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USING THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR TO EXPLORE FACTORS RELATED TO CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE

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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

Single or Divided Administration of Cisplatin Can Induce Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats

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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

Potential and challenges for an integrated
management of tuberculosis, diabetes
mellitus, and hypertension: A scoping review
protocol

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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

How conflicts of interest hinder effective regulation of healthcare: an analysis of antimicrobial use regulation in Cambodia, Indonesia and Pakistan

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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

Understanding reasons for lack of acceptance of HIV programs among indigenous Papuans: a qualitative study in Indonesia

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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

“We face the same risk as the other health workers”: Perceptions and experiences of community pharmacists in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic

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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

Budget Impact Analysis of Sacubitril/Valsartan in the Treatment of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) in Indonesia

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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

Simple tuberculosis screening tool using signs, symptoms, and risk factors to reduce the missed opportunity in the older population

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IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) has become one of the world’s big-gest public health concerns in the era of the aging population. The world’s TB burden is challenged by the shifting of TB from the younger to the elderly due to the aging population, longer life expectancy, and reactivation disease …