Knowledge of Public Environmental Health with Covid-19 Prevention Behavior at the Jalan Gedang Public Health Center Bengkulu City

Background: The highest spread of Covid-19 cases in 9 sub-districts in Bengkulu City was Gading Cempaka District, with 86 positive cases, 46 recovered, and 3 died. People do not comply with health and personal hygiene protocols such as washing hands and using masks, do not behave in a healthy life, and lack public awareness in maintaining environmental cleanliness. In addition, the community still litters in several places and lacks knowledge and understanding of clean water and household waste management properly. This study aimed to determine the relationship between public environmental health knowledge and Covid-19 prevention behavior in the Working Area of ​​Jalan Gedang Health Center, Bengkulu City. Method: The design used in this research is quantitative research using a cross-sectional approach. This research took place in the area of ​​Jalan Gedang Health Center, Bengkulu City. This research was conducted in January – February 2021. The population was 15,726 people; a sample of 40 people was taken from the minimum sample calculation using a simple random sampling technique. The process of collecting data using a questionnaire and analyzed by univariate and bivariate. Results: The results showed that respondents with good knowledge were 21 people (55%) and 19 people (45%). There is a significant relationship between environmental health knowledge and community behavior toward preventing Covid-19 in the Jalan Gedang Health Center Work Area, Bengkulu City. The results showed p-value (0.001) > 0.05, OR = 7.500 with 95% CI (1.798-31.283). This means that knowledgeable respondents are 7.5 times less likely to behave less well in preventing Covid-19 compared to well-informed respondents. Conclusion: Environmental health knowledge has a significant relationship with Covid-19 prevention behavior. Researchers advise the public to always maintain a clean environment and live a healthy life to avoid the transmission of the Covid-19 disease

Supplemental Efficacy in Tuberculosis Patients: A Systematic Review

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease that continues to be a global issue because it contributes to high death and morbidity rates. To minimize the severity of tuberculosis, nutritional supplements should be given to tuberculosis patients. However, there are only a few studies in the literature that evaluate the impact of supplementation on overall clinical improvement in tuberculosis patients. This study aimed to update the current evidence of supplementation's clinical benefit for tuberculosis patients. Method: The databases Pubmed, Science Drive, and Sage were utilized to search for references to the publications included in this study. Following inclusion and exclusion extraction, seven of the 14,249 items discovered remained. Result: Six of the seven publications found that extra supplementation for tuberculosis patients led to clinical improvement, while one article found no benefit. Vitamin D1000IU, Vitamin D5000IU, Vitamin D2, Channa striata extraction, Calcitrol supplements, Baihe gujin (traditional herbs), and probiotic Lactobacillus casei are just a few of the supplements included in these seven pieces. Conclusion: Supplements can be given to tuberculosis patients in conjunction with anti-tuberculosis therapy because they have been shown to be effective in providing clinical improvement in patients, but their effectiveness is dependent on the type and dose given

Supplemental Efficacy in Tuberculosis Patients: A Systematic Review

Tuberculosis is a disease that continues to be a global issue because it contributes to high death and morbidity rates. To minimize the severity of tuberculosis, nutritional supplements should be given to tuberculosis patients. However, there are only a few studies in the literature that evaluate the impact of supplementation on overall clinical improvement in tuberculosis patients. This study aimed to update the current evidence of supplementation's clinical benefit for tuberculosis patients. Method: The databases Pubmed, Science Drive, and Sage were utilized to search for references to the publications included in this study. Following inclusion and exclusion extraction, seven of the 14,249 items discovered remained. Result: Six of the seven publications found that extra supplementation for tuberculosis patients led to clinical improvement, while one article found no benefit. Vitamin D1000IU, Vitamin D5000IU, Vitamin D2, Channa striata extraction, Calcitrol supplements, Baihe gujin (traditional herbs), and probiotic Lactobacillus casei are just a few of the supplements included in these seven pieces. Conclusion: Supplements can be given to tuberculosis patients in conjunction with anti-tuberculosis therapy because they have been shown to be effective in providing clinical improvement in patients, but their effectiveness is dependent on the type and dose given. Keywords: Tuberculosis, Systematic Review, Supplements Vitamins, Efficac