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Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
ISSN : 28292278     EISSN : -     DOI : https://doi.org/10.54883/28292278.v2i3.88
Core Subject : Health, Education,
The focus and scope of Waluya the International Science of Health Journal covers the development of public health science which consists of: Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Occupational Health, Health Administration and Policy, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Reproductive Health
Articles 237 Documents
The Influence of Transactional and Transformational Leadership Styles of Ward Heads on Patient Safety Culture Implementation in a Regional Hospital in Indonesia Rafi, Muhammad; Saafi, La Ode; Risky, Sartini
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54883/1cf85v05

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Introduction: Patient safety culture is an indicator of service quality and a system that makes patient care safer. The leadership style of the head of the ward is one factor that influences the implementation of a patient safety culture. Indonesia is still struggling to improve the quality of healthcare services by enhancing the patient safety culture among care professionals, including nurses. This study aims to examine the influence of the Head of Room's transactional and transformational leadership style on the implementation of a patient safety culture in the Regional Public Service Agency, Benyamin Guluh Hospital, Kolaka Regency. Method: Qantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was used, this study took place during July 2024. Involving 140 respondents, consisting of team leaders and nurses working in inpatient care. Result: The positive influence of transformational leadership style (0.332 (positive direction), T statistic 2.665 and p-value 0.008) and laizzes faire (0.309 (positive direction), T statistic 2.828 and p-value 0.005) in the implementation of patient safety culture. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of a ward head's leadership style that supports a patient safety culture, particularly in reporting individual performance indicators and implementing employee work targets. It is recommended that hospitals improve the implementation of a patient safety culture by conducting continuous patient safety rounds, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of individual performance indicators, and encouraging staff to report.
Effectiveness of Health Promotion through Leaflet Media in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Occupational Health and Safety among White Copra Workers in Toari District Kolaka Regency Puspa Sari, Tri; Tasnim, Tasnim; Nova Noviyanti Rachman, Wa Ode
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Introduction: Occupational accidents among farmers and plantation workers in Indonesia, including white copra workers in Toari District, Kolaka Regency, are a serious problem with high risks due to exposure to hazardous chemicals, the use of machinery, and unsafe working conditions. Although occupational health and safety are very important, they are often neglected, resulting in high rates of accidents, injuries, and illnesses, and negatively impacting worker health and productivity. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of health promotion using leaflet media in increasing knowledge, attitudes, and actions regarding occupational health and safety among white copra workers in the Toari District, Kolaka Regency. Method: Quantitative research using a pre-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach on two groups of randomly selected subjects totaling 40 respondents using a cluster random sampling technique. Result: This study demonstrated that video media was more effective than leaflets in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive actions of white copra workers. Measurements were conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in occupational health and safety behavior. Conclusion: Leaflets can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive measures of white coconut workers in Toari District. It is recommended that the Health Department provide training to health workers and encourage workers to actively participate in health promotion.
The Relationship between Policy and Social Environment and Smoking Habits among High School Students in Kolaka Regency Idi Wijayanto, Aries; Tasnim, Tasnim; Asri, Andi
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Introduction: Smoking is one of the most difficult habits for adolescents to stop. The prevalence of smoking among students in Kolaka Regency is reported to be 48%. Smoking behavior among adolescents can be influenced by several factors, including policy and social environment. This study aims to analyze the relationship between policy and social environment and smoking habits among high school students in Kolaka Regency. Method: The study was conducted in August 2024 in three high schools in Kolaka Regency. The population consisted of 810 students, with a sample of 268 respondents selected using cluster random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Result: Shows the Chi-Square test of policy (p value 0.000, ⱷ -0.401). Social environment (p value 0.000, ⱷ -0.449) on smoking habits among high school students in Kolaka district, Southeast Sulawesi Province. Conclusion: Policies and social environments are related to students' smoking habits, so schools need to hold regular outreach programs about the dangers of smoking in the form of seminars, discussions, or screenings of educational films.
Factors Associated with the Utilization of Health Services Among Decompression Patients in the Soropia Health Center Area Rano, Rano; Munir, Sanihu; Noviyanti Rahcman, Wa Ode Nova
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Introduction: Health services are essential facilities needed by communities to achieve optimal health. One common health problem experienced by fishermen is decompression sickness. Data from the Soropia Health Center showed that 25 cases of decompression sickness occurred in 2022, 33 cases in 2023, and 44 cases in 2024. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between information sources and health facilities and the utilization of health services among decompression sufferers in the Soropia Health Center working area. Method: This research is quantitative and cross-sectional. It was conducted in August 2024. The population was all 44 fishermen experiencing decompression in Soropia District, and a sample of 44 people was taken using total sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and tested using chi-square tests, correlation tests, and binary logistic regression. Result: Based on the Chi-Square test of knowledge (p value 0.011 and closeness ⱷ 0.421), health information (p value 0.001 and closeness ⱷ (0.553), facilities (p value 0.005 and closeness ⱷ 0.553). Conclusion: There is a moderate relationship between information sources and facilities and the use of health services in decompression patients.
Linking Planning and Implementation with the Realization of the Health Operational Assistance Budget in Kolaka and East Kolaka Rukayah, Rukayah; Sunarsih, Sunarsih; Azizi Jayadipraja, Erwin
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54883/xv0s1v21

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Introduction: Health issues in Indonesia, particularly in Kolaka and East Kolaka Regencies, still face significant challenges in improving access to quality healthcare services. Community Health Centers, as primary health care facilities, rely heavily on Health Operational Assistance Funds for their operations. However, Health Operational Assistance budget realization shows significant variation between the two regencies, caused by factors such as budget management, human resource capacity, and infrastructure challenges. This study aims to analyze Linking Planning and Implementation with the Realization of the Health Operational Assistance Budget in Kolaka and East Kolaka. Method: This research is quantitative and uses a cross-sectional study design. It was conducted in all community health centers within the jurisdiction of the Kolaka and East Kolaka District Health Offices. The population comprised 72 Health center employees involved in policy-making and budget management, resulting in a sample size of 70. The sample size was calculated using the Lameslow formula. Result: This indicates that planning has a strong relationship with the realization of Health Operational Assistance funds, with Pearson Chi-Square values ​​of 20.822 and 15.892, respectively, and a significance of 0.000. Meanwhile, implementation shows a moderately significant relationship with a Pearson Chi-Square value of 15.892 and a significance of 0.000. Conclusion: Planning has a strong relationship with the realization of the Health Operational Assistance budget in Kolaka and East Kolaka Regencies, while implementation has a moderate relationship. The effectiveness of Health Operational Assistance fund use is most influenced by sound planning and guidance.
Analysis of the Susceptibility and Seriousness of Hypertension Control Measures with Compliance with Routine Health Checks (Blood Pressure Checks) Aris, Muhammad; Risky, Sartini; Rahmawati, Rahmawati
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54883/ftdca428

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Introduction: Hypertension is a serious medical condition that can lead to various health complications and can be significantly prevented through regular blood pressure monitoring. The monthly trend of hypertension in the five districts with the highest number of hypertension cases in Kolaka Regency prompted researchers to conduct a study on the analysis of the relationship between susceptibility and seriousness of hypertension control measures and compliance with routine health checks (blood pressure checks). Method: The type of research used is quantitative research with an analytical observation method and a Partial Least Squares (PLS) research design. The population was 570 people and the sample was 235 people using Sampling (area sampling) in the sampling. Result: The vulnerability is 0.326 (positive direction), the T statistic is 3.655, and the p-value is 0.000. The severity is -0.672 (negative direction), the T statistic is 5.189, and the p-value is 0.000. The test results show that the p-value is <0.05. Conclusion: Vulnerability and seriousness are related to hypertension control measures with compliance with routine health checks (blood pressure checks).
Home Environmental Factors and the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Toddlers: A Case Study in the Tanggetada and Watubangga Community Health Centers Artist Sulaiman, Yusuf Wawan; Azizi Jayadipraja, Erwin; Noviyanti Rahcman, Wa Ode Nova
Waluya The International Science of Health Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
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Introduction: The initial survey conducted on 10 people in the Tanggetada Community Health Center Working Area stated that of the 10 people, 3 of their children suffered from ARI due to poor ventilation, exposure to cigarette smoke, and 3 people said the cause was dense housing and 3 people said their children had not been immunized. Based on this, the researcher wanted to examine the relationship between smoking habits in the home and cooking fuel with ARI in the Regional Technical Implementation Unit Working area of the Tanggetada Watubangga Community Health Center, Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. Method: This quantitative research, using a cross-sectional study approach, was conducted in the districts of Southeast Sulawesi Province. The population was 822 toddlers and the sample size was 90, determined using the Slovin formula. Result: The chi square statistical test on smoking habits with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05) shows that the value indicates that the X2count value = 7.813 > X2table value = 3.841 and on Fuel with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05) shows that the value indicates that the X2count value = 10.944 > X2table value = 3.841, which means there is a relationship between cooking fuel and the incidence of ARI.  Conclusion: There is a weak relationship between smoking habits and fuel and the incidence of ARI in the working areas of Tanggetada Health Center and Watubangga Health Center.