Factors Related to Employer Health Insurance Contribution During COVID-19 Epidemic in Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted all sectors of the world, including business. In fact, the employer faced a collapse, and many employees were determined. Another issue is health insurance, which might change before and during the pandemic. The objective of this study was to examine the factors associated with the employer’s contribution to health insurance during COVID-19. The secondary data, “Rapid Gender Assessment Survey 2021”, was used on 239 employees in Indonesia. The dependent variable in this study was employer contribution to health insurance during the pandemic (yes or no) and the main independent variable was employer contribution before the pandemic. Other sociodemographic variables were also included in the model as controls. This study used univariate, bivariate, and multivariate (binary logistic regression). The result of this study revealed that employers who contributed to health insurance before the pandemic tend to contribute again to health insurance during the pandemic. This study also reviews the legal law, including regulations about national health insurance and employment. The government’s intention is needed to ensure the rights of employees are well realized.

Role of Partner and Health Workers on Modern Contraceptive Use Among Married/In-union Women in Uzbekistan

Many factors contribute to the declining total fertility rate, including family planning programs. The successful implementation of the family planning method might be influenced by how the decision to choose a contraceptive method was made. This study aimed to examine the correlation between family planning decision makers and modern contraceptive use among married/in-union women of reproductive age in Uzbekistan. The 2021-2022 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey was used by selecting only married/in-union women of reproductive age of 15 to 49 years, totaling 2,794 eligible samples. The modern family planning use variables were divided into not using, using Long-Acting Contraceptives (LAC), and Short-Acting Contraceptives (SAC). The univariate, bivariate(Chi-square and ANOVA), and multinomial logistic regression were performed. Family planning decision-makers from both women and husbands/partners, health workers, or others were significantly associated with modern contraceptive use for SAC and LAC, respectively. The type of family planning methods was significantly influenced by decision-makers. Spouses, family members, and health workers need to implicate women to decide the most applicable contraceptive method

Riwayat Artikel Perilaku Petani Padi Dalam Penggunaan Pestisida Di Desa Mandalahurip Kecamatan Jatiwaras Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

Pestisida merupakan senyawa kimia, organisme renik, virus dan zat lain-lain yang digunakan untuk melindungi bagian tanaman. Petani mengharapkan hasil dari produk pertanian meningkat sehingga petani menggunakan pestisida untuk menghilangkan hama dan gulma. Akan tetapi, penggunaan pestisida memiliki efek samping yang negatif yaitu berkurangnya keanekaragaman hayati dan dapat membunuh makhluk yang bukan sasarannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap, umur, tingkat pendidikan dan masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan crosssectional. Subjek penelitian adalah petani Desa Mandalahurip yang berjumlah 96 petani. Instrumen penelitian yaitu kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis fisher. Hasil analisis menunjukkan ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,019), ada hubungan antara sikap dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,000), tidak ada hubungan antara umur dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,531), tidak ada hubungan antara tingkat pendidikan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,353), ada hubungan antara masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,015). Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap dan masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida pada petani padi dan tidak ada hubungan antara umur dan tingkat pendidikan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida pada petani padi di Desa Mandalahurip Kecamatan Jatiwaras Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

Perilaku Petani Padi Dalam Penggunaan Pestisida Di Desa Mandalahurip Kecamatan Jatiwaras Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

Pesticides are chemical compounds, microorganisms, viruses and other substances used to protect plant parts. Farmers expect yields from agriculture to increase so farmers use pesticides to eliminate pests and weeds. However, the use of pesticides has a negative side effect that is reduced biological and can be eliminated that is not targeted. This research is discussion about relation in knowledge, attitudes, age, education level and work period with pesticide use behavior. This type of research is observational analytic research with cross-sectional approach. The subjects of this research were Mandalahurip Village farmers who examined 96 farmers. The research instrument is a questionnaire. Data analysis using fisher analysis. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between knowledge and pesticide use behavior (p-value=0.019), there is a relationship between attitude and pesticide use behavior (p-value=0,000), there is no relationship between age and pesticide use behavior (p-value=0.531), no there is a relationship between level of education with pesticide use behavior (p-value=0.353), there is a relationship between work period and pesticide use behavior (p-value=0.015). The conclusion of this study is there is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes and years of service with pesticide use behavior in rice farmers and there is no relationship between age and education level with the behavior of the use of pesticides in rice farmers in Mandalahurip Village, Jatiwaras District, Tasikmalaya Regency.Pestisida merupakan senyawa kimia, organisme renik, virus dan zat lain-lain yang digunakan untuk melindungi bagian tanaman. Petani mengharapkan hasil dari produk pertanian meningkat sehingga petani menggunakan pestisida untuk menghilangkan hama dan gulma. Akan tetapi, penggunaan pestisida memiliki efek samping yang negatif yaitu berkurangnya keanekaragaman hayati dan dapat membunuh makhluk yang bukan sasarannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap, umur, tingkat pendidikan dan masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan crosssectional. Subjek penelitian adalah petani Desa Mandalahurip yang berjumlah 96 petani. Instrumen penelitian yaitu kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis fisher. Hasil analisis menunjukkan ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,019), ada hubungan antara sikap dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,000), tidak ada hubungan antara umur dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,531), tidak ada hubungan antara tingkat pendidikan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,353), ada hubungan antara masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida (p-value=0,015). Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap dan masa kerja dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida pada petani padi dan tidak ada hubungan antara umur dan tingkat pendidikan dengan perilaku penggunaan pestisida pada petani padi di Desa Mandalahurip Kecamatan Jatiwaras Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

PENGARUH PENYULUHAN HIV/AIDS TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP SISWA SMA NEGERI 1 SEPAUK KABUPATEN SINTANG

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was a virus that attacks the human immune system that can cause AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). AIDS was a collection of symptoms that arise from a decrease in the immune system. The aim of this study was to determine differences between knowledge and attitudes of Senior High School Number 1 Sepauk students before and after HIV / AIDS counselling. The research’s method used was a quantitative method with the design of One Group Pre-test Post-test conducted the first observation (pre-test) that allows testing the changes that occur after the experiment (program). The research sample was taken using a convenience sample technique of 40 students. The results showed that HIV / AIDS counselling could improve students' knowledge of 2.9, namely from 90.28 (before HIV / AIDS counselling was conducted) changed to 93.18. T-test results obtained p value = 0.022 meaning that statistically there were significant differences in knowledge before and after HIV / AIDS counselling. HIV / AIDS counselling can improve students' attitudes 1.57, from 92.25 (before HIV / AIDS counselling) changes to 93.82 (after HIV / AIDS counselling). It could be concluded that counselling need to be conducted continuously to students to improve knowledge and change the attitudes of high school students 1 Sepauk Sintang Regency.Keywords: Counselling, HIV / AIDS, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Students

The obedience of medical personnel to using personal protective equipment in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 at a private hospital in Indonesia

Background: As one of the vulnerable groups to be infected by COVID-19, healthcare workers are required to obey the hospital rules and protocols. However, it may remain challenging for them, especially related to the provision of using personal protective equipment. Objective: This study examined the obedience of medical personnel to personal protective equipment in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 at PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 259 medical personnel (medical doctors, nurses, and midwives) in the hospital. Descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test, and multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: The majority of respondents were nurses (80.3%) and female (63.3%). Those who had a poor attitude would be three times more likely to have poor obedience to using personal protective equipment (Adj. OR: 2.81, 95% CI: 1.52 - 5.19). Sex, age, length of work, level of knowledge, level of motivation, and facility support were not correlated with obedience to using personal protective equipment. Conclusion: The finding reported that many medical personnel were not obedient to using personal protective equipment because their response to disease prevention was poor. The results can be used for further intervention and education or training programs for medical personnel

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF UNDERWEIGHT FOR ADOLESCENT IN INDONESIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL FROM GLOBAL SCHOOL-BASED STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of underweight among adolescents in Indonesia in 2015. Methods: Cross-sectional data were analyzed from 7643 school-going adolescents from Indonesia, the "Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)" in 2015. Bodyweight was inspected by self-reported weight and height and the standards of child body mass index from WHO. The data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate, and associations with underweight were assessed using multinomial logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of adolescents was found that 3002 (39.3%) were underweight in Indonesia, 2015. Sex of the adolescent who has high risk underweight was female (AOR=1.72, 95% CI=1.57-1.90) with an age range of 10-15 years old (AOR=2.37, 95% CI=2.09-2.69). Alcohol use (AOR=0.73, 95% CI=0.60-0.89) and drug use (AOR=1.82, 95% CI=1.01-3.04) were risk behavior factors for underweight among adolescents in Indonesia. Conclusion: High prevalence of underweight for adolescent were identified in Indonesia. Several correlates were identified which can help to adjust interventions from the government to the adolescent in each province

THE EXISTENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI ON GRILLED INTESTINES (SATE USUS) AND ITS RELATED FACTORS IN A TRADITIONAL FOOD STALL AT MALIOBORO TOURISM AREA, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

Background: Grilled intestines (sate usus) is one of favorite foods in Yogyakarta, not only because of its delicious taste, but also because of its cheap price and unique shape. To ensure the food safety, the existence of Escherichia coli was examined. Objective: To identify factors related to the existence of Escherichia coli on sate usus in one of traditional food stall (angkringan) at Malioboro tourism area. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involved 38 respondents selected using accidental sampling from April to May 2019. The determinants of the existence of Escherichia coli include the sellers’ knowledge, behavior, personal hygiene, food serving practice, and sanitation facilities. The existence of Escherichia coli was tested using a laboratory test. The correlations between Escherichia coli and its determinants were analyzed using Chi-Square tests and simple logistic regression. Results: The result of the laboratory test showed that 39.5% of sate usus positively contained Escherichia coli bacteria. Among all factors, only food serving practice was associated with the existence of Escherichia coli. The sellers who had poor food serving practice were three times more likely having Escherichia coli on their sate usus (OR= 3.30, 95% CI= 1.967-5.536). Conclusion: These findings suggested that public health providers should design programs to provide training for food sellers in order to serve food well and healthily. This is crucial to do to ensure the food safety in the tourist areas in Indonesia

The Clean and Healthy Life Behavior (PHBS) Among Elementary School Student in East Kuripan, West Nusa Tenggara Province

School-age is a golden period to instill the values of clean and healthy life behavior (PHBS), so it has the potential as an agent of change to promote within the school, family and community. The function of the school is also a place of learning that can be a threat of disease transmission if not managed properly. Besides, school-age for children is also a vulnerable period for various diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the association between knowledge, attitude and role of teacher with the implementation of PHBS in the school. This study used observational quantitative research by using a cross-sectional approach. The research subjects were 58 students in fourth and fifth grade from elementary school number 1 East Kuripan West Lombok which selected by using total sampling. That school was selected because it has the lowest scope in terms of implementation of PHBS. The instrument used was a questionnaire in the checklist form which consisted of 19 questions about knowledge, 15 questions about attitude, 13 questions about the role of teacher, and 11 questions about the implementation of PHBS. Each variable was categorized into good category if the correct answers was covered >70 % out of total score, and vice versa. Data analysis performed by Chi-square. The results of the bivariate analysis revealed that knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with implementation of PHBS behavior. The role of the teacher did not have any association with implementation of PHBS among fourth and fifth grade elementary school students’ number 1 East Kuripan. It can be concluded that the implementation of PHBS in Elementary School Number 1 was influenced by student’s knowledge and attitude