International Journal of Health Literacy and Science

Determinant Factors Of Contraceptive Method Choice In Central Java (Analysis Of 2017 IDHS Data)

2024-08-07T00:31:54+00:00

The variable contributing to an increase in the maternal mortality rate (MMR) is 4T, which stands for too old, too young, too near, and too many. By using contraceptives, the family planning program may be able to avoid 33% of MMR if it is properly run. The goal of this study is to identify the determinants (mother’s age, level of education, economic status, number of children, site of living, and health insurance) that affect women's decision to use contraceptives, particularly in Central Java. This observational study, which employed data from the 2017 IDHS, was conducted. Cross-sectional data collection and Pearson product-moment bivariate test. The research sample was taken from the study population using the total sampling, a total of 3,645 data. The study's findings indicate that there is a relationship between a mother's age, education level, type of home, ownership of health insurance, and the form of contraception she chooses for herself and her children in the Central Java Province. Economic position is the one that has the most influence, and health insurance ownership is the factor that has the least impact.

Determinants of Traffic Accidents in Motorcycle Riders: Literature Review

2024-09-04T03:11:24+00:00

Traffic accidents are one of the biggest causes of death in Indonesia. Data for 2022 shows that there were 85,691 traffic accidents involving motorbike riders. The high death rate due to accidents will have an impact on people's welfare. There are several factors that cause traffic accidents, namely demographic characteristics, unsafe conditions, and unsafe actions. The aim of this research is to determine the determinants of traffic accidents among motorcyclists. This research uses library research or literature study, which involves 30 articles that are the subject of the study. Article search via Elsevier, DOAJ, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Garuda databases. The inclusion criteria were articles from 2018-2023 that analyzed the determining factors of traffic accidents for motorcyclists. Determining factors for traffic accidents for motorcyclists include demographic characteristics, namely age, gender, and knowledge; unsafe conditions in the form of vehicle factors, road conditions, and weather conditions; and unsafe actions in the form of not wearing a helmet, behavior under the influence of alcohol, aggressive driving, and drowsiness. Things that can be suggested are related to age restrictions for driving, increasing knowledge of traffic rules, improving road conditions, vehicle guidance standards, knowledge of the weather, and increasing compliance in driving.

The Association between Mental Health Literacy and Help-Seeking Intention to Mental Well-being among Secondary School Students (in Semarang, Indonesia)

2024-10-28T08:37:24+00:00

Secondary school students often lack information on accessing mental health support, leading them to manage issues independently or with the help of family and friends. Seeking professional help is not a top priority for most adolescents. This study aims to explore the impact of mental health literacy and help-seeking intention on the mental well-being of secondary school students. In this study, 792 middle and high school students aged 12-18 completed questionnaires on the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire – Short Version, General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. A significant correlation between mental health literacy and help-seeking intention on mental well-being of 0.258. Help-seeking intention contributed the highest correlation to mental well-being, namely 0.381, also very significant. The analysis results using multiple regression models showed that mental health literacy and help-seeking intentions affect mental well-being simultaneously (F = 64.696, p = .000). The data shows that mental well-being is only 14.1%, explained by mental health literacy and help-seeking intentions (R² = .141, p = .000). Schools and professionals can organize training programs on mental health literacy for parents, enabling them to effectively counsel their children and training selected students to become peer counselors.

Correlation Between Demographic Factors (Age, Gender, and Living Area) and Tuberculosis Notification Rates in Private Healthcare: a Cross-sectional Study

2024-10-28T08:39:59+00:00

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical global health challenge, causing approximately 1.3 million deaths in 2022. Indonesia, ranking second globally in TB burden, faces substantial issues with under-reported TB cases, with nearly 30% unnotified due to barriers such as limited healthcare access, inadequate diagnostics, and inconsistent reporting systems. This study investigates the relationship between patient demographic factors — age, gender, and living area—and the under-reporting of TB cases in Indonesia’s private healthcare sector. Using Spearman correlation analysis, the study identified a significant association between living area and TB under-reporting (p < 0.05), highlighting disparities between urban and rural regions. In contrast, no significant correlations were observed for age or gender (p > 0.05). The findings emphasize the urgent need for strengthening healthcare infrastructure and implementing standardized digital reporting systems to address regional disparities and improve case notification rates. These insights provide critical guidance for policymakers and healthcare professionals in designing targeted interventions to reduce TB under-reporting and enhance public health outcomes.

Determining The Correlation Between Adolescent Attitudes and Practices in Sexual and Reproductive Health

2024-11-01T02:01:59+00:00

Adolescents often show gaps between their attitudes and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health, which can affect their overall wellbeing and decision-making. Understanding these correlations between attitudes and behaviors is critical to developing effective educational interventions and health policies to improve adolescent health outcomes. This study aims to identify the relationship between attitudes and adolescent practices regarding sexual and reproductive health. This study is quantitative. It uses two analytical tests, namely descriptive analysis to see the distribution of variables and a correlation statistical test to see the relationship between variables. Respondents of 179 students were randomly taken at each level. The questionnaire was distributed using a Google form to measure variables. Most respondents were female, 60.9% (n=109), with most being 16 years old, 27.9% (n=50). Grade XII students filled out the questionnaire the most, 44.1% (n=79). A statistically significant relationship was found between adolescents' attitudes and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health (p=0.04). Based on these findings, adolescent sexual and reproductive health education programs can be designed more effectively to adjust to the content and attitude approach according to their needs. The educational program focuses on behavior change with topics relevant to adolescents, using interactive methods, group dynamics, and peer approaches. With the selection of the right approach, it is hoped that it can increase knowledge, develop attitudes, and ultimately direct positive behavior in adolescents towards sexual and reproductive health.

Health Literacy Among Adults of Ahmedabad - An Observational Study

2025-03-25T05:24:33+00:00

Background: Health literacy involves applying skills to health situations such as reading, listening, analytical and decision making skills. Physiotherapists spend considerable time with patients so they can deliver health information and can engage patients in preventive activities, enhance self management and change risky lifestyle behaviours. Aim of the study was to assess health literacy in adults of Ahmedabad by using Health literacy instrument for adults(HELIA).

Methodology: Adults from community of Ahmedabad, aged 18-65 years, understand English and Hindi, were included using convenience sampling. Google-form was generated to collect age, gender, profession and HELIA. Descriptive statistics and chi square analysis was done by using SPSS.

Results: 265 participants with mean age of (31.96 ± 12.28) years completed the study including 144 females and 121 males consisting 36.1% healthcare professional. Mean Health literacy was (54.28 ± 15.61). Chi square analysis between health literacy and health care profession shows rho = 260.1, p = 0.302.

Conclusion: Health literacy level is low in adults of Ahmedabad and has no significant association with being in health care profession. Study indicates need for attention to health education and promotion programme. Planning and implementing educational interventions using media or simple training method are recommended to improve health literacy in adults of Ahmedabad.

Healthcare Personnel Readiness for Telemedicine Adoption:Advancing Service Quality at XSemarang Hospital: Technology Readiness Index

2025-08-14T00:27:13+00:00

The use of telemedicine in Indonesia has increased rapidly with the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there are 300,000 users. The obstacle to implementing telemedicine for small medical facilities is that telemedicine is too expensive because it requires a lot of money to build and maintain it. The purpose of this study is to describe the readiness of health workers related to the use of telemedicine as a medium to support the quality of health services at Bhakti Wira Tamtama Hospital. This study was conducted from May to June 2024. The research method used was descriptive quantitative. This study measures the readiness of health workers according to the TRI (Technology Readiness Index) method. The subjects of this study were 23 respondents selected by accidental sampling. The results showed that most respondents' optimism towards telemedicine was good (87%). However, most respondents also felt uncomfortable with the use of telemedicine (73.9%) and felt unsafe using telemedicine (87%). Hospitals should provide more in-depth training on telemedicine technology and platforms for healthcare workers.