Publications by authors named "Maria Nainggolan"

Introduction: sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body´s response to an infection. Recent studies have demonstrated a correlation between low vitamin D status and high mortality in septic patients. This study aims to evaluate the vitamin D status of septic patients at Dr.

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  • The study explores the willingness to pay (WTP) for COVID-19 booster doses in Indonesia, revealing that 66.2% of surveyed respondents are willing to pay, primarily within the range of 100,000-500,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately USD 6.71-33.57).
  • Factors like being over 40, higher education, greater income, awareness about booster importance, and certification of vaccine status (Islamic law) positively correlate with a higher WTP.
  • The findings suggest that WTP for paid booster doses is significantly lower than acceptance for free vaccines, indicating a need for government subsidies and public education on vaccination and ongoing COVID-19 risks.
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