Calcium Supplementation Dose and Vegetable Intake Determine Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is one of the cause of high maternal mortality rates. Risk factors for preeclampsia include a lack of nutrients such as vitamin A, calcium, sodium and potassium. Calcium intake in pregnant women is not only obtained from calcium supplementation, but also obtained from consumed foods such as vegetables. to analyzed the relationship between calcium supplementation dose and vegetable intake with preeclampsia in third trimester of pregnant women. observational analytic used a prospective cohort design. A total of 65 third trimester pregnant women participated in the study in Bantul, Yogyakarta. The calcium supplementation dose was obtained through interview using a questionnaire, while vegetable intake was obtained through the food frequency and food recall 2x24 hours. 16 third trimester pregnant women experienced preeclampsia. The mean calcium dose consumed per day was 476.2 mg. The average intake of vegetables per day for pregnant women was 250.9 gr. Kaplan-Mier with the log rank method states that there was a significant difference between calcium supplementation dose (p=0.007) and preeclampsia. There was a significant difference between vegetable intake (p=0.007) and preeclampsia. there was a significant relationship between calcium supplementation dose and vegetable intake with preeclampsia in third trimester pregnant women

Path Analysis on the Factors Associated with Consistent Use of Female Condom Among Female Sex Workers in Surakarta

Background: Female condom is an alternative method to prevent HIV/ AIDS transmission. However, its utilization is low and scanty among female sex workers. It is important to have knowledge on the factors that determine female condom use. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the acceptance and use of female condom among female sex workers in Surakarta.Subjects and Method: It was an analytic and observational study using case control design. The study was conducted at a prostitution area in Surakarta, Central Java, from August to September 2016. A total of 230 female sex workers consisting of 110 female sex workers who used female condoms and 120 female sex workers who did not use female condoms, was selected purposively in this study. The dependent variables were acceptance and use of female condom. The independent variables were sex partner support, peer educator support, and pimp support. The data were collected by a set of questionnaire and analyzed by path analysis model.Results: Acceptance of female condom was associated with its use among female sex workers (b = 0.30; p < 0.001). Peer educator support was associated with acceptance of female condom (b = 0.06; p < 0.001). Peer educator support (b = 0.03; nilai p = 0.012) and sex partner support (b = 0.05; p = 0.042). The association between acceptance of female condom and pimp support was not statistically significant (p = 0.133).Conclusion: Peer educator support and sex partner support have direct association with both acceptance and use of female condom among female sex workers. Keywords: path analysis, support, sex partner, peer educator, consistant use, female condom, female sex workersCorrespondence: Rizka Ayu Setyani. School of Midwivery, Respati University, Yogyakarta. Email: [email protected] of Health Promotion and Behavior(2016), 1(2): 120-126https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpb.2016.01.02.0

Effectiveness of Ergonomic Chair Against Musculoskeletal Disorders in Female Batik Workers of Sragen District

The majority of female batik workers uses non-ergonomic chairs (dingklik) that pose risks of musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to design an ergonomic chair and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing musculoskeletal disorders among the workers. This is a quasi-experimental study (using one group pre and post-test design) on 50 female batik workers selected by quota sampling. Musculoskeletal disorders were measured among the samples before and after the use of the designed ergonomic chair which they were asked to use for two months. T-test, ANCOVA, Wilcoxon test, McNemar test and Chi Square test were used for the analysis. The study found statistical significant differences of risk factor against musculoskeletal disorders among the workers before and after their use of the designed ergonomic chair (p=0.000); and of musculoskeletal disorders before and after using the ergonomic chair (p= 0,035). Body Mass Index (BMI) was identified as a confounding factor, and statistical significant difference of musculoskeletal disorders were also found among the workers with &lt;25 and &gt;25 BMI even before and after using the ergonomic chair (p=0.033 and p=0.015 respectively). By ANCOVA statistical test, after controlling BMI, another statistical difference of musculoskeletal disorders was also identified before and after using the ergonomic chair (p=0.033). It is concluded that the designed ergonomic chair is effective to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders

Health Insurance Status and Perceived Quality of Health Service at Community Health Center, Sumenep, East Java

Background: Having health insurance is important for several reasons. As studies have shown, uninsured people receive less medical care and less timely care. They have worse health outcomes, and lack of insurance is a fiscal burden for them and their families. This study aimed to assess the relationship between health insurance status and perceived quality of health service at community health center, Sumenep, East Java. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at puskesmas (community health centers) in Sumenep, East Java. A total sample of 250 people who visited the puskesmas in Sumenep were selected for this study. The dependent variable was perceived quality of health services. The independent variables were health insurance status, sex, age, education, and job. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple linear regression. Results: Member of health insurance (b= 6.21; CI 95% = - 2.75 to -9.68; p<0.001) and female (b= 1.35; CI 95%= -1.35 to -3.23; p<0.001) were associated with better perceived quality of health service. Age (b= 0.50; CI 95%= -2.24 to 3.25; p= 0.72), higher education (b= -0.94; CI 95% = -0.21 to 3.89; p= 0.53), and having a job (b= 0.94; CI 95% = -2.01 to 3.89; p= 0.52) were associated with poorer perceived quality of health services. Conclusion: Member of health insurance and female are associated with better perceived quality of health service. Age, higher education, and having a job are associated with poorer perceived quality of health services. Keywords: perceived quality of health service, national health insuranc

The Effect of Food Temperature and Waiting Time on Dietary Protein Content in Filtered Food At Hospital

Background: Filtered food is a food transition from solid to liquid. It is usually consumed by patients who have difficulty in chewing and take longer time to eat. The longer waiting time may affect the quality of food. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of food temperature and waiting time on dietary protein content in filtered food at hospital. Subjects and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, East Java, from February to March 2017. A total of 60 filtered food samples prepare by hospital dietary unit were selected for this study. The dependent variable was protein content. The independent variables were food temperature and waiting time. Waiting time was measured by stopwatch from the time food is place in the container and time consumed by patients. Protein content was measured by Lowry method. Food temperature was measured by thermometer. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results: Dietary protein content decreased with increasing food temperature (b = -0.04; p = 0.036) and longer waiting time (b = -3.47; p = 0.001). Conclusion: Dietary protein content decreases with increasing food temperature and longer waiting time. Keywords: dietary protein content, food temperature, waiting time, filtered foo

The Effect of Continuous Noise on Blood Cortisol Level in Textile Industry Workers

Background: Noise is one of the most important hazardous factors in industrial environments. It can damage auditory, visual, neurological, psychological and hormonal systems, and can deteriorate physiological and cognitive functions. This study aimed to examine the effect of continuous noise on blood cortisol level in textile industry workers. Subjects and Method: This was cross-sectional study conducted at PT. Iskandar Indah Printing Textile, Surakarta, Central Java. A sample of 75 workers in weaving section was selected for this study by purposive sampling. The sample was ≥20 years of age and had work ≥ 1 year. The dependent variable was blood cortisol level. The independent variable was continuous noise. Blood cortisol level was measured by ELISA method. Noise exposure was measured by San¬fix GM1356 sound level meter. Noise exposure was categorized in 3 groups (≥85 dBA, 70 to <85 dBA, <70 dBA). The data were analyzed by chi square test with odds ratio as the measure of effect. Results: Workers with noise exposure ≥ 85 dBA were more likely to have an increased blood cortisol level than counterparts with noise exposure 70 to <85 dBA (OR= 5.76; CI 95% = 1.36 to 24.36; p= 0.012). Workers with noise exposure ≥85 dBA were more likely to have an increased blood cortisol level than counterparts with noise exposure <70 dBA (OR= 7.94; CI 95% 1.88 to 33.49; p= 0.002). Workers with noise exposure 70 to <85 dBA were more likely to have an in¬creased blood cortisol level than counterparts with noise exposure <70 dBA (OR= 1.62; CI 95%= 0.45 to 4.20; p= 0.321). Conclusion: Noise exposure is associated with an increased risk of high blood cortisol level among textile industry workers. Keywords: continuous noise, blood cortisol, textile industry worke