Timorese Journal of Public Health

Implementation of the Sanitation Clinic in Health Center in Kupang (Study at Oebobo, Oepoi, and Bakunase)

2024-05-18T09:39:58+00:00

Sanitation clinic is one of the services at the puskesmas that integrates curative, promotive, and preventive efforts which have roles, among others, as an information center, a referral center for facilitators in the field of environmental health and environmental-based diseases. This study was conducted to determine the description of the implementation of the sanitation clinic of the puskesmas in the city of Kupang which includes operational policies, implementation of activities, resources for the sanitation clinic of the puskesmas in the city of Kupang. The research method used is descriptive with a survey approach, which is a study conducted to describe a phenomenon that occurs in society. The population in this study is all 6 sanitation clinic officers working at sanitation clinics. The analysis used is univariate analysis. The result of the study show that 3 puskesmas in Kupang City that run sanitation clinic activities use the Regulation of the Minister of Health No. 13 of 2015.The implementation of sanitation clinics in 3 puskesmas has carried out sanitation clinic activities inside the building and outside the building. Resources for sanitation clinic activities in terms of the availability of personnel implementing facilities and infrastructure and funding sources are quite good. It is recommended for the Health office to carry out special trainning for staff implementing sanitation clinic activities at puskesmas and suggestion for Puskesmas to carry out socialization of clinical activities to cross programs in the Puskesmas so that they have the same undrstanding.

The Implementation Of Measures For The Prevention Of The Transmission Of COVID-19 On Behalf Of The Inmates Of Class III Correctional Facility Of Baa In 2021

2024-05-18T09:52:23+00:00

The world has been hit by the COVID-19 virus since December 2019 which has had a direct impact on every aspect of human life, especially for Correctional Institutions considering that the risks it poses are so great for inmates because of their very concentrated population. Several actions were taken in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, namely by implementing hand washing, keeping distance, using masks, spraying disinfectant, quarantine for new prisoners and limiting visits. This study aims to determine the application of COVID-19 prevention measures at Class III Baa Correctional Facility. This type of research is qualitative, namely conducting in-depth interviews with 10 informants. Data analysis uses an interactive model, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that hand washing has been implemented and hand washing facilities are available, advice has been given to keep distance of 1-2 meters, mandatory use of masks, spraying disinfectant throughout the prison environment, implementation of quarantine for 14 days for new prisoners and implementation of visiting services online via telephone and video calls. However the conclusion of this study is that steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have not been fully implemented, due to the lack of self-awareness of the inmates and the limited number of residential rooms. But,

even though cases of COVID-19 are decreasing worldwide, it is hoped that inmates will continue to exhibit clean and healthy behavior, be diligent in exercising and continue to consume nutritious food as well as Class III Baa Facility, will continue to increase synergy and collaboration with related parties such as the local Health Service so that they can vaccinate prisoners in order to increase immunity against and prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Instant Noodle Consumption Behavior of Undana Public Health Faculty Students Living in Boarding House in Oesapa

2024-05-18T09:44:30+00:00

Fast development technology on era now raises exists shift pattern life on society to be all instant and practical including pattern consumption. Instant noodles is wrong one food lots of instant favored. Behavior consumption noodles instant by part big consumer based on with reason no have enough time for consume a complete meal especially for cook and present it. Consumption noodles that instant too often could increase risk and danger for health. Destination study this for knowing description Instant Noodle Consumption Behavior of Students at Public Health Faculty UNDANA living in bording house in Oesapa. Type study this descriptive with approach qualitative. Location study in bording house Oesapa. Time study conducted from month October until November 2022. Amount informants 10 people namely 8 informants key and 2 informants supporters. Technique determination informant use technique snowball sampling. Data analysis using qualitative data analysis that is data reduction, display data on considered things important, and make conclusion . Results study showing frequency consumption noodles instant on informant 2 up to 5 times deep a week. Amount consumption noodles instant every presentation informant use 1 pack, current menu variations presentation informant add sausage and egg. Time consumption, informants consume noodles instant in time eat afternoon and eat night. Should resident students in cost consume noodles instant no in a manner excessive because could cause problem health like obesity, hypertension and disease other. Addition ingredient other food inside serve noodles instant like vegetables green also need for fulfillment needs the nutrients needed by body.

Factors Associated with the Level of Mother's Knowledge About Toddler Nutrition in the Working Area of the Ternate Health Center, Alor Regency

2024-05-18T09:48:02+00:00

Age, information or mass media, education level, parity, economy or money, social culture, and environment are some of the causes of moms' lack of understanding regarding toddler nutrition. In the working area of the Ternate Health Center, Alor Regency, this study seeks to ascertain the association of age, education level, parity, and income on the degree of awareness of mothers about toddler nutrition. This kind of study is a cross-sectional quantitative analytic investigation. In June and July 2022, this study was carried out in the Ternate Health Center's operational space in the Alor Barat Laut District of Alor Regency. The 318 mothers who worked at the Ternate Health Center in the Alor Regency comprised the study's population. A sample of 76 participants was selected using a basic random sampling procedure. In this investigation, the chi-square test was applied with a significance threshold of 0.05. The findings indicated that the mother's degree of awareness on toddler nutrition was related to her variable level of education (0.000) and income (0.018). While there is no correlation between the variables age (0.460) and parity (0.923) and mothers' degree of knowledge regarding toddler nutrition. Toddler mothers are expected to make an effort on their own to improve nutrition education by being more diligent and active in bringing their children to posyandu or puskesmas so that mothers can make more use of healthcare facilities as a place to get health information, especially about toddler nutrition so they can provide appropriate care for toddlers and toddlers. Manage your weaving income to put more money aside for your kids' nutritional needs.

Factors Associated With Hypertension Patients Compliance In Undergoing Treatment (Case Study at Alak Health Center, Kupang City in 2021)

2024-05-18T09:49:35+00:00

Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. One of the keys to successful treatment of hypertension is medication adherence. The problem is the lack of public understanding of the dangers of hypertension, which will check themselves to the health center only when they start to feel pain or symptoms of hypertension. This study aims to determine the factors associated with compliance with hypertension patients in undergoing treatment at the Alak health center in 2021. This type of research is an analytic survey, with a cross sectional research design. The sample size was 92 people with hypertension who were randomly selected with a compliance level of α = 0.05. Each variable studied was tested using the Chi-square test to determine the relationship with the variable level of compliance of hypertensive patients in undergoing treatment. Further testing using the coefficient of contingency test to determine the relationship between variables that show the existence of the relationship. The results showed that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge (p=0.014) history of hypertension treatment (p=0.029) and treatment motivation (p=0.000), while there was no significant influence between income, family history of hypertension, and affordability of access to health services (p>0.05). It is hoped that the community, especially family members of hypertensive patients, will play an active role in providing motivation and support so that they always take regular medication and are always obedient in carrying out treatment to health services. This is because the family plays an important role for people with hypertension in undergoing treatment.

Timorese Journal of Public Health

Implementation of the Sanitation Clinic in Health Center in Kupang (Study at Oebobo, Oepoi, and Bakunase)

The Implementation Of Measures For The Prevention Of The Transmission Of COVID-19 On Behalf Of The Inmates Of Class III Correctional Facility Of Baa In 2021

Instant Noodle Consumption Behavior of Undana Public Health Faculty Students Living in Boarding House in Oesapa

Factors Associated with the Level of Mother's Knowledge About Toddler Nutrition in the Working Area of ​​the Ternate Health Center, Alor Regency

Factors Associated With Hypertension Patients Compliance In Undergoing Treatment (Case Study at Alak Health Center, Kupang City in 2021)

Factors Associated with the Level of Mother's Knowledge About Toddler Nutrition in the Working Area of the Ternate Health Center, Alor Regency