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Lontar : Journal of Community Health
Published by Universitas Nusa Cendana
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26852438     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35508/ljch
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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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The Relationship Between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Motivation with Unsafe Actions on Harper Hotel Construction Workers in Kupang City Clara Bota Ayu kedang; Noorce Ch Berek; Johny A. R. Salmun
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.5220

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Unsafe actions are failures to follow proper work requirements and procedures, resulting in work accidents. This study analyzes the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and motivation with unsafe actions on construction workers at the Harper Hotel, Kupang City. This research is an analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was 54 construction workers with a sample of 35 people who were determined based on a simple random sampling technique. The analysis in this study used the chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that knowledge (95% CI= 0.332 to 0.856; p=0.001), attitude (95% CI= 0.493 to 0.902; p=0.027), and motivation (95% CI= 0.513 to 907; p=0.031) had a significant relationship with unsafe actions; therefore, workers must have self-awareness about occupational safety and health against unsafe actions and use Personal Protective Equipment in the workplace to reduce the number of workplace accident.
Analysis of Individual and Work-Related Factors Towards MSDs in Cement Transporters Ratna Anindir Ipa Hoy Purandima; Anderias Umbu Roga; Johny A.R Salmun
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.5686

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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) occur in skeletal muscles that are felt by someone, which is usually characterized by pain in body parts while working. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the prevalence of MSDs is almost 60% of all occupational diseases. MSDS generally occur due to occupational factors and individual factors. Cement transporter activities while doing their work have the potential to experience MSDs complaints. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between age, BMI, duration of working hours, and work posture at the cement transporter at PT. Cipta Sarana Pembangunan Kupang.This research is an analytic survey with a cross-sectional approach conducted from September to October 2021. The population in this study is 40 people who carry semen. Data collection using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire and work posture data using the REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) method. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test to determine the relationship between individual and occupational factors on MSDs complaints. The results showed that there was no relationship between age and p-value (0.657), and there was a relationship between IMT, duration, and work posture with p-value (0.006), (0.038), and (0.003). It is expected that cement transport workers will prevent the occurrence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) complaints by taking advantage of rest periods and adopting a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the company should provide training and education about work postures that are ergonomic concepts.
Factors Related to the Used of Electric Cigarette Behavior in Vapers Community in Kupang Alfin Savitra Umar; Marselinus Laga Nur; Honey Ivone Ndoen
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.5747

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The World Population Review in 2021 show that smoking rates are highest in Southeast Asia and South Asia and tend to be very high in men compared to women. Kiribati has the highest smoking rate in the world with 52.40% and Indonesia has smoking rate 39.90%. The results of Riskesdas in 2018 show that the number of active smokers every day in Indonesia is 24.3% and NTT Province is ranked 19th as the province with the highest proportion of the population smoking and chewing tobacco with a percentage of 11.7%. E-cigarettes can cause addiction. The American FDA conducted a study on the liquid content of e-cigarettes which stated that e-cigarettes contain Tobacco Specific Nitrosamine (TSNA) which is toxic and Diethylene Glycil (DEG) or as carcinogens. Factors related to the use of e-cigarettes are peer interaction factors, family members who use e-cigarettes, cigarette advertisements, and lifestyle. This study aims to determine the description of the determinants that affect the use of e-cigarettes in the Kupang Vapers community in 2021. This research method is a descriptive study using a cross sectional design. This research was carried out from March to April 2021. The sample was 80. The data analysis used was univariate. The results of this study indicate that most respondents have a good level of knowledge, have an accepting attitude, have good actions, have a high income level, have available facilities and infrastructure, have family members who smoke, respondents are not affected by cigarette advertisements, and are not influenced by peers.
Analysis of Factors Related to the Event of Diarrhea in Toddlers in the Wae Kajong dervina sesandri aryani; Sony Doke; Daniela L.A Boeky
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.5914

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Diarrhea is a condition in which the frequency of bowel movements in infants or children is more than three times a day, accompanied by changes in the consistency of the stool to liquid with or without mucus and blood that lasts less than seven days, taking place suddenly.This study aimed to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding, nutritional intake, and mother’s habit of washing hands with soap with the incidence of diarrhea. The research design is a cross-sectional study held from September-October 2021. The independent variables are exclusive breastfeeding, toddler nutrition, and the mother's habit of washing hands with soap. while the dependent variable is the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers. The research sample was 60 respondents considered by sampling technique using simple random sampling of 328 mothers with toddlers. The data collection method was conducted by interview using a questionnaire and analyzed by chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of diarrhea (p = 0.001 <0.05); there is a relationship between nutrition of children under five with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five (p = 0.000 <0.05); there is a relationship between infection factors and the incidence of diarrhea in children under five (p = 0.000 <0.05); and there is a relationship between the mother's habit of washing hands with soap (p=0.000 <0.05) with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five in the Work Area of ​​the Wae Kajong Public Health Center, Manggarai Regency.
Overview of Acute Respiratory Infection Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic at Kupang Kota Health Center Cathlyn Ivanna Salmon; Deviarbi Sakke Tira; Helga J. N. Ndun
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.6244

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The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on sectors of life, particularly at the Public Health Center's health services. During the pandemic the COVID-19 pandemic, the health services at the Public Health Center experienced a transformation, with the flow of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) disease services being carried out by the necessary health standards. The goal of the study was to learn more about ARI disease services at the Kupang Kota Health Center before and during the COVID-19. This study used a qualitative research method, namely in-depth interviews with 15 informants. Data analysis used an interactive model, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that there were differences in ARI disease services before the COVID-19 pandemic and during the COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of changing service flow because before carrying out services, patients had to do an antigen swab first, then if the results were negative, they would be served by officers Public Health Center, besides that there are several programs that have been postponed, such as integrated health care center, home visits. Counseling activities are carryout with a mobile health center using ambulances. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a double workload for health workers at the Public Health Center, causing overlapping work. The solution is to have good communication and find a solution with the director of a Public Health Center. The conclusion of health services carryout before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has been running according to the applicable SOP.
THE Relationship of Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors of Housewives with the Event of Diarrhea Children in Rega Village, Boawae District, Nagekeo Regency Maria Yuliana Nago; Petrus Romeo; Helga J. N Ndun
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.6292

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Diarrhea is one type of disease that originates from the environment and social behavior, especially about clean and healthy lifestyle. Data for the last three years shows the highest incidence of diarrhea in the working area of the Boawae Health Center. Diarrhea is influenced by several factors, namely mother's knowledge, use of clean water, handwashing with soap, and using healthy latrines. This study aims to identyfi the relationship between the clean and healthy living behaviuor of housewives and the development of diarrheal in children under the age of five in Rega Village Boawae District Nagekeo Regency. This research used a cross-sectional study design. The population of this study amounted to 271 people. The sample for this study consisted of 74 randomly drawn people. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results showed that there was a relationship between maternal knowledge with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.003), the use of clean water with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.002), hand washing with soap with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.008), and the use of healthy latrines with diarrhea incidence (p=0.005). The results showed that there was no association between attitudes and the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.358). Toddler mothers often practice cleanliness and a healthy lifestyle, especially using clean water, washing hands with soap, and using a healthy toilet to prevent diarrhea in babies, which you need to be able to do.
Implementation of Health Protocols for Seller at Oebobo Traditional Market Fatma Muktya Djawas; Masrida Sinaga; Amelya B Sir
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.6428

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Oebobo Traditional Market is one of the traditional markets located in district of Oebobo, the district with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Kupang, with 823 cases. The implementation of health protocols is one of the essential steps to prevent the COVID-19 virus that is easy to spread, especially through droplets that come out when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes. This study aimed to describe the implementation of health protocols for sellers in the Oebobo Traditional Market. This research was descriptive quantitative research. Respondents in this study were sellers in Oebobo Traditional Market, and the respondents were 80 people. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire. The analytical technique in this study is descriptive analysis to see the description of the implementation of health protocols on sellers at Oebobo Traditional Market. The results showed that 8% of respondents always used masks, 54% always washed their hands, 8% always kept their distance, and 100% did not use plastic barriers between sellers and buyers. The cause for not implementing health protocols is because there is a bad feeling if traders have to ask to use masks or keep a distance. They also have difficulty breathing or communicating, maintaining a distance because of the narrow place, lack of facilities for washing hands such as soap or water, and lack of supervision by officers. It is recommended that the sellers better comply with the health protocols set by the government and can improve to control the implementation of health protocols at Oebobo Traditional Market.
Epidemiological Study of the Incidence of Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) in Kupang City in 2017-2019 Alexia Gudelia Wowa; Honey I. Ndoen; Soleman Landi
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juni 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i2.6477

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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever or abbreviated as DHF is an infection caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Kupang city is one of the areas with a high number of dengue cases every year. DHF cases that occurred in Kupang City from 2017-2019 continued to increase. In 2017 there were 132 cases, in 2018 there were 238 cases, in 2019 it increased to 650 cases. The presentation of information in the form of mapping can provide the right solution to help overcome problems regarding DHF in Kupang City. The purpose of the study was to conduct an epidemiological study of the incidence of DHF through mapping techniques in Kupang City in 2017-2019 based on people, time and place. The type of research used is descriptive epidemiological research. The sample in this study were all cases of DHF in 2017-2019. The results of the study, the distribution of dengue cases based on age, the highest cases occurred in the age group 1-4 years and male sex became the highest case during 2017-2019. There was an increase in cases every month and the peak was in January. The cause of the high cases of DHF is a factor of population density, rainfall, and air humidity. There needs to be cooperation from all parties, both the government and the community in the context of dealing with dengue case.
Factors Related to the Obedience of Hypertension Patients in Treating Treatment Sirik, Maria Prisila; Littik, Serlie K.A.; Dodo, Dominirsep O.
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i3.5235

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Hypertension is a condition of increasing a person's blood pressure beyond normal limits and causing an increase in morbidity and mortality. Compliance of hypertension patients to taking medication affects their blood pressure. This study aims to determine the factors related to the obedience of hypertension patients in undergoing treatment in the UPTD Working Area of ​​the Pasir Panjang Health Center, Kupang City. This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The population of this study amounted to 307 patients, with 59 respondents. The MMAS (Modified Morisky Adherence Scale) questionnaire measured obedience. The data were analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. The results showed that education (p=0.002; 95%CI=3.1652-4.8716), knowledge ((p=0.001; 95%CI= 5.1430-5.6691), family support (p=0.000; 95%CI= 3.4171-4.9020), and the role of health workers (p=0.003; 95%CI= 2.7915-7.4717), had a relationship with patient compliance. Hypertension in undergoing treatment. Gender, occupation, and health insurance participation were unrelated to compliance with hypertension sufferers undergoing treatment. The Puskesmas will likely provide media containing information about hypertension management in the examination room to increase public knowledge about hypertension. Families can play an active role in supporting hypertension patients to take medication and control blood pressure regularly.
Description of Market Sanitation Conditions in Kupang City in 2021 Lesiangi, Melliyanti Omi Ribka; Salmun, Johny A. R; Dodo, Dominirsep O
Lontar : Journal of Community Health Vol 5 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ljch.v5i3.5512

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Supervision and inspection of sanitation in public places help protect public health from the possibility of disease transmission and other health problems. Market sanitation is one part of the effort to monitor and inspect public areas' sanitation. The market is still the primary choice for some people to buy daily necessities because the goods sold, especially vegetables, fruits, and meat, tend to be fresher and cheaper. Market Sanitation aims to reduce the risk of health problems in the market environment. This study aims to determine the market sanitation conditions in Kupang City in 2021. The type of research used is descriptive research with a survey approach or method. The population is the entire market in Kupang City. The samples in this study were Kasih Market, Oeba Market, Oebobo Market, Oesapa Market, and Penfui Market. Sampling using a purposive sampling technique. The data obtained were analyzed using univariate analysis. The results showed that the sanitary conditions of the market do not meet the requirements. The sanitary conditions are buildings, stalls, waste disposal sites, drainage, toilets, clean water, places for selling foods and groceries, animal control of disease transmission, market safety, lighting, temperature and humidity, hand-washing places, parking lots, clean and healthy living behavior of traders and visitors at Kasih Market, Oeba Market, Oebobo Market, Oesapa Market, and Penfui Market. Therefore, market managers are expected to be able to improve market sanitation conditions under predetermined conditions.

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