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 Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Outpatient Patients with Schizophrenia at Sambang Lihum Psychiatric Hospital ]]>
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<![CDATA[Sukmawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Rauf, Suriani]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Papua ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.47
<![CDATA[Outpatients with schizophrenia frequently experience a decline in quality of life due to disease-related symptoms, medication side effects, and limitations in social functioning. Physical activity has the potential to serve as a non-pharmacological intervention that supports patient recovery. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between physical activity and quality of life among outpatient patients with schizophrenia at Sambang Lihum Psychiatric Hospital. This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling involving 96 respondents. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), while quality of life was measured using the Indonesian Modification of Subjective Well-Being Under Neuroleptics (IM-SWN). The results showed that the majority of respondents had a high level of physical activity (60.4%) and an adequate quality of life (79.2%). Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between physical activity and quality of life (ρ = 0.582; p = 0.001). These findings indicate that higher levels of physical activity are associated with better quality of life. Therefore, physical activity should be positioned as a potential non-pharmacological intervention that is integrated into outpatient care, rather than merely as a supporting factor, in order to sustainably improve the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.]]>
<![CDATA[The Relationship Between the Duration of Diabetes Mellitus and Foot Self-Care ]]>
<![CDATA[Yunica, Aulia]]>;
<![CDATA[Saherna, Jenny]]>;
<![CDATA[Hadrianti, Dessy]]>;
<![CDATA[Mulyani, 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.v2i2.48
<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that poses a high risk of foot complications; therefore, foot self-care is an essential component of disease management. The duration of diabetes mellitus is presumed to be associated with foot self-care behavior; however, empirical evidence remains inconsistent. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the duration of diabetes mellitus and foot self-care among patients with diabetes mellitus. A correlational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted, involving 136 outpatient diabetes mellitus patients selected using an accidental sampling technique. The duration of diabetes mellitus was obtained from medical records and confirmed through self-reported data, then categorized into less than six months and more than six months, while foot self-care was measured using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Chi-square test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that most respondents had been living with diabetes mellitus for more than six months and demonstrated good foot self-care behavior. A significant relationship was found between the duration of diabetes mellitus and foot self-care (p = 0.049). These findings indicate that disease duration is associated with foot self-care behavior; therefore, the duration of diabetes mellitus should be considered in planning foot care education for patients with diabetes mellitus.]]>
<![CDATA[The Relationship Between the Level of Understanding of Intermittent Fasting and Self-Motivation Behavior Toward the Risk of Increased Blood Glucose in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus ]]>
<![CDATA[Putri, Gt. Indah M.]]>;
<![CDATA[Saherna, Jenny]]>;
<![CDATA[Kirana, Rita]]>;
<![CDATA[Linda]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.51
<![CDATA[Intermittent Fasting is a nonpharmacological approach that can be applied in patients with Diabetes Mellitus to support blood glucose control; however, its implementation requires an adequate level of understanding and strong self-motivation. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the level of understanding of Intermittent Fasting and self-motivation toward the risk of increased blood glucose in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. A quantitative approach with a correlational cross-sectional design was employed, involving 66 respondents. Data were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test. The results demonstrated a significant relationship between the level of understanding of Intermittent Fasting and self-motivation (r = 0.375; p = 0.002), indicating a positive direction with a weak correlation strength. These findings suggest that a better level of understanding of Intermittent Fasting tends to be associated with higher self-motivation in the context of controlling the risk of increased blood glucose. Structured education regarding Intermittent Fasting may therefore be considered as a strategy to support motivation and healthy lifestyle behaviors among patients with Diabetes Mellitus.]]>
<![CDATA[Association Between Foot Care and the Incidence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus ]]>
<![CDATA[Aprilya, Anissa Suci]]>;
<![CDATA[Hadrianti, Dessy]]>;
<![CDATA[Huzaifah, Zaqyyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Solikin]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.52
<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that can lead to serious complications, one of which is diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). Inadequate foot care increases the risk of ulcer development; therefore, its association needs to be examined scientifically. This study aimed to analyze the association between foot care and the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus. A correlational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach was employed. The sample consisted of 60 patients with diabetes mellitus selected using purposive sampling. Foot care data were collected using the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare (NAFF) questionnaire, while the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers was assessed through an observation checklist. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between foot care and the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers (p = 0.008 < α = 0.05). Patients with poor foot care tended to experience diabetic foot ulcers with greater severity. In conclusion, appropriate foot care plays an important role in the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. Therefore, health education and the establishment of routine foot care practices should be strengthened to reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus.]]>
<![CDATA[Factors Associated with DASH Diet Therapy in Blood Pressure Control among the Elderly ]]>
<![CDATA[Jayadie, Afif Azhar Abulkhair]]>;
<![CDATA[Solikin]]>;
<![CDATA[Daud, Izma]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.55
<![CDATA[Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases with a high prevalence among the elderly in Indonesia. Efforts to control blood pressure through the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet therapy are essential; however, various factors are believed to influence its effectiveness at the primary healthcare level. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with DASH diet therapy in blood pressure control among the elderly at the Cempaka Public Health Center, Banjarmasin. This study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 188 elderly patients with hypertension selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering age, sex, educational level, and dietary adherence, as well as data on the frequency of healthcare visits obtained from patients’ medical records. Blood pressure measurements were conducted after the implementation of the DASH diet for 30 days. Data analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank correlation test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed significant associations between age (p = 0.000), sex (p = 0.000), educational level (p = 0.000), dietary adherence (p = 0.000), and frequency of healthcare visits (p = 0.000) with DASH diet therapy in blood pressure control. Age, sex, educational level, dietary adherence, and frequency of healthcare visits significantly influenced the success of DASH diet therapy.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Booklet-Based Nutrition Education During the First 1,000 Days of Life on Parental Attitudes ]]>
<![CDATA[Andi Maryam]]>;
<![CDATA[Andi Elis]]>;
<![CDATA[Ramlah]]>
<![CDATA[ Papua Medicine and Health Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Papua Medicine and Health Science ]]>
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DOI: 10.64141/pmhs.v2i2.64
<![CDATA[The success of adequate nutritional fulfillment during the First 1,000 Days of Life is strongly influenced by parental attitudes in decision-making related to maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy, exclusive breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices (complementary foods for breastfed infants); however, nutrition practices in accordance with recommended guidelines remain suboptimal, indicating the need for effective educational strategies. This study aimed to analyze the effect of booklet-based nutrition education during the First 1,000 Days of Life on parental attitudes at the Benteng Primary Health Care Center (UPT Puskesmas Benteng). A pre-experimental study design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach was conducted from August to September 2025 among 104 parents with children aged 0–24 months, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using an attitude questionnaire administered before and after the booklet-based nutrition education intervention and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results demonstrated a substantial increase in positive parental attitudes, from 7.7% at pretest to 88.5% at posttest, with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of booklet-based nutrition education on parental attitudes. These findings confirm that booklet media are effective in enhancing positive parental attitudes toward nutritional fulfillment during the First 1,000 Days of Life and are recommended as an applicable nutrition education medium in primary health care settings.]]>
