Tingkat Pengetahuan Penderita Hipertensi tentang Kepatuhan Berobat

This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of hypertensive patients about medication adherence. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a cross-sectional approach. The results showed that most of the 37 research samples were aged 51-65 years (59.4%), women (54.1%), a high education level (14%), self-employed (35.1%) stage two hypertension at the time of visit (86 .48%), many sufferers have a lack of knowledge (56.8%), and patients are not compliant in treatment (74.1%). In conclusion, most hypertension sufferers who seek treatment at the Internal Medicine Outpatient Unit at the Guido Valadares Nacional Hospital Dili Timor Leste have a poor level of knowledge, and most are also disobedient to their hypertension treatment. Keywords: Hypertension, Compliance, Level of Knowledg

KELURAHAN KENDANGSARI MENUJU KAMPUNG PELANGI SURABAYA SEBAGAI UPAYA PERBAIKAN LINGKUNGAN KOTA MELALUI STRATEGI KAMPUNG KREATIF: Kendangsari Towards Surabaya’s Rainbow Village As An Effort To Improve City’s Environment Through Creative Strategies

Lingkungan perumahan yang padat serta rendahnya perilaku warga menjaga kebersihan lingkungan serta belum adanya pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga membuat pemandangan yang kurang indah dipandang di wilayah Kendangsari Surabaya.  Solusi untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut adalah dengan pendekatan strategi kampung kreatif membentuk kelurahan Kendangsari menuju kampung Pelangi di Surabaya. Tujuan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah  merintis Kelurahan Kendangsari menjadi Kampung Pelangi dengan lingkungan bersih, asri bernuansa warna warni, meningkatkan perilaku kebersihan lingkungan, serta membangun kreativitas warga. Target kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah kerjabakti pengecatan, sosialisasi Bank sampah, serta pelatihan pembuatan batik celup. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di RT 03 RW 04 Kelurahan Kendangsari sebagai daerah rintisan kampung pelangi. Metode dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat menggunakan tahapan strategi kampung kreatif yaitu pembentukan ide kreatif, realisasi ide kreatif, penguatan sistem pendukung, penguatan sistem pendukung, penyediaan ruang basis aktivitas kreatif, dan ealuasi aktivitas kreatif. Pada akhir tahap evaluasi dapat dilihat secara langsung satu wilayah telah bernuansa warna warni, adanya upaya membentuk unit bank sampah, serta adanya ketrampilan warga membuat batik celup. Kata kunci : Kampung pelangi, Kendangsari, Surabaya, kreati

KELURAHAN KENDANGSARI MENUJU KAMPUNG PELANGI SURABAYA SEBAGAI UPAYA PERBAIKAN LINGKUNGAN KOTA MELALUI STRATEGI KAMPUNG KREATIF

Lingkungan perumahan yang padat serta rendahnya perilaku warga menjaga kebersihan lingkungan serta belum adanya pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga membuat pemandangan yang kurang indah dipandang di wilayah Kendangsari Surabaya. Solusi untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut adalah dengan pendekatan strategi kampung kreatif membentuk kelurahan Kendangsari menuju kampung Pelangi di Surabaya. Tujuan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah merintis Kelurahan Kendangsari menjadi Kampung Pelangi dengan lingkungan bersih, asri bernuansa warna warni, meningkatkan perilaku kebersihan lingkungan, serta membangun kreativitas warga. Target kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah kerjabakti pengecatan, sosialisasi Bank sampah, serta pelatihan pembuatan batik celup. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di RT 03 RW 04 Kelurahan Kendangsari sebagai daerah rintisan kampung pelangi. Metode dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat menggunakan tahapan strategi kampung kreatif yaitu pembentukan ide kreatif, realisasi ide kreatif, penguatan sistem pendukung, penguatan sistem pendukung, penyediaan ruang basis aktivitas kreatif, dan ealuasi aktivitas kreatif. Pada akhir tahap evaluasi dapat dilihat secara langsung satu wilayah telah bernuansa warna warni, adanya upaya membentuk unit bank sampah, serta adanya ketrampilan warga membuat batik celup. Kata kunci : Kampung pelangi, Kendangsari, Surabaya, kreati

Determinants of smoking behavior among young males in rural Indonesia

Introduction: A high prevalence of tobacco smoking has been reported among adolescents and young adults, especially men, in lower-middle-income countries such Indonesia. Understanding the extent and determinants of smoking within this population, particularly those living in rural areas where smoking rates are anecdotally higher than in city areas, is essential to inform development of targeted smoking prevention and reduction programs. This study analyzes the prevalence and determinants of smoking behavior among young men in rural Indonesia. Methods: Secondary data analysis of the 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey: Adolescent Reproductive Health (IDHS ARH) were used. Data from 4811 rural males (15–24 years of age) were selected through two-stage stratified cluster sampling techniques. The chi-square (χ 2 ) test and binary logistic regression were used to determine significant factors associated with tobacco smoking. Results: More than half of this population in rural Indonesia were smokers. Significant factors associated with smoking were: age 20–24 years (odds ratio (OR) 2.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4–3.2), working status (OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.95–2.57), low education level (OR = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.52–2.45), access to magazines (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.68–0.89) and access to the radio (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.12–1.48) at least once a week. Conclusions: A significant proportion of adolescents and young men in rural Indonesia smoke tobacco. Exposure to media with likely cigarette advertising (radio and magazines) and access to money via employment in the context of lower socio-economic and education levels elevate the risk of smoking. While Indonesian government campaigns targeting smoking are in place, further work is required to decrease smoking rates and prevent a future smoking-related health crisis for rural Indonesia’s young men. Keywords: Indonesia, rural, smoking, young me

Determinants of smoking behavior among young males in rural Indonesia

Introduction: A high prevalence of tobacco smoking has been reported among adolescents and young adults, especially men, in lower-middle-income countries such Indonesia. Understanding the extent and determinants of smoking within this population, particularly those living in rural areas where smoking rates are anecdotally higher than in city areas, is essential to inform development of targeted smoking prevention and reduction programs. This study analyzes the prevalence and determinants of smoking behavior among young men in rural Indonesia. Methods: Secondary data analysis of the 2012 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey: Adolescent Reproductive Health (IDHS ARH) were used. Data from 4811 rural males (15–24 years of age) were selected through two-stage stratified cluster sampling techniques. The chi-square (χ 2 ) test and binary logistic regression were used to determine significant factors associated with tobacco smoking. Results: More than half of this population in rural Indonesia were smokers. Significant factors associated with smoking were: age 20–24 years (odds ratio (OR) 2.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4–3.2), working status (OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.95–2.57), low education level (OR = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.52–2.45), access to magazines (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.68–0.89) and access to the radio (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.12–1.48) at least once a week. Conclusions: A significant proportion of adolescents and young men in rural Indonesia smoke tobacco. Exposure to media with likely cigarette advertising (radio and magazines) and access to money via employment in the context of lower socio-economic and education levels elevate the risk of smoking. While Indonesian government campaigns targeting smoking are in place, further work is required to decrease smoking rates and prevent a future smoking-related health crisis for rural Indonesia’s young men. Keywords: Indonesia, rural, smoking, young me

Factor Affecting the Success of Aged-Friendly Primary Health Care Program for Elderly in Surabaya City

Introduction: The elderly are human who experience various decreases in anatomical, physiological, social and economic aspects, this can cause some elderly aren’t able to be independent in fulfilling their daily needs. One of efforts to improve the quality of life for the elderly, through the government issued a policy on the implementation of Aged-Friendly Primary Health Care Program for the elderly. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the factors that affect the success of Aged-Friendly Primary Health Care Program for the elderly. Method: This study used qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The saturation of data was obtained by 15 participants which were conducted the data collection by using indept interview. Data analysis used Collaizi analysis method. Results: The identification found four main themes and eight sub themes: (1) characteristics of elderly (physiological and psychological factors), (2) Health workers (knowledge, services quality provided); (3) Health facilities (the availability of tools and technology, the distance of health care); (4) Family support (material supports, psychological supports). Conclusion: Aged-Friendly Primary Health Care Program for the elderly was affected by several factors, all of the factors were interrelated so that it is needed a good coordination among the elderly, family and health workers to provide a quality of aged-friendly services for the elderly

Pro-and Anti-vaccination among Mothers in Deciding Children’s Immunization: A Qualitative Study

Abstract BACKGROUND: Society participation in the mandatory basic immunization program has declined in the last 2 years in Indonesia. One of the causes is the widespread of anti-vaccine issue, which has recently been debated on social media. This study aimed to explore the perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and aspects that underlie the mother’s confidence in anti-vaccine and pro-vaccine groups who join the Facebook social media forum. METHODS: A phenomenology qualitative design was undertaken. The data were collected from June to August 2020. We conducted in-depth structured interviews with 5 anti-vaccine participants and 5 pro-vaccine participants. We obtained saturation data with ten participants. The data managed by NVIVO 12 software and analyzed using the thematic analysis method. RESULTS: We obtained 4 themes, including social media values, perceptions of immunization, immunization barriers, and knowledge about immunization. Anti-vaccine parents were firm not to immunize their children even though they knew the purpose of immunization and were perceived that there were no barriers to taking immunization. Pro-vaccine parents were determined to take basic immunization despite experiencing various barriers. CONCLUSION: This study showed that social media, perceptions, knowledge, and barrier about immunization affect mothers in considering the decision to give immunization to their children. Nurses and other healthcare workers should be provided positive communication and mutual trust between parents and health services are required to develop parental vaccine confidence so that basic immunization coverage can increase

Indonesian Nurses’ Journey in Passing the Japan National Nursing Licensure Examination

BACKGROUND: Despite the significant number of Indonesian nurses joining the Japanese National Nursing Licensure Examination (JNNLE), only a few of those were successful. Indonesian nurses as one of active migration player to Japan’s market remain a critical support in supporting human resources for health in Japan. However, the successful nurses’ perspectives have yet to be understood entirely. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indonesian nurses who successfully passed the JNNLE. METHODS: This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The participants were twenty Indonesian nurses who have passed the licensure examination. This study was carried out by semi-structured interviews conducted virtually. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS: Five themes were discovered in this study: language ability as the key to succeeding in the exam, strategies to passing the exam, supporting resources as factors to increase the passing rate, understanding the nature of nursing exam, and internal motivation to be recognized as a professional nurse in a foreign country. CONCLUSION: Indonesian nurses who passed the Japanese national nursing licensure examination tend to deploy planned strategies. Honing the language skills while working and living in Japan is very important, while structured support systems in the hospital, government, and social network are imperative to learning the new knowledge in the area of nursing care in Japan