Community Research of Epidemiology (CORE)

Analysis of Social Stress, Sleep Quality, and Sodium on Hypertension in West Sinjai

Irviani Anwar Ibrahim Ibrahim, Shermina Oruh, Andi Agustang, Magfirah Ilyas — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Social stress can trigger activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can increase blood pressure. The body's reaction to stress can include the release of stress hormones, such as cortisol, which can affect cardiovascular function. Individuals who experience social stress may tend to adopt unhealthy lifestyles, such as poor eating habits and poor sleep quality.

Hypertension is an increase in systolic blood pressure more than equal to 140 mmHg and diastolic more than equal to 90 mmHg. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. This study aims to see the relationship between stress with the incidence of hypertension in the working area of the Manipi Health Center, Sinjai Barat District. The type of research used is quantitative research with an analytic observational approach with a cross sectional study design. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling using purposive sampling, with a total sample of 95 people. The results of this study indicate that factors associated with the incidence of hypertension, namely social stress with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), sleep quality with a p-value of 0.033 (<0.05), sodium intake with a p-value of 0.022 (<0.05). By understanding the complex relationship between social stress, sleep quality and sodium intake with hypertension, more effective intervention strategies can be designed to reduce the risk and manage the negative health impacts that may arise from social stress. It also provides a foundation for health promotion that focuses on overall social and psychological well-being

Balanced Nutrition Actions for Employees : A cross sectional study

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:49:02 +0000

One concept of social determinants of health is the workplace. The workplace can be one of the places that can influence health outcomes and risks, function and quality of life. This research examines the prediction model for balanced nutrition actions for employees of UIN Alauddin Makassar. This research is a quantitative research study with a cross-sectional study approach. The research population was all employees, including staff, lecturers, teaching staff and security guards at UIN Alauddin Makassar. The research sample was determined using the one sample situation-about precision formula with a minimum sample of 138 respondents. The total sample in this study was 195 respondents drawn using purposive sampling. This research shows that UIN Alauddin Makassar employees with good practices regarding balanced nutrition are 97.5%, which proves that the percentage of employees who know about balanced nutrition measures is almost the entirety. The results of bivariate analysis showed that the educational variable (p=0.046) had an influence on the balanced nutrition of UIN Alauddin Makassar employees To improve balanced nutritional behavior among employees of UIN Alauddin Makassar, it is necessary to implement ongoing educational programs on balanced nutrition, especially for those with low education levels, as well as provide easy access to healthy foods within the campus environment.

Determinants of Malaria Incidence : Analysis of lifestyle and breeding place

Muhammad Azwar, Ambar Wulandari, Andi Nursiah, Lilis Widiastuty — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:51:55 +0000

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. This disease remains a significant public health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aims to identify the factors associated with malaria incidence in the working area of the Tanah Merah Health Center, Mandobo District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua Province. The study was conducted in the Mandobo District. This type of research is observational with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study comprised all patients who visited the Tanah Merah Health Center, while the sample was determined using simple random sampling, resulting in a sample of 140 respondents. The data analysis used was the Chi-square test. The results showed that the factors contributing to the incidence of malaria in the working area of the Tanah Merah Health Center, Mandobo District, Boven Digoel Regency, were the habit of being outside at night (p=0.000), the use of bed nets (p=0.001), mosquito breeding place (p=0.000), and the use of mosquito repellents (p=0.004). Malaria control is expected to involve community participation in environmental modification aimed at reducing mosquito breeding habitats, such as improving drainage systems in collaboration with local governments, filling in unused holes or ponds, and marshlands to prevent them from becoming mosquito breeding sites

The Overview of Nutritional Status, Physical Activity, Menstrual Patterns, and Washing Behavior on teenagers

Hartati Bahar, Indah Nur Hasanah, Hariati Lestari — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:42:06 +0000

Anemia is a common health problem in Indonesia. One-third of teenagers, or three to four out of ten teenagers, suffer from anemia. The aim of this research was to determine the nutritional health picture of adolescent girls at SMPN 12 Kendari based on their level of exercise, menstrual cycle, and habit of washing their hands with soap (CTPS). The population in this study was 42 grade 9 students. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with a research sample of 30 young women. Questionnaires are used to collect data to measure respondents' attitudes and behavior. The results showed that of the 30 respondents whose data were taken, there were 15 respondents who had a thin nutritional status (50%), there were 20 respondents who did light exercise (66.7%), there were 24 respondents with normal menstrual patterns (80%), and There were 21 respondents who had hand washing behavior that met the requirements (65.6%). It is hoped that young women will pay more attention to their daily consumption patterns so that they comply with balanced nutrition to improve their nutritional status.

Health Promotion of Inclusive WASH Facilities on Outpatient Satisfaction

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:39:40 +0000

Health facilities are places that are frequently visited by the public for treatment, maternal and child examinations, vaccinations and routine check-ups. However, people face an increased risk of infection if they receive treatment in health facilities that lack basic needs related to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH). Health facilities also still pay less attention to other inclusive indicators such as women, the elderly and children. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of patient education, monitoring programs, and promotion of healthy lifestyles regarding inclusive WASH on the satisfaction of outpatients at RSUD Jend. Ahmad Yani, Metro City in 2024. This type of research uses a quantitative approach with data analysis using univariate, bivariate and multivariate tests. The results of the study explain the level of satisfaction of outpatients at RSUD Jend. A. Yani Metro City in 2024 is at a level of 36%, bivariate analysis shows that only promotion of a healthy lifestyle has a significant relationship with the level of patient satisfaction (P-Value = 0.000 < 0.05). Multivariate test results explain that only monitoring program variables and healthy lifestyle promotion variables regarding inclusive WASH facilities have an influence on patient satisfaction. The dominant variable that influences the level of patient satisfaction is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and optimizing WASH facility monitoring programs, RSUD Jend. A. Yani can increase patient satisfaction significantly. Implementing appropriate policies based on these findings will help hospitals provide better health services and meet patient expectations.