Patient Satisfaction After Stella Maris Hospital and Faisal Islamic Hospital Were Installed in Makassar City: An Examination of the Role of Brand Perception, Customer Perceived Value, and Customer Experience

Patient satisfaction at inpatient installations at Stella Maris Hospital and Faisal Islam Hospital in Makassar City will be analyzed and compared with respect to brand image, customer perceived value, and customer experience. The research in question is a quantitative cross-sectional study that employs an observational methodology. A total of 190 replies were included in this study, all of which were from patients being treated at either RS Stella Maris or RS Islam Faisal Makassar. Bivariate and multivariate univariate analysis were used to examine the data. Based on the data collected, it was determined that there was a link between patient happiness and brand equity, customer value perception, and customer service quality. Brand image had a significance level of 0.0000.05, and its value was 0.126. Value as seen by customers had a 0.0000.05 significance level, and nilai equaled 0.424. We found a value of B = 0.376 for customer satisfaction at a significance level of 0.0000.05. Management at both RS Stella Maris and RSI Faisal Makassar City would do well to regularly assess the hospitals' brand values, customer perceptions of those values, and the quality of care their patients receive, with suggestions for ways to enhance these metrics including faster service, clearer communication, and more accommodating scheduling

Factors Affecting the Behavior of Lung-Tb Patients in Preventing Transmission

The study aims at determining what factors influence the behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in preventing the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis at the Garoga Health Center, Garoga District, North Tapanuli Regency in 2022. This type of research uses a descriptive analytic survey with a cross sectional design. The population in this study amounted to 48 people, while the sample amounted to 48 people. Data analysis was carried out by univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The results of the chi square test showed that there was a relationship between 7 variables, namely knowledge, using masks, not spitting carelessly, consuming OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture had a p-value <α 0.05, meaning knowledge, using masks, not spitting. indiscriminately, taking OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture affect the prevention of pulmonary TB transmission at the Karoga health center, and the multivariate test has 6 knowledge variables, not spitting carelessly, consuming OAT regularly, isolation, PMO and culture affect. the results of multiple logistic regression tests shows that the variable consuming OAT regularly is the most dominant with an odds ratio (OR) of 52,990, meaning that it affects the prevention of pulmonary TB 53 times. The conclusion is that the dominant variable that most influences the prevention of pulmonary TB transmission at the Karoga Health Center is consuming OAT on a regular basis. It is recommended for patients with pulmonary TB to comply with all recommendations from health workers, including taking anti-tuberculosis drugs so that pulmonary TB patients can recover from their disease

Influence of Antenatal Care 10T to the Statisfaction of Pregnant Maternal in Asyifa Clinic Meurah Dua Sub-District Pidie Jaya Regency

The policy of Health Departmentin an effort to accelerate the reduction in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and under-five Mortality rate (IMR) basically refers to the strategic intervention “the Four Pillars of the Safe Motherhood” (Family Planning, Antenatal Care,childbirth and Obstetric care Essential). Coverage K4 indonesia (2006 – 2018), the coverage of health services for expectant mothers K4 tend to increase. This study aimed to analyze the influence of antenatal care 10T to the satisfaction of pregnant women in the Clinic Asyifa Kecamatan Meurah Dua Pidie Jaya District.This stuay was a quantitaive with quasy experiment. It was conducted in Asyifa Clinic, Meurah Dua Sub-District Pidie Jaya District. The population was 20 respondents. The sample of this study was taken from all tottal population. Data were analyzed by using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.The result showed before intervention 10T, the number of satisfying and disatisfying of mothers of 10 respondents (50.0%). But after intervention 10T, the mother who satisfied increased to17 respondents (85.0%), and 3 (15.0%) respondents were dissatisfied. It was found influencing of Antenatal Care 10T to satisfying of maternal with p-value 0.000.The conclusion drowned the influence of antenatal care 10T to the satisfaction of pregnant women in the clinic Asyifa District MuerahDua Pidie Jaya District in 2019. It is suggested to health services can be a reference for improving the quality of service and degree of public health associated with the service of the ANC is better by applying standard 10T

Analysis of Solid Medical Waste Management at Uptd Regional General Hospital Datu Beru, Central Aceh Regency

The purpose of this study was to analyze the management of solid medical waste at a Regional Public Hospital. which includes minimization, sorting, separation, storage, transportation, destruction/final disposal of waste. The results of the study are that the management of solid medical waste in a Regional Public Hospital in general does not meet the requirements of the Minister of Health Regulation No. 7 of 2019 concerning Hospital Environmental Health, but there are several things that are already optimal, so it needs to be further improved. Lack of concern for waste producers, both health service providers, visitors and patients, which can trigger the mixing of solid medical waste with non-medical waste. It is recommended that waste management officers need to increase supervision and good cooperation with nurses and cleaners in separating medical and non-medical waste. Management pays more attention to facilities and infrastructure both regarding procurement and in the implementation process and pays attention to the availability of its human resources

Emerging Trends in Vaccine Development Integrating Pharmaceutical Science with Public Health

The rapid evolution of vaccine science accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic has generated profound shifts in the landscape of global health, biotechnology, and public policy. This study conducts a thematic scoping review to critically examine emerging paradigms in vaccine development, focusing on their scientific innovation, translational pathways, regulatory integration, and public health implementation. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature and strategic policy documents from 2018 to 2025, the analysis identifies four interrelated domains: (1) technological innovation in platforms such as mRNA, saRNA, AI-guided antigen design, and nanocarrier systems; (2) translational pharmacology, including the challenges of real-world implementation, personalized immunization, and genomically-informed vaccinology; (3) policy integration and the tensions between global regulatory architectures, intellectual property regimes, and regional manufacturing autonomy; and (4) public health implementation, where infrastructure, sociopolitical trust, and health equity shape uptake and access. Across all domains, the study finds that scientific progress alone is insufficient to ensure global immunization justice. Instead, the translation of vaccine innovation into equitable impact is mediated by structural inequalities, geopolitical asymmetries, and the uneven capacities of health systems. The findings underscore the urgent need for ethically grounded, interdisciplinary strategies that align biotechnological advancement with equitable public health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts

Impact of Family Support on Breast Cancer Patient’s Nutritional Status in Jakarta

Dietary habits significantly influence the risk factors for breast cancer, the most common type of cancer. Family support can greatly impact changes in a patient’s nutritional status. A study conducted in Jakarta aimed to examine the relationship between family support and the nutritional status of breast cancer patients. The researchers employed non-experimental quantitative methods with a cross-sectional design, using purposive sampling to meet specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed that 9 respondents (29%) had a normal nutritional status, 22 respondents (71%) were overweight, and 25 respondents (80.6%) received strong family support. Although the findings were analyzed, the study ultimately determined that there was no significant association between family support and nutritional status, as indicated by a p-value of 0.320. However, family support remains important for encouraging healthy dietary habits among breast cancer patients and their families

Healthcare Service Utilization and Awareness of Community Clinics among Ever-Married Women of Reproductive Age in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh is establishing community clinics to provide essential healthcare services on the doorstep of the citizens of the country. In Bangladesh, women are the most vulnerable group in case of morbidity and mortality, especially in rural areas. They are unaware and underutilize the health care services provided by community clinics. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association of socio-economic and demographic variables with awareness of community clinics and also with the usage of services for health care from these clinics among the ever-wedded women of childbearing age. Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), 2017-18 data were used in this research study. The study findings reveal that 56% of women who were ever-married were aware of healthcare services provided by community clinics situated in their residential area and 15.6% of women utilized such community clinic services in the 90 days preceding the survey. In this study, by applying bivariate chi-squared (χ2) test, some demographic, social, and economic variables are identified closely associated with consciousness about community clinics and usage of healthcare services from such clinics among women who were aged 15-49 and ever-married. The variables are marital status, educational qualification, working status, type of place of residence, administrative division, the economic condition of the household, ownership of mobile, number of members in the family, and husband’s educational qualification. The government and policymakers should take necessary initiatives to increase the public awareness and utilization of community clinic services. Community clinics should introduce special healthcare facilities for specific groups such as pregnant women or adolescents to increase the utilization of community clinic services

The Effect of Meditation on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertension Patients in the Batudaa Pantai Health Center Work Area

Data, the incidence of hypertension in Gorontalo Regency in 2019 was 14,590 cases. Most hypertensive patients do not control their blood pressure and only treat their disease with traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of meditation on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Health Center. This study uses a Pre Post Test with Control design with the type of Quasy Experiment research. The population is 67 respondents who suffer from hypertension and live in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Health Center with purposive sampling technique and the number of samples is 30 respondents. The results showed that there was a significant effect in the intervention group with a Mean systolic value of 6,000 mmHg and a Mean diastolic of 6667 mmHg, a control group with a systolic mean of 2.667 mmHg and a Meandiastolic value of 2.667 mmHg where p-value < 0.05. The conclusion in this study is that there is an effect of meditation on reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the working area of Batudaa Pantai Public Health Center

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth's Lifestyle and Well-being: A Secondary Data Analysis

It is widely recognized that the initial case of the coronavirus was identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, on December 31, 2019.  Following this, the World Health Organization officially classified it as a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020. Multiple studies have demonstrated that these pandemic affects individuals of all ages, although the incidence rate is lowest among young people. The global situation, however, has led to the observation of distinct effects within this group. The reason can be said that in many countries around the world, schools, colleges and universities are closed for a long time.  This changes the general lifestyle of the youth group. In this paper, the impact of Covid-19 on the lifestyle of youth groups is discussed. The impact of this virus has been seen to be more pronounced among the youth. Because of the impact, changes in their lifestyles have been found that have been dire. This study found that during Covid-19, youth spent more time sleeping than they normally would. During the pandemic, instead of using their study time, they have spent a lot of time on social media or various types of games. And, the positive impact is that Covid-19 is introducing young people as well as all students to the online education system. Badly the pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health of young people. On the other side, the pandemic has had a positive impact on the lives of young people in terms of hygiene

Bridging Clinical Gaps: How Pharmaceutical Sciences Are Transforming Medical Practices

This study explores how pharmaceutical sciences are transforming medical practices by bridging clinical gaps through innovative drug development. By focusing on advancements in personalized medicine, biologics, targeted therapies, and drug delivery systems, the research highlights how these innovations are improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing treatment efficiency. The findings show a significant reduction in mortality and morbidity rates, shortened hospital stays, and improved drug adoption rates, underscoring the effectiveness of modern pharmaceutical advancements in medical practice. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study contributes to understanding how pharmaceutical sciences can address critical clinical challenges and offers insights into future medical practices