In Indonesia, dug wells are a clean water facility that is widely used by the community, both in offices and rural areas because dug wells are relatively easy and cheap to make. The Final Disposal Site (TPA) for Waste is a place where waste reaches the final stage in its management from the time it arises from the source, collection, transfer or transportation, processing and disposal. The purp…
Pagi Market in Pangkalpinang City is one of the largest traditional markets, always bustling with visitors, making environmental sanitation efforts essential. This study aims to analyze the condition of environmental sanitation facilities at Pagi Market in Pangkalpinang City. The research design is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interv…
The incidence of ARI (Acute Respiratory Tract Infection) in toddlers in the Sabokingking Health Center working area of Palembang City is among the top 10 most common diseases in the region. And based on previous research, the physical environment of the house and smoking habits of family members affect the incidence of ARI disease in toddlers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between…
Diarrhea is disease that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are generally transmitted through contaminated food or water and through the fecal-oral route. Diarrhea not only causes acute health problems but also contributes to malnutrition that can inhibit growth and development in children underfive years. Diarrhea is consistently included in the top 10 most common diseases e…
Gangguan fungsi paru ialah suatu keadaan yang dimana paru-paru mengalami ketidakmampuan dalam mengembangkan paru sehingga terjadi gangguan pada sistem pernapasan secara struktural dan fungsinal. Wilayah di Kota Palembang yang paling banyak mengalami gangguan fungsi paru berasal dari Kecamatan Sukarami. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara pajanan pm2,5 dan karakteri…
Prenatal stress is a common psychological condition during pregnancy that can negatively affect both maternal health and fetal development. The level of stress experienced by pregnant women is influenced by various interrelated factors. This study aims to identify the factors influencing prenatal stress among pregnant women at Rika Amelia Mother and Child Hospital (RSIA) in Palembang City. This…
In Indonesian, stunting is a crucial national issue that must be addressed, as it has the potential to impact the quality of human resources. To tackle this issue, Puskesmas Makrayu in Palembang City has implemented several innovative programs, such as Nutrition Counseling, PHBS Education at Posyandu, and the ‘Dapur Tanggap Gercep Besti’ program, which serves as a flagship initiative in add…
Skin disease complaints are a common health problem, especially in communities with poor access to sanitation and clean water. This study aims to determine the relationship between environmental sanitation and skin disease complaints in Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The study was conducted using an observational study method with a cross-sectional study plan. The research sample was 12…
Poor sanitation such as inadequate waste management, unhealthy latrines and poor SPAL are risk factors for diarrhea in toddlers. Data from the Sematang Borang Health Center showed 90 cases of diarrhea in toddlers in the period January–September 2024. This study aims to analyze the relationship between Environmental Sanitation and Personal Hygiene with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers in …
Mikroplastik terbentuk dari sampah plastik yang masuk ke dalam air dan mengalami penguraian dalam jangka waktu tertentu melalui proses kimia, fisika, dan biologi yang kemudian mengubah sampah plastik tersebut menjadi partikel plastik dengan ukuran yang sangat kecil yang disebut mikroplastik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui morfologi, uk…
The use of pesticides in the agricultural sector continues to increase, but the handling of packaging waste is often neglected. In Muara Siban Village, many farmers dispose or burn pesticide packaging without proper procedures, which can potentially pollute the environment and endanger health. This study aims to analyze the handling of pesticide packaging waste among farmers in Muara Siban Vill…
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks and damages the human immune system, making sufferers susceptible to various infectious diseases. HIV is an infectious disease that can endanger safety and health, especially for pregnant women because it can be transmitted to the fetus. Efforts to prevent contagious diseases in pregnant women need to be made as early as possible throug…
The high level of air pollution caused by motor vehicle emissions, where NO₂ is one of the main pollutants, has the potential to reduce lung function and cause various health problems. This study aims to assess the health effects of NO₂ exposure at three gas stations in Ogan Ilir Regency on lung function in workers and traders. There are two methods used, namely, the Environmental Health Ri…
Penyakit diare merupakan masalah kesehatan yang memiliki dampak serius pada balita. Diare dapat berbahaya karena kehilangan cairan yang cepat dapat menyebabkan dehidrasi serius dan gangguan kesehatan pada balita. Puskesmas Kebun Kopi menjadi wilayah kerja dengan angka kesakitan diare tertinggi yaitu sebanyak 230 kasus pertahun 2023 hingga pertengahan tahun 2024. Berdasarkan observasi dilapangan…
The use of pesticides often does not align with safe pesticide handling behavior and guidelines, which increases the potential exposure to pesticides for farmers and can lead to various health problems. This study aimed to identify the determinants of pesticide handling behavior among farmers in Dempo Utara District, Pagar Alam City. This research used an observational analytic research method …
Hazardous food additives are still widely used by traders with the aim of extending product shelf life and gaining profit without considering the health impacts. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the use of hazardous food additives among food vendors in Palembang. This study used a cross-sectional design by selecting 98 traders in Palembang as samples through purposive sampling…
Refillable drinking water is susceptible to contamination due to ineffective processing, the use of outdated sterilizers, and handlers who do not pay attention to personal hygiene. Without good sanitary hygiene, the risk of contamination is higher, making drinking water hazardous to health and potentially spreading disease. Therefore, the implementation of sanitary hygiene must be prioritized. …
The intensive application of pesticides in rice cultivation serves as a primary strategy for pest control. However, chronic pesticide exposure has been associated with long-term adverse health effects, particularly neurotoxic symptoms. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between individual characteristics, pesticide exposure variables, and neurotoxic symptoms among rice farmers. A quan…
Berdasarkan Profil Dinkes Sumatera Selatan tahun 2023, kasus BBLR di Kota Palembang termasuk salah satu daerah dengan jumlah kasus tertinggi dibandingkan kota atau daerah lainnya yaitu sekitar 343 kasus. Beberapa penelitian sebelumnya menyatakan bahwa salah satu dari faktor yang mempengaruhi adanya kejadian BBLR adalah adanya pajanan polutan udara yaitu NO2. Keberadaan kendaraan bermotor menyum…
Snacks at school became a worrying problem because school-age children did not yet understand the safety of the food they consumed, so it was necessary to implement cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation practices to ensure the safety of those snacks. The purpose of this study is to analyze the behavior of the implementation of hygiene and sanitation on food sales in the Canteen of SMPN 1 Indralay…
Railway stations serve as gathering points for numerous individuals, thereby posing a high risk for disease transmission. Payakabung Station, being the sole station in Ogan Ilir Regency, facilitates significant human mobility. Consequently, sanitation efforts are essential, as sanitation facilities directly impact user satisfaction. The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of sanitation…
Food purchasing decisions are an important aspect that influences consumer health. Choosing food that does not pay attention to hygiene and sanitation aspects can increase the risk of disease due to bacterial contamination or dangerous substances. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between individual characteristics and perceptions of food sanitation hygiene on food purchas…
The Ogan River has experienced a decline in water quality due to waste disposal by the community and can be harmful to health. A study conducted in the Cikijing River showed a pH of 4.43-4.8, far below the standard of 6-9, indicating high levels of heavy metals, in addition to being caused by urine and feces. This study aims to analyze the quality of clean water and public health complaints aro…
Pasar Kamboja, a bustling traditional market in Palembang, requires environmental monitoring and sanitation measures due to its comprehensive offerings and high foot traffic. This study aims to analyze the implementation of environmental sanitation in Pasar Kamboja using a descriptive research design with a qualitative approach. Data collection involves in-depth interviews, field observations, …
Based on observations of refillable drinking water depots, it was found that many still fail to meet sanitary hygiene standards. Deficiencies were identified in various aspects, including the condition of the premises, equipment,handlers, raw water sources, and the overall quality of the drinking water produced. This study aims to analyse the sanitation conditions of refillable drinking water d…
Indonesia is the country with the second-highest tuberculosis cases in the world in 2022. Meanwhile, Ogan Ilir Regency actually showed a significant increase in cases, namely from 590 cases in 2022 to 928 cases in 2023. Ventilation, temperature, humidity, lighting, wall type, floor type, and improper housing density become risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis. This study aimed to analyze the…
Exposure to PM10 during pregnancy is closely related to the risk of increased LBW in children born. This study aims to analyze the relationship between PM10 exposure and the incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) in Palembang City. PM10 concentration data were collected from 2019 to 2022, while LBW prevalence data were taken from 2020 to 2023. This study uses an ecological study with a mapping app…
A nutrition problem that many developing countries still face is stunting. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stunting still shows a relatively high rate of 21.6% in 2022. This study aims to determine the relationship between the physical condition of the household environment and the history of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) in stunting cases in toddlers aged 24-59 months in 13 stunting locus …
Stunting is a public health problem in many countries. In 2024, the problem of stunting in Indonesia became a national priority with a target of reducing it to 14%. In 2022, the prevalence of stunting in Musi Banyuasin Regency was 17.7%. One of the local government's efforts to overcome the stunting problem is through the Bimbingan dan Pendampingan Anak Sehat (BUNDA AS) innovation program. This…
This study aims to detect and analyze microplastic contamination in the waters of the Musi River within Banyuasin Regency, focusing on aquatic biota such as fish and assessing water quality based on physical and chemical parameters. The Musi River, as the primary source of clean water for the people of South Sumatra, has experienced increased pollution due to high human activity, including the …