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TROPHICO: Tropical Public Health Journal
Published by TALENTA PUBLISHER
ISSN : 2774766     EISSN : 2797751X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Health,
Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health
TROPHICO: Tropical Public Health Journal is a journal published by TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara and managed by Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara. TROPHICO publishes research articles in the field of public health or other disciplines related to public health that have not been published by other publication media. The scientific scope of research results include Epidemiology, Health Policy and Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Health Education and Behavioral Science, Public Health Nutrition, Biostatistics and Demography, Family and Reproductive Health and other research in the field of Public Health Sciences. This journal was first published in March 2021 and will then be published twice a year in March and September both in printed and electronic versions designed using the Online Journal System (OJS).
Arjuna Subject : Kedokteran - Kesehatan Masyarakat, Kesehatan Lingkungan dan Pekerjaan
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Kualitas tidur dan tekanan darah pada supir bus lintas Sumatera: Studi pada trayek Banda Aceh - Medan Dara Maulida; Halinda Sari Lubis
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.9767

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A changes in blood pressure is affected by different types of work. Driver can be detected an increase in hypertension due to fatigue of physical activity , stress of work pressure, environment and lifestyle. Fatigue and stress due to work pressure distrupt sleep patterns, resulting disturbing  sleep performance especially bus drivers operates at night need high alertness. This study aims for identifying sleep quality with blood pressure in bus drivers across Sumatera on the Banda Aceh-Medan route with a descriptive design and 30 participant as samples. The results showed that most drivers experienced poor sleep quality with normal blood pressure. The recommended that the bus entrepreneur strives driver’s physical fitness to obtain a good sleep quality.
Identifikasi faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemilihan alat kontrasepsi pada pasangan usia subur di Desa Sei Kamah I Frida Novira Br Sirait; Sri Rahayu Sanusi; Lanova Dwi Arde M
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11335

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A country with a large population will have a high population density. Indonesia is now handling this problem. Based on information collected from the Sei Dadap District Family Planning Counseling Office from 583 couples of reproductive age in Desa Sei Kamah I in 2021, as many as 253 (43.30%) were actively registered as family planning participants. This study aimed to identify, analyze and explain the factors related to the selection of contraceptives for reproductive age couples (RAC) in Desa Sei Kamah I, Sei Dadap District, Asahan Regency. This research is an analytical survey research with a cross-sectional research design. The fixation of sample size in this study was calculated using the sample calculation formula, it calls the cross-sectional formula and obtained a sample of 82 respondents. This study has six independent variables, specifically: variables of age, number of children, level of education, level of knowledge, partner support, and pregnancy plans with the dependent variable being the choice of contraception at RAC. Data were collected by interview using a questionnaire and then analyzed using the chi-square test with a value of α = 0.05. The results showed that the variable related to the choice of contraceptives in RAC was the couple's support (p=0.001). The cadres are expected to grow the husband's support for their wife to use long-term contraceptives and bring awareness for the husband to participate in using long-term contraceptives, Man Operation Method (MOM) with involvement from public figures, because the husband's support significantly affects the contraception that the respondent will choose.
Analisis faktor penyebab tingkatan gangguan Low Back Pain (LBP) pada pengrajin daun nipah di Kelurahan Terjun Kecamatan Medan Marelan Ageng Aprisandi; Gerry Silaban
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11338

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Low Back Pain (LBP) is pain the lower back from spiral spine (lower back), nerves and muscles caused by giving heavy workload and long duration thereby resulting in excessive muscle contractions. This study to see relationship factors cause complaints Low Back Pain (LBP) in palm leaf craftsmen in Kelurahan Terjun Kecamatan Medan Marelan. This research used cross sectional design that involved 35 nipah leaf craftsmen who were obtained by total sampling technique. This study uses chi square test to see relationship between individual factors and occupational factors with complaints Low Back Pain (LBP). The level complaints Low Back Pain (LBP) uses Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire measurement. The results of this study was found that 35 palm leaf craftsmen who felt complaint Low Back Pain (LBP), 28 palm leaf craftsmen experienced a minimum disturbance (80%) while with moderate disturbances were 7 palm leaf craftsmen (20%). Based on results statistical tests, it was found that age (p=0.016), working period (p=0.001), and working posture (p=0.000) had a relationship with complaints Low Back Pain (LBP) in palm leaf craftsmen.Palm leaf craftsmen are advised to adjust their working time, muscle stretching movements between work and use work aids such as chairs and tables so that complaints Low Back Pain (LBP) can be minimized and prevented.
Pelaksanaan program imunisasi BCG terhadap partisipasi masyarakat di Posyandu Seroja Yusuf Hanafi Lubis
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11385

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The Directorate of Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia shows that 1.7 million children have not received complete immunization from 2014 to 2016.  (Objective) This study aims to determine the effect of community participation on the implementation of the BCG immunization program at Posyandu Seroja. (Methods) using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional research design by taking a sample of 40 people, namely all parents of toddlers who came to the Seroja posyandu in total sampling by conducting interviews using questionnaires to obtain information related to the implementation of the BCG immunization program, data were analyzed univariately, bivariately and multivariately to obtain crude values and adjusted oods ratio. (Results) shows that community participation in Posyandu is 50%. There is a significant relationship between public invitation to join the Posyandu program and the implementation of the BCG vaccination program (p-value; 0.032(<0.05), AOR; 2.049, 95%CI;4.95-8.48). (Conclusion) is factors that can affect the running of the BCG immunization program at Posyandu Seroja with a precision value of 5% are inviting people to participate in posyandu, inviting other parents to come to the posyandu and babies have been immunized against BCG.
Pengalaman hidup pasien kanker payudara di Kota Medan: Studi fenomenologi Mula Tarigan; Maria Sarmaida Pasaribu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11558

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(Background) Breast cancer can cause death due to the rapid spread of cells and delayed treatment. Patients with breast cancer must adapt to the changes that occur in their daily lives. (Objective) The purpose of this tudy was to explore the lived experience of breast cancer patients in Medan. (Methods) This was a qualitative research with a descriptive phenomenological approach. The number of participants in this study were six people using purposive sampling. Data was collected using in-depth interview techniques and analyzed using the Colaizzi method. (Results) The results of this study found five themes, namely descriptions of breast cancer, emotional responses, effects of chemotherapy, social support, and spirituality. (Conclusion) Participants experienced biological and emotional changes in their lives after diagnosed breast cancer. However, they still have the ability to do positive things from within themselves and remain enthusiastic to follow the treatment program.
Analisis efektifitas pengelolaan sampah organik kering dengan metode komposting pada taman kota Dodi Saputra Hutagalung; Evi Naria; Winni R.E. Tumanggor
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11699

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Every day was produced dry organic waste from Ahmad Yani Park Medan City accumulates in the Tanjung Marelan Landfills. The average waste generation reaches 0.797 m3/day. Continuous accumulation of dry organic waste can endanger the environment and public health. The purpose of the study was to examine how effective composting is as a method of managing dry organic waste in a city park. This research is quasi-experimental, research object was 5 kg of dry organic waste, four repetitions with three composting methods, namely Barkley, Composting Bag, and Takakura. The research location is Taman Ahmad Yani, Medan City. The study used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with ANOVA one-way test and Bonferroni Test. Based on the results of the study, the composting time for dry organic waste in the three composting methods applied lasted 19-25 days. The results of the study, the composting time for dry organic waste is 19-25 days. The compost maturity characteristics same for each composting method, namely blackish brown in color, earthy smell and texture, pH 7,0-7,2, and temperature <30oC according to SNI Compost Quality Standard: 19-7030-2004. Based on the results of the ANOVA test p-value=0,010 and Bonferroni Test, showed that there was a significant difference in the decrease the volume of dry organic waste in each treatment after composting. The reduction of dry organic waste reached 67% -75.75%. The application of the composting method is an effective solution as a dry organic waste management method to reduce the accumulation of dry organic waste in landfills.
Mencocokkan gambar sebagai aktivitas untuk menstimulasi fungsi kognitif lansia: A systematic review Refi Yulita; Etty Rekawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/trophico.v3i1.11654

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The older adults experience declining cognitive function, which characterized by the changing in brain structure and nervous tissue. This changing inevitably effects the daily activity of the older adults. Matching picture activity has the potential to stimulate brain. Hence, it can slow down the declining cognitive function of older adults. This study aimed to review the impact of matching picture activity on cognitive function among older adults. We conducted a systematic review on the articles published in the past 10 years. The articles were retrieved from Pubmed, ProQuest, Springerlink, dan Taylor & Francis database. A total of 10 articles met the inclusion criteria. All articles (100%) found that matching picture had a positive impact on the cognitive function of older adults. Further studies are required to examine the optimal matching picture intervention duration.

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