Preparedness is defined as the community’s ability to anticipate, confront and respond to disasters quickly and appropriately in order to minimize disaster impacts. Preparedness is measured through five indicators, namely knowledge, attitudes, emergency response plans, early warning systems and resource mobilization. A low level of preparedness can lead to an increased risk of material losses…
Health laboratories play an essential role in managing COVID-19 outbreaks by conducting rapid and accurate examinations to help control additional cases. Accreditation serves as a tool to enhance service quality standards. However, in South Sumatra, 50% of health laboratories have yet to be accredited, necessitating an analysis of the guidance provided by the South Sumatra Provincial Health Off…
Physical work involving non-ergonomic postures and prolonged working hours is associated with an increased risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), particularly in the railway maintenance industry. Workers in the production unit of UPT Balai Yasa Lahat are exposed to MSDs due to tasks such as lifting, pulling, and assembling train and locomotive components. This study aimed to identify factors…
Malaria remains a persistent global health concern, particularly in mining regions such as Muara Enim, South Sumatra, which has previously been classified as an endemic area due to environmental conditions conducive to the growth of Anopheles spp. mosquitoes. This study investigates factors associated with malaria incidence among workers in the Lawang Kidul mining area of Muara Enim Regency. A …
Permasalahan gizi di Indonesia masih cukup berat, salah satu permasalahannya adalah stunting. Stunting merupakan kondisi gagal tumbuh pada anak akibat kekurangan gizi kronis, yang dapat berdampak negatif pada perkembangan fisik dan kognitif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kejadian stunting pada balita usia 24–59 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Pega…
Prevalensi depresi di kalangan Lelaki Seks Lelaki (LSL) hampir tiga kali lebih tinggi (35%) dibandingkan dengan populasi pria umum (14%). Laporan ilmiah menunjukkan bahwa LSL dengan perilaku seksual berisiko lebih tinggi mengalami kemungkinan depresi dibandingkan LSL dengan perilaku seksual rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perilaku seksual berisiko dengan depresi p…
Diphtheria is an infection caused by bacteria of the Corynebacterium species, particularly Corynebacterium diphtheriae (C. diphtheriae). Since 2018, the WHO has reported an increase in cases in several places, including Indonesia, India, South America, and Africa. Given the high incidence of diphtheria and the severity of its complications, as well as the numerous risk factors that may be assoc…