This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between self compassion and self esteem among women victims of dating violence. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a relationship between self compassion and self esteem. The population of this study consisted of women who have experienced dating violence. A total of 167 participants were involved in the study, with an addi…
Early marriage remains a significant public health issue that may negatively affect adolescents’ reproductive health, education, and social well-being. Adolescents’ attitudes toward early marriage can be influenced by several factors, including reproductive health knowledge and exposure to social media. This study aimed to examine the relationship between reproductive health knowledge and s…
Stres kerja merupakan isu kesehatan yang berdampak signifikan terhadap individu dan organisasi. Mahasiswa program profesi dokter termasuk kelompok yang rentan karena aktivitasnya menyerupai tenaga kerja profesional di lingkungan rumah sakit. Sebanyak 73% mahasiswa program profesi dokter dilaporkan mengalami stres berat yang dipengaruhi oleh beban kerja, tuntutan klinis, dan tekanan interpersona…
Gas Compressor Station (GCS) I Limau Field of PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan Zone 4 Prabumulih is one of the critical facilities that has potential hazards in its operational processes. This study aims to identify potential hazards, analyze risk levels, and provide risk control recommendations using the Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOPS) method. The analysis was conducted on three main nodes, namel…
Maternal knowledge is one of the factors influencing complementary feeding (MP-ASI) practices. Conventional educational media such as leaflets and booklets still have limitations in terms of reach and, although frequently used, have not produced optimal outcomes. Along with technological advancements, the widespread use of smartphones as the primary medium for accessing information offers an af…
Snacks consumed by elementary school children may contain hazardous chemicals such as borax, Rhodamine B, metanil yellow, and formalin, which can pose long-term health risks. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the consumption of snacks that may contain hazardous chemicals among elementary school students in Ilir Timur I District, Palembang City. This study employed a quantitati…
Community satisfaction is an important indicator in assessing the quality of health services. The Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) is used to measure the level of public satisfaction with services provided at community health centers. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and the level of community satisfaction at Kalidoni Public Health Center…
Utilization of health services is an important indicator in assessing the success of the National Health Insurance (JKN) Program. However, utilization of outpatient health services at the Indralaya Community Health Center is still not optimal, as indicated by the gap between the number of JKN participants and the number of health service visits. This study aims to analyze factors related to the…
Schizophrenia is one of the mental disorders with the highest burden within the National Health Insurance (JKN) system, with approximately 7.5 million cases and costs reaching IDR 3.5 trillion. However, nearly 40% of people with schizophrenia have not utilized healthcare facilities, indicating a gap between the need for and utilization of services. This study aimed to analyze the determinants o…
ASPAK is a digital application to ensure the quality of health services; however, internal data from the South Sumatra Provincial Health Office shows a low level of SPA data entry in ASPAK, which once drastically dropped to 36% in May 2025, thus requiring optimization of the hospital SPA data monitoring function. This study aims to analyze the role of monitoring by the Provincial Health Office …
The referral system is a crucial component of tiered healthcare services to ensure service effectiveness and cost control within the National Health Insurance program. However, the Merdeka Community Health Center still records referral rates above the 15% standard set by the Indonesian Health Insurance Agency. This study aims to evaluate the input, process, and product components in the impleme…
Contact dermatitis is a prevalent occupational disease (OD) within the informal sector. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the occurrence of contact dermatitis among motorcycle workshop workers in Kemuning District, Palembang City. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was employed. The study population included all workers across 48 workshop units in the des…
Infeksi Pernapasan Akut (ARI) merupakan masalah kesehatan utama pada balita, yang rentan karena sistem kekebalan mereka belum sepenuhnya berkembang. Dalam area layanan Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat Simpang Timbangan di Ogan Ilir Regency, IRA adalah salah satu penyakit yang paling umum menimpa balita. Puncak insiden ARI berhubungan dengan kualitas udara dalam ruangan, yang dipengaruhi oleh keluarga…
Diphtheria is a communicable disease that contributes to morbidity and mortality in both children and adults. In Indonesia, the disease has disseminated across nearly all provinces, with 2,439 reported cases during the 2022–2024 period. In 2024, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for diphtheria in Indonesia was recorded at 4.5%. This study aims to delineate the epidemiological profile of diphtheria…
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global and national public health problem with high incidence and mortality rates. Indonesia is among the countries with the highest TB burden in the world, and the achievement of discovery and successful treatment has not fully reached the national target. In Empat Lawang Regency, TB cases have shown an increasing trend in recent years. This study aims to …
Vendors are potentially exposed to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) originating from motor vehicle activity around the market area. Exposure to NO₂ can cause health problems, particularly to the respiratory system, such as airway irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, and reduced lung function. This study aims to analyse the environmental health risks resulting from NO₂ exposure among vendors a…
Background: Septal deviation is a nasal structural abnormality that requires endoscopic septoplasty to correct respiratory obstruction. This procedure requires proper postoperative management to reduce pain, control bleeding, and minimize complications through trans-septal suturing techniques and nasal packing methods. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) nasa…
Background: Occupational noise exposure in hospital environments, particularly in central sterile supply and laundry units, is an important risk factor for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) due to progressive and irreversible damage to cochlear hair cells. High noise intensity and prolonged exposure in these units may lead to sensorineural hearing loss that often remains undetected in the early…
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the non-communicable diseases prioritized in basic health services. One of the government’s efforts to ensure these services is through the Minimum Service Standards (MSS) in the health sector. This study aimed to describe the coverage of MSS for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus services at 42 community health centers in Palembang City during 2023-2024 and to…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a public health problem in Indonesia, including in Palembang City, with fluctuating trends each year. Vector control efforts have been implemented through fogging and the Gerakan Satu Rumah Satu Jumantik (GSRSJ). However, DHF cases persist, indicating the need to evaluate program implementation. This study aims to evaluate the DHF vector control program in…
Anaerobic decomposition of livestock manure produces hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) through the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria. This gas is toxic, can accumulate in poorly ventilated areas, and has the potential to cause health problems in workers, such as respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, and nausea. This study analyzed the health risks associated with H₂S exposure among cattle farm …
The implementation of food hygiene and sanitation in the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) is an important aspect in ensuring food safety at all stages of the Free Meals (MBG) program. This study aims to analyze the implementation of six principles of food hygiene and sanitation: food selection, food storage, food processing, cooked food storage, food transportation, and food serving at…
The area surrounding elementary schools is a high-activity zone with food vendors, making it a potential breeding ground for flies. Flies are mechanical vectors that can transmit various diseases through food. This study aims to determine the relationship between physical environmental conditions and fly control measures at food stalls near elementary schools in Palembang City. This study emplo…
The implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program at the Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) must adhere to hygiene and sanitation principles to ensure food safety and quality. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the six principles of food hygiene and sanitation at SPPG X and SPPG Y. The study employed a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, observations, and doc…
The utilization of inpatient services at Advanced Referral Health Facilities (FKRTL) is an important indicator in assessing access and the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia. Although these services are financially covered, their utilization remains relatively low and may reflect inequalities in access to healthcare services. This study aims to analyze the…
The performance of healthcare workers is one of the key factors in improving the quality of health services at primary healthcare facilities. Various factors related to job demands and job resources are assumed to influence healthcare workers’ performance. This study aims to analyze the determinants affecting the performance of healthcare workers at Sukajadi Public Health Center, Prabumulih. …
Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) is a strategic intervention to prevent the progression of latent infection into active TB, yet TPT coverage in Palembang City in 2024 only reached 7.13%, far below the national target of 68%. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of TPT utility based on treatment outcomes in Palembang City in 2024. This was an observational analytic study with a cros…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a public health problem in Palembang City, particularly in the working area of Taman Bacaan Primary Health Center, where active transmission is still reported. Household environmental sanitation and community behavior play an important role in the occurrence of DHF. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between environmental sanitation and community…
The increase in health services contributes to the increase in solid medical waste generation that has the potential to pose risks to human health and the environment if not managed according to standards. This study aims to analyze the management of solid medical waste at Kayuagung City Hospital. The study used a qualitative approach with 12 informants through in-depth interviews, observations…
Pathological vaginal discharge is a reproductive health problem commonly experienced by adolescent girls, especially in Islamic boarding school environments, and is influenced by individual and environmental factors such as knowledge, attitude, personal hygiene behavior, and water quality. Pathological vaginal discharge may cause discomfort, disrupt daily activities, and increase the risk of in…