pandemic Maria Sekartaji; Resty Puspita Sari; Muhammad Irsan; Muhammad Adnan; Labitta Pachira Aquaira; Shabrina Rifka Farahiya; Firdaus Hafidz
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Special Issue of COVID-19
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61392

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increase in anxiety disorder towards the general population, including those clinical clerkship students who are associated with health care services. There has been limited study conducted regarding to the topic, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was aimed to know the prevalence of anxiety and insomnia, as well as the correlation between them, in clinical clerkship students during COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was conducted using a cross-sectional approach to 229 clinical clerkship students batch 2015 at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing Universitas Gadjah Mada. This study used the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), administered using Google Forms. Data were analysed using the Chi-Square test. We collected 101 responses. There were 41.6% of males and 58.4% of females with ages ranging from 21 to 26. The result shows 26.7% (95% CI: 8.1-35.4%) of students undergo anxiety and 44.6% (95% CI: 34.9-54.3%) of students experienced insomnia throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a correlation between anxiety and insomnia on clinical clerkship students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical clerkship students with an anxiety disorder have 2.62 times greater risk of experiencing insomnia (p<0.001). The correlation between insomnia and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic is vital because clinical clerkship students are directly involved in health care services and could risk the safety of patients. Thus, it is important to conduct the course of actions to reduce the risk of mental health problems during pandemic conditions. Also, further research is needed to have a better understanding of the impact on learning performance.
Is it possible to engage adolescents in community-based non-communicable disease programs?: A case study in a rural area in Yogyakarta Fitriana Mahardani Kusumaningrum; Cati Martiyana; Luqman Afifudin; Dita Anugrah Pratiwi; Ida Susanti; Fahmi Baiquni
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61538

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Adolescents are a potential segment of society to be involved in health programs. However, adolescent involvement in community-based health programs is limited, especially for non-communicable diseases. This study explores adolescents’ participation in community-based non-communicable disease programs in a rural area of Indonesia, and factors that enable or hinder their engagement. This was a qualitative case study using the data of the Hypertension Responsive Village Movement (HRVM) Program, a community empowerment program for hypertension control in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. Participants consisted of adolescents aged 12 to 25 years old who are involved in HRVM. The data analyzed consisted of attendance lists and meeting/activity minutes of 6 adolescents’ programs, transcripts of interviews with 2 community leaders (village head and youth organization leader), resume of a group discussion with adolescents’ representatives, video records of adolescent programs activities and field notes. Thematic data analysis was conducted to describe adolescents’ participation, as well as the barriers and enabling factors. Descriptive analysis of attendance lists and meeting/activity minutes was developed to describe the retention rate of adolescents in the program. Adolescents’ form of participation ranged from being an acceptor to initiator. In the beginning of the program, 20 adolescents participated. However, by the end of the program, only 8 (40%) adolescents remained. Enabling factors for engagement were the community leaders’ supports, the adjustment of program strategies and deliveries with adolescence needs and the availability of social capital in the form of youth organizations. The barriers were adolescents’ limited time and limited adolescents’ participation in youth organization. In conclusion, engaging adolescents in community-based programs is possible even though it provides some challenges because of the limited time adolescents spend in their community. Strengthening stakeholders’ support, adjusting program strategies and deliveries with target characteristics and utilizing social capital are important to engage adolescents in community-based programs.
Retinal involvement of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A systematic review Mohammad Eko Prayogo; Angela Nurini Agni
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Special Issue of COVID-19
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61560

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COVID-19 has wide-ranging manifestations which involve various organs. Although COVID-19 is known to affect mainly the respiratory system, many patients suffered from ocular manifestations following SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially conjunctivitis. However, there was some evidence of broader ocular involvement, which could involve the retinal layer. This review aims to analyze the possible explanation of retinal involvement in COVID-19 and whether comorbidities increase the risk of retinal involvement in COVID-19. We conducted a systematic literature search during September 2020 using the PUBMED database and other additional sources (e.g., Google Scholar). There was no year of publication nor language restriction. Six papers are used in this literature review: two studies reported retinal lesions in COVID-19 patients, one study detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in retinal biopsies and three studies proposed possible mechanisms of retinal involvement in COVID-19. Ocular structures express ACE-2, such as the aqueous humor, pigmented epithelium, and retina. This is supported by the finding of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid in postmortem patients. Retinal involvement in COVID-19 patients includes hyperreflective retina lesions, subtle cotton wool spots, and microhemorrhage. However, these findings do not necessarily indicate the specificity of retinal involvement. Diabetes mellitus may be associated with disease severity in patients with COVID-19. Some evidence of retinal involvement in SARS-CoV-2 infection involves the detection of retinal lesions, the expression of ACE-2 in the retina, and the role of comorbidities.
Physical activity in stroke patients: A scoping review Ariyati Amin; Rosyidah Arafat; Rini Rachmawaty
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61609

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Stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide with 5.9 million deaths annually. Stroke can be followed by various clinical problems. Impaired motoric function of the extremities is the most severe post stroke disorder experienced and impacts on limitations of daily activities. The main treatment is by doing regular physical activity exercises. This review was conducted to identify physical activities that can be performed by stroke patients. This scoping review was compiled using Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework. A total of three databases (i.e., Pubmed, Proquest, and DOAJ) was searched with relevant keyword "physical activity OR exercise AND stroke". The articles selected are published in the last 5 years, in English, and in full text. The literature search retrieved 164 studies to be screened based on the exclusion-inclusion criteria which finally resulted in the 11 studies included in the review. The remaining 11 studies were fully read and data were extracted regarding the type of physical activity, goals, settings and outcomes. Qualitative (i.e., theme analysis) methods have been used to synthesis the data. Based on the results of the review, there are several physical activities that stroke patients can do, such as progressive resistance and balance (PRB) exercises, locomotors exercises: (walking on a treadmill with body weight support and walking on the ground), selective movements of the upper and lower trunk body in the Supine and sit using a stable support / pad or unstable support (Swiss ball), core stability training, aerobic (AT) and resistance training (RT), aerobic training, walking exercises, and task-oriented training. Several physical exercises have been identified where each of these exercises has a purpose and benefit in the recovery of physical functional stroke patients. Physical activity should be done regularly and take into account the duration, intensity, and frequency of the exercise based on patient’s ability and stamina.
Why do we need to empower university staffs and students for tackling the non-communicable diseases? Supriyati Supriyati; Anggi Lukman Wicaksana; Esthy Sundari; Heny Suseani Pangastuti; Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61619

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major cause of death in Indonesia and worldwide. Yogyakarta has the highest prevalence of cancer in Indonesia. Besides, Yogyakarta has high prevalence of diabetes mellitus and other NCDs. The prevention and control of NCDs are direly needed in Yogyakarta. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is the oldest university in Yogyakarta and has a large number of university staff members and students. This study aimed to empower university staff and students of UGM in the health promotion programs for tackling NCD risk factors through the Health Promoting University initiative. This was a participatory action research that was conducted in UGM, Yogyakarta. A total of 299 respondents (university staff and students in second year) were involved in the need’s assessment survey. Data were collected through online questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. Additionally, advocacy, training, small group discussion, seminars, discussion on WhatsApp group, as well as developing posters for healthy diet, hand washing, physical activities, and smoking behavior were done as the follow-up of the need’s assessment. The need’s assessment showed that most respondents had a poor knowledge on the NCDs and its risk factors (74%), poor knowledge on the smoke free campus (80%), had insufficient vegetables consumption (83%), had insufficient fruit consumption (68%), and had physically inactive behavior (52%). Furthermore, group discussions with the students improved their awareness on the NCD problems among students. Also, training for the university staff members improved their knowledge and skills related to the NCD risk factors’ measurement. The university staff and students’ knowledge and practice concerning the NCD risk factors prevention were poor. Therefore, the Health Promoting University initiative is a good way to empower them about the NCD risk factors prevention.
Implementation of e-SEKOCI (The Online Class of Sekolah Komplementer Cinta Ibu) in counselling midwives and pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic Rizka Ayu Setyani; Sumardiyono Sumardiyono
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Special Issue of COVID-19
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.61647

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Pregnancy classes are vital for successful communication, information, and health education in maternity services. However, their implementation should be postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent COVID-19 transmission in pregnant women who are classified as a vulnerable group, especially if they had a history of pregnancy with non-communicable diseases. Therefore, we implemented e-SEKOCI (The Online Class of Sekolah Komplementer Cinta Ibu) which aimed to provide counselling and mentoring of pregnant women using social media WhatsApp group, Zoom Cloud meeting, Instagram, or YouTube. The implementation of e-SEKOCI began in March 2020 with 150 pregnant women in Indonesia. We also worked with teaching volunteers consisting of midwives and midwifery lecturers. In e-SEKOCI classes, expectant mothers were taught complementary midwifery care, such as mom and baby massage, prenatal and postnatal yoga, and self-hypnosis. Besides, pregnant women could also conduct online consultations with midwives about their pregnancies. Most of the participants said they were satisfied with e-SEKOCI, which included 80% in the health education program and 94% in the pregnancy consultation program. As many as 70% of participants prefer the WhatsApp group as a means of implementing e-SEKOCI. In conclusion, e-SEKOCI was effective as a media of midwife counselling for pregnant women, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of WhatsApp group media was recommended because it was easier to use and cost-effective.
"Peer Support" intervention to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A literature review Hasrima Hasrima; Elly Lilianty Sjattar; Andi Masyitha Irwan
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcoemph.62282

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Hyperglycemia is one of the complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Continuation of this situation in T2DM will lead to more serious complications such as morbidity and death. There are improvements and advances in the management of T2DM at present, but they are accompanied by an increase in medical costs. To solve these problems, an organized approach is needed to control hyperglycemia through peer support interventions which are considered to be able to reduce treatment costs. Peer support may take advantage of the ability of diabetes patients to support each other in managing their daily lives, which is very useful as a step to promote the type of daily behavioral efforts needed to prevent disease progression. This study aimed to identify the effect of peer support intervention in improving glycemic control in patients with T2DM. This study was a literature review using seven databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Clinical Key, Cochrane, Ebsco, and DOAJ. Inclusion criteria were: articles published in the last 10 years, in full text and in English version. Five studies were reviewed that met the inclusion criteria. The results of this review showed the effectiveness of peer support in improving glycemic control in diabetes patients. Peer support significantly lowered HbA1c and also led to a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar. Peer support may reduce glycosylated blood hemoglobin levels, increase knowledge regarding insulin use and increase diabetes self-management skills, especially in patients who do not have literacy skills. In conclusion, peer support can be used as a non-pharmacological therapy to improve glycemic control in patients with T2DM.

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