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Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine (JOCHAPM)
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
Core Subject : Health, Social,
JOCHAPM is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal officially published twice a year in English by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya. JOCHAPM focuses on community health, epidemiology, environmental health, and preventive health. However, the focus of the study can develop following the improvement of the journal.
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ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL STATUS AND PARENTAL BEHAVIOR IN UTILIZING DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BASED ON SOCIODEMOGRAPHICS IN BATU CITY BATU CITY Merlya, Merlya; Hartami, Edina; Dewi, Candra
Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JOCHAPM Vol. 5 No. 2 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jochapm.2025.005.02.2

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Dental caries affects over 2 billion children, with a global prevalence of 29%, according to WHO data. In Indonesia, high caries rates among school-aged children highlight the need for early detection tools that go beyond clinical symptoms and consider behavioral and environmental risk factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze the dental health status of children and parental behavior in utilizing children’s dental health services, with reference to sociodemographic characteristics in Batu City. A quantitative research design, descriptive and analytical approaches. Population were the total number of primary school students in Batu City was 15,243, and the number of parents was assumed to be equal.As sample comprised 299 students and their parents, proportionally distributed across the three districts. The prevalence of dental caries among primary school students is relatively high, aged 6–9 years, the DMFT index for permanent teeth showed considerable variation, with 17.3% (14 students) having DMFT of 12, and 11.1% (9 students) DMFT of 10, for primary teeth, the dmft index was also varied: 22.7% (5 students) scored 8, 18.2% (4 students) scored 3, and 13.6% (3 students) scored 6. Parental behavior regarding the utilization of dental health services in Batu City is generally limited to seeking treatment only when problems occur. Regular preventive visits are rare. School-based dental health programs are underutilized. Routine collective tooth-brushing activities were almost entirely absent in the surveyed schools in Batu City. Sociodemographic factors of parents—including educational attainment, age, and employment status—were found to influence both children’s dental health status and parental behavior in utilizing dental health services.
BEYOND TRADITIONAL RISK FACTORS : A REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Tjahjono, Cholid Tri; Arthamin, Maimun Zulhaidah; Prakosa, Ardani Galih; Insanitaqwa, Aleyda Zahratunany
Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JOCHAPM Vol. 5 No. 2 2025
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  Traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk models frequently overlook environmental factors, despite increasing evidence that exposures such as air pollution, toxic chemicals, noise, and extreme temperatures markedly elevate CVD risk via common biological mechanisms. This review integrates contemporary evidence regarding the impact of environmental exposures on cardiovascular risk, exploring mechanistic insights, preventive strategies, and prospective research opportunities within the fields of environmental cardiology. We performed a narrative review of recent studies to assess environmental factors influencing cardiovascular health. Environmental exposures increases cardiovascular risk through oxidative stress, inflammation, autonomic imbalance, and endothelial dysfunction. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, heavy metals, PFAS, noise pollution, and extreme temperatures are consistently linked to hypertension, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and stroke. People who work outside and older adults are more at risk than others. Urban redesign, monitoring of exposure, protective workplace interventions, and regulatory policies are all examples of preventive strategies. The exposome provides an effective framework for comprehensive exposure assessment. There are still big gaps in research, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This review underscore the imperative to underscore environmental risk factors in the prevention of CVD. Combining long-term research, data-driven policies, and personalized strategies is necessary to reduce the global burden of CVD and promote health equity.
IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL ON MATERNAL BEHAVIOR IN STUNTING PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN INDONESIA Estuti, Anak Agung Alit Kirti; Hastuti, Heni; Hartini, Ninik; Sulaeman, Endang Sutisna
Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JOCHAPM Vol. 5 No. 2 2025
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Stunting remains a major public health issue in Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI), stunting prevalence decreased from 27.7% (2019) to 19.8% (2024). Despite this progress, behavioral, sociocultural, and structural barriers continue to limit preventive efforts, particularly those related to maternal practices. This study aims to explore the implementation of health promotion by the Stunting Reduction Acceleration Team (TPPS) and how these efforts shape maternal behavior in stunting prevention, interpreted using the Health Belief Model (HBM) framework. A qualitative phenomenological design was applied to explore mothers’ subjective experiences, meaning-making, and perceptions. A total of 30 informants from five sub-districts in Surakarta City were selected purposively, consisting of health workers, cadres, village officials, and community members. Data were collected through in-depth interviews (March-August 2024) and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Three major themes emerged: Maternal perceptions regarding susceptibility and severity of stunting; Enabling and reinforcing factors influencing maternal preventive behaviors, including family support, digital health information, and government programs; and Perceived barriers related to economic constraints, poor knowledge, and misconceptions. The integration of TPPS activities, Posyandu services, and digital media strengthened cues to action and improved mothers' perceived benefits of prevention. The study highlights gaps in maternal understanding of stunting and identifies specific HBM components that influence preventive behavior. The findings provide new insight on how TPPS health promotion strategies can better target perceptions, barriers, and behavioral cues to improve maternal engagement in stunting prevention. Strengthening cross-sector collaboration and digital-based education is crucial for future intervention models.
THE COMPARISON OF THE INCIDENCE OF PAIN, SWELLING, AND JOINT STIFFNESS BASED ON AGE CATEGORY USING THE COPCORD CORE QUESTIONNAIRE SCREENING METHOD Gista Laila Hidayatul Rofiah; Wahono, Cesarius Singgih Wahono; Pratama, Mirza
Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JOCHAPM Vol. 5 No. 2 2025
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Musculoskeletal complaints are one of the health problems with the highest incidence. These complaints include joint pain, swelling, and limited joint movement associated with the presence of a degenerative process. The degenerative process that results in decreased regeneration of individual cells is supported by several other factors, such as intensity of physical activity, history of underlying disease, body mass index (BMI), and others. This study aims to determine the differences in the incidence of musculoskeletal complaints: joint pain, joint stiffness, and joint swelling in various age categories classified by decade in the Malang City community. Methodology: Cross-sectional approach with multistage random sampling of the population of Kauman Village, Klojen District, Malang City, from June 2023 to August 2023, with interviews regarding complaints of joint pain, joint stiffness, and joint swelling suffered using a validated adaptation questionnaire from WHO-ILAR COPCORD; COPCORD Core Questionnaire. The results of the study found that 32.14% of subjects aged 18-30 years, 14.29% of subjects aged 31-40 years, 19.64% of subjects aged 41-50 years, 16.43% of subjects aged 51-60 years, 10.71% of subjects aged 61-70 years, 6,79% of subjects aged 71-90 years. The results of the analysis using the Binary Logistic Regression Test showed that musculoskeletal complaints were sequentially compared with the age of 31-40 years with the greatest incidence at the age of 61-70 years (p = <0.001), then the age of 71-90 years (p = 0.001), age 51-60 years (p = 0.024), age 41-50 years (p = 0.235), age 18-30 years (p = 0.019) with negative association of odd ratio. Likewise, the incidence of joint pain was compared sequentially with the age of 31-40 years with the greatest incidence at the age of 61-70 years (p = <0.001), then the age of 71-90 years (p = 0.002), the age of 51-60 years (p = 0.024), the age of 41-50 years (p = 0.235) and the age of 18-30 years (p = 0.042) with negative association of odd ratio. Then the sequential swelling incidences were compared with the age of 31-40 years, with the greatest incidence at the age of 71-90 years (p = 0.022), then the age of 41-50 years (p = 0.409) and the age of 61-70 years (p = 0.418). And the last, the sequential joint stiffness incidences were compared with the age of 31-40 years with the greatest incidence at the age of 71-90 years (p = <0.001), then the age of 61-70 years (p = 0.006), the age of 51-60 years (p = 0.254) and the age of 41-50 years (p = 0.372). Conclusion: Differences in age categories lead to differences in the incidence of musculoskeletal complaints, particularly joint pain. Joint stiffness and swelling are more common in elderly age groups.