Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a conditioncharacterized by increased glucose levels in the blood. DMpatients are at risk of diabetic foot ulcers. To lower the risk,DM patients need to exercise to train aerobics, balance,endurance, and legs. For this reason, this study aims toproduce a gymnastics model that combines aerobics,balance training, resistance training, and leg training.Research … Read more

Background: Asthma causes changes in the airway structure called airway remodeling due to chronic inflammatory reactions. Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) is one of the inflammatory mediators which has a significant role in the remodeling and inflammatory process. One of the medicinal plants known to have anti-inflammatory potential is Kaempferia galanga L. This study aims to … Read more

Abstract As the most widespread method of waste management worldwide, municipal solid waste (MSW)landfills have different technology standards in developed and developing countries. Unfortunately, manyoccupational diseases and health impacts are associated with garbage picking. Therefore, this researchaims to explore the factors related to the work accident by waste pickers at the MSW landfill in EksKaresidenan … Read more

ABSTRACT The prevalence and burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Indonesia areincreasing. One major risk factor for NCDs is smoking. Thus, this study assessedsociodemographic predictors of smoking persistence among young males in Indonesia, who areat high risk for smoking and NCDs. We analysed the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey(IDHS) conducted in 2017, a nationally representative … Read more

Abstract BACKGROUND: People with mental disorders will experience a relapse even after 1 month of getting treatmentor care from a health facility. The high recurrence rate can cause a decrease in quality of life. Efforts to preventrecurrence by involving family caregivers and reducing stigma from the community.AIM: This study aims to analyze the relationship between … Read more

AbstractBACKGROUND: Sepsis is a dangerous condition that threatens life because of immune system dysregulation causedby an infection resulting in organ failure. One of the most common resistant strain bacteria that can cause sepsis isMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Vancomycin is the first-line therapy for treating sepsis infectioncaused by MRSA, but recently there have been some MRSA … Read more

AbstractBackground: Previously treated tuberculosis (TB) patients are a widely reported risk factor for multidrug-resistanttuberculosis. Identifying patients’ problems during treatment is necessary to control TB, especially in a high-burdensetting. We therefore explored barriers to successful TB treatment from the patients’ perspective, aiming to identifypotential patient-centred care strategies to improve TB treatment outcome in Indonesia.Methods: A qualitative … Read more

Abstract BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia in diabetes increases oxidative stress in the body. It causes optic nerve damage and the risk of glaucoma. AIM: In this study, we evaluated and analyzed the effect of propolis ethanol extract on the repair of optic nerve damage in a rat model for diabetes mellitus (DM). STUDY DESIGN: Laboratory experimental using … Read more

Abstract Objectives: The goal of this study was to compare cost-effectiveness of sacubitril/valsartan with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for treating chronic heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) from the published articles and explore the methodology applied in the studies. Methods: Systematic research was conducted in February 2021 using PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO. A … Read more

Abstract Quality of life (QoL) is a broader concept than merely measuring morbidity and mortality. The quality of life of the child is an important factor in determining the human resources (HR) in the future and requires serious attention. District worthy of children is a comprehensive structure based on the study that precede-proceed model principle … Read more

ABSTRACTIn developing countries, millions of women of reproductive age do not use contraception, while research on factorsrelated to contraceptive use behavior are still lacking. The study aimed to identify the factors relate to the behaviorof contraceptive use. A cross-sectional study design was conducted from January to March 2020 in Bantul District,Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Data were … Read more

Abstract BACKGROUND: Cisplatin is one of the most potent chemotherapy drugs to treat various types of cancer, however the use of cisplatin has some the adverse effect, such as the increase of oxidative stress and inflammation by malondialdehyde (MDA) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) activation. Since the dosing of cisplatin is critical, we observed … Read more

Abstract In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the epidemiological transition is characterized by an increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the persistent challenge of infectious diseases. The transmission of tuberculosis, one of the leading infectious diseases, can be halted through active screening of risk groups and early case findings. Studies have reported comorbidities … Read more

Abstract Background There has been insufficient attention to a fundamental force shaping healthcare policies—conflicts of interest (COI). We investigated COI, which results in the professional judgement of a policymaker or healthcare provider being compromised by a secondary interest, in relation to antimicrobial use, thereby illuminating challenges to the regulation of medicines use more broadly. Our objectives … Read more

Abstract Background: Melanesians are indigenous Papuans racially and culturally different from most Indonesians. The Melanesia region is characterised by high poverty and inequalities, even though it has the highest revenue. Furthermore, Papua has the highest HIV prevalence rate, 24-fold higher than that of other regions. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the resistance of indigenous people … Read more

Abstract In many countries, community pharmacies have played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE), disseminating information on disease prevention and management, and referring cli-ents to health facilities. In recognition of this, there are increasing calls for an improved understanding of the challenges and experiences faced by … Read more

Based on PARADIGM-HF Clinical Trials, LCZ696, a dual-acting sodiumsupramolecular complex currently known as sacubitril/valsartan, wassuperior to enalapril in reducing the risks of death and hospitalization forheart failure (HF) in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF). This analysis aimed to estimate the budget impact ofsacubitril/valsartan in the treatment of HFrEF in Indonesia setting. A … Read more

Applying systems thinking to identifyenablers and challenges to scale-upinterventions for hypertension anddiabetes in low-income and middleincome countries: protocol for alongitudinal mixed-methods study

The response to COVID-19 among drug retail outlets inIndonesia: A cross-sectional survey of knowledge,attitudes, and practices

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Low Social Support and Risk for Depression in People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-analysis