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Indonesian Journal of Health Science
Published by PT WIM Solusi Prima
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28091167     DOI : https://doi.org/10.54957/ijhs
Core Subject : Health,
Indonesian Journal of Health Science is a place for disseminating research results in the field of health, including, but not limited to topics of public health, environmental health, occupational health, pharmacy, nutrition, epidemiology, medical laboratories, physiotherapy, or other general health.
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The influence of leadership, motivation, discipline, and work experience on the performance of healthcare workers at the Wuna Public Health Center Sri Rahayuningsi Apu; Irma Irma; Agnes Mersatika Hartoyo
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i3.2284

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Healthcare worker shortages represent a serious global issue. In Indonesia, the provision of healthcare services in underdeveloped, remote, and border areas remains suboptimal, ultimately affecting the performance achievements of primary care. This study aims to determine the relationship between leadership, motivation, work discipline, and work experience with the performance of healthcare workers. This was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach, conducted at the Wuna Public Health Center, Barangka District, West Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, in 2025. The study sample consisted of 53 healthcare workers selected using a total sampling technique. Bivariate data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between leadership (p = 0.041), work discipline (p = 0.000), and work experience (p = 0.023) with the performance of healthcare workers. However, the motivation variable did not show a significant relationship (p = 0.500) with performance. In conclusion, leadership, work discipline, and work experience are critical determinants of healthcare worker performance at the Wuna Public Health Center, whereas motivation has no direct correlation. The public health center management is recommended to maintain strict discipline and facilitate regular training programs to support the competence enhancement of healthcare workers with minimal work experience.
Evaluation of health data interoperability and governance policies to support program planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Suci Nur Qudsiyah; Riesvito Khairurizky; Muhammad Hafizh Azzuraiqi
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2315

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The development of information technology has driven the utilization of Health Information Systems (HIS) as a foundation for transforming healthcare services, particularly in supporting evidence-based planning and program monitoring and evaluation (M&E). In Indonesia, the implementation of interoperability policies through the SATUSEHAT platform aims to integrate health data across healthcare facilities; however, it still faces challenges such as system fragmentation, differences in data standards, limited human resource capacity, and uneven connectivity among facilities. This study aims to evaluate interoperability policies and health data governance and their implications for planning and M&E of health programs. The method used is a systematic literature review, with data sources from Google Scholar, PubMed and ScienceDirect, using keywords related to interoperability, data governance, data quality, and program M&E, with inclusion criteria of publications from the last 5–10 years. The results show that interoperability depends not only on technical standards such as HL7-FHIR but also on strong data governance, integrated system architecture, and a supportive technological ecosystem. The implementation of open standards and API-based systems can improve data integration and quality; however, it remains suboptimal without policy harmonization and cross-sector collaboration. In conclusion, strengthening data governance, ensuring consistency in standards implementation, enhancing human resource capacity, and expanding SATUSEHAT integration are essential to produce accurate, integrated, and real-time data to support evidence-based decision-making.
Identification of food additive types in ultra-processed food products sold at the canteen of SD Negeri 59 Kendari Paridah Paridah; Agnes Mersatika Hartoyo
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2359

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The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among school-aged children is rising and raising concerns, as these products typically contain various food additives used to enhance flavor, texture, aroma, and shelf life. Specifically in Kendari City, there is insufficient information regarding the types of UPF and food additives circulating in school environments. This study aimed to identify the types of food additives found in UPF products sold at the canteen of SD Negeri 59 Kendari. This descriptive observational study was conducted in May 2026 at the SD Negeri 59 Kendari canteen. All packaged food products sold in the school canteen were included in the sample using a total sampling method. UPF categories were identified using the NOVA classification system, while food additives were identified based on information found on packaging labels, in accordance with the regulations of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). Data were analyzed descriptively and presented as frequency distributions and percentages. A total of 62 packaged food products were identified, all of which fell into the UPF category. Snacks were the most common product type (29.0%), followed by biscuits (19.4%), candies (14.5%), wafers (12.9%), and instant noodles (9.7%). Sweeteners were the most frequently used class of food additives (22.9%). Monosodium glutamate (MSG/E621) was the most types of food additives. Most products contained 2–3 classes of food additives. The study concludes that a variety of classes and types of food additives are used in the UPF products sold at the SD Negeri 59 Kendari canteen. These findings can serve as a basis for food label literacy education, the establishment of healthy canteens, and the strengthening of policies to provide healthier food options in schools.
The effect of education on the level of knowledge regarding the disposal of expired medications among the community of Cipinang Muara Dhega Rhefaldy Dermawan; Anna Uswatun Hasanah Rochjana; Amalina Fakhriah
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2385

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Improper disposal of expired medication remains a community issue that poses potential risks to health and the environment, particularly when conducted without appropriate pharmaceutical waste management procedures. This study aimed to determine the impact of education on the community's level of knowledge regarding the disposal of expired medication in Cipinang Muara (RT 06 and RT 07, RW 04), East Jakarta. A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test/post-test design with a cross-sectional approach was employed. A sample of 72 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected via a questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing. A Shapiro-Wilk normality test revealed that the pre-test data were normally distributed, whereas the post-test data were not; consequently, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for analysis. The results indicated that prior to the educational intervention, knowledge levels fell predominantly into the "poor" (48.61%) and "fair" (19.44%) categories, with 31.95% falling into the "good" category. Following the intervention, all respondents (100%) were classified in the "good" category. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test yielded a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference in knowledge levels before and after the education. Thus, the educational intervention was effective in increasing community knowledge regarding the disposal of expired medication. These findings underscore the importance of continuous educational programs as a preventive measure to support safe household pharmaceutical waste management for the benefit of health and the environment.
The effect of education on community knowledge of antibiotic use in x housing complex, Bekasi Regency Nurul Salsabilah; Anna Uswatun Hasanah Rochjana; Amalina Fakhriah; Devi Maulina
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2390

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Irrational antibiotic use remains a public health concern because it can contribute to antibiotic resistance. One factor associated with this problem is the low level of community knowledge regarding appropriate antibiotic use. This study aimed to determine the difference in community knowledge before and after education on antibiotic use in X Housing Complex, Bekasi Regency. This quantitative study employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 53 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires administered before and after health education delivered through oral counseling with leaflet media. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that before the educational intervention, most respondents had a moderate level of knowledge (58.5%), whereas after the intervention, all respondents had a good level of knowledge (100%). The Wilcoxon test showed a significant difference in knowledge levels before and after the educational intervention (p < 0.05). In conclusion, there was a difference in community knowledge before and after the provision of education. Therefore, continuous health education is recommended to support the rational use of antibiotics.
Management of right-sided tennis elbow using ultrasound, TENS, and therapeutic exercise: A case study Alifah Nurseptiyani; Ninit Amalia Permata; Ardhia Pramesti Amalia
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2399

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Tennis elbow or lateral elbow tendinopathy is a tendinopathy caused by repetitive microtrauma and overuse of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon, which can result in pain, decreased muscle strength, and functional limitations of the upper extremity. Physiotherapy management is needed to reduce pain and improve the patient's functional ability. This study aimed to describe the outcome of physiotherapy management using a combination of ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and eccentric exercise in a patient with right-sided tennis elbow. This study used a case report design involving a 47-year-old male patient diagnosed with right-sided tennis elbow. The patient experienced pain on the lateral aspect of the right elbow following excessive tennis and weightlifting activities. Physiotherapy interventions were provided in three sessions on March 4, 11, and 18, 2026. The treatment program consisted of ultrasound therapy at a frequency of 1 MHz, an intensity of 1 W/cm² for 5 minutes, TENS at a frequency of 100 Hz for 20 minutes, and eccentric exercise consisting of 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Evaluation was performed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Range of Motion (ROM), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), and Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE). The results demonstrated clinical improvement after three physiotherapy sessions, characterized by a reduction in pain based on the VAS, increased ROM, improved muscle strength based on MMT, and a decreased PRTEE score indicating improved functional ability. The combination of ultrasound, TENS, and eccentric exercise showed positive outcomes in reducing symptoms and improving functional ability in the patient with right-sided tennis elbow. It can be concluded that the combination of ultrasound, TENS, and eccentric exercise may be considered as a conservative physiotherapy treatment option for patients with right-sided tennis elbow, particularly for reducing pain and improving functional ability. Further studies involving larger sample sizes and longer intervention periods are needed to strengthen these findings.
The effect of education on the level of public knowledge regarding the use of generic drugs in village x Bekasi City Dwi Imelda Afriliani; Anna Uswatun Hasanah Rochjana; Sylvi Adiana; Devi Maulina
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i4.2403

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The use of generic drugs in the community remains suboptimal despite their equivalent efficacy to branded drugs and more affordable prices. One of the factors influencing this condition is the lack of public knowledge regarding generic drugs. This study aimed to determine the difference in the level of public knowledge before and after receiving education about the use of generic drugs in Village X, Bekasi City. This study employed a quantitative method with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 73 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire with a Guttman scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Education was provided through counseling using leaflet media. Data were analyzed using univariate. analysis and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed that before the educational intervention, 15 respondents (20.55%) had a good level of knowledge, 33 respondents (45.20%) had a moderate level, and 25 respondents (34.25%) had a poor level of knowledge. After the educational intervention, all 73 respondents (100%) had a good level of knowledge. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a significance value of p = 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference in knowledge levels before and after the educational intervention. It can be concluded that there was a difference in the level of public knowledge regarding the use of generic drugs after the educational intervention. Continuous education is needed to improve public understanding and promote rational drug use.
Prescribing profile of long-acting insulin in outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the BPJS clinic of Hermina Kemayoran Hospital Yuni Agustin; Varda Arianti; Amalina Fakhriah
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 5 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i5.2409

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease with a rising prevalence; some patients require insulin therapy to reach optimal glycemic control. Long-acting insulin, particularly insulin glargine and insulin detemir, serves as basal therapy. This study describes the prescribing profile of long-acting insulin among BPJS outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Hermina Kemayoran Hospital during October-December 2025. The study used a descriptive design with a retrospective approach. The population comprised 1,868 outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Samples were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria, and all eligible records were then included using total sampling. A total of 204 patients met the eligibility criteria. Data were collected from medical records and prescription data, covering sex, age, HbA1c results, and the type of long-acting insulin prescribed, then analyzed univariately and presented as frequencies and percentages. Female patients outnumbered male patients throughout the study period. Long-acting insulin use was concentrated among patients aged 46-65 years and older than 65 years. Insulin glargine was the most frequently prescribed type, accounting for 91.46% in October, 90.74% in November, and 94.12% in December, while insulin detemir was prescribed less often. The prescribing profile of long-acting insulin was dominated by female patients, older age groups, and insulin glargine use. These findings can serve as baseline data for evaluating insulin utilization and planning pharmaceutical care services.
A qualitative evaluation of the drug and vaccine logistics management system from planning to utilization at the pharmacy installation of the Southeast Sulawesi Privincial Health Office Hilda Harun; Nani Yuniar
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 5 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i5.2440

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Health logistics management ensures that medicines and health supplies are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and of the right quality. Previous research in Southeast Sulawesi still found stock-outs, overstocking, and expiry of program medicines; therefore, an evaluation of the logistics system is needed to inform policy improvement. This study aimed to evaluate the logistics management system at the Provincial Pharmacy Installation (IFP) Technical Implementation Unit of the Southeast Sulawesi Provincial Health Office across the planning, procurement, storage, distribution, disposal, and utilization stages. This qualitative study with a descriptive-evaluative design was conducted from April to June 2026. Nine informants were selected through purposive sampling, consisting of six key informants and three supporting informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review, analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, and validated through source triangulation and member checking. Planning was conducted hierarchically through e-Monev using a combined consumption–morbidity method. Procurement was carried out through e-purchasing/e-catalogue. Storage was the best-performing stage, supported by digital temperature and humidity monitoring and the application of FEFO/FIFO. Distribution relied mostly on the pull mechanism. Disposal complied with regulations through a licensed third party. At receiving facilities, compliance with LPLPO reporting has declined due to the implementation of the Sifarma application. The logistics system has met the principles of the right quality and right type; however, the right quantity and right timing have not yet been optimized. Strengthening upstream data validation, distribution fleets, redistribution of medicines approaching their expiration dates, and integration of logistics information systems is needed.
Overview of food service hygiene and sanitation at islamic boarding schools in Tasikmalaya Anis Silvia; Hurry Mega Insani; Ayu Mutiara Santanu; Widya Astuti
Indonesian Journal of Health Science Vol 6 No 5 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54957/ijhs.v6i5.2472

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Food service management in Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) plays a crucial role in supporting the nutritional status and health of students; however, suboptimal hygiene and sanitation practices may increase the risk of foodborne disease. This study aimed to describe the hygiene and sanitation of food service management in two Islamic boarding schools in Tasikmalaya in 2025. The study employed a descriptive qualitative design using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants consisted of eight food handlers and two nutritionists. Data were analyzed through editing, coding, classifying, verifying, and concluding stages. Results showed that food handler hygiene practices met the standards at 81% in Boarding School A and 91% in Boarding School B. Kitchen sanitation facilities met the standards at 86% in both schools. Location and building conditions met the standards at 75% in Boarding School A and 92% in Boarding School B. The application of the six principles of food hygiene and sanitation met the standards at 78% in Boarding School A and 92% in Boarding School B. Main deficiencies were found in the use of light-colored clothing, gloves, kitchen door design, waste separation, and food storage. It is concluded that hygiene and sanitation practices in both boarding schools largely met the standards, yet improvements are still needed in personal hygiene, facilities, and storage principles.