Central obesity is the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, which increases the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Central obesity is defined by waist circumference, which is >90 cm in men and >80 cm in women. Low physical activity is thought to contribute to the increasing incidence of central obesity. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between physical activity and…
Keputihan merupakan masalah kesehatan reproduksi yang umum terjadi pada remaja perempuan, termasuk mahasiswi. Keputihan abnormal dapat meningkatkan risiko kanker serviks apabila tidak ditangani dengan tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan kejadian keputihan pada mahasiswi Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Sriwijaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis kuantitatif pend…
This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Free Health Screening Program (PKG) based on David C. Korten’s implementation fit theory at Perumnas Primary Health Center, Rejang Lebong Regency. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review involving 13 informants selected using purposive sampling. The f…
Mental health disorders in Southeast Asia continue to increase, while access to services remains limited. Telemedicine is an alternative to expand the reach and improve the quality of mental health services, but its implementation varies across ASEAN countries. This study aims to identify the use of telemedicine in mental health services in Southeast Asia, including service models, barriers, an…
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARI) ranks first in the group of toddler diseases in 2025 in the working area of Simpang Timbangan Community Health Center, Ogan Ilir Regency. ARI is disease that can cause respiratory disorders and even death. The purpose of this study is analyze the relationship between environmental factors and the incidence of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection in toddlers …
Background: Pertussis remains a health problem among infants and children under-five despite the ongoing Diphtheria–Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP) immunization program. Objective: To assess the association between DPT immunization status and PCR-confirmed pertussis among infants and children under-five in Palembang City, 2023–2025.Methods: A test-negative design study was conducted using secondary…
The Martabak Har Innovation Program is an initiative of the Palembang City Health Office aimed at improving pregnant women’s knowledge of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) as part of a strategy to prevent pregnancy-related risks and infant mortality. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Martabak Har Innovation Program implemented by the Palembang City Health Office using a qualit…
Indonesia is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly flooding and climate change impacts. Palembang is a low-lying city with an average elevation of only 4–12 meters above sea level and undulating topography. These conditions make Palembang prone to annual flooding, triggered by high rainfall intensity, inadequate drainage systems, and flood prevention and mitigation efforts that…
Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases with a continuously increasing burden at both global and national levels. In South Sumatra Province, cases rose from 987 thousand in 2021 to 1.95 million in 2023. In Lahat Regency, the number of cases fluctuated from 86 thousand in 2020, decreased to 14.9 thousand in 2021, and then increased to 87.19 thousand in 2023. This study aimed to anal…
The Bangka Belitung Islands Province has met the malaria elimination indicators with an annual parasite incidence (API) of 0.01 and a positivity rate (PR) of 0.1%. However, the requirement of zero indigenous cases must be maintained until at least 2026, while imported malaria cases that emerge have the potential to trigger indigenous cases again. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for …
Tuberkulosis (TB) anak masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia, termasuk di Kota Palembang, yang mencerminkan masih berlangsungnya penularan di masyarakat serta tingginya kerentanan anak, khususnya balita. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis distribusi, tren, dan melakukan peramalan kasus TB anak di Kota Palembang. Penelitian menggunakan desain observasional kuantitatif dengan…
Hypertension is a global health problem known as the “silent killer” because it often shows no symptoms. In Indonesia, hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases that is prioritized with a prevalence rate of 34.11%. This study aims to identify environmental, cognitive, and sociocultural factors associated with stress in hypertensive patients in the working area of the Gandus Commu…
The severity of pertussis in South Sumatra Province, characterized by the appearance of apnea symptoms, is also a cause of death in patients with a CFR > 6%. This study aims to analyze the determinants of disease severity in pertussis patients in South Sumatra Province using secondary data from the South Sumatra Provincial Health Office from 2022-2024 with a cross-sectional study design. The st…
This study is motivated by the phenomenon of people in Mertapah Village leasing their land to PT Pemukasakti Manisindah (PSMI) for sugarcane cultivation. The shift in land use patterns is influenced by economic conditions, unstable agricultural income, and cooperation offers from the company. This study aims to examine the community's experiences in leasing land, identify the motives behind the…
This study examines the role of Village Local Facilitators (PLD) in strengthening the community economy in North Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency. The study aims to describe and analyze the roles and contributions of PLD in the process of strengthening the village community's economy. The research employed a qualitative method, focusing on an in-depth understanding of social phenomena. Dat…
The provision of bonylip barb fingerling from different hatchery requires appropriate transportation handling, one approach to maintaining fish comfort during transportation is the addition of a water conditioner. This study evaluated the effectiveness of water conditioner addition in the transport media in maintaining the physiological condition and survival rate of bonylip barb fingerling dur…
Kebakaran hutan dan lahan merupakan bencana yang sering terjadi di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan khususnya pada wilayah yang memiliki lahan gambut, Kabupaten Banyuasin termasuk Kecamatan Air Salek, merupakan salah satu wilayah dengan tingkat risiko karhutla dan masih terdapat praktik pembukaan lahan dengan sistem tebas bakar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tingkat kesiapsiagaan masyarakat d…
This study was motivated by the conflict between local residents and waste pickers at an illegal temporary waste disposal site (TPS) in the Eka Jaya area of Jambi City, arising from differing interests in the use of waste and the surrounding environment. Residents seek a clean and comfortable living environment, while waste pickers depend on recyclable waste collection as their primary source o…
Burnout pada perawat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Hasanuddin Damrah Manna Bengkulu Selatan merupakan masalah kesehatan kerja yang dapat berdampak pada penurunan kinerja, kualitas pelayanan, serta keselamatan pasien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan faktor internal dan faktor eksternal dengan kejadian burnout pada perawat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif de…
Laundry work is a type of occupation that requires considerable physical exertion and is closely associated with work-related fatigue. This is due to the laundry work process involving manual handling activities that require workers to use their bodies or physical strength while performing their tasks. This study aimed to analyze risk factors associated with work fatigue among laundry workers i…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kondisi sanitasi tempat pedagang dan sikap pedagang dengan kepadatan lalat di pasar tradisional Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh pedagang kios basah di ketiga Pasar Tradisional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling, sehingga selu…
Diarrhea remains one of the major public health problems among young children. Globally, diarrhea accounts for about 9% of child deaths, with more than 440,000 deaths each year. In Indonesia, the prevalence of diarrhea among young children based on the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (SKI) was 4.9% based on health worker diagnoses and increased to 7.4% when using diagnostic criteria or symptoms. …
Telemedicine at the Opina Clinic in Palembang is implemented as a WhatsApp-based indirect contact service to handle minor complaints and provide simple follow-up. This service has been operationally implemented, but its use has not yet become a core part of the clinic's service system and has not yet developed into a structured and documented telemedicine system within the clinic's governance. …
Hypertension or high blood pressure, is one of the health problems that is significantly associated with high global mortality rates each year. In Indonesia, the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey reported a hypertension prevalence of 8.0% among the population aged ≥15 years based on physician diagnosis. Although this percentage appears relatively low, the number of affected individuals reaching te…
This study aims to analyze the efficiency level of inpatient units at RSUP Dr. Rivai Abdullah before and after the implementation of the Standard Inpatient Class (KRIS). The study is motivated by the KRIS policy, which seeks to ensure equitable facilities and improve the quality of services across hospitals, potentially affecting hospital operational efficiency. The research employed a descript…
Tuberkulosis sensitif obat (TB SO) masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia, termasuk di Provinsi Bengkulu. Pada tahun 2022–2024 masih terdapat kesenjangan antara estimasi dan temuan kasus TB. Data menunjukkan bahwa pada tahun 2024 estimasi kasus TB di Provinsi Bengkulu sebesar 7.772 kasus, sedangkan kasus yang ditemukan sebanyak 3.624 kasus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk…
Akreditasi klinik merupakan instrumen penting dalam upaya peningkatan mutu pelayanan kesehatan serta menjadi kewajiban bagi seluruh FKTP sesuai Permenkes Nomor 34 Tahun 2022. Namun, hingga tahun 2025, capaian akreditasi klinik swasta di Kota Palembang menunjukkan bahwa 44,2% klinik swasta masih belum terakreditasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan yang berhubungan dengan p…
Mental health problems among university students have become an increasingly important issue, while access to mental health services remains suboptimal. On the other hand, telemedicine serves as an alternative solution for mental health services that is more accessible and flexible. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the utilization of telemedicine-based mental health services …
The implementation of digital health services in primary healthcare requires both organizational readiness and health workers’ acceptance as system users. This study analyzes the readiness and perceptions of health workers toward digital health services at Tanjung Batu Public Health Center, Ogan Ilir Regency. A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted through in depth …
Smoking behavior among adolescents remains a critical public health challenge due to its detrimental effects on physical, psychological, and social well-being, often persisting into adulthood. This study aimed to analyze the association between knowledge level, cigarette-related social media exposure, and smoking behavior among students at SMK Lingua Prima. A quantitative study with a cross-sec…