Global Medical and Health Communication
Global Medical and Health Communication is a journal that publishes research articles on medical and health published every 4 (four) months (April, August, and December). Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. Subjects suitable for publication include but are not limited to the following fields of anesthesiology and intensive care, biochemistry, biomolecular, cardiovascular, child health, dentistry, dermatology and venerology, endocrinology, environmental health, epidemiology, geriatric, hematology, histology, histopathology, immunology, internal medicine, nursing sciences, midwifery, nutrition, nutrition and metabolism, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational health, oncology, ophthalmology, oral biology, orthopedics and traumatology, otorhinolaryngology, pharmacology, pharmacy, preventive medicine, public health, pulmonology, radiology, and reproductive health.
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<![CDATA[Effect of Training on Organic Waste Management in Neighborhoods of Pejanggik, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara ]]>
<![CDATA[Agus Supinganto]]>;
<![CDATA[Suharmanto Suharmanto]]>;
<![CDATA[Irwan Budiana]]>;
<![CDATA[Raimunda Woga]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 2 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i2.8853
<![CDATA[Garbage is solid waste consisting of organic and inorganic substances that outlived their usefulness and must be adequately managed to prevent environmental harm. The amount and types of waste are strongly influenced by the lifestyle and the type of materials we consume, and increasing household income cause an increase in the variety of waste generated. Handling and managing organic waste requires community involvement and successful household organic waste management, contributing significantly to the zero waste program. This study aims to measure the effect of waste management training on knowledge and principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling in waste management. The study was conducted from April to June 2021 in the neighborhoods around Pejanggik, Mataram village, West Nusa Tenggara province. It is a pre-experimental study involving 50 households to analyze the effects of the waste management training provided using a one-group pretest-posttest method. Before the training, knowledge and waste management principles were 22 of 50 respondents and 32 of 50 respondents, respectively. After the provision of training, the increase in knowledge and waste management principles reached 50 of 50 respondents. In conclusion, the training activity shows increased knowledge and waste management principles in households involved. Waste processing with reduce, reuse, and recycle principles can help overcome household waste problems and convert waste into products with increased economic value. Therefore, we recommend that periodic community-based waste management training involving households be held to overcome increased organic waste in households.]]>
<![CDATA[Association between Chronic Inflammation of Basal Plate and Decidua Existences with Placenta Accreta Spectrum ]]>
<![CDATA[Yuktiana Kharisma]]>;
<![CDATA[Meike Rachmawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdul Hadi Hassan]]>;
<![CDATA[Ismet Muchtar Nur]]>;
<![CDATA[Hasrayati Agustina]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri Suryanti]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 2 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i2.9060
<![CDATA[The placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is an abnormal placenta condition with a high level of morbidity and mortality in both the mother and fetus. The PAS has a multifactorial etiology, one of which is a chronic inflammation of the basal plate (CIBP) and the decidual existences (DE). The study aims to analyze the association between CIBP and DE with PAS. It was an analytical observational with a cross-sectional study design on 50 placentae (25 PAS paraffin block, 25 standard placenta samples) from Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital and other health centers that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data are taken from PAS patients from January 2015–December 2020. All samples will be stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE), then undergo histopathological examination. The result of the studies analyzed statistically using Fisher's exact. CIBP in PAS was found in 21/25 cases, while in the normal placenta was found in 16/21 patients. The DE is positive in 15/25 cases of PAS, whereas the normal placenta was found in all cases. The association between CIBP and PAS is insignificant statistically (p=0.19), while the DE showed a significant relationship with PAS (p=0.00). The presence of the decidua is related to the regulation of trophoblastic invasion into the myometrium in PAS cases. CIBP can occur due to the reaction of decidua tissue to trophoblastic invasion or an infectious agent. The pathogenesis of PAS needs further understanding so that the appropriate therapy can be found for its prevention and management.]]>
<![CDATA[Effects of Proteasome Inhibitor on Catalase Expression and Intima-media Thickness in the Aorta of Atherosclerotic Rats ]]>
<![CDATA[Ismawati Ismawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Enikarmila Asni]]>;
<![CDATA[Ilhami Romus]]>;
<![CDATA[Mukhyarjon Mukhyarjon]]>;
<![CDATA[Winarto Winarto]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Fadhillah Arif]]>;
<![CDATA[M Derillovyandra Dwi Anugrah]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9508
<![CDATA[Various studies have been carried out to obtain proper management for atherosclerosis. Proteasome, a subcellular enzyme complex, is a potential therapeutic target for atherosclerosis. However, the effect of proteasome inhibitors on atherosclerosis still needs to be explored. It was an experimental study with a post-test-only control group design conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Riau in Juni–November 2021. This study aimed to analyze the effects of proteasome inhibitors on catalase expression and intima-media thickness (IMT) in the thoracic aorta of atherosclerotic rats. Fifteen male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups (five rats per group), namely rats given standard feed (control, group I), rats induced atherosclerosis (group II), and rats induced atherosclerosis and given proteasome inhibitor (group III). The proteasome inhibitor, bortezomib, 50 µg/kgBW/day was given intraperitoneally on days one and three. After 4 days, rats were terminated, and the thoracic aorta was taken for the IMT analysis and catalase expression assessment using immunohistochemistry. Catalase expression was carried out quantitatively using Adobe Photoshop software. Analysis of variance test was used to compare the expression of catalase and IMT. A p value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results showed a significant decrease in IMT in group III compared to group II and an increase in catalase expression in group III compared to group II but not statistically significant. This study concludes that administration of bortezomib 50 µg/kgBW in atherosclerotic rats could inhibit thickening tunica intima-media in the thoracic aorta, although not significantly increasing the catalase expression.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Psychosocial Factors in the Use of Telemedicine ]]>
<![CDATA[Salsabila Salsabila]]>;
<![CDATA[Ernawaty Ernawaty]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.10223
<![CDATA[Telemedicine is the impact of industrial revolution 4.0, which urges the development of health system technology to increase access to health services. This condition is contrary to the use of society, where consumers decide to stop using telemedicine services after several benefits. This study aims to identify the effect of psychosocial factors on consumer decisions in utilizing telemedicine services. This study was analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design. The population of this study was consumers aged 17–40 years who needed access to health services. Data collection was done in January–May 2021 by distributing online questionnaires tested for validity and reliability to 198 respondents in Surabaya. The data obtained were analyzed using logistic regression. The results showed that consumer psychological factors, including motivation, psychology, and learning, influenced decisions to use telemedicine services (p<0.05). Meanwhile, the social factors of the reference group did not have a significant effect (p>0.05). High motivation, positive perception, learning, and family encouragement influence consumer decisions to use telemedicine services, whereas the reference group does not. This research can be used as a consideration for healthcare technology developers and decision-makers in promoting the use of telemedicine so that it continues to be used in the long term.]]>
<![CDATA[Determinants of Detectable Anti-hepatitis B in Fertile Age Women from Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Noer Endah Pracoyo]]>;
<![CDATA[Made Ayu Lely Suratri]]>;
<![CDATA[Felly Philipus Senewe]]>;
<![CDATA[Vivi Setiawaty]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9600
<![CDATA[Hepatitis B (HBV) is still a major health problem worldwide, as evidenced by the large number of people infected with hepatitis. There are around two billion people infected with HBV, and an estimated 350 million are in chronic conditions. Hepatitis B is a ninth-order disease that causes death in mothers and their babies. The HBV infection in pregnant women is critical because of vertical or perinatal transmission. This study's purpose was to analyze data of the HBsAg and anti-HBs rertile age women, pregnant women, and postpartum mothers from National Basic Health Research Data 2007. The method is a retrospective study using secondary data from the Basic Health Research in 2007. The number of samples in the form of data on respondents of fertile age women are women aged 15 to 49 years. Data screened and matched with that examined pregnancy/have had a postpartum examination/never checked neonates/had examined their toddlers. One thousand three hundred two (1,302) respondents were eligible to be sampled in this analysis. The variables analyzed were age and anti-HB titers in women of childbearing age 15 to 49 years who were not protected against hepatitis B, as much as 74.65% of the total 1,302 people. Three hundred thirty (330) respondents had anti-HBs titers. This study concludes respondents who are not married age 15–20 years showed relationship with negative anti-Hbs antibodies.]]>
<![CDATA[Electrocardiogram Characteristics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients are Associated with Severity and Disease Duration ]]>
<![CDATA[Ni Made Elva Mayasari]]>;
<![CDATA[Kristinawati Kristinawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Rara Krisdayanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Lisa Permata Sari]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9512
<![CDATA[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitations associated with an increase in chronic inflammatory responses to the airways and lungs. COPD patients are more likely to be hospitalized and die from cardiovascular disease. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in COPD patients. This a cross-sectional study with an analytical observational design. From October 30 to December 5, 2019, data was collected on 42 COPD patients, inpatients, and outpatients at Muhammadiyah Palembang Hospital who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and spirometry and an electrocardiogram test were used to measure pulmonary function and detect ECG abnormalities. Research variables included age, sex, smoking habits, severity, and duration of COPD. Data analysis using the chi-square test and followed by a logistic regression test found a significant relationship between severe to very severe COPD and ≥5 years of suffering from COPD with the incidence of ECG abnormality (p<0.05). The severity and the length of time of suffering from COPD are significantly related to the incidence of ECG abnormalities in outpatients and inpatients.]]>
<![CDATA[Protective Effect of the T1212C Macrophage Mannose Receptor Gene Polymorphism on Pulmonary Tuberculosis ]]>
<![CDATA[Yani Triyani]]>;
<![CDATA[Julia Hartati]]>;
<![CDATA[Budiman Budiman]]>;
<![CDATA[Ida Parwati]]>;
<![CDATA[Bachti Alisjahbana]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.10706
<![CDATA[The interaction between the mannose receptor, which is encoded by the macrophage mannose receptor (MMR) gene, and the most virulent antigen (the mannose-capped lipoarabinomannan) cell wall of virulent strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis trigger an innate and adaptive immune response. It also produces pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, which play a role in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis (TB) infection. Therefore, MMR gene polymorphism is a risk factor associated with the prognosis for active pulmonary TB. This study aimed to determine the correlation between MMR gene polymorphism and active or latent pulmonary tuberculosis. In this phase, MMR gene polymorphism was analyzed using a case-control design consisting of 74 control group subjects (patients with latent TB) and 74 case groups (patients with active pulmonary TB). The subject’s MMR gene DNA sequencing examination. The study was conducted at the Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung, from February 2014 to January 2015. The statistical analysis used chi-square and odds ratio. The study’s result has shown the MMR gene polymorphism factor that correlated to the incidence of active pulmonary TB was T1212C (OR=0.253; 95% CI=0.111−0.575; p=0.001). There was an MMR gene in one SNP in the control group (C1323T) only and five single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in both groups (C1303T, C1221, T1212C, G1186A, and G1195A). Therefore, it can be concluded that MMR gene polymorphism on the T1212C site correlated with the incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis and was protective.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Massage and Bathing or Swimming toward Baby Weight Improvement ]]>
<![CDATA[Nurin Fauziyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Ratna Feti Wulandari]]>;
<![CDATA[Luluk Susiloningtyas]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.8906
<![CDATA[Body weight or anthropometric measure is the most important and most frequently used measure to see the development of infants. Stimulating the growth in infants aged 4 to 6 months can be done in two ways: massage the baby's body and continue by bathing or swimming. This study aimed to analyze the effect of massage and bathing or swimming on an infant's weight gain in Kinara Mom and Baby Spa, Kerkep village, Gurah district, Kediri regency. The research design is quasi-experimental, with one group pre-test-post-test design approach, carried out in August–October 2021. The sample was babies aged 4–6 months using purposive sampling with a sample size of 20 babies—independent variables were baby massage and bathing or swimming on infants, and the dependent variable was weight gain. The instrument used is a weight-monitoring sheet. Data were analyzed using pairs sample t-test analysis. The results showed that all 20 babies experienced weight gain. The conclusion is that massage and bathing or swimming affect weight gain in infants aged 4–6 months.]]>
<![CDATA[Occupational Safety and Health Hazards among Smoked Fish Workers in Demak ]]>
<![CDATA[Ekawati Ekawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Yuliani Setyaningsih]]>;
<![CDATA[Ida Wahyuni]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9556
<![CDATA[Smoked fish is an essential commodity in Central Java. Smoked fish workers must always ensure the availability of smoked fish products for the community. To work continuously, workers need to maintain their safety and health. Workers are constantly exposed to potential hazards from their work. This study aimed to describe the potential occupational hazards of smoked fish workers and identify efforts to control these hazards. This descriptive research involved smoked fish workers cleaning, cutting, washing, and smoking fishing in Demak city, Central Java, in March 2021. The job safety analysis (JSA) method was used to describe potential hazards in every work process. The results showed that the potential risks found in the working process of smoking fish were a wet and humid work environment, sharp work equipment, non-ergonomic work postures, and a hot work climate. It can be concluded that workers are exposed to various hazards in their work and work environment. Therefore, it is necessary to increase occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness and working environment conditions in the smoked fish industry so that workers will always be safe and healthy at work.]]>
<![CDATA[Role of T2-weighted and Diffusion-weighted Imaging in Cervical Malignancy in Developing Countries ]]>
<![CDATA[Hari Soekersi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ignatius Irawan Hidayat]]>;
<![CDATA[Annisa Fitriani Zeindadinanda]]>;
<![CDATA[Viola Stephanie Warokko]]>
<![CDATA[ Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9020
<![CDATA[Cervical cancer is the second most common gynecologic malignancy in Asia and is the leading cause of death in women in developing countries. The cervical cancer stage will significantly affect the prognosis and management. Based on the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 classification of cervical cancer, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a crucial role in determining cervical cancer staging. This study aimed to evaluate the role of T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequences in assessing cervical carcinoma, with the pathological diagnosis being taken as the standard for cervical cancer diagnosis. This study was conducted on seven patients diagnosed with cervical cancer from pathological examination in January 2020 to March 2021 in the Department of Radiology Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. We detect the presence of locoregional lesions and extensions of cervical carcinoma using MRI with T2WI and DWI sequences in patients who have previously been diagnosed histopathologically. This study involved seven cervical cancer patients. Pelvic MRI with T2WI and DWI sequences was performed. The imaging results in these patients show that one patient has stage IB1 cervical cancer, four patients have stage IIB, one patient has stage IIIA, and one has stage IIIC1 cervical cancer. This study concluded that T2WI and DWI sequences in MRI are essential and sufficient for diagnosing cervical cancer.]]>
