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…
Diarrhea remains a health problem for toddlers, especially in flood-prone areas with a high risk of environmental pollution to household water sources. Flood conditions have the potential to carry fecal contaminants, increasing the presence of E. coli bacteria, which can cause diarrhea. Based on these conditions, this study aims to analyze the relationship between water quality in flood-prone a…
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas generated from the operational activities of a coal-fired power plant (CFPPs) is one of the air pollutants that may pose health risks to workers. Continuous occupational exposure to SO2 in the power plant work environment may increase health risks, particularly respiratory disorders. This study aimed to analyze the environmental health risks associated with SO2 exposure…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a public health problem in Indonesia, including in Prabumulih City. In 2024, 86 DHF cases were reported in the working area of Prabumulih Barat Public Health Center, representing the highest number in the city. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the physical environment of houses and personal hygiene with the incidence of DHF in the workin…
The incidence of pulmonary TB in the working area of Puskesmas Kampus, Palembang City, remains high, with 516 cases reported. Based on previous studies, the high incidence of pulmonary TB is often associated with the level of knowledge and exposure to information. This study aims to determine and analyze the relationship between knowledge level and information exposure with the incidence of pul…
The low level of knowledge and attitude towards driving safety among students who use motorcycles can increase the risk of traffic accidents. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of e-booklet educational media on the level of knowledge and attitude towards safe driving of motorcycles among high school students. The method applied in this study was a quantitative approach with a…
many people with varying health conditions. The risk of transmission, especially related to the use of sanitation facilities, has the potential to lead to health risks if hygiene practices are not optimally implemented, so good sanitation efforts are needed to prevent disease. This study aimed to analyze the condition of sanitation facilities at the Indonesian Baptist Church in Palembang. The r…
Sexual violence remains a major public health problem, particularly among adolescents, requiring preventive efforts through improving knowledge. This study aimed to determine the relationship between information exposure and knowledge of sexual violence prevention among students at NU Vocational High School of Muara Padang, Banyuasin Regency. This study used a quantitative design with a cross-s…
Hypertension is a significant health problem among the elderly, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and reducing quality of life. This study aims to analyze the determinants of hypertension among the elderly in Pampangan District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency in 2025. A cross-sectional design was used with a population of 535 elderly and a sample of 152 respondents selected through sim…
Background: Gastritis cases in South Sumatra Province rank first among the top 10 causes of hospitalization in the province. One of the common causes of gastritis is psychological stress. Based on previous studies, dental students have higher stress levels compared to students in other health-related fields. Objective: To assess the relationship between academic stress levels and the incidence …
The primary emissions from coal-fired power plants (PLTU) contain air pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). Occupational exposure to these gases in the workplace environment of a coal-fired power plant has the potential to increase the risk of respiratory disorders. This study aims to analyze the environmental health risks of exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) and …