The Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program for Primary School Teachers in Controlling Blood Pressure: A Before and After Study.

Background And Objective: Hypertension is a major health issue worldwide, with primary schoolteachers possessing several lifestyle risks of the disease. There have not been any health promotion programs yet for primary school-teachers in Indonesia, especially for blood pressure control. A school-based model of workplace wellness program for teachers was developed.

Toxicity evaluation of neonicotinoids to earthworm (Eisenia fetida) behaviors by a novel locomotion tracking assay.

Pesticides are substances used for controlling, preventing, and repelling pests in agriculture. Among them, neonicotinoids have become the fastest-growing class of insecticides because of their efficiency in targeting pests. They work by strongly binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the central nervous system of insects, leading to receptor blockage, paralysis, and death.

Comparison of the psychoactive activity of four primary Areca nut alkaloids in zebrafish by behavioral approach and molecular docking.

Areca palm nut (Areca catechu) has been listed as one of the most addictive substances, along with tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. It belongs to the family Arecaceae and is widely used in Asia. Areca nut contains seven psychoactive alkaloids; however, the effects of these alkaloids on behaviors are rarely to be addressed in zebrafish.

Exposure to Outdoor Tobacco Advertisements Near Home is Associated with Smoking among Youth in Indonesia.

Background: The prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults is persistently high, and among youth is increasing in Indonesia.

Objective: This study aims to examine the association between youth smoking behavior and outdoor tobacco adverts near home in Indonesia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 3,557 students in North Sumatera during September-November 2020.

Reproductive health practices and use of health services among immigrant Indonesian women working in Malaysia.

Objective: To describe the reproductive health practices of immigrant Indonesian women working in Malaysia and their accessibility to health services.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a validated self-administered questionnaire was conducted with 593 immigrant Indonesian workers who stayed in Malaysia for at least six months and within the reproductive age group.

Results: About 13.