Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Masyarakat : Media Komunikasi Komunitas Kesehatan Masyarakat

Determinants of Occupational Fatigue and Work Accident History in Mechanical Heavy Equipment Workers at PT X site PT Z Samarinda

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract

Background: Work fatigue is critical issue that needs to be addressed properly because it can lead to various problems such as loss of efficiency at work, decreased productivity and work capacity and has the potential to cause work accidents. The factors that cause fatigue vary widely, including awkward work postures, work periods, and hot work climates. Several cases of work accidents have occurred at PT X which are suspected to be due to work fatigue. This study aims to determine the relationship between work period, work posture and work climate with work fatigue and analyze the relationship with work accident history.

Method: A quantitative cross-sectional design study was conducted on 67 respondents (total sampling). The measuring instruments used consisted of questionnaires and QUESTemp 36 Heat Stress Monitor. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test.

Result: A total 86.6% of participants experienced mild work fatigue and 41.8% of participants had experienced work accidents. Spearman Rank test shows work periods (p = 0.022), work postures (p = 0.021) were significantly related to work fatigue. Work climate (p = 0.139) was not related to work fatigue. Work fatigue (p=0.0004) is significantly related to work accident history.

Conclusion: Work periods and posture were significantly related to work fatigue. Work fatigue was related to work accidents. Control efforts are needed to reduce/overcome work fatigue experienced by workers (such as provide training on proper work posture and reducing workload) so that it does not trigger work accidents work fatigue does not occur.

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Risk Factors of Overnutrition Status among Junior High School Students

Dyah Ayuningtyas, Firlia Ayu Arini, A'immatul Fauziyah, Nanang Nasrulloh — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract

Background: Overweight status in adolescents is known to have a high prevalence and continues to grow every year. This trend increased by 5.2% among adolescents aged 13-15 in Indonesia, and the Bekasi Regency has the fourth highest prevalence in West Java Province. Over time, changes in the quality and quantity of diet and lifestyle can be a factor in the occurrence of overweight status in adolescents. This study aims to determine the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption habits, physical activity, and sleep duration with overweight status in adolescents at Junior High School 1 South Tambun.

Method: This study used an analytic observational method with a cross-sectional design. The study population comprised 160 students in grades 7 and 8 at State Junior High School 1 South Tambun, and a sample of 113 respondents using a stratified random sampling technique. Research data were obtained directly through anthropometric measurements and filling out questionnaires. Data were analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square statistical test.

Result: The percentage of overnutrition status in adolescents was 28.3%. Based on data analysis through the Chi Square test, the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption habits and overweight status (p=0.270), physical activity and overweight status (p=0.306), and sleep duration with overweight status (p=0.771).

Conclusion: Consumption habits of ultra-processed foods, physical activity, and sleep duration are not associated with overweight among Junior High School 1 South Tambun adolescents. The high percentage of overnutrition status in this study suggests that adolescents should adopt a healthy diet and lifestyle to prevent an increase in the prevalence of overnutrition status.

Determinants of Adolescents’ Knowledge of Sexuality: A Cross-Sectional Study among Students of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Sexual knowledge is essential for adolescents as it plays a role in increasing their awareness of reproductive health, preventing unintended pregnancies, and reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, data show that 85% of adolescents in Indonesia aged 12–17 still lack adequate knowledge about sexuality. The aim of this study was to analyse the determinants related to adolescents' understanding of

sexuality.

Method: This research was a cross-sectional survey with a sample size of 319 students at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The sampling was conducted using a multistage sampling technique across 12 faculties. The inclusion criteria for this study were active students in good health, while the exclusion criteria were students who were unwilling to participate. The research was conducted from January to November 2023.

Result: The research shows that many students still do not know well about gender stereotypes (51.1%), the difference between primary and secondary signs of puberty (90.3%), and sexual relations (58.9%). The dominant variable influencing students' knowledge of sexuality was whether they had discussed reproductive health (p-value=0.021; OR=2.139; 95% CI 1.119-4.809).

Conclusion: Adolescents’ knowledge of sexuality was generally quite good. However, their understanding remains low in several key aspects, such as gender differences, physical and emotional changes during puberty, and the misconception that first-time sexual intercourse cannot lead to pregnancy. This highlights the need for more comprehensive education to enhance adolescents’ understanding of various aspects of sexuality.

The Relationship Between Mental Workload and Work Stress in Nurses at the Inpatient Installation

Zakky Shaifuddin, Aulia Chairani, Niniek Hardieni, Melly Kristanti — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Nurses in inpatient settings face huge responsibilities, both physical and mental, such as looking after patients, providing emotional support, and handling high work demands. Excessive mental workload can trigger job stress, reduce productivity, and lower the quality of health services. This study explored the relationship between mental workload and job stress in nurses in inpatient settings.

Method: This study was an analytical quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. It was conducted from January to June 2023. The research instruments were the NASA-TLX questionnaire for mental workload and the job stress scale. The population consisted of 133 nurses, with a sample of 75 people selected by consecutive sampling. The independent variable was mental workload, while the dependent variable was job stress. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test with p<0.05 as significant.

Result: Sixty-four percent of nurses experienced a moderate mental workload, and 36% experienced a heavy workload. A total of 53.3% of nurses reported experiencing work stress. The analysis showed a significant relationship between mental workload and work stress (p=0.034), where work stress was more common among nurses with a moderate to severe mental workload.

Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between mental workload and work stress in nurses. To reduce mental workload and work stress, it is recommended that work management be improved, such as by redistributing tasks and providing psychological support. Stress management training and effective communication should also improve nurses' well-being.

The Relationship Between Hospital Image and Patient Satisfaction at Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya

Tue, 13 May 2025 17:54:56 +0700

Abstract

Background: A hospital with a good reputation will influence the thoughts and behavior of the public or patients toward it. In addition to providing a competitive advantage for the hospital, a good reputation can increase patient satisfaction, service quality, competitiveness, morale, patient loyalty, and willingness to return. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between hospital image and patient satisfaction level of Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya.

Method: This study used an observational quantitative methodology with the application of analytical observation. Cross-sectional design with a sample of 99 outpatients at Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya selected by simple random sampling in August to October 2024. The dependent variable was related to outpatients' satisfaction at Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya. The independent variable was associated with the hospital's image towards outpatients at Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya. Univariate and bivariate analysis using Spearman correlation.

Results: The results of bivariate analysis with the Spearman correlation test show that hospital image variables have a significant relationship with patient satisfaction (p = 0.000, p < 0.050), hospital personality variables have a significant relationship with patient satisfaction (p = 0.000, p < 0.368), hospital association variables have a significant relationship with patient satisfaction (p = 0.000, p < 0.431), hospital attitudes-behaviors variables have a significant relationship with patient satisfaction (p = 0.000, p < 0.492), benefits and advantages of hospital variables have a significant relationship with patient satisfaction (p = 0.000, p < 0.577).

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between hospital image variables and patient satisfaction at Wiyung Sejahtera Hospital Surabaya.

Self-efficacy and Academic Stress in Senior High School Students Plus Assa'adah, Banten

Laila Zahrotusyifa, Tjam Diana Samara — Tue, 13 May 2025 20:10:14 +0700

Background: The National Education System Law No. 20/2003 states that education aims to develop student potential. A religious learning approach is one of many methods to develop student potential. High School Plus Assa'adah uses this approach. However, this approach can increase students' academic stress due to busy schedules and tasks. Low self-efficacy can cause students to lack confidence in facing these tasks. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and academic stress in high school students.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with observational analytics. A total of 90 respondents were studied with an age range of 14 - 17 years. The sampling technique was consecutive non-random sampling, with the inclusion criteria being students who were in eleventh-grade and physically filled out the questionnaire during the study. Exclusion criteria were students who were taking antidepressant and antianxiety drugs. Assessment of self-efficacy and academic stress using the General Self-Efficacy Scale and Student-Life Stress Inventory, the validity and variability tests of which are based on previous research. Chi-Square test was used to analyze the data with a significance level (p) <0.05.

Result: Most respondents were male (52.2%), and the highest age was 16 (64.4%). Most students had moderate self-efficacy (65.6%), while the others had moderate academic stress (57.8%). The Chi-Square test showed no relationship between self-efficacy and academic stress (p=0.277).

Conclusion: Self-efficacy was not associated with academic stress in high school plus students. It is necessary to look for other factors besides self-efficacy that can cause academic stress so that academic results can be improved.

The Association of Low Birth Weight and the Incidence of Stunting among Under-Fives in Indonesia: A Systematic Review

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract

Background: Stunting or failure to thrive in children is characterized by lower height compared to the child's age standard. Stunting in children under five not only affects their physical and cognitive development, but also impacts their future quality of life. LBW is one of the factors that increase the risk of stunting. This study aimed to examine the association between low birth weight (LBW) and the prevalence of stunting in children under five through a systematic review.

Method: The search for scientific articles of case-control analytic observational studies with research locations in Indonesia from 2020 to 2024 was conducted through two databases, namely Semantic Scholar and Google Scholar using Harzing's Publish or Perish application. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines with study quality assessment using The JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case-Control Study.

Result: From a total of 63 articles obtained, 13 articles were extracted after going through a screening process based on inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria and article quality assessment. Of the 13 studies, 10 studies or 77%, concluded that LBW had an association with stunting.

Conclusion: Based on a systematic review, LBW is one of the important risk factors contributing to stunting among children under five in Indonesia. Therefore, interventions that focus on improving maternal nutrition and education on maternal health before, during, and after pregnancy are very important to be maximized to reduce and minimize the incidence of LBW and prevent stunting.