Lontar : Journal of Community Health

Factors Related to the Obedience of Hypertension Patients in Treating Treatment

2023-11-27T11:55:27+00:00

Hypertension is a condition of increasing a person's blood pressure beyond normal limits and causing an increase in morbidity and mortality. Compliance of hypertension patients to taking medication affects their blood pressure. This study aims to determine the factors related to the obedience of hypertension patients in undergoing treatment in the UPTD Working Area of the Pasir Panjang Health Center, Kupang City.

This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The population of this study amounted to 307 patients, with 59 respondents. The MMAS (Modified Morisky Adherence Scale) questionnaire measured obedience. The data were analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. The results showed that education (p=0.002; 95%CI=3.1652-4.8716), knowledge ((p=0.001; 95%CI= 5.1430-5.6691), family support (p=0.000; 95%CI= 3.4171-4.9020), and the role of health workers (p=0.003; 95%CI= 2.7915-7.4717), had a relationship with patient compliance. Hypertension in undergoing treatment. Gender, occupation, and health insurance participation were unrelated to compliance with hypertension sufferers undergoing treatment. The Puskesmas will likely provide media containing information about hypertension management in the examination room to increase public knowledge about hypertension. Families can play an active role in supporting hypertension patients to take medication and control blood pressure regularly.

Description of Market Sanitation Conditions in Kupang City in 2021

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Supervision and inspection of sanitation in public places help protect public health from the possibility of disease transmission and other health problems. Market sanitation is one part of the effort to monitor and inspect public areas' sanitation. The market is still the primary choice for some people to buy daily necessities because the goods sold, especially vegetables, fruits, and meat, tend to be fresher and cheaper. Market Sanitation aims to reduce the risk of health problems in the market environment. This study aims to determine the market sanitation conditions in Kupang City in 2021. The type of research used is descriptive research with a survey approach or method. The population is the entire market in Kupang City. The samples in this study were Kasih Market, Oeba Market, Oebobo Market, Oesapa Market, and Penfui Market. Sampling using a purposive sampling technique. The data obtained were analyzed using univariate analysis. The results showed that the sanitary conditions of the market do not meet the requirements. The sanitary conditions are buildings, stalls, waste disposal sites, drainage, toilets, clean water, places for selling foods and groceries, animal control of disease transmission, market safety, lighting, temperature and humidity, hand-washing places, parking lots, clean and healthy living behavior of traders and visitors at Kasih Market, Oeba Market, Oebobo Market, Oesapa Market, and Penfui Market. Therefore, market managers are expected to be able to improve market sanitation conditions under predetermined conditions.

Study of the Type Commorbid and Recovery Time Malnourished Under Five Years at the Haliwen Therapeutic Feeding Center, Belu Regency

2023-11-27T11:55:28+00:00

Nutritional problems are a threat to the survival of a nation. Malnutrition afflicts toddlers so much that they are called the nutritionally vulnerable group. The goal of this study was to summarize the findings of a study of malnourished children under the age of five at the Therapeutic Feeding Center (TFC) in Belu Regency regarding comorbidities and recovery duration. Descriptive research is the name for this type of study. The children in this study were all under five who had malnutrition and were treated at the Therapeutic Feeding Center in Belu Regency from June 2020 to June 2021. Data analysis techniques were carried out using a computer to calculate the distribution, the average maximum and minimum values. and count presentations. Malnourished children under five with infectious diseases were 87.96%, while without infectious diseases, as much as 12,04%. Types of comorbidities under five with malnutrition are mainly acute respiratory infections 40%, tuberculosis 18,95%, and pneumonia 9,48%. The average recovery time for children under five with malnutrition is 25 days, and the longest is 46 days, and the fastest is four days..

The Effect of Pornography Exposure in Social Media to Premarital Sexual Behaviour Towards Teenagers at SMA Negeri 1 Central Kupang

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Premarital sexual behavior is sexual behavior that is carried out without going through an official marriage process according to the law or religion and beliefs of each. Based on the initial survey results, college students have had premarital sex up to the stage of kissing, touching sensitive parts/areas, and petting to the point of pregnancy. This research determines the effect of exposure to pornography on social media on premarital sex behavior in adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Central Kupang. This research is an analytical study, and the design approach is cross-sectional. The sample size was 186 students in classes X and XI. The sampling technique is the probability sampling technique, with the type used being proportionate stratified random sampling. The results showed that from 186 respondents, 139 people had been exposed to pornography on social media, and from 139 respondents who were exposed to pornography, 89 people had light sex, and 50 had heavy sex. The results of the statistical analysis test showed that there was a significant effect between exposure to pornography on social media and premarital sexual behavior in adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Kupang Tengah, with a p-value of 0.001 (p <0.05). Based on the results of the study, it is hoped that schools and parents can provide education to teenagers to be more selective in using social media and provide sex education as early as possible so that they can know about sex and the impact of having sex at an early age so that teenagers can limit themselves more in behavior, especially premarital sex behavior.

Factor Associated with Adolescents Premarital Sexual Behavior at SMAN 1 Nagawutung, Nagawutung District Lembata Regency

2023-11-27T11:55:28+00:00

The issue of sexuality, namely premarital sexual behavior, is one that frequently arises today. According to a survey by the Indonesian Family Planning Association and On Track Media Indonesia (OTMI), around 29%-31% of adolescents in East Nusa Tenggara had premarital sexual. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with adolescent premarital sexual behavior at SMAN 1 Nagawutung District Lembata Regency. This type of research was an analytic observation with a cross-sectional design. The population was all students of classes XI and XII at SMAN 1 Nagawutung Lembata Regency, totaling 202 adolescents, and a sample of 66 adolescents was taken using proportional stratified random sampling. The statistical test used was the chi-square test. The results showed that exposure to information media (95% CI = 1,200 to 2,344; p-value = 0.015), parenting patterns (95% CI = 1,66 to 1,99; p-value = 0.042), and peers association (95% CI = 1,182 to 2,632; p-value = 0.008) had a relationship with adolescents premarital sexual behavior, while knowledge of reproductive health (95% CI = 0,701 to 4,357; p-value = 0.242) there is no relationship with adolescents premarital sexual behavior. To expand information about the effects of premarital sexual behavior, it is hoped that the school can collaborate with the Health Center. Adolescents need to build open communication with their parents, use media mass, commit themselves to refuse all shapes of sexual behavior, and be selective in choosing a partner.

The Relationship of Parenting Patterns with Toddlers Nutritional Status in Wailolong Village, East Nusa Tenggara

2023-11-27T11:55:29+00:00

Toddlers are one of the groups at risk for nutritional problems. The intake of foods rich in nutrients has a good impact on the growth and development of children. Many factors influence the emergence of nutritional issues, including maternal parenting. This study aims to analyze the relationship of parenting with toddlers' nutritional status in Wailolong Village". This type of research is quantitative research with a cross-sectional research design. The sample consisted of 48 toddlers. Sampling in this study using a simple random sampling technique with a significance level of = 0.05. The results showed that there was a relationship between feeding patterns (p= 0.001), psychosocial stimulation (p= 0.019), hygiene practices (p= 0.022), and health care (p= 0.000) with the nutritional status of children under five. This study concludes a relationship between feeding patterns, psychosocial stimulation, hygiene practices, and health care and the nutritional status of children under five. It is expected that the Puskesmas health workers will provide information to mothers of toddlers about good feeding patterns based on the amount, type, and frequency of eating according to the needs of each age of the toddler and the attitude of the mother in giving love, paying attention, teaching toddlers about personal hygiene, and equipping them with personal hygiene cares about effective health promotion techniques to improve nutrition.

Determinant Factors of Contact Dermatitis on Tofu Factory Workers in Kupang City

2023-11-27T11:55:29+00:00

Contact dermatitis is a skin inflammation due to exposure to certain substances which can cause irritation or allergic reactions. An initial survey of several tofu factories in Kupang City found that workers with dermatitis contact symptoms such as peeling skin, itching, and dry and scaly skin. The prevalence of allergic skin diseases such as contact dermatitis in Kupang City in 2018 was (5,5%). This study aims to determine the associated factor with the incidence of contact dermatitis in tofu factory workers. The research used a quantitative approach method with a type of case-control study. The study started from June to July 2022 in 8 tofu factories with a license to operate for more than one year in Kupang City. Calculate the sample size using the Lemeshow formula. There are 46 workers divided into 23 case samples and 23 control samples with a ratio of 1:1. Based on the study results. It was shown that the variables that had a relationship with the incidence of contact dermatitis were personal hygiene, years of service, and frequency of contact. In contrast, the variables that had no association were the use of PPE, age, temperature, and humidity. Suggestions for tofu factory workers are that they can be expected to maintain personal hygiene and reduce the frequency of contact with chemicals to avoid susceptibility to skin diseases such as contact dermatitis.

The Relationship between Duration of Gadget Use with Nutritional Status in Adolescents

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Adolescents' nutritional status often changes because of growth and development, which causes height and weight changes. Adolescents' nutritional status change has a relationship with the duration of gadget use. This study aims to determine the relationship between the duration of gadget use and the nutritional status of adolescents at Labuan Bajo. This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample size is 60 people. Sampling was used stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analyzed by chi-square. The result showed that among 60 respondents, the duration of gadget use was high (57%), and almost all the nutritional status was normal (88%). The chi-square and Fisher's analysis showed no relationship between the duration of gadget use and nutritional status (p-value=0.628). Paying more attention to adolescent screen time is necessary because there are few rules for using gadgets for teenagers by making the rules about time for using gadgets. It would help to make the nutritional status normal and stable.

Acceptability of Cookies with Substitution of Indian Mackerel Flour (Rastrelliger kanagurta) and Moringa Leaf FlourOrganoleptic Test Of Cookies with Subtitution Of Mackerel Flour (Rastrelliger sp.) And Moringa Leaf Flour

2023-11-27T11:55:30+00:00

Cookies are dry cakes with low water content, which are widely consumed among the public. The content in Indian mackerel and Moringa leaves is believed to increase the nutritional value of cookies so that they can be declared functional cookies with various benefits for the body. This study aimed to analyze the levels of water content and acceptability of cookies by adding Indian mackerel flour and Moringa leaf flour. This research is an experimental study with a simple Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with treatment levels of 0%, 15%, 30%, and 45%. The design of this study was made by making comparisons and adding Indian mackerel flour and moringa leaf flour with four treatments and three repetitions. Testing the water content using proximate analysis, while the organoleptic test was obtained from the panelist assessment results. The results showed that the substitution of Indian mackerel flour and moringa leaf flour had a significant effect on the water content and the acceptability of the texture and color of the cookies. Still, no effect was found on taste acceptability 0.843 (p>0.05), and cookie aroma 0.214 (p>0.05). This study concludes that cookies P2 (15%) are the recommended type of cookies because, in terms of taste and aroma, they get the highest preference rating by the panelists.

The Level of Patient Satisfaction with Outpatient Services at the General Poly Primary Health Center of Naikliu, Kupang Regency

2023-11-27T11:55:30+00:00

Patient satisfaction is the result of an assessment of the emotional response that the patient gets because of the fulfillment of expectations for the services received. One form of UKP First Level is outpatient services. The initial survey which was conducted in February 2020, the Head of the Puskesmas gave an overview of the medical services provided by doctors. In 2019, the puskesmas brought in doctors who previously served at the puskesmas near the border, so that in that year the doctors provided services in 2 different work areas. This study aims to determine the level of patient satisfaction with outpatient services, using a quantitative descriptive research method with a cross-sectional study design. Research variables include direct evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The population of this study were all patients who visited the General Polyclinic during the period December 2021-February 2022 totaling 503 visitors with a sample of 83 people and using a simple random sampling technique. The results showed that the level of satisfaction with the category of satisfaction on direct evidence (22.9%), reliability (41%), responsiveness (66.3%), assurance (20.5%), and empathy (36.1%), whereas with the very satisfied category on the dimensions of direct evidence (77.1%), reliability (59%), responsiveness (33.7%), assurance (79.5%), and empathy (63.9%). As a suggestion, it is expected that there will be an evaluation to improve and optimize outpatient services such as adding laboratory personnel, paying attention to the completeness of medical devices and medicines, especially medicines that are often needed by the community.