Papua Medicine and Health Science
Papua Medicine and Health Science (PMHS) is a national, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing outstanding scientific articles to promote education, research, and professionalism in the field of medicine, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, sensory systems, neurology, psychiatry, biomedical science, community medicine, radiology, and dentistry. The health field includes midwifery, nursing, public health, nutrition, and pharmacy. The journal places major consideration on health issues in Papua, such as stunting, tuberculosis, malaria, and other tropical infections. The philosophy of PMHS is to provide open access because the research network within the global research community must be transparent without boundaries, barriers, or discrimination. Its primary goal is to reflect multidisciplinary scientific research and collaboration among academics, educators, doctors, researchers, and the medical community. To ensure the relevance of manuscripts, maintain high quality, and guarantee a rigorous peer-review process, PMHS has an Editorial Board consisting of experts in their respective specialties. The editorial content includes Invited Editorials, Original Research Articles, Reviews, Case Reports & Short Communications, Special Articles, Medical Education Articles, Medical History Articles, Teaching Images, and Letters to the Editor. PMHS is published twice a year, in June and December.
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<![CDATA[The Relationship Between Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Anemia and Adherence to Iron Tablet Consumption at Bener Kelipah Community Health Center, Bener Meriah Regency, 2025 ]]>
Sembiring, Dessy Ratna Sari;
<![CDATA[Yun, Deby Chyntia]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 1 (Juni 2025) : Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i1.53
<![CDATA[Anemia during pregnancy is a health problem that has serious impacts on both the mother and fetus, such as increasing the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and delivery complications. One preventive measure is the provision of iron tablets; however, pregnant women’s adherence to consuming them is often influenced by their knowledge of anemia. This study aimed to determine the relationship between pregnant women’s knowledge of anemia and adherence to iron tablet consumption at Bener Kelipah Community Health Center, Bener Kelipah Subdistrict, Bener Meriah Regency, in 2025. This research employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach involving 32 pregnant women in their second and third trimesters, selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed univariately and bivariately using the chi-square test. The results showed that 69.7% of respondents had low knowledge and did not regularly consume iron tablets, while 31.3% had sufficient knowledge but still did not consume them regularly. The chi-square test revealed a significant relationship between pregnant women’s knowledge of anemia and adherence to iron tablet consumption (p = 0.001; p < 0.05). It is concluded that pregnant women’s knowledge influences adherence to iron tablet consumption; therefore, comprehensive nutritional and health education from healthcare providers is essential to improve adherence and prevent anemia during pregnancy.]]>
<![CDATA[Positive Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety Levels in Primigravida Pregnant Women in the Sukaraya Community Health Center Work Area ]]>
<![CDATA[Setyoputri, Zahrotun Nisa’]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 1 (Juni 2025) : Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i1.57
<![CDATA[Primigravida pregnant women, namely those experiencing pregnancy for the first time, generally undergo physical and psychological changes that may trigger worry and anxiety, as pregnancy is a new experience. Such conditions can have adverse impacts, including stimulating uterine contractions, increasing the risk of complications, and impairing maternal well-being. One non-pharmacological approach to reduce anxiety is the application of positive affirmations. This study aimed to describe the implementation of positive affirmations in reducing anxiety levels among primigravida pregnant women at the Sukaraya Community Health Center. A descriptive case study design was employed, involving two primigravida pregnant women from April 20–24, 2025. Research instruments included the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) questionnaire and observation sheets. The findings revealed that prior to the intervention, both subjects experienced severe anxiety; however, after five consecutive days of positive affirmation intervention, their anxiety levels decreased significantly. These findings suggest that positive affirmations can serve as a simple intervention applicable in healthcare services to help reduce anxiety levels in pregnant women, particularly those who are primigravida.]]>
<![CDATA[The Efforts Of Prevent Covid-19 In The People of Kalimantan, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Rudi, Abil]]>;
<![CDATA[Yetiani, Novin]]>;
<![CDATA[Sunarti]]>;
<![CDATA[Damayanti, Ria]]>;
<![CDATA[Masan, Lea]]>;
<![CDATA[Montessori, Yolanda]]>;
<![CDATA[Kurniati, Paskalia Tri]]>;
<![CDATA[Pratama, Rika Yuanita]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Vol. 1 No. 2 (Desember 2024): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v1i2.58
<![CDATA[Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in December 2019, it has brought some significant lifestyle changes to people around the world. This research is about the prevention efforts made by the community in West Kalimantan, Indonesia against the spread of COVID-19. Data collection through questionnaires distributed online for 3 months in 2021. Respondents in this study were the people of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Most respondents have high prevention efforts regarding hand washing, wearing masks, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds, and reducing physical mobility to avoid COVID-19 infection. Most of the respondents also showed good knowledge in identifying the basic symptoms of COVID-19. Respondents mostly have a good attitude towards the spread of COVID-19. These findings provide insight into efforts to prevent COVID-19 among the people of West Kalimantan and can help the government make policies to control the spread of COVID-19, as well as other new infections in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[The Relationship between Maternal Knowledge, Personal Hygiene, and Family Economic Status and the Incidence of Diarrhea in the Working Area of the Pekauman Public Health Center, Banjarmasin ]]>
<![CDATA[Vitria]]>;
<![CDATA[Ra’uf, Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Wulandatika, Darmayanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Sundari, Sri]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.29
<![CDATA[Diarrhea remains a major public health problem among under-five children in Indonesia, particularly in areas with limited sanitation and disadvantaged socioeconomic conditions. Maternal knowledge, personal hygiene, and family economic status are key factors influencing the incidence of diarrhea. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between maternal knowledge, personal hygiene, and family economic status and the incidence of diarrhea in the working area of the Pekauman Public Health Center, Banjarmasin. A cross-sectional design was employed using accidental sampling, involving 40 mothers with children aged 2–5 years who visited the Pekauman Public Health Center. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test. The results demonstrated significant associations between maternal knowledge (p = 0.008; r = 0.412), personal hygiene (p = 0.000; r = 0.710), and family economic status (p = 0.000; r = 0.645) and the incidence of diarrhea, with personal hygiene showing the strongest correlation. This study contributes to public health practice by emphasizing the importance of integrated, family-based interventions, including strengthening maternal education, improving hygienic behaviors, and enhancing family economic capacity, to reduce diarrhea incidence at the primary health care level.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Audio-Visual Education on Foot Care Knowledge in Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Pekauman Primary Health Center, Banjarmasin ]]>
<![CDATA[Hanafi, Muhammad Iqbal]]>;
<![CDATA[Hadrianti, Dessy]]>;
<![CDATA[Saherna, Jenny]]>;
<![CDATA[Afriyanti, Uni]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.30
<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus can lead to serious complications, including diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which carry a high risk of disability and amputation. This study aimed to analyze the effect of audio-visual education on foot care knowledge among patients with diabetes mellitus at the Pekauman Primary Health Center, Banjarmasin. This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design and involved 103 patients selected from a population of 215 patients (December 2024) using accidental sampling. Inclusion criteria comprised newly diagnosed or follow-up patients, individuals with compos mentis status, and adults. The research instrument was the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare (NAFF) questionnaire consisting of 29 items, which was validated and found to be reliable. The intervention consisted of a ±10-minute animated video demonstrating six steps of diabetic foot care. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to assess changes in knowledge levels. The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge (p < 0.001): prior to the intervention, 98.1% of respondents had “Poor” knowledge, whereas after the intervention, 99.0% demonstrated “Good” knowledge. Therefore, audio-visual education is effective in improving foot care knowledge and can be implemented as a primary health promotion strategy to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis of the Association Between Adolescent Lifestyle and the Risk of Early-Onset Hypertension Among Grade X–XI Students at SMA PGRI 2 Banjarmasin ]]>
<![CDATA[Rizkullah, Muhammad Raihan]]>;
<![CDATA[Hiryadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Harun, Lukman]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.33
<![CDATA[Adolescents constitute a productive age group with a strategic role in national development. Adolescence represents a complex transitional period from childhood to adulthood, characterized by significant changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains. Hypertension is one of the most lethal non-communicable diseases worldwide and is often referred to as a silent killer because many affected individuals are unaware of their condition. This study aimed to analyze the association between the lifestyle of Grade X–XI students at SMA PGRI 2 Banjarmasin and the risk of early-onset hypertension. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was employed. The study population consisted of 204 students, with a sample of 68 students selected using proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and direct blood pressure measurements. Data analysis was performed using the Spearman rho statistical test to examine the association between variables. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between adolescent lifestyle and the risk of early-onset hypertension (p < 0.001), with a correlation coefficient of −0.657. This negative correlation indicates that poorer adolescent lifestyle is associated with a higher risk of early-onset hypertension.]]>
<![CDATA[Nutrient Content and Acceptability of Milkfish Meatballs Substituted with Red Bean Purée for Stunting Prevention ]]>
<![CDATA[Patinong, Elvira]]>;
<![CDATA[Hendrayati]]>;
<![CDATA[Sukmawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.38
<![CDATA[Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem and continues to pose a major public health challenge in Indonesia. Inadequate intake of protein and iron is recognized as one of the principal risk factors. The development of local food products rich in protein and iron is therefore required as an innovative strategy to support sustainable stunting prevention efforts. This study aimed to determine the protein and iron content as well as the acceptability of milkfish meatballs substituted with red bean purée as an alternative for stunting prevention. A pre-experimental design was employed using four meatball formulations based on different levels of red bean purée substitution (0%, 35%, 45%, and 55%). Sensory evaluation was conducted by 30 semi-trained panelists, while protein and iron analyses were performed on the selected formulation using the Kjeldahl method and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The F1 formulation (35% red bean purée) demonstrated the highest acceptability, particularly in terms of taste and texture. Nutritional analysis showed that the F1 formulation contained 11.46 g of protein and 4.50 mg of iron per 100 g of product; the protein content exceeded the minimum requirement of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI 7266:2014), and the iron content surpassed the estimated value based on the Indonesian Food Composition Table (TKPI). Milkfish meatballs substituted with red bean purée (F1 formulation) exhibited good acceptability and relatively high nutritional value, indicating their potential as a protein- and iron-rich local food-based product for stunting prevention.]]>
<![CDATA[The Association between Peer Influence and Family Environment and Smoking Behavior among Adolescents ]]>
<![CDATA[Anshori, Akbar]]>;
<![CDATA[Ra’uf, Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Milasari]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.42
<![CDATA[Smoking behavior among adolescents constitutes a serious public health concern due to its adverse health effects and its rapid increase among school-aged populations. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to social environmental influences, especially peer influence and the family environment, which may encourage experimentation with smoking and the development of smoking behavior. This study aimed to examine the association between peer influence and family environment and smoking behavior among adolescents at Public Senior High School 4 Banjarmasin. This study employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 308 tenth-grade students, and a sample of 175 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing. The Chi-square test results indicated a significant association between peer influence and smoking behavior (p = 0.001) as well as between family environment and smoking behavior (p = 0.002). Negative peer influence functioned as a protective factor against adolescent smoking behavior, whereas positive peer influence and a family environment with smoking family members increased the risk of smoking initiation. These findings underscore the importance of education, supervision, and active involvement of families and schools in efforts to prevent smoking behavior among adolescents]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Video-Based Media in Improving Understanding of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior for Diarrhea Prevention among Elementary School Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Ardela, Mirna]]>;
<![CDATA[Hiryadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ariadi, Herman]]>;
<![CDATA[Ra’uf, Muhammad]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.44
<![CDATA[Diarrhea remains a public health problem among elementary school children and is closely associated with the low implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB). Health education is an important effort in diarrhea prevention; however, conventional methods are often less engaging for children. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of video-based media in improving students’ understanding of CHLB as an effort to prevent diarrhea among students at Kelayan Timur 13 Public Elementary School, Banjarmasin. This study employed a quantitative method using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design. The study population consisted of 82 students from grades III to VI, selected using a total sampling technique. Students’ understanding of CHLB was measured using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability before and after the educational intervention delivered through video-based media. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon matched-pairs test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ understanding after the educational intervention. Prior to the intervention, students’ understanding ranged from poor to good, whereas after the intervention, all respondents (100%) achieved a good level of understanding. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p = 0.001). It can be concluded that education on CHLB delivered through video-based media is effective in improving elementary school students’ understanding for diarrhea prevention.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Local Food–Based Supplementary Feeding on Body Weight among Toddlers in the Catchment Area of Marusu Primary Health Center ]]>
<![CDATA[Eritariani]]>;
<![CDATA[Suaib, Fatmawaty]]>;
<![CDATA[Sirajuddin]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.46
<![CDATA[Underweight is defined as low body weight resulting from undernutrition and reflects the failure of infants and toddlers to achieve ideal body weight. The occurrence of underweight among toddlers is primarily caused by inadequate nutrient intake, which is largely associated with households’ inability to provide sufficient food for all family members, limited access to food, poor dietary patterns including food taboos, and low household income. This study aimed to determine the effect of local food–based supplementary feeding on body weight among underweight toddlers at the Marusu Primary Health Center. This study employed an analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach and was conducted in July 2025 using secondary data. A total of 58 underweight toddlers were included through total sampling, and the data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Prior to the intervention, all toddlers were classified as underweight. Following the provision of local food–based supplementary feeding, 17 toddlers (29.3%) showed an improvement in nutritional status and achieved normal body weight. Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of supplementary feeding on the nutritional status of underweight toddlers (p-value < 0.05). In conclusion, local food–based supplementary feeding was proven to be effective in increasing toddlers’ body weight and improving mothers’ knowledge regarding the importance of adequate nutrition for children’s growth and development.]]>
