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Global Medical and Health Communication
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ISSN : 23019123     EISSN : 24605441     DOI : https://doi.org/10.29313/gmhc
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Global Medical and Health Communication is a journal that publishes research articles on medical and health published every 4 (four) months (April, August, and December). Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. Subjects suitable for publication include but are not limited to the following fields of anesthesiology and intensive care, biochemistry, biomolecular, cardiovascular, child health, dentistry, dermatology and venerology, endocrinology, environmental health, epidemiology, geriatric, hematology, histology, histopathology, immunology, internal medicine, nursing sciences, midwifery, nutrition, nutrition and metabolism, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational health, oncology, ophthalmology, oral biology, orthopedics and traumatology, otorhinolaryngology, pharmacology, pharmacy, preventive medicine, public health, pulmonology, radiology, and reproductive health.
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Knowledge Level of Midwives before and after an Online Training Participation Windi Nurdiawan; Setyorini Irianti; Dyah Ayu Puspita; Alfonsus Zeus; Billy Nusa Anggara; Vebri Anita Sinaga; Wulan Ardhana Iswari; Will Hans; Eduward Yacub Prasangka; Fadhilah Zulfa
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9602

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Fetal growth restriction is a prevalent pregnancy issue linked to numerous unfavorable postnatal outcomes. Suboptimal uterine-placental perfusion and inadequate fetal feeding are the vital pathophysiologic causes. Midwives play a crucial role in informing pregnant women about vitamin D inadequacy. This paper aims to determine the difference between midwives' prior and post-webinar knowledge levels. It was a cross-sectional study of individuals who participated in a webinar on November 21, 2021. Subjects were selected using a total population sampling approach from all midwives who participated in the webinar and completed pre-and post-tests. The difference between knowledge levels was evaluated using the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores in the general category. There was an increase in the number of participants who successfully answered the five-question component, a decrease in the number of participants who correctly answered the two-question section, and no change in the number of subjects who correctly answered question number one. The average score on the post-test was higher (67.28) than the pre-test (63.10), while the median score was the same at both time points. After attending a webinar, there was an increase in the proportion of subjects with a high level of knowledge (11.4% to 24%) and a drop in the proportion of subjects with a poor level of knowledge (32.3% to 27.1%). In conclusion, there was an improvement in the knowledge level of midwives before and after the webinar participation.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Healthy Population in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Irfan Irfan; Norma Tiku Kambuno; Irwan Budiana; Korri El Khobar
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9498

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has remained a global health problem. Around 2 billion people worldwide are infected, and more than 257 million are categorized as chronic patients with a risk of developing progressive liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In 2013, East Nusa Tenggara province had the most hepatitis B cases in Indonesia. Several factors cause a lack of information on HBV prevalence in the general population. First, they are inadequate disease surveillance systems with a high possibility of some acute and chronic infections being unreported. Second, geographical barriers to achieving suitable and sufficient data collection, considering the total population of 250 million people distributed in more than 17,000 islands. Third, the limited testing facilities for detecting chronic HBV resulted in many people being undiagnosed. This study was conducted to discover the prevalence of hepatitis B in healthy populations. It was a cross-sectional study with a random sampling method from April 2016 to March 2020 in Kupang city, East Nusa Tenggara. Subjects are prison inmates, pregnant women, primary school students, high school students, health workers, orphanage children, and families who live under the same roof with hepatitis B patients. We screened 11,152 subjects for HBsAg positivity using the ELISA and rapid detection tests. We found that 1,490 subjects (13.4%) were reactive to HBsAg. This HBsAg-positive prevalence stood far above the national rate of 7.1% in 2013, meaning that Kupang city is a region with high hepatitis B endemicity. Therefore, the local government should develop prevention strategies, diagnosis, post-infection management, and effective treatment, including mass vaccination programs for at-risk groups.
Histopathology of Nephrotoxicity Associated with Administered Water Extract Purple Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) in Mice (Mus musculus) in Stratified Phases of Dose Meta Maulida Damayanti; Raden Anita Indriyanti; Yuktiana Kharisma; Yuke Andriane; Uci Ari Lantika; Ratna Damailia; Meike Rachmawati
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v10i3.9662

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The main aim of the registered purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is to provide minimize the adverse chemical drugs, in addition to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Potentially adverse effects may be observed in laboratory animals in particular, the extent to which this administration can cause toxicity. This study aimed to examine the histopathology of nephrotoxicity associated with administered water extracts of purple sweet potato in mice with stratified doses. The study was conducted at the Biomedical Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Bandung on September 2019. Female mice (Mus musculus) strain Swiss Webster, aged between 6–8 weeks weighing 25 to 30 g, were obtained from Biopharma Laboratory, Bandung. The animal was acclimatized for seven days before being administered water extract purple sweet potato: eleven mice, one control group, and ten treatment groups underwent toxicity doses of purple sweet potato water extract administration. Purple sweet potato variant of Ayamurasaki prepared in various oral doses. The results show in the control group there were no histopathological changes, but in the group administered water extract purple sweet potato from the first phase seems in a mild grade of macrophage accumulation, mild vacuolization of tubular epithelial cells, mild vascular dilatation, and mild hydrophilic degeneration. In the second phase, macrophage accumulation was visible in moderate grades. The LD50 of purple sweet potato extract is greater than 5,000 mg/kgBW. The findings of this study indicate that registration of purple sweet potato extract in confirmatory doses is safe to administer and did not exhibit any mortality. The toxicity test of purple sweet potato water extracts in the kidney exhibits minimal chemical effects.
Relationship of Knowledge and Perception of Self-Medication of Cough Medicine to Lung Function Disorders in Construction Workers in Indonesia Rivan Virlando Suryadinata; Amelia Lorensia; Rahmat Rizki
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9410

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Construction workers were at high risk for chronic lung disease and decreased lung function, which often causes coughing symptoms. Self-medicated cough medicines were not only at risk for the incidence of side effects but also associated with the economy. This study aimed to determine differences in knowledge and perceptions about pulmonary function disorders. This study was an observational study using a case-control design conducted from April to December 2018. The subject was actively working in Rungkut subdistrict, Surabaya. Data will be presented descriptively, with relationships and differences analyzed using the chi-square test. Respondents found in both groups were 158, with 79 respondents in each group. Most of the respondents had a very high level of knowledge and perception in the group with impaired lung function (p=0.000). In addition, there is a relationship between knowledge and perception of self-medication of cough medicine. In conclusion, knowledge is related to construction workers' perception of self-medication of cough medicine.
Relationship between Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence Levels with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) Behaviour in Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic Lelly Resna Nugrahawati; Gemah Nuripah; Lina Budiyanti; Nur Azmi Afifah; Avinindita Nura Lestari
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9268

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The problem of growth and development in adolescence and the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic is psychosocial stress that could trigger anxiety, depression, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This research aims to describe the relationship between the level of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence with NSSI behavior in adolescents. We conducted quantitative correlational research with a cross-sectional approach. Subjects in the study consist of high school students in Bandung from June 2021 to July 2021. The examination was carried out through a questionnaire of Self-Harm Inventory (SHI) instrument, the emotional intelligence scale, and the spiritual intelligence scale. Sixty respondents with NSSI behavior were found (30.15%) out of 199 respondents, mostly aged 15–17 and female. Among them, 54 meet the mild NSSI behavior, and six people tend severe psychopathology. All adolescents with NSSI behavior were found to exhibit a level of emotional and spiritual intelligence in the moderate category. Statistically, there is a significant and simultaneous relationship between the level of emotional and spiritual intelligence and NSSI behavior in adolescents. Therefore, psychosocial intervention effort is essential for adolescents with NSSI to increase their spiritual and emotional intelligence. Adolescents with severe psychopathology need to be referred to a psychiatrist for further examination.
The Use of Ovitrap and the Female Aedes sp. Density in the Tamansari Village of Bandung City Siti Annisa Devi Trusda; Ratna Dewi Indi Astuti; Cice Tresnasari
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.8322

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Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) incidence in Indonesia, which become one of the mortality causes, is relatively high. Therefore, the government launched the mosquito nest eradication (MNE) movement with an indicator of the larva-free rate to reduce the incidence of DHF. Another effort in vector control is using ovitrap to break the life chain of dengue vectors. This study aimed to determine the effect of using ovitrap on the female Aedes sp. density in the Tamansari village area of Bandung city. This quantitative experimental study was conducted on 60 houses in two neighborhood associations in the Tamansari village area. Both community groups were assessed for ovitrap index and the number of eggs trapped on ovitrap filter paper before and after treatment. The treatment group consisting of 30 houses was given one ovitrap inside and one ovitrap outside the house for four weeks. Ovitrap is changed every five days. The second group is the control community. The data obtained were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and chi-square tests with a degree of confidence of 0.05. In this study, the ovitrap index of this area was found between 0.67–0.80, which indicates that this area is at high risk of DHF transmission. Statistical tests showed that the use of ovitrap did not affect female Aedes sp. density as assessed by the ovitrap index. The results showed that using ovitrap could not control the population of Aedes sp.
Correlation of Interleukin-6 Level with Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Disease Severity in COVID-19 Patients Hendrastutik Apriningsih; Nurhasan Agung Prabowo; Reviono Reviono; Brigitta Devi Anindita; Risalina Myrtha; Desy Puspa Putri; Berty Denny Hermawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9643

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes severe acute respiratory disease in humans and has spread rapidly worldwide since its first identification in December 2019. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) describes the balance between the severity of inflammation and the immune system to be used as an important systemic inflammatory marker. Rapid progression of clinical deterioration is characterized by severe respiratory symptoms related to high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, like interleukin-6 (IL-6), indicating that the occurrence of cytokine storms leads to increased mortality. This study aims to assess the correlation between IL-6 and NLR in predicting the severity of COVID-19. This prospective cohort study was conducted at the COVID-19 ward of Universitas Sebelas Maret Hospital in August–September 2021. This study involved 66 COVID-19 patients >18 years old with asymptomatic to critical degree and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) value ≤3. Examination of laboratory parameters and serum IL-6 was carried out when the patient entered the Emergency Room. Statistical test with Pearson’s correlation test, significant if p<0.05. There is no significant correlation between IL-6 and NLR with p=0.56 and r=0.08, and a strong correlation between IL-6 and disease severity with p=0.000 and r=0.454. The conclusion is that IL-6 does not correlate with NLR and strongly correlates with disease severity in COVID-19 patients.
Stigma and Discrimination of People with HIV/AIDS by Health Officers in Bulukumba Regency Andi Suswani; Haerati Haerati; Asri Asri; Safruddin Safruddin; Andi Risky Amalia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9722

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Stigma and discrimination against people with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) are among the biggest obstacles to preventing and overcoming (HIV/AIDS) in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the factors related to stigma and discrimination and determine the types of stigma and discrimination given by health workers to people with HIV/AIDS. The population in this study were health workers in 20 health centers in Bulukumba, consisting of nurses, midwives, health analysts, doctors, and public health. The sampling technique used a total sampling of 322 health workers, and data was collected online through Google Forms on 15–26 February 2021 and analyzed univariately and bivariate using the chi-square and linear association tests. The results showed that type of profession (p=0.041) and knowledge (p=0.019) were factors related to stigma and discrimination. The most considerable stigma experienced by people with HIV/AIDS was feeling disgusted and uncomfortable being around people with HIV/AIDS, and the notion that HIV/AIDS disease suffered was only the result of free sex. At the same time, discrimination was a form of the biggest problem was the behavior of health workers who will use layered handsome when performing/providing services to people with HIV/AIDS.
Soil-Transmitted Helminth Eggs Contamination on Fresh Vegetables in Medan Indonesia Nurfadly Nurfadly; Iqrina Widia Zahara; Aisyah Khoiriyah Nasution
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9770

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Indonesian people habitually consume fresh vegetables as companions to other foods. We can find soil-transmitted helminths (STH) eggs in fresh vegetables that are not washed clean. This study determines whether there was STH egg contamination in fresh vegetables in several stalls selling fried chicken in Medan. This study was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Research samples were four types of fresh vegetables: lemon basil (Ocimum africanum), lettuce (Lactuca sativa), cucumber (Cucumis sativus), and cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) collected from 88 fried chicken stalls in Medan in January 2019. All samples were examined by the sedimentation method to ensure STH egg contamination at the Parasitology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. The types of fresh vegetables that were most contaminated by STH eggs were lemon basil leaves (Ocimum africanum), and the most abundant STH eggs found were Ascaris lumbricoideseggs. In conclusion, there is egg contamination in fresh vegetables in several stalls selling fried chicken in Medan. 
Acceptance and Utilization of Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs) by the Community of Mamboro Sub-district and Katiku Tana Sub-district, Central Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Irfan Irfan; Soleman Landi; Anderias Parawatu Ora; Try Ayu Patmawati; Norma Tiku Kambuno
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v11i1.9850

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Distribution of mosquito nets is one healthcare strategy implemented to control the number of malaria cases in Indonesia. East Nusa Tenggara is one of the provinces contributing to high malaria rates. Cases are high in several areas, including Central Sumba regency. This study aimed to describe the behavior of the people of Mamboro and Katiku Tana sub-districts in using long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs), the number of LLINs owned, number of beds, number of family members, number of pregnant women and toddlers, distribution of LLINs in families, and LLINs utilization. This is a descriptive quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in the work area of the Mananga Health Center of Susu Wendewa village of Mamboro sub-district and Malinjak Health Center of Makata Keri village of Katiku Tana sub-district, Central Sumba regency. The research was carried out from 9–19 September 2021 with 341 heads of families as respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Most families had LLINs (n=287; 94.1%); the total number of LLINs owned was 341, used by 1,220 (94.7%) family members with ten pregnant women and 35 children under five. The number of installed LLINs was 290 units (85%), LLINs obtained from the health centers within 1–3 months was 44% (126 families), 314 units (92%) were used while sleeping, and there were still family members who did not use LLINs every night. We conclude that the acceptance and utilization of LLINs should not stop at the distribution of LLINs to the public and must be supported by an evaluation in the form of regular surveys to ensure that LLINs are correctly used.

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