Pub Date : 2024-03-08DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220124
R. Atmadani, A. Akrom, Siti Urbayatun, Mayuri N Tuwar
Anemia during pregnancy is a major health problem that affects 25-50% of the world's population and around 50% of pregnant women. One of the causes of stunting is Low Birth Weight, which most often occurs in mothers who suffer from anemia. Making sure pregnant women have access to iron-folic acid supplement programs is challenging. People's inability to comply often occurred as the result of a lack of understanding of the benefits or harms of the supplement. Providing counseling to pregnant women to improve adherence to taking blood-added supplements has resulted in significant benefits and impacts on changes discussed in several studies that have been conducted in several countries. Through a review of the literature, this study seeks to ascertain the contribution that counseling interventions have to improving iron-folic acid prescription adherence. This study used a literature study research method by examining 8 journals published on the SCOPUS, PubMed, and Garuda Websites. After that, descriptive analysis was used to examine the data from the selected journals. The 8 journals supported the idea that counseling can improve adherence to iron and folic-acid supplementation. There are numerous ways to provide counseling, including the traditional face-to-face approach, the 5A brief approach, leaflet/brochure-based approaches, and counseling through illustrated books. This study concludes that counseling interventions are more effective due to the careful planning of tailored interventions with more regular follow-ups, various forms of interactive educational media, patient characteristics, and direct health professional intervention related to counseling.
{"title":"Counseling intervention on iron-folic acid adherence and clinical outcomes among pregnant women and women planning to be pregnant: a scoping review","authors":"R. Atmadani, A. Akrom, Siti Urbayatun, Mayuri N Tuwar","doi":"10.55131/jphd/2024/220124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2024/220124","url":null,"abstract":"Anemia during pregnancy is a major health problem that affects 25-50% of the world's population and around 50% of pregnant women. One of the causes of stunting is Low Birth Weight, which most often occurs in mothers who suffer from anemia. Making sure pregnant women have access to iron-folic acid supplement programs is challenging. People's inability to comply often occurred as the result of a lack of understanding of the benefits or harms of the supplement. Providing counseling to pregnant women to improve adherence to taking blood-added supplements has resulted in significant benefits and impacts on changes discussed in several studies that have been conducted in several countries. Through a review of the literature, this study seeks to ascertain the contribution that counseling interventions have to improving iron-folic acid prescription adherence. This study used a literature study research method by examining 8 journals published on the SCOPUS, PubMed, and Garuda Websites. After that, descriptive analysis was used to examine the data from the selected journals. The 8 journals supported the idea that counseling can improve adherence to iron and folic-acid supplementation. There are numerous ways to provide counseling, including the traditional face-to-face approach, the 5A brief approach, leaflet/brochure-based approaches, and counseling through illustrated books. This study concludes that counseling interventions are more effective due to the careful planning of tailored interventions with more regular follow-ups, various forms of interactive educational media, patient characteristics, and direct health professional intervention related to counseling.","PeriodicalId":36393,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health and Development","volume":"15 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140257871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-08DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220121
Orathai Panpecth, Pramote Wongsawat
This cross-sectional study aimed to study the factors affecting preventive behavior for unplanned pregnancy in female high school students. The participants were 498 high school students selected through multi-stage sampling and the sampling of random students from the specified educational levels of Grades 10, 11, and 12 was conducted by using the following inclusion criteria: be a student aged 15-18 years; be a student attending Grade 10, 11, or 12. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and binary logistic regression. The results showed that seven factors affected behavior concerning unplanned pregnancy in female high school students including: the educational levels in Grade 12 (OR = 10.65, 95% CI = 1.35 - 83.50), the latest GPA ≥ 3.51 (OR = 9.00, 95% CI = 1.45 - 55.99), the knowledge of birth control (OR = 22.12, 95% CI = 2.43 - 201.81), the attitude toward birth control and pregnancy prevention (OR = 4.15, 95% CI = 1.38 - 12.43), perception of the risk of pregnancy from sexual relationships (OR = 3.79, 95% CI = 1.56 - 9.21), the perception of self-efficacy to prevent pregnancy (OR = 5.31, 95% CI = 2.89 - 9.73), and the self-esteem (OR = 4.24, 95% CI = 1.87 - 9.61). These factors had a 79.10% chance of predicting unplanned pregnancy preventing behaviors in high school students. This study suggests that schools or related organizations should develop health education programs for preventing unplanned pregnancies including knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.
{"title":"Factors affecting preventive behaviors for unplanned pregnancy in female high school students","authors":"Orathai Panpecth, Pramote Wongsawat","doi":"10.55131/jphd/2024/220121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2024/220121","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study aimed to study the factors affecting preventive behavior for unplanned pregnancy in female high school students. The participants were 498 high school students selected through multi-stage sampling and the sampling of random students from the specified educational levels of Grades 10, 11, and 12 was conducted by using the following inclusion criteria: be a student aged 15-18 years; be a student attending Grade 10, 11, or 12. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and binary logistic regression. The results showed that seven factors affected behavior concerning unplanned pregnancy in female high school students including: the educational levels in Grade 12 (OR = 10.65, 95% CI = 1.35 - 83.50), the latest GPA ≥ 3.51 (OR = 9.00, 95% CI = 1.45 - 55.99), the knowledge of birth control (OR = 22.12, 95% CI = 2.43 - 201.81), the attitude toward birth control and pregnancy prevention (OR = 4.15, 95% CI = 1.38 - 12.43), perception of the risk of pregnancy from sexual relationships (OR = 3.79, 95% CI = 1.56 - 9.21), the perception of self-efficacy to prevent pregnancy (OR = 5.31, 95% CI = 2.89 - 9.73), and the self-esteem (OR = 4.24, 95% CI = 1.87 - 9.61). These factors had a 79.10% chance of predicting unplanned pregnancy preventing behaviors in high school students. This study suggests that schools or related organizations should develop health education programs for preventing unplanned pregnancies including knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.","PeriodicalId":36393,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health and Development","volume":"15 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140257861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) played an important role during the COVID-19 virus outbreak by coordinating with the public health team and closely engaging with community members. This study aimed to assess the resilience quotient levels of VHVs in Northern Thailand post-COVID-19. The research involved a random sample of 416 VHVs and utilized various tools such as questionnaires. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression. The study revealed that most of the sample group were women (81.3%), with an average age of 55.03 years (X̅ = 55.03, SD = 10.44). Most were in a relationship (79.3%), and 49.0% had completed primary education. Additionally, 47.8% were employed in agriculture, and 54.3% reported having sufficient income. A significant portion of them, 70.7%, had no history of chronic illnesses, whereas 53.1% had previously tested positive for COVID-19. The overall resilience quotient level of VHVs was high (X̅ = 61.88, SD = 9.14). The study identified the following four significant predictor variables: mental health, anxiety, depression, and mental health literacy, accounting for 40.30% of the variance. These findings were statistically significant at 0.05 (R = 0.639, Adjusted R2 = 0.403, F = 71.071, P-value < 0.001). In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights for developing targeted interventions and support systems to enhance the resilience quotient of VHVs, particularly in the post-COVID-19 landscape and similar situations.
{"title":"Predictive factors for resilience quotient among village health volunteers in Northern Thailand post-COVID-19","authors":"Orathai Katkhaw, Sunanta Wongrattanakamon, Tienthong Takaew, Taweewun Srisookkum, Surangkana Chairinkam, Somkid Juwa","doi":"10.55131/jphd/2024/220123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2024/220123","url":null,"abstract":"Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) played an important role during the COVID-19 virus outbreak by coordinating with the public health team and closely engaging with community members. This study aimed to assess the resilience quotient levels of VHVs in Northern Thailand post-COVID-19. The research involved a random sample of 416 VHVs and utilized various tools such as questionnaires. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression. The study revealed that most of the sample group were women (81.3%), with an average age of 55.03 years (X̅ = 55.03, SD = 10.44). Most were in a relationship (79.3%), and 49.0% had completed primary education. Additionally, 47.8% were employed in agriculture, and 54.3% reported having sufficient income. A significant portion of them, 70.7%, had no history of chronic illnesses, whereas 53.1% had previously tested positive for COVID-19. The overall resilience quotient level of VHVs was high (X̅ = 61.88, SD = 9.14). The study identified the following four significant predictor variables: mental health, anxiety, depression, and mental health literacy, accounting for 40.30% of the variance. These findings were statistically significant at 0.05 (R = 0.639, Adjusted R2 = 0.403, F = 71.071, P-value < 0.001). In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights for developing targeted interventions and support systems to enhance the resilience quotient of VHVs, particularly in the post-COVID-19 landscape and similar situations.","PeriodicalId":36393,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health and Development","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140263861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-05DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220125
John Olujide Ojo, T. Ipinnimo, Blessing Omobolanle Osho, Oluwafemi Ipinnimo, O. A. Ogundun
Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to global health, and inappropriate drug use, including antibiotic self-medication, has been identified as an important factor in developing countries. This study assessed the knowledge, and attitude of antibiotic use and antibiotics resistance, as well as the practice of self-medication among healthcare workers. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a federal teaching hospital in Southwest, Nigeria among 320 healthcare workers selected through a two-stage sampling technique. A thirty-four-item self-administered semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the questionnaire on antibiotic resistance: multi-country public awareness survey by the WHO was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation and logistic regression were carried out using SPSS version 25.0. The mean ±SD age of the participants was 36.3 ±9.2years and over one-third (37.5%) of them had 6-10years of experience. About two-thirds (66.3%) of the participants had good knowledge about antibiotic use and resistance while only 39.4% had positive attitudes. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics was 30%. The identified positive predictors of antibiotics self-medication included having primary education (AOR:5.874, 95%CI:1.020-33.836) compared with tertiary education, poor knowledge (AOR:1.683, 95%CI:1.015-2.789) compared with good knowledge about antibiotic use and resistance as well as negative attitude (AOR:1.861, 95%CI:1.102-3.143) compared with a positive attitude towards antibiotic use and resistance. The level of knowledge and attitude in this study was suboptimal. Self-medication was linked with a lower level of education, poor knowledge, and a negative attitude. Therefore, we recommend the provision of appropriate health education to promote the rational use of antibiotics.
{"title":"Antibiotics Use, Resistance and Self-medication Practices among Healthcare Workers in a Federal Teaching Hospital in Southwest, Nigeria","authors":"John Olujide Ojo, T. Ipinnimo, Blessing Omobolanle Osho, Oluwafemi Ipinnimo, O. A. Ogundun","doi":"10.55131/jphd/2024/220125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2024/220125","url":null,"abstract":"Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to global health, and inappropriate drug use, including antibiotic self-medication, has been identified as an important factor in developing countries. This study assessed the knowledge, and attitude of antibiotic use and antibiotics resistance, as well as the practice of self-medication among healthcare workers. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a federal teaching hospital in Southwest, Nigeria among 320 healthcare workers selected through a two-stage sampling technique. A thirty-four-item self-administered semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the questionnaire on antibiotic resistance: multi-country public awareness survey by the WHO was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation and logistic regression were carried out using SPSS version 25.0. The mean ±SD age of the participants was 36.3 ±9.2years and over one-third (37.5%) of them had 6-10years of experience. About two-thirds (66.3%) of the participants had good knowledge about antibiotic use and resistance while only 39.4% had positive attitudes. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics was 30%. The identified positive predictors of antibiotics self-medication included having primary education (AOR:5.874, 95%CI:1.020-33.836) compared with tertiary education, poor knowledge (AOR:1.683, 95%CI:1.015-2.789) compared with good knowledge about antibiotic use and resistance as well as negative attitude (AOR:1.861, 95%CI:1.102-3.143) compared with a positive attitude towards antibiotic use and resistance. The level of knowledge and attitude in this study was suboptimal. Self-medication was linked with a lower level of education, poor knowledge, and a negative attitude. Therefore, we recommend the provision of appropriate health education to promote the rational use of antibiotics.","PeriodicalId":36393,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health and Development","volume":"113 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140079309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220115
Anis Laela Megasari, Ika Subekti Wulandari, Sri Mulyani
Anxiety tends to escalate when children undergo intravenous insertion. The success rate of the first attempt at intravenous insertion is suboptimal, leading to increased anxiety in children and prolonged treatment. Unfortunately, current interventions are not yet optimal. This study aimed to determine the influence of augmented reality and cold vibration on children's anxiety during intravenous insertion procedure. This research used an experimental pre-post-test nonequivalent control group design. Purposive sampling was employed, taking into consideration inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instrument used demographic data and Child Anxiety Meter (CAM). The independent variables in this study are augmented reality and cold vibration. The dependent variable is anxiety. The total sample consisted of 60 respondents divided into an intervention group (n=30) and comparison group (n=30). Descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, percentages, Paired T-test, Wilcoxon, and Independent T-test were applied for data analysis. Participants in the intervention group experienced a decrease in mean higher anxiety score (2.03), compared to the comparison group (0.59). The independent t-test indicated <0.001 (<0.05) for a p-value. Based on these results, the application of augmented reality and cold vibration can be considered as non-pharmacological therapy to reduce anxiety. The results of this research are very useful for preparing operational plans and developing inpatient service systems, especially in providing health services to pediatric patients during intravenous insertion.
儿童在接受静脉注射时往往会焦虑不安。首次尝试静脉插入的成功率并不理想，导致儿童焦虑加重，治疗时间延长。遗憾的是，目前的干预措施尚未达到最佳效果。本研究旨在确定增强现实和冷振动对儿童在静脉插入过程中焦虑的影响。本研究采用实验前-后测非等效对照组设计。考虑到纳入和排除标准，采用了有目的的抽样。研究工具使用了人口统计学数据和儿童焦虑测量仪（CAM）。本研究的自变量是增强现实和冷振动。因变量为焦虑。总样本由 60 名受访者组成，分为干预组（30 人）和对比组（30 人）。数据分析采用了描述性统计、频率分布、百分比、配对 T 检验、Wilcoxon 检验和独立 T 检验。与对比组（0.59）相比，干预组参与者的平均焦虑分数（2.03）有所下降。独立 T 检验表明，P 值小于 0.001（小于 0.05）。基于这些结果，应用增强现实技术和冷振动可被视为减轻焦虑的非药物疗法。这项研究的结果对于制定操作计划和开发住院服务系统非常有用，尤其是在为儿科患者提供静脉插入期间的医疗服务方面。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220113
Jate Ratanachina, P. Sithisarankul
In Thailand, the Cabinet has outlined a national reform plan (public health), which emphasizes the concept of health promotion in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The plan focuses on policies and measures within the workplace and setting goals to establish workplace health policies. Workplace health promotion yields positive effects on businesses by enhancing work productivity and reducing costs. However, national policies specifically aimed at promoting good health and well-being in the workplace are still limited in scope and are predominantly implemented by governmental agencies in Thailand. This study aimed to investigate the management and implementation of health promotion policies in the workplace by organizational leaders and human resource (HR) executives. We conducted exploratory research using the inductive approach of conventional content analysis. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with senior-level and HR executives affiliated with influential bodies of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), the Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT), industrial estates, and prominent businesses representing all eight industry groups in Thailand between May and November 2022. In-depth interviews were conducted with all key informants, totalling 35 individuals, representing 27 businesses and organizations. The findings were categorized into three main themes: 1) Management including organizational policies, and leadership, 2) Operations including budget allocation, activities, and operational tips, and 3) Challenges including operational challenges and individual factors. This study has outlined strategies for more effective management and implementation to enhance workplace health promotion, and refined policies for improvement of health promotion initiatives in Thai workplaces.
{"title":"Workplace health promotion management of non-communicable disease prevention and implementation among organizational leaders and human resource executives in Thailand: A qualitative study","authors":"Jate Ratanachina, P. Sithisarankul","doi":"10.55131/jphd/2024/220113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2024/220113","url":null,"abstract":"In Thailand, the Cabinet has outlined a national reform plan (public health), which emphasizes the concept of health promotion in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The plan focuses on policies and measures within the workplace and setting goals to establish workplace health policies. Workplace health promotion yields positive effects on businesses by enhancing work productivity and reducing costs. However, national policies specifically aimed at promoting good health and well-being in the workplace are still limited in scope and are predominantly implemented by governmental agencies in Thailand. This study aimed to investigate the management and implementation of health promotion policies in the workplace by organizational leaders and human resource (HR) executives. We conducted exploratory research using the inductive approach of conventional content analysis. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with senior-level and HR executives affiliated with influential bodies of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), the Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT), industrial estates, and prominent businesses representing all eight industry groups in Thailand between May and November 2022. In-depth interviews were conducted with all key informants, totalling 35 individuals, representing 27 businesses and organizations. The findings were categorized into three main themes: 1) Management including organizational policies, and leadership, 2) Operations including budget allocation, activities, and operational tips, and 3) Challenges including operational challenges and individual factors. This study has outlined strategies for more effective management and implementation to enhance workplace health promotion, and refined policies for improvement of health promotion initiatives in Thai workplaces.","PeriodicalId":36393,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health and Development","volume":"1 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139958549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220114
Soe Htet Aung, A. M. Kyaw, Suparat Phuanukoonnon, P. Jittamala, N. Soonthornworasiri
Dengue fever is a significant public health challenge in Myanmar, which requires accurate monitoring to mitigate its impact. The study aimed to develop a forecasting model for dengue cases in Myanmar's Yangon region using historical data from January 2002 to December 2022, with the objective of enhancing epidemiological surveillance and outbreak management. This retrospective observational study examines dengue cases in Yangon from January 2002 to December 2022, employing Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) models for predictive analysis. The most accurate model identified was SARIMA (2,0,1) (1,1,1) 12, with an AIC (Akaike Information Criterion) of 206.19 and MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) of 1.47%. According to the model, a peak in dengue cases was expected in July 2023, with an estimated 451 cases between January and December that year. Spatial variations in dengue incidence across Yangon's townships emphasize the need for targeted interventions. While the SARIMA model is valuable, it would also be important to consider many other risk factors like climate, migration patterns, virus characteristics, and socioecological factors to improve forecasting accuracy. These findings can aid public health policymakers in preventing and managing dengue outbreaks in Myanmar. However, additional research is needed to incorporate additional risk factors into the model to comprehensively understand dengue epidemiology and improve forecasting accuracy.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220118
Kanthi Suratih, Erindra Budi Cahyanto, Sri Mulyani, Akhmad Azmiardi
As bodily functions decline, older people encounter various challenges in physical, mental and social well-being, for example risk of falls, hypertension and depression. Physical exercise is among the most recommended solutions to address the issues faced by the elderly. This study aimed to evaluate a holistic programme incorporating diverse physical exercises (aerobic exercise, muscle strength, flexibility), combined with mental and spiritual practices (breathing relaxation and gratitude) in reducing fall risk, enhancing physical fitness, and regulating blood pressure, in elderly residents of nursing homes. The study employed a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial design in Surakarta, Indonesia. Seventy-one participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=42) or control groups (n=29). The intervention group engaged in the programme three times per week, for 60 minutes per session, over 16 weeks. The control group continued their routine activities, including sunbathing or other relaxing pursuits. In the fall risk variable, the intervention group exhibited a higher mean score than the control group, specifically 49.79 ±2.70 compared to 46.21 ±3.16, p=0.05, while for physical fitness, 60.24 ±7.65 compared to 49.57 ±11.66, p=0.05. Concerning systolic blood pressure, the mean value for the intervention group was 146.11 ± 20.07, while the control group was 148.59 ± 23.20, p = 0.63. The intervention group recorded a mean value of 84.10 ± 13.75 for diastolic blood pressure, whilst the control group recorded 86.25 ± 9.83, p = 0.98. This research underscored the influence of SPIRIT programme on reducing fall risk and enhancing physical fitness in elderly nursing home residents, although it is not effective in lowering blood pressure. Elderly people in nursing homes and communities can consider the SPIRIT programme as an attempt to prevent non-communicable diseases. Additional research is recommended to explore the impact of this programme on the blood pressure of older people.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220117
Arisa Keeratichamroen, P. Praditsorn, P. Churak, Nuttarat Srisangwan, itti Sranacharoenpong, Punnee Ponprachanuvut, antanit Chammari
This study aimed to develop the Thai school lunch planning program using nutrient profiling (NP). The intention was to create a user-friendly tool that aids teachers in preparing nutritionally balanced school lunch menus. The Thai school lunch planner was developed by gathering 53 popular lunch menus from a school lunch outsourcing company in Bangkok. Menus were grouped into ten categories based on food characteristics and cooking methods. Then, menus were graded according to their energy and 13 nutrients using NP criteria as ‘grade A’ (score >16), ‘grade B’ (scores 12-16), and ‘grade C’ (score <12), and menu category codes were created. Lunch sets were matched across the menu category codes and based on the two formats of school lunch standards. Finally, lunch sets were graded based on energy and 13 nutrient contents using NP criteria, with cut-off macronutrients set at 30% of Thai DRI 2020. Regarding the two formats of school lunch standards, this study found 63 uniquely matched patterns, with the possibility of forming 5,160 lunch sets. Lunch pattern format 1 had 57 patterns and 5,085 menu sets, of which 2,706 menu sets met 30% of the Thai DRI macronutrient requirement. The lunch pattern format 2 could create up to 75 sets from six patterns. Thirty-seven menu sets (49.3%) met the 30% Thai DRI macronutrient requirement. NP could be a valuable alternative for planning school lunch sets to guarantee high-quality and nutritious meals. This technique can be combined with the existing school food menu guidelines. Teachers, with or without basic nutrition knowledge, can find this strategy relatively user-friendly. Even though this technique is suitable for primary schools that serve two side dishes, schools serving one side dish can apply it by increasing the portion of the side dish.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55131/jphd/2024/220116
Nisa Febrinasari, Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, Y. Prabandari, S. Satibi
One of the potential barriers to providing pharmaceutical care services to patients with mental disorders is stigma. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perception, attitude and stigma of community pharmacists toward patients with mental disorders in Indonesia. A self-report questionnaire was used including a convenience sample of 1,878 Indonesian community pharmacists from January to March 2023. The regression analyses showed that the perception in confidence level was significantly affected by age (95% CL :0.468-0.851; p-value:0.003) and work experience (95% CL: 1.205-2.284; p-value :0.002). Furthermore, age also affected the attitude of the community pharmacists towards patients with mental disorders (95% CL: 0.705-0.985; p-value: 0.033). Gender and a history of mental illness in a family member or a close friend contributed significantly to social distance (95% CL: 0.584-0.937; p-value: 0.013 and 95% CL: 1.212-1.779; p-value: <0.001, respectively). However, the self-disclosure of pharmacists about mental disorders remained unfavourable. In conclusion, this study found that majority of respondents had good perception and a low level of stigma towards patients with mental disorders. Based on the results, the continuous promotion of mental health awareness and education is recommended. In addition, sharing the personal experiences of individuals with mental disorders is essential for reducing self-stigma. Further studies are required to support service development in this field.
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