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Lontar : Journal of Community Health
Published by Universitas Nusa Cendana
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26852438     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35508/ljch
Core Subject : Health, Social,
Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Social Sciences
Lontar Journal of Community Health is a double-blind peer-reviewed national journal that focused on public health practices related to preventive and promotive efforts that aimed to enhance the degree of public health through the results of its scientific application. The frequency is quarterly from 2019 and deals with all aspects of Public Health including epidemiology, biostatistics, health education, and behavioral science, health policy and administration, environmental health, occupational health and safety, public health nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health. Articles published in this journal could be in the form of the original articles or invited review articles.
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Description of Hygiene and Sanitation of Restaurants in Bajawa District, East Nusa Tenggara Maria Yustina Fengi Nono; Mustakim Sahdan; Soni Doke
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 3 No 2 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Nusa Cendana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v3i2.2901

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A restaurant is a place that provides food and drinks to the public. Therefore, the hygiene and sanitation of the restaurant are vital to ensure the health of that foods and drinks. This study aims to describe the hygiene and sanitation of restaurant according to variables of location and building, sanitation facilities, kitchen, dining room, and food’s storage, food ingredients and fast food, food processing, food ingredients, and fast-food storages, serving of food and equipment used. This study used descriptive with an observational method to all restaurants in Bajawa District from January to February 2020. The sample was 25 restaurants taken using the total sampling technique. The result showed that 100% (25) restaurants in Bajawa District qualified for variables of location and building, food ingredients and food storages, and the equipment used. However, the variable of sanitation facilities showed that 84% (21) of the restaurants were not qualified. Moreover, all sample restaurants (100%) in Bajawa District were not qualified for variables of kitchen, dining room and food storage, food processing, and serving of food. Overall, 56% (14) of restaurants were not qualified for hygiene and sanitation requirements. Therefore, government or related health offices should continuously supervise the implementation of restaurant hygiene and sanitation.
Analysis of Internal and External Factors Related to Compliance with Drug Drinking in Patients Leprosy in Kupang City Yuliana Timu; Deviarbi Sakke Tira; Marselinus Laga Nur
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 3 No 2 (2021): June 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v3i2.3826

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Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Poor preventive management can lead to progressive leprosy. Kupang City is in the first place to contribute 52 cases of leprosy. Regular treatment is very important to cure leprosy. Non-adherence to taking the medication regularly results in resistance to MDT which can lead to fatal disability. This study aimed to analyze internal dan external factors related to medication adherence to leprosy patients in Kupang City in 2019. This is a cross-sectional study. Sample in this study as many as 52 people with leprosy. The analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. Results shows knowledge (p = 0.00), family role (p = 0.033), the role of health workers (0.008), and leprosy reactions (p = 0.004) related to medication adherence. But attitude (p = 0.471) is not related to medication adherence. It is suggested to the Kupang City Health Office to collaborate with administrators of infectious disease programs, especially leprosy so that they can socialize with families and communities to motivate patients for taking medication.
Study of Solid Medical Waste Management in Aimere Public Health Center, Ngada Regency Maria Hildaburga Wua; Tadeus A. L. Regaletha; Masrida Sinaga
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 3 No 2 (2021): June 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v3i2.4044

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Public Health Center is one of the health service units which produces solid medical waste. The results of preliminary data collection indicate that the management of solid medical waste at Aimere Public Health Center is still problematic. The Public Health Center does not provide a means of transporting waste and does not have an incinerator to manage this waste, so there is still a build for the management of solid medical waste at the final disposal site. The management of the solid medical waste process starts from separation, labeling, transportation, storage to disposal/destruction. This study aimed to determine the management of solid medical waste in Aimere Public Health Center, Ngada Regency. This qualitative research used the descriptive survey method. Data collected from Aimere Public Health Center in January-March 2021. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique. The number of informants in this study was 7 people, whose positions and duties were related to medical waste management at Aimere Public Health Center. The results showed that at the sorting stage, medical and nonmedical waste was separated the collection was carried out in each action room, at the transportation stage there were no special tools available according to standards, at the temporary storage stage did not use standard container covers, and at the final destruction stage did not use incinerators according to standards. Aimere Public Health Center should improve the processing of solid medical waste, by providing special tools for transporting the waste, temporary shelters according to standards, and final waste disposal sites).
Analysis of Family Behavior Factors in Latrine Utilization in Mundek Village, Northwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency Willem Lukas Selan; Petrus Romeo; Marselinus Laga Nur
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 3 No 2 (2021): June 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v3i2.4135

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The use of latrines for rural communities is a health behaviour problem that needs constant attention due to the inefficient use of healthy latrines. Both internal and external factors influence the use of the latrine. The study purposed to analyze family behaviour factors using latrines in Mundek Village, Northwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency. This research was an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The sample was 72 people determined based on a simple random technique. The data analysis consisted of univariable analysis and bivariable analysis using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge (0.021), attitude (0.000), water availability (0.001) and the use of latrines. On the other hand, there was no relationship between gender (0.796), an education level (0.259) and latrines in Mundek Village, Northwest Rote district, Rote Ndao Regency. Therefore, stakeholders should undertake intensive health promotion to increase the local community's knowledge and change negative attitudes towards healthy latrines utilization.
The Correlation between Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, and The Degree of Premenstrual Syndrome Tarsisius Tas'au; Lewi Jutomo; Sarci Magdalena Toy; Rut Rosina Riwu
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 3 No 2 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Nusa Cendana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v3i2.4156

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Premenstrual syndrome is a collection of physical and psychological symptoms that appear 7 to 10 days before menstruation in women of childbearing age and disappear after menstruation. Premenstrual syndrome can be caused by body mass index and exercise activity. This is an analytic study with a cross-sectional study design that consists of 92 respondents as the sample was selected by simple random sampling. This research was conducted from September to October 2020. Data collection used interview techniques using a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements of body weight and height. Statistical analysis using the chi-square test. The results of the chi-square statistical test showed that body mass index (p-value = 0.041 ≤ 0.05) and sports activities (p-value = 0.010 ≤ 0.05) are related to the degree of premenstrual syndrome. It is important to maintain ideal body weight by consuming nutritious and healthy foods and balanced with regular exercise activities so that the body mass index is normal and avoids the problem of premenstrual syndrome and achieves optimal health.

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