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 ]]>
<![CDATA[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 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Papua ]]>
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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]]>;
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<![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.]]>
