Introduction: Controlled use of antibiotics is an indicator of the quality of hospital services because it can prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and save on antibiotic use. Ultimately, this will reduce patient care costs, shorten the duration of treatment, save hospitals, and improve the quality of hospital services. Dr. Provincial General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang hand…
Health risks are increasing due to increased exposure to free radicals caused by radiation, cigarettes, pollution and contamination, synthetic or inorganic pesticides, other sources of free radicals. Free radicals that enter the body will cause many degenerative diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, liver damage, cancer, heart and nervous disorders, and also speed up the aging process. This …
Background: Delayed management of vascular compromise in free flap procedures can escalate the risk of ischemia and necrosis. Previous research has proven that monitoring free flaps through lactate and glucose measurements is accurate in assessing vascular compromise. Therefore, clinical monitoring combined with lactate and glucose measurements is expected to expedite the diagnosis of vascular …
Background: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the conditions in which the electrical function of the heart stops suddenly which is characterized by unconsciousness and loss of pulse and breathing..A sudden heart arrest should be dealt with quickly by applying BHD especially to the public. The majority of the public cannot do BHD, it is affected by the level of knowledge and ability that will affe…
Background: Indonesia ranks fifth in the world for the highest number of diabetes mellitus patients. The high number of diabetes mellitus patients necessitates good healthcare services to ensure satisfaction among them. Patient satisfaction is contingent on the quality of services provided by healthcare professionals. In assessing the level of patient satisfaction, five dimensions are utilized …
Background: One of the most common causes of death and disability worldwide is ischemic stroke. The death and damage of brain cells caused by ischemic stroke can disrupt various body functions, which have an impact on the disability and quality of life of patients. This study aims to determine the relationship between the degree of disability of post ischemic stroke patients and their quality o…
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in women due to the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue. Endometriosis has a negative impact on a woman's quality of life, so prompt intervention based on indications is necessary to preserve the patient's quality of life and well-being. Method: Observational descriptive research using a case series approach with the aim of knowing …
Self-medication is one of the ways common society all over the world did to maintain health and solve common health issues without the help of medical team. The aim of this study is to determine the association between knowledge, attitude, and practice towards self-medication by students. A cross sectional study was conducted in the Faculty of Medicine in Sriwijaya University on December 2023. …
Most of the total waste ends up being thrown directly into rivers with sources dominated by household waste. Dumping of waste into river also occurs on the riverbanks of Subdistrict 13 Ulu, Palembang City, where household waste management has not been effective based on the waste handling carried out. The purpose of this research is to analyze household waste management on the riverbanks of Sub…
The river is one of the water sources with great potential that can be utilized for various activities. Basic sanitation is a minimum environmental health requirement that every family must have to meet their daily needs. Basic sanitation facilities include fecal disposal facilities, garbage disposal, and wastewater disposal. Seberang Ulu 1 District has densely populated settlements where the a…
Waste is one of the problems in the city of Palembang, so the government is anticipating it by building TPS spread across the city of Palembang. However, in reality, many TPS do not have waste management and a lot of rubbish is scattered around the TPS, which can give rise to disease-carrying vectors such as flies. This has an impact on the health of people living around the TPS. This research …
The COVID-19 pandemic is officially designated as non-natural national disaster. A spatial assessment of COVID-19 risk is needed to assess risk characteristics based on the likelihood and impact of COVID-19. This study aims to analyse the level of hazard, vulnerability, regional capacity, and risk of COVID-19 in South Sumatra Province spatially. The type of research is descriptive with an ecolo…
HEALTH PROMOTION MASTER STUDY PROGRAM (S2) PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SRIWIJAYA UNIVERSITY Scientific papers in the form of Thesis, November 2022 Triska Septi Wahyuni: Guided by Nur Alam Fajar and Yuanita Windusari Analysis of the Relationship between Knowledge and Attitudes of Posyandu Cadres on Anthropometric Measurement Skills in Stunting Prevention in Palembang City. Xi…
Masa Remaja adalah tahap transisi dari masa kanak-kanak ke masa dewasa, dimana masa ini sangat berpengaruh dengan kualitas kesehatan reproduksi. Posyandu remaja adalah kegiatan berbasis kesehatan yang diperuntukkan khusus untuk remaja yang peruntukannya meningkatkan partisipasi dalam pelayanan Kesehatan, ilmu dan keterampilan tentang reproduksi serta gizi agar dapat mendeteksi dini maupun mence…
Praktik kebersihan penjamah dan sanitasi kantin yang buruk dapat menciptakan gangguan kesehatan sehat seperti penyakit yang diakibatkan oleh makanan. Selain itu, tingkat kepadatan lalat yang tinggi akibat sanitasi kantin yang buruk juga dapat menciptakan gangguan kesehatan akibat patogen yang berasal dari lalat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sanitasi kantin sekolah dan tingkat kep…
Stunting is a nutritional problem that needs attention because it cannot be resolved completely around the world. Stunting itself is a nutritional problem that is not only caused by factors that affect directly such as lack of nutritional intake and infect ious diseases, but stunting can also be indirectly influenced by family food security, parenting and family diet, environmental health and h…
The issue of mental disorders has begun to be raised in recent years. Mental disorders can be suffered by anyone from young people to the elderly. Not a few workers in Indonesia experience what is usually called work stres. Work stres can have various negative impacts on workers, for example affecting physical health, allowing work accidents to occur, and affecting various aspects of work. Work…
JKN is a program of the Indonesian Government to create Universal Health Coverage (UHC) asmandated by Law no. 40/2004 SJSN. The achievement of UHC in Palembang City in June 2023 has reached 100%, and this figure has exceeded the national target based on the 2020-2024 National Medium Term Development Plan, which is 98%. The aim is to analyze the success of the achievements of the UHC program in …
Head lice infestation, Pediculosis capitis, is caused by the parasitic insect Pediculus humanus capitis on the skin and scalp of humans. The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis worldwide is quite high and varies. The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis in Indonesia has not been precisey determined, but it is estimated to be around 15%. Pediculosis capitis in children can lead to a decline in health…
Stunting is a global problem that impacts the future of the nation. The prevalence of stunting in Ogan Ilir Regency is still relatively high at 24.9%. Access to health services and environmental factors are part of the indirect factors of stunting. The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution pattern of stunting incidence based on the distribution of health facilities and analyse…
Water is the main human need that is used continuously. The role of water is very important because it is used for consumption, h ousehold needs, industry and other vital facilities. PDAM is a government-owned enterprise that has business scope in the management of drinking water which aims to improve people's welfare. Clean water resources for the needs of daily life in general must meet water…
The physical condition of the house can influence the incidence of diarrhea in an area. The basic sanitation aspects of houses in settlements around the Komering River, Indralaya District, are still lacking. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the physical condition of the house and the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers aged 12-59 months in the Sukaraja Community Health Center a…
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) have been associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Parking attendants are a risk group for exposure to NO2 and CO in Pasar Lemabang. This study aims to analyze the environmental health risks of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) exposure to parking attendants in Lemabang Market, Palembang City. This study used the envi…
The problem of household waste in Ogan Ilir Regency is increasingly complex due to the characteristics of the area which is a wetland. Poor management of household waste around the watershed can cause various problems, both environmental and public health problems. The purpose of this study is to analyze household management in settlements around the watershed of Ibul Besar II Village. This stu…
Demographic pressure is causing a sharp increase in land conversion and water demand, reducing the availability of clean water. Surface and groundwater pollution is caused by various human activities in the surrounding area. The people of Ibul Besar III village face difficulties in accessing proper sanitation facilities as they still use river water as their main source of clean water. The qual…
SDN 02 Indralaya Utara is an elementary school with the highest number of student in Indralaya Utara subdistrict which located in strategic location and near the highway. This might cause student in SDN 02 indralaya Utara to be more susceptible to environmental based diseases. Environmental based diseases is an obstacle for health development especially in a developing country such as Indonesia…
The Musi River is one of the rivers that have the potential to be contaminated with microplastics, which originates from the behavior of people who still throw rubbish into the river. The research aims to determine the behavior of disposing of community waste on the banks of the Musi River based on the physical characteristics of microplastics in Palembang City. This research uses a qualitative…
School environmental sanitation plays an important role in influencing the health level of school residents. Poor school sanitation can create environmental-based disease transmission that can harm the health of school residents. This research aims to analyze the environmental sanitation of Prabumulih City State High School (SMA) in 2022. This research uses a descriptive design with a qualitati…
Hospital waste is a form of waste resulting from process activities that occur in the hospital environment, which has the potential to transmit various germs. Hospital solid medical waste contains dangerous and toxic materials (infectious, toxic and radioactive) if not managed properly it can pollute the environment and is considered a link in the chain of disease spread. This research aims to …
Pesticide has been widely used in Indonesia. Exposure to pesticides may affect fetal growth, which leads to low birth weight. This study aimed to determine the association between risk factors for pesticide exposure and LBW incidence. This study used a case-control quantitative method and was conducted from April to May 2023 in Losari District, Brebes Regency. The study population was all the l…