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Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices of Female Healthcare Workers in Jakarta, Indonesia

2024-09-25T02:33:41Z

Title: Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices of Female Healthcare Workers in Jakarta, Indonesia Authors: Rapingah, Siti; Muhani, Nova; Besral, Besral; Yuniar, Poppy Abstract: Abstract The World Health Organization in 2019 recommended that mothers worldwide exclusively breastfeed their infants for the child's first six months to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. Indonesia had not fulfilled the global standard of breastfeeding rate, so that there was low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in East Jakarta, especially for female health care workers. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices of health care workers. This study was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. The recruited sample consisted of 85 female primary healthcare workers with infants aged 6-24 months. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding. The results showed that the proportion of exclusive breastfeeding was 54.1%. Variables associated with exclusive breastfeeding were knowledge, attitude, family support, co-worker support, and healthcare worker support. Multivariate analysis showed that knowledge and age were the dominant factors of exclusive breastfeeding practices with an odds ratio (OR) adjusted OR of 14 and 5, respectively. Knowledge was an influential factor in the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, creating a training program related to breastfeeding would be expected to improve knowledge. Besides, a supportive policy such as providing breastfeeding facilities was needed. Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding, female healthcare worker, knowledge, support

Risk Perception for Developing Erectile Dysfunction Among Malaysian Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2024-09-25T02:30:38Z

Title: Risk Perception for Developing Erectile Dysfunction Among Malaysian Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Authors: Mohamad, Anuar; Tohid, Hizlinda; Ahmad, Saharuddin; Fah Tong, Seng; Ahmad, Mahadir Abstract: Abstract Risk perception for developing erectile dysfunction (ED) is an appreciation of the susceptibility to having ED and its severity. This study examined this risk per ception and its associated factors among 180 men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), who claimed not to have ED. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a public health clinic using a validated self-administered questionnaire, which assessed participant characteristics, perceived susceptibility to developing ED, perceived severity of ED, and knowledge on risk factors for ED. About 71.1% had an inaccurate perception of susceptibility to developing ED and their perception on its severity was moderate (median (IQR) score: 10.0 (6.0); range score: 3–15; midpoint: 9). In multiple linear regression, having ED symptoms (p-value < 0.001) and secondary (p-value = 0.045) or tertiary education (p-value: 0.022) significantly contributed to a higher perception of suscep tibility. A higher perception of severity was significantly found in Malays (p-value < 0.001), the employed (p-value = 0.026), and those with better knowledge on risk factors for ED (p-value < 0.001). Risk perception for developing ED among men with T2DM appears poor and it was significantly influenced by socio cultural factors, educational attainment, ED symptoms, and knowledge on risk factors for ED. Thus, to improve their risk perception, they should be provided appropriate counseling and education. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, disease susceptibility, erectile dysfunction, perception, risk

Patterns and Determinants of Open Defecation among Urban People

2024-09-25T02:19:41Z

Title: Patterns and Determinants of Open Defecation among Urban People Authors: Yulyani, Vera; Angelina Febriani, Christin; MS, Shaharudin; Hermawan, Dessy

Low Knowledge and Unawareness of the Health Promotion as the Determinant Factors in Non-Compliance to the Mass Drug Administration Program

2024-09-25T02:14:30Z

Title: Low Knowledge and Unawareness of the Health Promotion as the Determinant Factors in Non-Compliance to the Mass Drug Administration Program Authors: Noor Annashr, Nissa; Stella Amalia, Icca; Thi Phuong Dinh, Hoa Abstract: Abstract The mass drug administration (MDA) program has been demonstrated its effectiveness in many filariasis-endemic regions. However, Kuningan as a filaria sis-endemic area had the MDA program coverage lower than the government targeted. One of a district in Kuningan, Cilimus District was a filariasis-endemic area with the MDA program coverage in 2017 lower than government targeted (higher than 86%). The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinant factors of compliance with the MDA program. The study was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design and was conducted from May to June 2018. The sample of 106 people was taken from the population living in Cilimus District, Kuningan Regency, using a simple random sampling technique. The inde pendent variables were collected by a constructed questionnaire included age, education level, knowledge, attitude, health promotion, and family support. A questionnaire also measured compliance with MDA as a dependent variable. Data analysis consisted of univariate, bivariate (chi-square and Fisher exact test), and multivariate analyses (multiple logistic regression). The results showed that the variables of knowledge, attitude, MDA health promotion, and family support influence compliance with the MDA (p-value < 0.05). Low knowledge and unawareness of the MDA health promotion proved to be the dominant factors in non-compliance with the MDA program. Keywords: determinant factors, compliance, Mass Drug Administration