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AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health
ISSN : 27220656     EISSN : 27220648     DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.20961/agrihealth
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health merupakan wadah publikasi ilmiah hasil kajian penerapan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi kepada para pemangku kepentingan (stakeholder) di bidang pertanian ramah lingkungan, pangan, gizi dan kesehatan masyarakat yang meliputi: Budidaya Pertanian Teknologi Pangan Peternakan Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pertanian Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Gizi Kesehatan Masyarakat Kebidanan
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Learning from COVID-19 for Mitigating the Next Possible Pandemic: Nutrition, Lifestyle, Risk Factors and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Ramzan, Saniya; Saeed, Maryam; Ali, Zain; Tariq, Muhammad Rizwan
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.72979

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The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a paradigm change in pandemic preparedness measures, motivating an investigation of non-pharmaceutical therapies. This research dives into the lessons learned from COVID-19 to strengthen our strategy to prevent future pandemics. The study aimed to extract valuable insights from the COVID-19 experience, extrapolating lessons learned to develop strong strategies that include diet, lifestyle, risk factors and non-pharmaceutical treatments. Nutrition and lifestyle influences on illness susceptibility were studied using a comprehensive examination of scholarly literature, reports and epidemiological studies. Role of essential risk variables was investigated in magnifying pandemic outcomes and the efficiency of non-pharmaceutical treatments in reducing infectious agent transmission. The analysis demonstrates the long-term utility of COVID-19 findings. This review emphasizes the importance of nutrition and lifestyle variables in determining susceptibility to infectious illnesses. Furthermore, a detailed examination of risk variables shows critical predictors of pandemic severity. Most significantly, the findings highlight the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical measures, emphasizing their vital role in pandemic containment. This study has far-reaching ramifications that advocate for a paradigm change towards comprehensive pandemic preparation using the lessons learned during COVID-19. Research findings highlight the need for a multifaceted strategy, including diet, lifestyle changes, targeted risk reduction and non-pharmaceutical therapies. This study provides a road map for improving global resilience to potential future pandemics, calling for preventative strategies beyond pharmacological remedies.
Assessment of Community Sensitivity to Air Pollution and Its Health Effects in Some Cities in Nigeria Adione, Agatha Alami; Sangotayo, Emmanuel Olayimika; Olojede, Moses Abiodun
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.77326

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Air pollution is a significant problem in Nigeria due to its negative effects on human health. This study is an empirical investigation into how local populations in Nigeria evaluate the impact of air pollution on public health. A structured questionnaire was used and distributed via an online Google form. One hundred thirty respondents provided information regarding the relationship between air pollution and its health effects in 6 cities in Nigeria. The analysis utilized descriptive and inferential statistics, and the data was statistically evaluated using the chi-square and ANOVA with a 95% confidence level. The mean and standard deviation values of respondent’s sex are 65 and 84.8, respectively. The mean and standard deviation of the respondent’s age are 43 and 35 years, where 4% were female (n = 5) and 96% were male (n = 125). The two inferential statistics revealed that the city did not significantly influence the health treatment, whereas the health treatment preferences were significantly affected by the city and the age range. Respondents are aware of air pollution in their communities and acknowledge that it is widespread; 41% of respondents strongly concurred and 55% agreed that air pollution and its adverse effects on health are prevalent. Consequently, people’s health will deteriorate and air pollution will negatively impact public health due to the significant health hazard. Public health is being seriously endangered as a direct result of the threats that are posed by airborne contaminants.
Effectiveness of Media-Based Health Education on Stunting Prevention in Adolescents: A Systematic Review Marlinawati, Dwi Ayu; Rahfiludin, Mohammad Zen; Mustofa, Syamsulhuda Budi
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.71357

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Efforts to promote stunting prevention from an early age can be carried out by media that is effective at targeting youth, where youth activities cannot be separated from the digital world. This systematic review uses a scoping review approach and aims to identify media as an intervention in efforts to prevent stunting in adolescents. Article searches were conducted through Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed published in 2018 to 2022 with criteria of full text, open access and keywords such as ‘media AND prevention AND stunting AND effective AND teen’ found 16,508 articles which were then obtained based on the inclusion criteria 8 selected papers. This research describes 5 media interventions for adolescent stunting prevention, including audiovisual; Android applications, social media, leaflets, and booklets. Social media is the most influential media in preventing stunting in adolescents with an increase in the pre-test and post-test difference by TikTok (36.75%), Instagram (22.29%), Twitter (20.25%), Youtube (16.66%), and Facebook (12.61%). Audiovisual videos accompanied by explanations are the second medium that is effectively used, marked by an increase in knowledge from 50.9% to 76.6% compared to the use of videos without reasons. The media interventions have proven effective in increasing adolescents understanding of stunting prevention. Information dissemination to the public, especially youth, is expected to utilize digital media to increase adolescents’ knowledge of stunting prevention which is more effective and efficient.
Proximate Characteristics of Low Glycemic Index Instant Rice with Variations in Storage Temperature and Drying Time Rusdin, Ilmiani; Laga, Amran; Pirman, Pirman; Sulaiman, Muh. Restu Ray Amir; Irwan, Irwan
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.72099

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Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) is the staple food for the Indonesian people, commonly processed into rice. Consumption of rice through the cooking process takes 30 to 40 minutes. With the relatively long preparation process, the idea of instant rice processing is the answer for a shorter rice preparation process. Instant rice processing can be done using the autoclaving-retrogradation method. This study aimed to determine the proximate profile of low glycemic index instant rice, including water, ash, protein, fat and carbohydrate content. The research method was carried out by varying the storage temperature (without cooling, cooling at 4 °C and freezing at -4 °C) and drying time (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours). The proximate average yield of instant rice water content ranged from 60.43% to 10.61%; ash content 0.49% to 0.35%; protein content 9.61% to 7.70%; fat content 0.76% to 0.42% and carbohydrate content 77.27% to 75.19%. Thus, the short rehydration time indicates that the resulting product is included in instant food products because it takes less than 5 minutes to be consumed. In addition, reducing the glycemic index of rice can be done by retrograding starch to obtain resistant starch through a continued pressure cooking process by the cooling process. Reducing starch digestibility and glycemic index in rice through resistant starch formation can reduce the adverse effects of rice consumption as a staple food.
Working Mother’s Breastfeeding Experience: A Phenomenology Qualitative Approach Raden, Natalia Damaiyanti Putri; Padeng, Eufrasia Prinata; Laput, Dionesia Octaviani
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.72525

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Breast milk is a diet that satisfies all of a baby’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs because it contains nutrients, hormones, immunological components and growth factors. Unfortunately, many working mothers choose to stop breastfeeding due to various factors. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of working mothers in exclusive breastfeeding. This study used a qualitative research design with a phenomenological descriptive approach. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and then analyzed using the Colaizzi method. The study results show that children who receive exclusive breastfeeding are healthier and have adequate nutrition. However, working mothers have difficulty in breastfeeding. So, support from partners, family members, supervisors and colleagues influences a mother’s decision to breastfeed. In addition, leave regulations and child care facilities at work affect breastfeeding ability of working mothers. This study provides information about breastfeeding challenges and the support needed by breastfeeding mothers working to formulate better policies that support breastfeeding. Policies covering employee rights and privileges, such as extended maternity leave, support facilities and child care services, are critical to the success of exclusive breastfeeding by working mothers.
Sensory Evaluation of Gluten-Free Wet Noodles Made from Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Flour with the Addition of Kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) Leaves Powder Kusumasari, Findi Citra; Handayani, Anna Mardiana; Setyowati, Lisus; Satya, Malinda Capri Nurul
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 4, No 2 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v4i2.78427

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Gluten-free noodles are a processed food that has become an alternative food for gluten-intolerant patients. This study investigated the effect of gluten-free wet noodles made from potato flour and tapioca starch (T1 = 40:60%, T2 = 50:50% and T3 = 60:40%) and its addition of kersen leaves powder (K1 = 5%, K2 = 10% and K3 = 15%) on consumer acceptability using hedonic and descriptive tests with color, aroma, taste and texture attributes involved 25 semi-trained panelists. The results showed that there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the level of consumer preference for color and texture and no significant difference (p > 0.05) in aroma and taste. The preferred formulations in terms of color were T1K3, which contained 40% potato flour and 60% tapioca starch with 15% kersen leaves powder, and T2K3, which included 50% potato flour and 50% tapioca starch with 15% kersen leaves powder. T2K3 was also preferred for aroma attributes, while T1K1, for taste attributes, contained 40% potato flour and 60% tapioca starch with 5% kersen leaves powder. T1K2 was preferred for texture attributes, which included 40% potato flour and 60% tapioca starch with 10% kersen leaves powder. Hedonic descriptive testing results showed significant differences for all formulations for each attribute. The current study’s findings indicated that the T1K2 formulation consisting of 40% potato flour and about 60% tapioca starch with 10% kersen leaves powder got the highest score on hedonic tests based on the results from all attributes.
Characterization of Eco-Friendly Straw Based on Chitosan from Pupae Exuviae of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Sulaeman, Rico; Putri, Raden Roro Zakiah Diva Wisnu; Damayanti, Regita; Fauzan, Fathan; Hadiyan, Muhammad Ribhan; Maharani, Yani
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 5, No 2 (2024): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v5i2.86274

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Utilizing materials with high natural degradation capabilities is viable for managing a sustainable environment. Chitosan derived from the exuvia of black soldier flies-BFS (Hermetia illucens) offers a potential alternative to chitosan sourced from crustaceans and food plants. It can be used to create straws and other chitosan-based products. The research aimed to analyze the characterization of chitosan from BSF exuvia as an environmentally friendly raw straw material. This study began by collecting BSF pupae exuviae, which was cleaned and dried for chitosan extraction. The test was carried out using various levels of chitosan, i.e., 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%, with observation parameters on tensile strength and elongation, biodegradability, water absorption, and contact angle. The research was conducted with 5 repetitions per sample at each chitosan concentration level. The results showed that higher concentrations of chitosan led to increased tensile strength, ranging from 1.38 to 3.65 N mm-². The contact angle and hydrophobicity values varied between 69.87° and 103.66°, while the elongation at break values ranged from 4.5 to 285%. The 4 formulas on the biodegradability test showed no noticeable difference according to statistical analysis of variance (ANOVA test). Based on the formulation tested, a chitosan concentration of 2% (P4) is the best formulation as an ingredient in making eco-friendly straw.
Modification of Media Formulation and Agar Concentration to Improve Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Druce) Micropropagation for Conservation and Microfloriculture Development Putri, Andes Khofifah; Prasetyo, Rendie; Proklamasiningsih, Elly; Davison, Paul A.; Sugiyono, Sugiyono
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 5, No 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v5i1.85361

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The pitcher plant (Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Druce) is a unique plant listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix II and is protected in Indonesia. Conventional propagation of N. mirabilis is difficult and takes a longer time. Therefore, in vitro culture method is proposed. This study aimed to determine the best and most economical media formulation and agar concentration for N. mirabilis micropropagation. This research has been carried out experimentally using a completely randomized two-factor factorial design. The first factor was the media formulation (full-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS), half-strength MS, half-strength MS + AB mix, and AB mix) and the second factor was agar concentrations (6, 8, and 10 g l-1). Twelve treatment combinations were obtained and repeated 5 times to produce 60 experimental units. The explants were apical microshoots (1.5 cm long with 5 leaflets). The cultures were incubated at 24 ℃ under continuous light for 16 weeks. The parameters measured included shoot emergence time, number of shoots, number of leaves, and shoot length. The data were analyzed using variance analysis followed by Duncan’s multiple range test at a 95% confidence level. The results showed that half-strength MS medium resulted in the highest number of shoots and leaves and the longest shoot length, whereas adding 8 g l-1 agar resulted in the fastest shoot emergence time. Half-strength MS medium solidified with 8 g l-1 agar could produce many N. mirabilis (Lour.) Druce microshoots to support both conservation and microfloriculture development.
Improvement of Growth Media Quality Using Coconut Coir Dust, Coconut Ash, and Palm Kernel Shell Biochar Amran, Natrah Azira; Kasim, Susilawati; Shuib, Effyanti Mohd; Yusoff, Martini Mohammad
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 5, No 2 (2024): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v5i2.93574

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The sustainable management of agricultural waste is vital for addressing environmental challenges while enhancing resource efficiency in agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of agricultural residues, specifically coconut and oil palm by-products, as growth media components. Growth media mixtures were formulated using coconut coir dust (CCD), coconut shell ash (CSA), and palm kernel shell biochar (PKSB), and their physicochemical properties were analyzed. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with three replications. The results indicated that a growth media mixture consisting of 100% CSA demonstrated high pH (7.89), electrical conductivity (2.70 dS m-1), cation exchange capacity (12.57 cmolc kg-1), and significant concentrations of P (13.90 mg l-1) and K (191.70 mg l-1), which suggests its suitability as a liming agent. However, this mixture exhibited limitations in aeration and water retention due to low porosity (24.3%). Furthermore, increasing the proportions of CSA and PKSB significantly enhanced the growth media’s bulk density and particle density. These findings provide valuable insights into developing efficient growth media from agricultural by-products, thereby contributing to sustainable waste management and innovative farming practices.
Educational Attainment on the Production of Organic Fertilizer and Botanical Pesticides in Gumawang, Central Java, Indonesia: A Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Number 2 Widijanto, Hery; Marsal, Cristalina Jalil; Melati, Arum; Haq, Ghulam Zakiyya Thoriqul; Adzhani, Naufal Iman; Ningrum, Ni Kadek Sathya; Prayoga, Ridwan Priyo; Andjani, Salsabila; Pramesthy, Shafira Dwi; Lathifa, Marianna Nur
AgriHealth: Journal of Agri-food, Nutrition and Public Health Vol 5, No 2 (2024): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/agrihealth.v5i2.85885

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The successful implementation of organic farming practices often hinges on factors beyond mere technological innovation, with socio-economic and educational variables playing crucial roles, especially in Gumawang, Central Java. This study aimed to provide insights into how educational interventions can contribute to achieving sustainable development goal (SDG) number 2 in rural communities in Gumawang, Central Java, Indonesia. The research investigates the relationship between education levels and the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices using a mixed-methods approach, which includes surveys, interviews, and observations. The results indicate a notable association between elevated educational attainment and the adoption of organic farming methodologies, encompassing the utilization of eco-friendly fertilizers and pesticides. Moreover, the research examines the significance of education in augmenting farmers’ understanding, competencies, and consciousness regarding sustainable agricultural methodologies, consequently making a valuable contribution to food security, environmental conservation, and rural advancement. The findings highlight the significance of educational interventions in promoting sustainable agriculture and furthering the sustainable SDGs, especially in rural communities such as Gumawang.