The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many sectors, including the education sector. After in-person school activities were suspended due to the pandemic, a number of educational institutions in Indonesia reported concerns in implementing online learning due to the institutions' unpreparedness. This issue may potentially induce mental health disorders among students and triggers long-term stress.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Numerous studies have reported respiratory impairment by exposure to fine particulate matter (PM). However, limited studies investigated its effects on fiber cement roof workers. Thus, our study evaluated the impact of PM on pulmonary impairments among workers and its risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommunity perceptions of early-stage pandemics may have significant implications for subsequent disease control and management. Perceptions of COVID-19 among Indonesian citizens were assessed 2 months after the first reported case in the country. The study used an online survey tool, which was adapted from a standardized questionnaire for risk perception of an infectious disease outbreak.
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