A Mixed-Method Study of Medication-Related Burden Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in West Java, Indonesia.

Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis presents a challenging obstacle in global TB control. It necessitates complex and long-term therapy, which can potentially lead to medication-related burdens that may ultimately reduce therapy adherence and quality of life.

Purpose: This study aimed to gain a deep understanding of the medication-related burdens experienced by multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients.

Hearing Screening Alternative Using a Website-Based Application.

Background And Objectives: Indonesians encounter several barriers to regular functional hearing assessment. Hearing loss screening is only provided by tertiary-care hospitals that are not reachable by people in remote regions. This study aimed to develop a website-based hearing screening application that is accessible and inexpensive.

Implementation Outcomes of National Convergence Action Policy to Accelerate Stunting Prevention and Reduction at the Local Level in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study.

The study aims to explore the implementation outcome variables of Indonesia's national policy convergence action in the stunting reduction intervention at district, sub-district, and village levels. The study design was qualitative with an implementation research approach at District Cirebon, Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, study documents, and 6 months of participant observation.

Digital Health to Strengthen District-Based Public-Private Mix Tuberculosis Control in Purwakarta District, Indonesia: A Qualitative Research.

This study aimed to explore the problem that occurs in district-based public-private mix tuberculosis (DPPM TB) in the Purwakarta district, and how digital health can help overcome this problem. This study used a qualitative research design. By purposive sampling, 46 informants were selected to be interviewed and 9 informants participated in focus group discussion.

Impact of Point of Care Quality Improvement Training and Coaching on Quality Perceptions of Health Care Workers: Implication for Quality Policy.

Background: The quality of infant healthcare service is one of the essential factors in preventing infant mortality. The purpose of the study was to analyze the quality performance in primary healthcare centers (PHC) and hospitals before and after the point of care quality improvement (POCQI) training for Infant Healthcare Services (IHS).

Methods: This is a mixed-method study design with convergence triangulation strategy, conducted at six public PHCs and four hospitals in two districts of West Java Province, Indonesia.

The Magnitude of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among Tuberculosis Patients in Community Health Centers Setting During the Peak of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: Mental health problems can occur in patients with chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, and the stress of a pandemic exacerbates the condition. The study aims to explore the magnitude of anxiety and depressive symptoms in tuberculosis (TB) patients in community health centers (CHCs) settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The study design was quantitative and cross-sectional.

Factors Affecting Payment Compliance of the Indonesia National Health Insurance Participants.

Background: The study aims to explore factors that affect the compliance of Indonesia National Health Insurance (INHI) in paying the premiums.

Methods: The study design was qualitative with grounded theory research approach and constructivism paradigm. The study was conducted in 2018 and carried out for 3 months.

Effect of Eel Cookie Supplementation on the Hemoglobin Status of Pregnant Women with Anaemia: A Pilot Study.

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is a major global health problem. Iron and folic acid (IFAS) and animal-based supplement consumption could improve the hemoglobin status of pregnant women. This study is aimed at determining the effect of eel cookie supplementation on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women.

Online Mental Health Survey for Addressing Psychosocial Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: Instrument Evaluation.

Background: Regular monitoring of the pandemic's psychosocial impact could be conducted among the community but is limited through online media. This study aims to evaluate the self-rating questionnaire commonly used for online monitoring of the psychosocial implications of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: The data were taken from the online assessment results of two groups, with a total of 765 participants.

Initiating a district-based public-private mix to overcome tuberculosis missing cases in Indonesia: readiness to engage.

Background: District-based public-private mix (DPPM) is a variant of a relatively new PPM strategy of addressing missing cases in the tuberculosis (TB) care cascade in Indonesia. We aimed to determine the readiness of various stakeholders to engage in implementing the DPPM strategy.

Methods: The research design was sequential exploratory mixed methods.

Costs of providing hospital-based psychotic disorder treatment in Indonesia.

Background: Mental illness prevalence is increasing globally and has caused a significant economic burden. However, information from developing countries regarding this issue is still limited.

Aims: To estimate the cost of treating psychotic disorders in outpatient and inpatient wards in a provincial referral mental health hospital in West Java province, Indonesia.

Between Curing and Torturing: Burden of Adverse Reaction in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Therapy.

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) requires prolonged and complex therapy which is associated with several adverse drug reactions (ADR). The burden of ADR can affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients that consists of physical, mental, and social well-being, and influences the beliefs and behaviors of patient related to treatment. This article reviews the burden of ADR and its association with QoL and adherence.

Training and Assessing Model for the Ability of Community Health Volunteers in Anthropometric Measurement Using the Rasch Stacking and Racking Analyses.

Background: Inappropriate anthropometric measurements of infants and toddlers lead to a misclassification in nutritional status and loss of important interventions. Considering the practice conducted in this program within a country, its impact on millions of children must be considered. This study assesses the ability of community health volunteers (CHVs) before and after anthropometric training on infants and toddlers.

Depressive, anxiety, and burnout symptoms on health care personnel at a month after COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia.

Background: Health care personnel (HCP) who demonstrated close contact with Corona virus disease (COVID-19) patients might experience a higher risk of infection and psychological problems. This study aims to explore depressive, anxiety, and burnout symptoms among HCP with a higher risk for psychological trauma.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study using secondary data from an online assessment, which was conducted 1 month after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors among Indonesian Adolescents.

Background: Given that hypertension in adulthood has its onset in childhood, it is not surprising that the prevalence of hypertension among adolescents has also increased in recent years. However, there are limited data on the prevalence of hypertension and also the new AAP guideline has not yet been applied to the Indonesian adolescent population. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension using the new AAP guideline and to assess the occurrence of its associated factors among Indonesian adolescents.

The effects of eel biscuits on nutritional intake of hospitalized children.

Background And Objectives: Support from fortified food during hospitalization is an important factor to increase nutritional intakes of patients to meet nutritional needs and nutritional status. The objective of the study was to analyze the effects of eel biscuits on the nutritional intake of sick children.

Methods And Study Design: The study had an experimental post-test design, and included 40 hospitalized children at Dr.