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Preventif : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
Published by Universitas Tadulako
ISSN : 20883536     EISSN : 25283375     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22487/preventif
Core Subject : Health,
Preventif Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat welcomes manuscripts that cover a broad range of topics within the public health discipline The journals scope encompasses but is not limited to the following key areas Health Administration and Policy The management organization and policy making processes within health systems including health economics and financing Epidemiology The study of the distribution patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations Health Promotion The science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health including health education and behavior science Environmental Health The assessment and control of physical chemica and biological factors in the environment that can potentially affect health Occupational Health and Safety The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations Reproductive Health Research and policy related to reproductive processes functions and systems at all stages of life Biostatistics Family Planning and Population The application of statistics to public health along with studies on family planning methods demography and population dynamics Community Nutrition The study of nutrition and its effects on the health of populations including nutritional assessment policy and interventions at the community level
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 302 Documents
Factors Associated With Stunting in Children Aged 24–59 Months in Gariuai Village, Timor-Leste, 2026 Nike Apriani; Noelia Maria Jose Guterres; Kesaktian Manurung; Janno Sinaga; Frida Lina Tarigan; Rinawati Sembiring5
Preventif : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol. 17 No. 2 (2026): Preventif : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/5dds3n75

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Stunting remains a major public health problem in developing countries. It is a condition of chronic malnutrition characterized by a child’s height being below the standard for his or her age and may lead to impaired physical growth, cognitive development, and increased risks of health problems later in life. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with stunting prevalence among children aged 24–59 months in Gariuai Village, Baucau Municipality, Timor-Leste. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among a population of 557 children. A sample of 253 children was selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, the Chi-Square test for bivariate analysis, and multiple logistic regression for multivariate analysis. The results revealed that 11.1% of the children were stunted. Exclusive breastfeeding, family income, access to clean water, and toilet facilities were significantly associated with stunting prevalence, whereas maternal education and birth weight history were not significantly associated with stunting. Exclusive breastfeeding was identified as the most dominant factor associated with stunting. These findings indicate that local health interventions should prioritize strengthening exclusive breastfeeding support and counseling, particularly for vulnerable families, while continuing to improve household income, access to clean water, and sanitation facilities.
Factors Associated with Premarital Sex Prevention Behaviors among Grade XI Students in Maliana, Timor-Leste Nike Apriani; Jenivia Maria da Costa Man; Kesaktian Manurung; Mido Ester J. Sitorus; Donal Nababan; Agnes Purba
Preventif : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol. 17 No. 2 (2026): Preventif : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/rp9tmf72

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Premarital sexual activity among adolescents is an important public health concern because it may contribute to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy. Maliana, Timor-Leste, has reported increasing HIV/AIDS cases and a high rate of early pregnancy. This study analyzed factors associated with premarital sex prevention behavior among Grade XI students at Dom Martinho da Costa Lopes Senior High School, Maliana, Timor-Leste. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 234 Grade XI students selected through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with the Chi-square test, and multivariate logistic regression. Bivariate analysis found significant associations between premarital sex prevention behavior and attitude (p<0.001), family role (p=0.002), peer influence (p<0.001), and social media/internet use (p<0.001). Knowledge (p=0.107), sociocultural factors (p=0.110), and socioeconomic factors (p=0.545) were not significantly associated with prevention behavior. Multivariate analysis identified social media use as the dominant factor associated with premarital sex prevention behavior (OR=4.372). Students with inappropriate social media use were 4.372 times more likely to demonstrate poor premarital sex prevention behavior. Premarital sex prevention behavior among Grade XI students was associated with attitudes, family roles, peer influence, and social media/internet use. Social media use was the strongest associated factor. School-based sexual health education, parental involvement, positive peer support, and digital-health literacy interventions are recommended to strengthen adolescents’ preventive behavior.